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Registration Open for the Facade Tectonics Institute’s 2022 World Congress
Attendees can now register for the Facade Tectonics Institute’s biennial World Congress taking place October 12-13, 2022 in Los Angeles. The event will bring together influential players in the built environment to discuss advancements in the design and delivery of … Continue reading
Pushing Change: Minimizing Noise Through Glass Innovations

A year into a pandemic that shifted life from being “anywhere but home” to “nowhere but home,” it’s hard to remember just how active and loud society was. The world for the past year has been quiet, but life is … Continue reading
Jumbo Glass Requires Innovative Seismic Solutions

Modern structural glass facades are incorporating larger glass panels and less hardware than ever before. While the aesthetic creates maximum transparency, it does present a design challenge when it comes to accommodating for seismic drift. Richard Kaire and David Dunham, … Continue reading
Does Glass Die? World Congress Presentation Focuses on End-of-Life Challenges

Sustainability is a major focus for many when designing glazing systems and building facades. However, end-of-life reclamation isn’t always considered. In a Facade Tectonics Institute’s 2020 World Congress presentation titled, “End-of-Life Challenges in Facade Design: A Disassembly Framework for Assessing … Continue reading