The Whole-life performance of facades - Proceedings Description The proceedings of the National Conference 'Whole-life performance of facades' held in Bath 2001. The proceedings comprise tenty three papers by leading facade specialists. The papers cover all aspects of glass in facades including: Materials, Structures and, Building physics. Editor: A KeillerS Ledbetter Status: Information Published: 2001 ISBN: 1 874003 91 2 Pages: 208 Cost: CWCT members Free Non-members £25 Contents Whole life costs - Setting the Scene The whole life cost forum Contingencies against repair - Auditing for durability Designing for maintenance and repair Planned maintenance and refurbishment - Options-based evaluation of façade refurbishment alternatives The cleaning and maintenance factor Planned inspection and maintenance Life cycle analysis of aluminium clad windows, Monitoring of advanced facades and environmental systems Energy rating systems Durability of finishes The durability of natural stone facades Durability of glazing and glazing units Verifying the thermal performance of facades Future of interactive facades To seal or not to seal Sealants - their impact on cost Anodized aluminium for facades Titanium - The Architectural Metal of Choice for the 21st Century Facades for housing with increased thermal performance Modelling the thermal Performance of Glazed Facades Performance comparison of two different curtain wall systems and thermal comfort Whole-life performance - will it really happen?
