Skyscraper Height - Newark College of Arts and Sciences
... long time period. Here, I use the example of New York City, since it is one of the most important and active skyscraper cities in the world. I investigate the relative effects of status, economics and regulation using a data set of 458 skyscrapers completed in Manhattan from 1895 to 2004, which inclu ...
... long time period. Here, I use the example of New York City, since it is one of the most important and active skyscraper cities in the world. I investigate the relative effects of status, economics and regulation using a data set of 458 skyscrapers completed in Manhattan from 1895 to 2004, which inclu ...
BESTFAÇADE Best Practice for Double Skin Façades EIE/04/135
... Innovative façade concepts are today more relevant than ever. The demand for natural ventilation in commercial buildings is increasing due to growing environmental consciousness while at the same time energy consumption for buildings has to be reduced. An advanced façade should allow for a comfortab ...
... Innovative façade concepts are today more relevant than ever. The demand for natural ventilation in commercial buildings is increasing due to growing environmental consciousness while at the same time energy consumption for buildings has to be reduced. An advanced façade should allow for a comfortab ...
Camden Design Guidelines
... structures have historic significance and have been rehabilitated, ensuring the preservation of these resources for the community and the nation. The community recognizes that the character of development in the historic districts is of public interest. Therefore, a goal is that Camden continues to ...
... structures have historic significance and have been rehabilitated, ensuring the preservation of these resources for the community and the nation. The community recognizes that the character of development in the historic districts is of public interest. Therefore, a goal is that Camden continues to ...
Cobblestone Buildings
... a 65-mile radius of Rochester, New York. Estimates vary, but approximately 700 to 1,200 cobblestone buildings were built in the United States. Between 600 and 900 of them are in New York State, spread over 25 counties, spanning from the Hudson River to Niagara Falls.1 Using an Ice Age residue of gla ...
... a 65-mile radius of Rochester, New York. Estimates vary, but approximately 700 to 1,200 cobblestone buildings were built in the United States. Between 600 and 900 of them are in New York State, spread over 25 counties, spanning from the Hudson River to Niagara Falls.1 Using an Ice Age residue of gla ...
of Contemporary Construction Teaching
... building, which is one of the neoclassical prototypes of Athenian architecture of the time. Last year, debates focused on perceptions on the future. This year the number of participants has again increased in a sort of geometric progression with 63 participants, plus the host school’s teachers of co ...
... building, which is one of the neoclassical prototypes of Athenian architecture of the time. Last year, debates focused on perceptions on the future. This year the number of participants has again increased in a sort of geometric progression with 63 participants, plus the host school’s teachers of co ...
a historic guide to pasadena
... stockholders, knew that to appeal to a wintering clientele, Pasadena needed a grand hotel. So in 1883 he hired architect J.H. Littlefield to build one atop a hill in what is today South Pasadena. With 200 guest rooms and 55 acres of grounds, the four-story Raymond Hotel had a distinctive mansard roo ...
... stockholders, knew that to appeal to a wintering clientele, Pasadena needed a grand hotel. So in 1883 he hired architect J.H. Littlefield to build one atop a hill in what is today South Pasadena. With 200 guest rooms and 55 acres of grounds, the four-story Raymond Hotel had a distinctive mansard roo ...
Fourth Holcim Awards - LafargeHolcim Foundation
... Happily, that is exactly what we are seeing in this 4th cycle of the International Holcim Awards competition. There seems to be a deliberate departure from signature architecture which has dominated architectural press and graduate exhibitions for decades. Instead, there is a growing awareness of so ...
... Happily, that is exactly what we are seeing in this 4th cycle of the International Holcim Awards competition. There seems to be a deliberate departure from signature architecture which has dominated architectural press and graduate exhibitions for decades. Instead, there is a growing awareness of so ...
Skyscraper Height
... completions and the average height of these completions. The paper finds that skyscraper completions and average heights, in general, over the 20th century are consistent with profit maximization; the desire to add extra height to stand out does not appear to be a systematic determinant of height at ...
