steel structurethermal bridgenatural ventilationthermal loadDepending on the building typology, the architectural characteristics and the materials used in a building, its interaction with the local climate can produce negative impacts on the energy consumption of the buildings. The presence of steel in ...
Energy-Based Fatigue–Creep Damage and Failure Pattern of Rock–Backfill Composite Structure Material in Mine Stopes Under High Static Stress: Disturbed Am... It is not uncommon that the rock鈥揵ackfill composite structure (RBCS) material in underground mine stopes being exposed to alternative fatig...
Brick is one of the most popular materials for architects designing with a vintage or rustic aesthetic: exposed brick walls are often touted as highly desirable for apartments, restaurants, and stores, and exterior brick facades can make a building or home feel warmer and more inviting. However,...
An alternative design approach, proposed in the past, is to concentrate damage on disposable and easy to repair structural elements (i.e., "structural fuses"), whereas the main structure is designed to remain elastic or with minor inelastic deformations. The implementation of the structural fuse ...
Along with large interior spaces for sizable groups and individual workspace, light quality is vital for creating an inspiring studio space. Exposed structural elements and unfinished surfaces are also desirable in a building for teaching—while other clients might prefer to hide some less aesthetic bu...
The 2,000-square-foot home demonstrates the speed and efficiency of 3D-printed concrete, and the structure displays a pleasing contrast between its curvilinear walls and its exposed timber frame. The planning process Large-scale additive manufacturing involves three knowledge areas: digital design, dig...
the upright part of the structure recoiled backwards and experienced an attenuated oscillatory motion before finding a new stable equilibrium (Fig.4g). The magnitude of the measured peak drift is comparable to the drift limits considered in seismic regions when designing against earthquakes with a 2...
The aim of seismic risk analyses is to evaluate the expected losses in a given area (e.g. a city or a wider region), taking into consideration the exposed buildings (e.g. the residential building stock or a portfolio of specific buildings, like hospitals or schools) and the related conten...
In and of itself, the Tour Montparnasse isn't a shocking structure. The 689-foot (210-meter)-tall modernist skyscraper is a dignified volume with attractive cladding and a tastefully curved facade. The problem, in the eyes of many Parisians, is that in the tower's neighborhood sits some ...
the Tower tapers dramatically to minimize the surface area exposed to wind, sun, and moisture. The gently-undulating curves of the façade subtly denote the integration of the three distinct programs within a singular smooth object. Square in plan with rounded corners, the floor plate geometry ...