TP3C team presented several research papers at the Facade Tectonics Institute (FTI) World Congress in Los Angeles on October 12 and 13.

Professor Aksamija presented a paper “Novel Active Facade Systems and Their Energy Performance in Commercial Buildings: Impact of Thermoelectric Materials on Heating and Cooling in Different Climates.” The paper discusses the results of a research study that focuses on understanding the energy performance of smart facade systems that integrate thermoelectric materials. The study considered a commercial office building and analyzed the integration of these novel facade systems to provide localized heating and cooling.

Suncica Milosevic presented “Sustainable Retrofit Strategies for an Existing Laboratory Building: Analysis of Building Performance.” The paper analyzes sustainable retrofit strategies for an existing research laboratory building, located in a cold climate. Research methods included archival research, simulations and modeling, and comparison between simulated and actual energy consumption data, as well as simulations and analysis of retrofit design.

The team also presented a collaborative research project, conducted with Dr. Helen Sanders and Alexandra Blakeslee from Technoform, “Condensation Study of Windows: Comparative Analysis of Different Window Systems under Various Exterior Conditions.” This collaborative research project between an academic institution and an industry partner focused on understanding condensation potential in window systems, in relation to different material properties and environmental conditions.

Lastly, Professor Aksamija’s books were included as part of the FTI’s “Book Nook,” the first time that the World Congress featured book publications.