... completions and the average height of these completions. The paper finds that skyscraper completions and average heights, in general, over the 20th century are consistent with profit maximization; the desire to add extra height to stand out does not appear to be a systematic determinant of height at ...
Sustainable refurbishment of exterior walls and building facades
... and benchmark has been followed. Also changes to the other issues should be raised during this project stage. Further Sustainability Workshops should be arranged for later parts of the process. It is also essential for projects to be monitored once they have been handed over to the clients and occup ...
... and benchmark has been followed. Also changes to the other issues should be raised during this project stage. Further Sustainability Workshops should be arranged for later parts of the process. It is also essential for projects to be monitored once they have been handed over to the clients and occup ...
advanced building skins 14 | 15 June 2012
... Building skins have rarely been as fascinating and challenging as they are today. They are the most interesting field in contemporary architecture. Facades and building envelopes are determining the visual identity, character and expression of architecture. They are shaping the urban environment. Th ...
... Building skins have rarely been as fascinating and challenging as they are today. They are the most interesting field in contemporary architecture. Facades and building envelopes are determining the visual identity, character and expression of architecture. They are shaping the urban environment. Th ...
Journal of Building Enclosure Design (JBED)
... Directors as the next President and CEO of the National Institute of Building Sciences. I could not be more pleased with his selection and am confident that Henry will lead NIBS to the next level where it will help to achieve a new array of improvements to the building process and dramatic improveme ...
... Directors as the next President and CEO of the National Institute of Building Sciences. I could not be more pleased with his selection and am confident that Henry will lead NIBS to the next level where it will help to achieve a new array of improvements to the building process and dramatic improveme ...
REAL ESTATE Professionals
... opportunity to do such things, so what can they do now? Being able to counsel people on improving their financial standing cannot only improve your service to current clients, it can also be used as a marketing tool to attract and help new clients! Keep in mind, you a ...
... opportunity to do such things, so what can they do now? Being able to counsel people on improving their financial standing cannot only improve your service to current clients, it can also be used as a marketing tool to attract and help new clients! Keep in mind, you a ...
View - OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center
... Director of Thesis: Adil Sharag-Eldin Recent research estimates that windows are responsible for 39% of commercial heating energy use and 28% of commercial cooling energy use; this is equivalent to almost 1.5% of the total U.S. energy consumption (Apte and Arasteh, 2006). In addition, the commercial ...
... Director of Thesis: Adil Sharag-Eldin Recent research estimates that windows are responsible for 39% of commercial heating energy use and 28% of commercial cooling energy use; this is equivalent to almost 1.5% of the total U.S. energy consumption (Apte and Arasteh, 2006). In addition, the commercial ...
Seismic Hazard, Building Codes and Mitigation Options for
... Building code requirements for seismic design have become more stringent over the past three decades. The seismic base shear specified in the National Building Code of Canada for buildings in regions of high seismicity has increased by as much as 100 per cent since the early 1970’s. Improved design ...
... Building code requirements for seismic design have become more stringent over the past three decades. The seismic base shear specified in the National Building Code of Canada for buildings in regions of high seismicity has increased by as much as 100 per cent since the early 1970’s. Improved design ...
The Secretary of the Interior`s Standards for Rehabilitation
... The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation Introduction to the Standards The Secretary of the Interior is responsible for establishing standards for all programs under Departmental authority and for advising Federal agencies on the preservation of historic properties listed in or ...
... The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation Introduction to the Standards The Secretary of the Interior is responsible for establishing standards for all programs under Departmental authority and for advising Federal agencies on the preservation of historic properties listed in or ...
Tilling Cross Lam Timber SmartStruct FAQ
... mean that they more transmit heat. CLT buildings offer an additional thermal benefit in that the precise nature of the manufacturing process means that there is very little air leakage within the building envelope. Therefore air at the preferred temperature is kept within the building and not lost t ...
... mean that they more transmit heat. CLT buildings offer an additional thermal benefit in that the precise nature of the manufacturing process means that there is very little air leakage within the building envelope. Therefore air at the preferred temperature is kept within the building and not lost t ...
