Forward Facing: Innovations that are Moving Building Enclosure Design, Fabrication, Installation, and Performance in Bold New Directions

摘要

The art and science of building enclosures, particularly in building facades and roofing, continues to evolve. Staying abreast of imposed requirements and demands as well as industrywide developments in products and technologies allows architects to create new or renovated buildings that provide exceptional performance while still satisfying all other design criteria. Constructed and installed correctly, the high-performance solutions presented in this article can also help assure long term durability and satisfaction from the owners and occupants of those buildings.