From shifting light to changing views, digital design is giving modern building exteriors more control over performance, ...

Many people find modern residential buildings less appealing than older ones. The smooth, often monotonous facades of modern ...

This blog post was authored by Scott Newman, FAIA, Director, Cooper Robertson; and Erin Flynn, RA, LEED AP, Partner, Cooper Robertson. When designing a contemporary museum building, the exterior can ...

Janie Mullaney argues the best way to avoid flat, featureless facades with all their character value engineered away, is to ...

With advanced translucent façade systems, Kalwall helps architects revitalize buildings while improving daylight performance and energy efficiency. Its lightweight composite panels diffuse natural ...

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 ...

The plants installed were chosen in part to have easy maintenance, with a bottom-fed irrigation system in which occupants could see the amount of water required. (Jumpei Suzuki) The original 1990s ...

Charlotte of the Upper West Side pushes the boundaries of environmental performance in New York City. One of a limited number of ground-up construction projects approved in the Upper West Side Central ...

For much of the past two decades, advances in facade design have centered on transparency. Larger expanses of glass, thinner sightlines, and uninterrupted views became defining characteristics of ...

Named 550 Spencer, the eight-story office building will produce more electricity than it requires using a cutting-edge solar facade made up of 1,182 solar panels. To be clear, 550 Spencer's design isn ...

Facades are an essential aspect of architectural design. They envelope interior spaces and protect them from climatic conditions. Since facades are the first part of the building that people interact ...

Faced with significant access challenges, including height, restricted ground space, and a complex building design, SkyJacks developed a bespoke suspended access solution tailored to just such a ...