Tutorials

General, Installation & Structure

The first section of the tutorial serves as both – an introduction and an outline of the key features of this façade type. The clip outlines the critical aspects of this construction method and shows their interconnection.

The explanation usually starts with the suitability of the construction method of the façade and outlines the typical project context, such as location, building height, etc.

The unique features of the façade are explained in terms of their impact on an outlook of the building. This includes the geometry of the façade and signature visual elements.

The video outlines the access method used in the construction of the facades and mentions the key implications for the choice of the discussed façade type.

The selected interfaces were deemed to be most critical for the representation of the chosen façade construction method. The shown areas are representative of the potential buildability and cost issues.

Condensation & Thermal Performance

This section of the tutorial presents the thermal properties of the key façade interfaces and explains the potential issues affecting thermal performance. The selected interfaces were deemed to be most critical for ensuring high-thermal performance. These areas of façades are often found to have numerous thermal bridging issues and include locations in front of the slab, openings’ jambs, and areas of the load transfer. The video may also touch upon the specific areas of interface with an emphasis on a particular component of the build-up to highlight potential risks to thermal performance and condensation.

The overlay of the Finite Element Analysis results with corresponding areas shows the thermal capabilities of the key interfaces. The configuration of the dew point line is a result of condensation risk analysis, which has been proven to be absent under conditions specific to each individual case.