Designing Facades Beyond Code Minimums in a Changing Climate featuring Irene Martin and Tali Mejicovsky
Fri Feb 06 2026
In this new episode of All Things Facades Podcast, industry experts Irene Martin and Tali Mejicovsky discuss how regional conditions, evolving climate patterns, and local codes shape façade design decisions. Drawing on experience from California, New York, and international markets, the conversation highlights how consistent best practices are adapted to different climates, building typologies, and regulatory environments.
The discussion explores the increasing use of performance-based design approaches, including energy modeling and selective wind tunnel testing, and why going beyond prescriptive code minimums can improve comfort, reduce overdesign, and support long-term resilience.
The episode closes with a candid look at professional responsibility, code enforcement, and what it means to design façades in an era of shifting climate, materials, and expectations; reinforcing why informed decision-making, early collaboration, and thoughtful performance analysis are more critical than ever.
#AllThingsFacades #Arup #TurnerConstruction #FacadeEngineering #BuildingEnvelope #ClimateResilience #PerformanceBasedDesign #GlazingSystems #FireSafety #FacadeConsultants #BuildingCodes
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In this new episode of All Things Facades Podcast, industry experts Irene Martin and Tali Mejicovsky discuss how regional conditions, evolving climate patterns, and local codes shape façade design decisions. Drawing on experience from California, New York, and international markets, the conversation highlights how consistent best practices are adapted to different climates, building typologies, and regulatory environments. The discussion explores the increasing use of performance-based design approaches, including energy modeling and selective wind tunnel testing, and why going beyond prescriptive code minimums can improve comfort, reduce overdesign, and support long-term resilience. The episode closes with a candid look at professional responsibility, code enforcement, and what it means to design façades in an era of shifting climate, materials, and expectations; reinforcing why informed decision-making, early collaboration, and thoughtful performance analysis are more critical than ever. #AllThingsFacades #Arup #TurnerConstruction #FacadeEngineering #BuildingEnvelope #ClimateResilience #PerformanceBasedDesign #GlazingSystems #FireSafety #FacadeConsultants #BuildingCodes