It was a pleasure to be invited to the Façade Talks at the Big Five in Dubai 2023 on a panel discussion on technology integration in facades together with fellow industry colleagues Ghina Yamak, Enrico Chiarotto and Celeste Gariando. I was excited to be asked about BIM and generative design, as I believe that computational design represents a technological domain with enormous potential to revolutionize the building industry. This brief note aims to encapsulate and share my

This article delves into the intricate coordination of Como Residences' balcony design by BPA Architects.

In this article, we delve into the innovative thinking that underpins the parametric design of balcony cladding on the Como Residences proje

Balconies have been an important architectural feature in buildings since the emergence of modernist architecture. Le Corbusier was a strong advocate of incorporating balconies in building designs, as he believed they provided a connection between indoor and outdoor spaces and helped to promote a sense of community and social interaction. Many of his buildings featured large, multi-level balconies that served as communal spaces for residents to gather and enjoy the outdoors.

We are witnessing a deep transformation in almost every aspect of our lives. The way our societies and businesses are structured is changing and the facades industry is no different. The good news for the façade’s industry, and the construction industry in general, is that the world population is expected to keep growing for the next 50 years or so and the construction industry is expected to grow with it. However, we are also facing significant challenges. In 2019, the build

Green facades are extremely efficient at improving outdoor comfort. In hot climates, they reduce the ambient temperature and glare, creating a cooler and more pleasant environment and, applied on a large scale, they contribute to reducing the urban heat island effect. Plants purify the air and can muffle ambient noise. The mental and physical soothing effects of living in a green environment in close contact with nature are well documented. In short, incorporating greenery to