Webinar Proceedings

2021/01/28

Rainscreen Façade Design Principles

In this webinar, the presenter discusses the principles of the rainscreen façade design. The explanation considers in-detail the performance of the subframe carrying the cladding panels, as well as the risks related to the cavity and fire safety.

The host presented rainscreen facade design principles and discussed the ways of adapting the standard and bespoke subframe systems to the project-specific requirements. This session emphasises on construction and detailing of the spandrel zone, as well as its performance-related aspects. The discussion unfolds around the slab level fixing and considers the fire safety in the slab and jamb areas. At the end of the webinar, the host answers the most common questions on the discussed rainscreen systems. The explanation uses drawings, models, and references available on the course content page. Ask follow-up questions in the forum and via the contact section.

In this webinar, the presenter discusses the movement and tolerance in the stick curtain walling. The explanation considers in-detail the performance of the mullion and transoms, as well as the glass panes and brackets.

The host presented stick curtain walling design principles and discussed the ways of adapting the standard system to the project-specific requirements. This session emphasises on construction and detailing of the spandrel zone, as well as its performance-related aspects. The discussion unfolds around the slab level fixing and related movement and tolerances aspects. At the end of the webinar, the host answers the most common questions on the discussed aluminium panel and masonry systems. The explanation uses drawings, models, and references available on the course content page. Ask follow-up questions in the forum and via the contact section.

In this webinar, the presenter discusses the way of preserving the historical concrete façade of the iconic Welbeck car park in London. This is the third part of the three-chapter series on the brutalist icon. While the façade is being retained, the structure is being replaced with the new timber frame. All solutions in this three-chapter series range in buildability and performance but share the common aspiration of preserving the concrete façade.

The host presented façade design principles and discussed the ways of adapting the standard system to the project-specific requirements. This session emphasises on construction and detailing of the spandrel zone, as well as its performance-related aspects. The discussion unfolds around the slab level fixing, movement, thermal performance, and fire separation. At the end of the webinar, the host answers the most common questions on the discussed facade systems. The explanation uses drawings, models, and references available on the course content page. Ask follow-up questions in the forum and via the contact section.

In this webinar, the presenter discusses the way of preserving the historical concrete façade of the iconic Welbeck car park in London. This is the second part of the three-chapter series on the brutalist icon. While the façade is being retained, the structure is being replaced with the new in-situ frame. All solutions in this three-chapter series range in buildability and performance but share the common aspiration of preserving the concrete façade.

The host presented concrete design principles and discussed the ways of adapting the standard system to the project-specific requirements. This session emphasises on construction and detailing of the spandrel zone, as well as its performance-related aspects. The discussion unfolds around the slab level fixing, movement, thermal performance, and fire separation. At the end of the webinar, the host answers the most common questions on the discussed facade systems. The explanation uses drawings, models, and references available on the course content page. Ask follow-up questions in the forum and via the contact section.

2020/12/03

Historical Concrete Facades: Remediation, Refurbishment, Conversion and Preservation

In this webinar, the presenter discusses the way of preserving the historical concrete façade of the iconic Welbeck car park in London. This is the first part of the three-chapter series on the brutalist icon. All solutions in this three-chapter series range in buildability and performance but share the common aspiration of preserving the concrete façade. The host presented concrete design principles and discussed the ways of adapting the standard system to the project-specific requirements. This session emphasises on construction and detailing of the spandrel zone, as well as its performance-related aspects. The discussion unfolds around the slab level fixing, movement, thermal performance, and fire separation. At the end of the webinar, the host answers the most common questions on the discussed facade systems. The explanation uses drawings, models, and references available on the course content page. Ask follow-up questions in the forum and via the contact section.

In this webinar, the presenter discusses the options of designing spandrel zone in unitised curtain walling. The options include the following: the single spandrel transom, ‘kissing’ transom and double transom solutions. All solutions range in buildability and performance but share the common aspiration of minimalistic outlook in the spandrel zone.

