Research Project

Cyclone-Glazing and Façade Resilience for the Asia-Pacific Region: Stage 2 – Current Problems and Existing Solutions

Project Start: January 2018
Project Completion: December 2018
Principal Investigators: Dario Trabucco & Antony Wood, Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat | Angela Mejorin, Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel Laboratory (BLWTL) | Ray Nakada, Kuraray

CTBUH received $116,200 in funding from Trosifol to embark on Stage 2 of the successful research project “Cyclone-Glazing and Façade Resilience for the Asia-Pacific Region.” Stage 1 of the research investigated current, state-of-the-art cyclone-resistant façade technologies requirements in 12 Asia-Pacific jurisdictions. Stage 2 of this research will dive into the specific problems with cyclone glazing, through the analysis of the effectiveness of solutions for existing projects and buildings. In order to identify the most optimal strategies used in the construction of cyclone-resistant structures, this stage of the research will examine specific case studies in four cyclone-prone jurisdictions.

 

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Research Output

Cyclone-Resistant Façades

Price: $30

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Project Milestones

April 2018: Meetings with Façade Industry Representatives in Japan
April 2018: CTBUH Visits Two Major Research Institutes in Japan
April 2018: Meetings with Designers and Façade Consultants in Japan
April 2018: CTBUH Research Division Travels to Japan
June 2018: Meetings with the Hong Kong Façade Industry
June 2018: Meetings with Designers and Façade Consultants in Hong Kong
June 2018: CTBUH Meets with the Hong Kong Building Department
June 2018: Hong Kong Trip for the Cyclone-Glazing Research Project
June 2018: Meetings with Designers and Façade Consultants in the Philippines
June 2018: Meetings at the Mapua University and with Façade Industry Representatives in the Philippines
June 2018: CTBUH Travels to the Philippines for the Cyclone-Glazing Research Project

About the Funding Partner

Trosifol™ – your global partner for laminated safety glass

 

Trosifol™ – part of the Kuraray Group – is a leading global producer of PVB and ionoplast interlayers for laminated safety glass applications in the architectural, automotive and photovoltaic industries.

 

The evolution of the Trosifol® & DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions (GLS) merger over the last two years has resulted in consolidation of the Trosifol®, SentryGlas® and Butacite® product brands into a single brand: the new Trosifol™.

 

We at Trosifol™ now offer the world’s broadest portfolio of innovative glass-laminating solutions, including structural and functional interlayers for safety and security applications, sound insulation and UV protection. For decorative applications, we supply colored interlayers, digitally printable films and other innovative products for interior design projects. Our UltraClear films exhibit the lowest Yellowness Index (YID) in the industry.

 

Trosifol™ is in the perfect position to be your preferred partner for laminated safety glass applications – serving the ever-changing demands of the global glass industry with seven worldwide production sites and five R&D centers.

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