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Facade Design — Elizabeth Bishop

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Stick systems come to site as a kit of parts, the mullions and transoms being the ‘sticks’. Stick systems can be less expensive than unitized or window wall systems but can also require more on-site labor. They are often used at ground floor entrance areas. The plan above shows a section through a stick system through two areas of vision glazing. The vertical section above cuts through the base of a stick system. Brackets connecting the system to the slab are shown with dashed lines. This sketch of a vertical section through a timber rainscreen shows the basic elements of the system: backing structure supporting brackets; brackets affixed to battens; battens fixed to timber boards. Proper ventilation and waterproofing are critically important, as is specifying the correct type of timber. ETFE pillows are a lightweight solution often used instead of glazing for roof lights or sometimes entire roof systems. Layers of ETFE can be used to achieve different performance requirements. Clear,

WHAT IS FACADE DESIGN? Facade design is the design of a building's exterior skin. Old or new, all buildings have a barrier or envelope between inside and the exterior elements. This can be articulated in many different ways. The facade is often one of the most unique and beautiful elements of the building, and can be one of the areas most prone to failure if detailed incorrectly. As a facade designer, I consider both the aesthetic goals of the project as well as the performance requirements. Depending on the stage of the project, or the type of assistance the design team requires,…

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