In contemporary architecture, façades do far more than shape the visual identity of a building—they regulate performance, influence occupant comfort, and define a project’s environmental footprint while catering to its...
A crucial component of building design and construction is façade fire safety, which aims to reduce the chance of flames spreading to a structure’s façade. Making sure proper fire safety...
Glass is a versatile material that has been used in architecture for a long time. It is due to its transparency that glass is used in spaces to create partitions...
With the rapid spread of COVID-19, designs for a world will never be quite the same, especially for large public spaces, like airports, hotels, hospitals, gyms, and offices. This is...
There is a perception that modern buildings are much safer from the risk of fire than the buildings of the past due to various fire prevention equipment and safety norms...
What is meant by a Sustainable and Efficient Fenestration? What are the characteristics and key features of sustainable façades and fenestration? Ideally, all fenestration should have a small carbon footprint...
Since inception, the primary function of buildings was to provide shelter and protection from the environment. As time passed, lifestyle changed and so did architecture where the original concept of...