When it comes to selecting fenestration systems—particularly glass facades and door systems—a number of factors come into play, requiring a thorough evaluation of a project’s individual requirements.

Over 5,000 aluminium panels are arranged to create the perforated facade of this commercial building by Klein Dytham Architecture, which overlooks one of Tokyo's most iconic intersections. Ginza Place ...

What if we could design buildings that could heat and cool themselves? What if we do this by repurposing existing technology? And what if we could seamlessly integrate this technology into a ...

This towering commercial block in Ginza, Tokyo, by Amano Design Office features a faceted aluminium facade reminiscent of a crumpled-up sweet wrapper (+ slideshow). Tokyo-based Amano Design Office was ...

The principles of the circular economy have been most influential and applicable to the construction industry. Emphasizing the efficient use of resources, models around reuse and recycling of ...

NEXT Energy Technologies, Inc. has reached a major milestone in commercializing its Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) solution by completing the first installation of its transparent organic ...

As someone who helps businesses improve energy performance, I see some of the most persistent inefficiencies in buildings stem from fragmented responsibilities and limited interdisciplinary ...