Faade Design

Faade design is a challenging task, in which multidisciplinary issues and aspects should be optimally considered and addressed. This is especially the case of building faades exposed to seismic events, impacts, or fire. Special attention and major efforts are required for the detection and application of new technologies in the generation of modern, adaptive faade systems. This book presents a selection of research contributions to provide a comprehensive overview of faade design. It discusses the experimental analysis and numerical investigation of existing or traditional faades, as well as the development and optimal application of new technologies for modern adaptive faades and building envelopes.