AIA Maine is pleased to partner with UMA for the UMA Fall 2024 Lecture Series.

Location: Handley Hall 2nd Floor Classroom + Zoom
1 HSW Learning Unit
FREE

Mary Ben Bonham, Miami University, presents “Bioclimatic Double-Skin Facades.”

Mary Ben Bonham is an educator, architect, and author. 

Mary Ben Bonham provides an overview of bioclimatic double-skin facades, emphasizing their role in creating sustainable and energy-efficient buildings.

The presentation briefly explores the history, benefits, challenges, and design principles of this form of this building enclosure strategy. Case studies in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and Cambridge, Massachusetts, delves into the motivations and various design strategies associated with climate-responsive facades.