Falling ice and snow from structures presents a significant challenge for building design in cold climate regions. The variables involved in the accumulation and subsequent shedding of snow and ice from a structure include building and feature geometry, thermal and surface characteristics, melt-water drainage paths, ambient air temperature fluctuations, solar radiation and wind forces.
This session will present a wide range of case studies to illustrate the types of challenges and the range of solutions that have developed to manage the risks of falling ice and snow.
ARCHITECTURE 150
24-27 May 2017
Ottawa, Ontario
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and the Ontario Association of Architects have partnered to present the 2017 Festival of Architecture May 24-27, 2017 in Ottawa.
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