ADVANCED FAÇADE SYSTEMS: 300-level
SESSION 9
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010 – 2:00pm – Metro 2A
ABSTRACT:
A presentation of the collaborative design methods that enabled the development of advanced building façade systems at Yale University, Ithaca College and Battery Park City.
SPEAKERS:
Naree Phinyawatana, Environmental Designer, Atelier Ten
Nico Kienzl, Director, Atelier Ten
Kevin Smith, Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Mark Simon, Partner, Centerbrook Architects & Planners
Craig Copeland, Senior Associate, Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects
DESCRIPTION:
As designers strive to create spaces that provide a sense of outdoors while maintaining indoor comfort, building facades are also literally stretched to encompass community spaces both within and around buildings. In recent years the science and the art of façade design have enabled the creation of previously unattainable building and even community, skins. Rigorous analysis and cutting-edge design can now achieve that crucial balance between daylight and thermal comfort.
This session will present the design methods that have made possible the development of these advanced building façade systems as exemplified by Kroon Hall at Yale University, the Ithaca College School of Business, and The Visionaire in New York City. Presenters will each discuss a design approach of “optioneering,” working collaboratively with architects and other team members to design solutions that respond to environmental and technical concerns.
Session attendees will learn about key environmental and design drivers, see new analysis tools, and be presented with a range of innovative façade design strategies for the Northeast climate. Technical design challenges at scales ranging from individual building elements to neighborhood-scale shelters will also be discussed. The case studies presented are all completed projects that have earned LEED Platinum certification.
