TIME: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
A resilient building enclosure requires a proactive approach to façade design.
In this session, Sasha Itsekson, RDH Senior Structural Specialist, will dissect five crucial structural design parameters that profoundly impact building movement dynamics. James Higgins, RDH Building Science Technologist, will demonstrate how building movement impacts facade design and share effective strategies. Case studies and visuals will spotlight potential challenges and the notion of "impossible geometry." The session underscores the significance of employing a comprehensive full-scale performance mock-up as a powerful risk mitigation tool. You’ll leave with a holistic understanding of the interplay between structural elements and facade design.
You’ll learn how to:
• Outline the essential considerations of the facade design team to ensure successful design collaboration.
• Describe the cause-and-effect relationship between building movement and facade displacement.
• Identify instances of clashes and "impossible geometry" in case studies and graphical examples of building and facade movement.
• Recognize the significance of utilizing a full-scale performance mock-up as a risk mitigation measure.
This session is designed for architects, designers, contractors, product/system manufacturers, and students. No pre-existing knowledge is required.
*1-hour live webinar with the opportunity to ask questions during the event.
*Attendance for 50+ minutes is required to receive attendance credit and a certificate of attendance via email. Attendees must submit their request for continuing education attendance reporting during event registration; no requests for reporting will be accepted outside of registration.
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