![]() As cracks form over time or weather, the mixture helps create limestone and fill in the cracks on its own. ![]() The technology behind this upgraded construction material involves the mixing of Bacillus bacteria with the calcium lactate. This virtually eliminates the need for blinds or other internal shading devices to control solar heat gain and glare as the glass takes care of that.Ĭoncrete is also getting an upgrade in 2020 with self-healing abilities. This type of glass can dynamically change the level of tint in the glass to respond to changing exterior light conditions and weather. Another variety of Smart Glass uses an electrical supply to control the tint of the glass. Many buildings employ this glass for interior spaces, and occasionally for exterior, as well. One variety transitions between clear and opaque glass when privacy is needed by the use of an electrical supply to the glass and the push of a button or even a link to an app. The main upgrade smart glass boasts is its ability to control window tinting dynamically. Glass is also taking a turn towards the technological thanks to two types of newly developed “Smart Glass.” These specialty types of glass combine function and aesthetic for total virtual control over the glass included in the construction industry. It also protects you from ultra-violet light rays.Īlong with using laminated glass on the exterior of a structure, architects can also use it for doors, side panels, windows, shelving, wall structures, and more. You can also use tinted glass and accompanying shades that adapt their drawings depending on the direction of the sun. ![]() Laminated glass reduces sound going in or out of a structure. While some are afraid of the sound and light affecting their space, laminated glass makes it possible to reduce both. Many of the latest office designs include an all-over glass effect on the outside of the building. Already used in the construction of offices, retail stores, and other commercial buildings, laminated glass is in high demand thanks to new adaptive technology. Structural elements are crucial to the proper construction using such materials.Īnother material making headway in the architecture industry is laminated glass. While the benefits of timber are far-reaching, architects must determine the ductility, load paths, and transfer and uplift forces in their designs. Timber buildings tend to help save money, contribute to economic growth and are better for the environment. Not only do the changes made by the ICC give us reason to expect taller wood buildings but the other benefits the material provides. These construction types define heavy timber as sawn lumber or structural glue-laminated wood and are associated with Type IV construction. Included in these changes is the introduction of three new construction types-IV-A, IV-B, and IV-C. These changes will allow structures that use mass timber of up to 18 stories. In 2019, the International Code Council (ICC) approved 14 code changes as part of the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). Design teams from a variety of countries are getting their hands on evolved timber technology, allowing them to push their structures to higher heights. Tall timber buildings have been gaining momentum over the past several years, and it is only expected that they will continue to rise. Here are the materials we see, making a difference in the architecture industry in 2020. Not only are these material advancements making it possible for design improvements but also future city construction. ![]() For example, reinforced concrete and developed metal made it possible for taller skyscrapers and expansive bridges. One way we see the industry beginning this transformation is through the use of construction materials.īreakthroughs in technology have already evolved the way architects see construction. That means taking a look at the basics and trying something new. However, if we are going to revolutionize how we design, then architects must reinvent how we construct. As design projects begin to flood in for the coming year, we look towards the future and hope to reach higher heights and push the limits of those that came before us. ![]()
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