The host presented unitised curtain walling design principles and discussed the ways of adapting the standard system to the project-specific requirements. This session emphasises on construction and detailing of the spandrel zone, as well as its performance-related aspects. The discussion unfolds around the slab level fixing, movement, thermal performance and fire separation. At the end of the webinar, the host answers the most common questions on the discussed aluminium panel and masonry systems. The explanation uses drawings, models, and references available on the course content page. Ask follow-up questions in the forum and via the contact section.

2020/11/19

Canopy Features in Curtain Walling Façade

In this webinar, the host discusses the canopy feature entrance portal in the curtain walling façade. The combination of the steel structure and curtain walling is often intricate and entails the risks of compromising curtain walling’s movement and tolerances. The discussion on the case study aimed at ensuring that the performance of curtain walling is unaffected by the steel structure of the slender canopy. The host presented both curtain walling and aluminium panel design principles and discussed the ways of adapting the standard system to the project-specific requirements. This session emphasises on construction and detailing of the spandrel zone, as well as its performance-related aspects. The discussion unfolds around the slab level fixing, movement, tolerances, and thermal performance. At the end of the webinar, the host answers the most common questions on the discussed aluminium panel and curtain walling systems. The explanation uses drawings, models, and references available on the course content page. Ask follow-up questions in the forum and via the contact section.

In this webinar, the host discusses mid-rise traditional masonry façade with recessed balconies and cladding panels. The combination of traditional masonry and aluminium panels have increasingly gained popularity. The robust performance and service life - are a few of many advantages of this construction type. The host presented both traditional masonry and aluminium panel design principles and discussed the ways of adapting the standard system to the project-specific requirements. This session emphasises on construction and detailing of the spandrel zone, as well as its performance-related aspects. The discussion unfolds around the slab level fixing, movement, and fire separation. At the end of the webinar, the host answers the most common questions on the discussed aluminium panel and masonry systems. The explanation uses drawings, models, and references available on the course content page. Ask follow-up questions in the forum and via the contact section.

In this webinar, the host discusses brick slip and traditional masonry types of façade construction. The brick slip construction offers performance and buildability that exceed traditional masonry. The host presented both traditional masonry and brick slip design principles and discussed the ways of adapting the standard system to the project-specific requirements. This session emphasises on construction and detailing of the spandrel zone, as well as its performance-related aspects. The discussion unfolds around the slab level fixing, movement, and fire separation. At the end of the webinar, the host answers the most common questions on the discussed brick slip and masonry systems. The explanation uses drawings, models, and references available on the course content page. Ask follow-up questions in the forum and via the contact section.

2020/10/29

Unitised Curtain Walling with Single Transom Spandrel

In this webinar, the host discusses the features of the unitised curtain walling with a single transom spandrel. The single transom spandrel allows creating a minimalistic glass box façade. This façade type is in high demand for its elegance and sophisticated outlook. The host presented the single transom design principles for curtain walling and discussed the ways of adapting the standard system to the project-specific requirements. This session emphasises on construction and detailing of the spandrel zone, as well as its performance-related aspects. The discussion unfolds around the slab level fixing, movement, and fire separation. At the end of the webinar, the host answers the most common questions on the discussed unitised façade system. The explanation uses drawings, models, and references available on the course content page. Ask follow-up questions in the forum and via the contact section.

2020/10/22

Mid-Rise Masonry Facade with Recessed Balconies and Brick Veneers

See the webinar recording on the mid-rise masonry facade with recessed balconies and brick veneers to learn the unique features of this façade type. The session looks at the working principles of the brickslip panel system and its ways of adapting to the project’s requirements. This webinar discusses the construction and detailing of recesses and protrusions, as well as their performance-related implications. The discussion unfolds around lightweight steel framing, brickslip panel subframe, and fire separation. At the end of the webinar, the host answers the most common questions on the discussed unitised façade system. The explanation uses drawings, models, and references available on the course content page. Ask follow-up questions in the forum and via the contact section.