This Multi Channel Platform is based on a concise architecture concept which differentiates application from business layers. MCP uses so-called facades. A facade provides functions which invoke one or more service functions (data aggregation). The facade is the interface to the applications within the business domains of Credit Suisse which are using specific services. It offers typical method...

This paper describes the Wrapper Facade pattern. The intent of this pattern is to encapsulate low-level functions and data structures with object-oriented (OO) class interfaces. Common examples of the Wrapper Facade pattern are class libraries like MFC, ACE, and AWT that encapsulate native OS C APIs, such as sockets, pthreads, or GUI functions. Programming directly to native OS C APIs makes net...

In this thesis, we address facade image interpretation as one essential ingredient for the generation of high-detailed, semantic meaningful, three-dimensional city-models. Given a single rectified facade image, we detect relevant facade objects such as windows, entrances, and balconies, which yield a description of the image in terms of accurate position and size of these objects. Urban digital...

While net-zero carbon buildings have been the focus of many previous studies, existing research tends to on low-rise in temperate climates with cold winters. However, much current building activity across world, particularly China, is located hot and humid subtropical typically features high-rise buildings. This review article systematically surveys recent literature advanced façade systems tha...

Visualization of city scenes is important for many applications including entertainment and urban mission planning. Models covering wide areas can be efficiently constructed from aerial images. However, only roof details are visible from aerial views; ground views are needed to provide details of the building facades for high quality ’fly-through’ visualization or simulation applications. We pr...

Visualization of city scenes is important for many applications including entertainment and urban mission planning. Models covering wide areas can be efficiently constructed from aerial images. However, only roof details are visible from aerial views; ground views are needed to provide details of the building facades for high quality ’fly-through’ visualization or simulation applications. We pr...

Automation of facade images interpretation is a crucial task for efficient 3D modeling of urban areas. Information about regularities in facade images can be used for image completion of texture areas occluded with foreground objects, 3D model compression and texture quality enhancement. Existing approaches cannot handle the whole variety of buildings facades and often fail in cases of occluded...

Since being introduced in 1963, silicone resin emulsion paint (SREP) has developed into one of the most modern facade coating systems. While specific formulations and raw materials have changed in the last 42 years, the long-lasting performance properties resulting from the unique combination of water repellency, vapour permeability, low VOC and the silicon-resin based structure have remained c...