Informed Decision-making: Integrated Facade Design and Analysis

Mark will present tools and resources for integrated facade design and analysis from the Building Technology Department at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (LBNL). Their latest research includes testing and simulation of complex fenestration materials and assemblies.

Electronic Leak Detection for Building Envelopes

Electronic leak detection for roofs in almost any form, whether it is manually practiced or computer controlled, is based on the following principles:

Electronically Tintable Glass: A Project Showcase

We live in a dynamic environment, but until now our building enclosures have been static in nature – unable to effectively control the flow of the sun’s light and heat into buildings from hour to hour and from season to season.

Sealant Survey: Chemistry and Uses

A survey of sealant types and chemistry with a focus on selection basics, failure modes, and differences between sealant choices.