ADVANCES IN GLAZING PRODUCTS PART 3: Exploring Vacuum-Insulated Glazing and Building Integrated Photovoltaics Technologies
How can glazing systems not only reduce energy loss but also generate energy? In the third installment of our series, Dan Bettenhausen and Adam Krueger explore two groundbreaking technologies shaping sustainable building design: vacuum-insulated glazing (VIG) and building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). Discover how these innovations can double insulation performance, enable net-zero energy buildings, and transform facade retrofits.
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ADVANCES IN GLAZING PRODUCTS PART 2: Performance of Multi-Layer and Dynamic Glazing Systems
read moreADVANCES IN GLAZING PRODUCTS PART 1: Anatomy & Performance of Conventional Glazing
In this article, Dan Bettenhausen, Director of Mechanical Engineering, and Adam Krueger, Mechanical Engineer, lay the foundation for exploring advancements in glazing by building a clear understanding of conventional glazing products. They delve into the history of insulated glazing units and the techniques behind glass coating processes, offering insights into heat transfer mechanisms and the impact of specifications on thermal performance. This article is the first in a multi-part series to address the historical development progress toward producing market-viable glazing products that enhance commercial buildings’ energy efficiency and sustainability.
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Creating Transformational Geometry
Discover how cutting-edge computational design and cold warping brought the stunning glass-and-metal facade of the Caltech Resnick Sustainability Center to life. This project redefines facade possibilities, blending sustainability with bold design solutions. Read the full article by Austin Bensend and Tom Peterson to explore the innovative techniques behind this remarkable achievement.
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Chasing Vision
The New Embassy of Australia in Washington D.C. was a unique and demanding project with an Australian voter-approved budget and a complicated facade that integrated highly topographical copper panels. As the facade contractor, Enclos participated in a collaborative and successful design assist phase which set up the project for success and delivered a beautiful facade that met the design intent and kept the project budget intact. This paper looks at the design assist process through three distinct lenses directly related to the New Embassy: facade typology and topography, infill materiality – specifically copper, and design decision planning and tracking.
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