Anticipation is growing forANand Enclos’ eagerly awaitedFacades + PERFORMANCEconference, touching down in Chicago fromOctober 24th to 25th．领先的innovators from the architecture, engineering, and construction industries will share their insights on the latest in cutting-edge facade technologies that are redefining what performance means for 21st Century architecture. Don’t miss your chance to join Cory Brugger, Director of Technology forMorphosis Architects, as he is joined bya group of industry specialiststo lead an in-depthdialog workshopon expanding the idea of performance in the design, engineering, and fabrication of innovative building systems.
“Traditionally, performance has been defined in singular terms,” Brugger toldAN, “but when it comes to delivering architecture, it can encompass everything from energy usage to fabrication technique. For us, performance is multifaceted and interdisciplinary. We have found that technology provides a platform for incorporating a variety of performance criteria in our design process, allowing us to create innovative architecture, like theCornell NYC Tech project on Roosevelt Island．”
Set to open its doors in 2017, Morphosis’ winning design for the highly publicized Cornell Tech campus will be breaking ground on Roosevelt Island in the coming year. As part of this ambitious, 2.1 million square foot development, Brugger and his colleagues at Morphosis hope to earn LEED-Platinum certification by with their 150,000 square foot academic building by utilizing cutting-edge modeling techniques and an array of sustainable technologies.
“In general, we are designing for extremely high EUI (energy use intensity) goals, which are being accomplished through the use of comprehensive models that integrate mechanical systems, day-lighting analysis, and architectural assemblies,” said Brugger. “This effort is being supported by a 140,000+ square foot PV array that is integral to both the performance and aesthetics of the design. Other technologies include high performance facade systems, smart building technology, and geo-thermal wells.” In conjunction with master-plannersSOMand landscape architectsJames Corner Field Operations, Morphosis are working to create a new model for high-tech education in the information age by extending the definition of performance beyond traditional notions to incorporate far-sighted social and technological considerations.
Reserve your space at Facades+ PERFORMANCE nowto take part in an intimate discussion. Brugger will be joined my Paul Martin (Zahner), Tyler Goss (CASE), Matt Herman (Burro Happold), and Marty Doscher (Dassault Systèmes) on Friday, October 25th at theIllinois Institute of Technology Main Campus in Chicago．Don’t forget to check out our otherexciting key-notes, symposia, and workshops on the complete Facades+ PERFORMANCE schedule．
