Walls of the future

摘要

In today's world we have come to accept that the interaction and performance of building envelopes - a term that describes the perimeter walls and roofing systems that separate the indoor and outdoor environments - is a very complex topic from a scientific, psychological and cultural perspective. The term "envelope" itself has become common in describing enclosure systems because over the past four decades the components have tended to become lighter and lighter, as well as much thinner. It is generally acknowledged today that glazing and other fenestration elements are vital components of these building systems.