Causes, Effects and Remedies to the incessant Building Collapse in
... collapse in Lagos, Nigeria. The analysis of the table reflects that between 1978 and 1986, 12.23% of the total number of building collapse occurred with an annual average of 2.45%. Between this period, 1985 recorded the highest frequency, with about 7 cases amounting to over 41% of that time interva ...
... collapse in Lagos, Nigeria. The analysis of the table reflects that between 1978 and 1986, 12.23% of the total number of building collapse occurred with an annual average of 2.45%. Between this period, 1985 recorded the highest frequency, with about 7 cases amounting to over 41% of that time interva ...
Document
... depends on their size and location. Ideally, confining elements (RC tie-columns) should be provided on the sides of the openings, but that is not always feasible. The Guide includes recommendations for how to account for unconfined wall openings in the wall density analysis. The Guide also includes ...
... depends on their size and location. Ideally, confining elements (RC tie-columns) should be provided on the sides of the openings, but that is not always feasible. The Guide includes recommendations for how to account for unconfined wall openings in the wall density analysis. The Guide also includes ...
230.001. Purpose 230.005. Definitions; Rules of Decision; Administrative Resources
... (E) Construction of new walks, fences, parking facilities, and other features on the site of a historic resource, when adjacent to or within view of public right-of-way. (F) Demolition of a historic resource. (G) Streetscape improvements in historic districts. (2) Historic design review is not requi ...
... (E) Construction of new walks, fences, parking facilities, and other features on the site of a historic resource, when adjacent to or within view of public right-of-way. (F) Demolition of a historic resource. (G) Streetscape improvements in historic districts. (2) Historic design review is not requi ...
KINETICA A playful way through the world of moving facades Kotryna Zvironaite
... What’s it made of? The kinetic facade is made of 1000 individual shading devices which are controlled via the building management system. Each unit has a series of PTFE panels and is driven by a linear motor and will open once a day by a pre-programmed sequence that has been calculated before hand. ...
... What’s it made of? The kinetic facade is made of 1000 individual shading devices which are controlled via the building management system. Each unit has a series of PTFE panels and is driven by a linear motor and will open once a day by a pre-programmed sequence that has been calculated before hand. ...
Chapter 4 | Lighting
... 90.1 into their energy codes. ASHRAE 90.1 requires new and renovated spaces to meet strict power densities and lighting control measures. Similarly, California’s Titles 20 (commercial buildings) and 24 (residential buildings) have very specific requirements for power densities and controls addressin ...
... 90.1 into their energy codes. ASHRAE 90.1 requires new and renovated spaces to meet strict power densities and lighting control measures. Similarly, California’s Titles 20 (commercial buildings) and 24 (residential buildings) have very specific requirements for power densities and controls addressin ...
Mitigation of Motions of Tall
... The design of typical structures requires the engineering of system that efficiently and effectively carries the anticipated lifetime loads. In this sense, a structure may be designed to meet some functional purpose without any regard for the human element; however, this element becomes a critical c ...
... The design of typical structures requires the engineering of system that efficiently and effectively carries the anticipated lifetime loads. In this sense, a structure may be designed to meet some functional purpose without any regard for the human element; however, this element becomes a critical c ...
Beach Historic Property Survey
... A. “Integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship and association” Located within the City of Hollywood, 317 Arizona Street is associated with the life of a significant person in Hollywood’s past. Its design, material and workmanship are true to the setting and time of construction. ...
... A. “Integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship and association” Located within the City of Hollywood, 317 Arizona Street is associated with the life of a significant person in Hollywood’s past. Its design, material and workmanship are true to the setting and time of construction. ...
Griffin Design Guidelines
... address concerns of both drivers and pedestrians regarding safety, visibility, and access. Solomon Street should be designated to handle larger vehicle parking, as the roadway is wider. Larger vehicles are those measuring larger than seven (7) feet in height, twenty (20) feet in length, and seven (7 ...
... address concerns of both drivers and pedestrians regarding safety, visibility, and access. Solomon Street should be designated to handle larger vehicle parking, as the roadway is wider. Larger vehicles are those measuring larger than seven (7) feet in height, twenty (20) feet in length, and seven (7 ...