Optimizing Design and Efficiency with Brise Soleil Facade Walls This past week we started looking at a very visually interesting brise soleil type of panel system installed in front of a more traditional masonry and glass structural wall at the exterior facade of a building.… Read More »Brise Soleil Facade Walls – Part II
Exploring Brise Soleil Facade Walls: Architectural Function and Design A brise soleil, is a sunscreen used in large scale for building architectural elements. The nane is a term originating from French, which translates directly to “sun breaker.” In architectural usage, a brise soleil is a… Read More »Brise Soleil Facade Walls
Blind Side Facing Walls: Advanced Techniques for Hidden Façade Restoration This past week, we took a look at a brick facade wall which had been originally built against the building that was standing prior to the construction of the remaining building. That prior building was… Read More »Blind Side Facing Walls – Part II
Before After We recently completed a beautiful front facade refurbishment in the historic Shaw neighborhood of Washington, DC. This project included several key steps to restore the charm and character of the original brickwork: Removal of multiple layers of old paint from the front facade.… Read More »Stunning Front Facade Refurbishment in Shaw, Washington DC