FunkBAU: Rethinking the Building Envelope Through Innovation Networks
///FunkBAU: Rethinking the Building Envelope Through Innovation Networks FunkBAU is an innovation network uniting SMEs and university research institutes to develop functionalised, multifunctional building components — with the facade at the centre. Vision Using advanced planning and manufacturing technologies, the
FunkBAU: Rethinking the Building Envelope Through Innovation Networks
///FunkBAU: Rethinking the Building Envelope Through Innovation Networks FunkBAU is an innovation network uniting SMEs and university research institutes to develop functionalised, multifunctional building components — with the facade at the centre. Vision Using advanced planning and manufacturing technologies, the
NextGlass at Bohle in Haan
///NextGlass at Bohle in Haan The NextGlass network recently met at Bohle in Haan, a global market leader in glass cutting systems and vacuum lifting technology. Our host gave insights into its current developments and research, offering a close look
NextGlass at Bohle in Haan
///NextGlass at Bohle in Haan The NextGlass network recently met at Bohle in Haan, a global market leader in glass cutting systems and vacuum lifting technology. Our host gave insights into its current developments and research, offering a close look
glass technology live at glasstec 2026
///glass technology live at glasstec 2026 Every two years it happens again, and this time it promises to be just as exciting: from 20 to 23 October 2026, glasstec returns to Düsseldorf, and once again we are curating its special
glass technology live at glasstec 2026
///glass technology live at glasstec 2026 Every two years it happens again, and this time it promises to be just as exciting: from 20 to 23 October 2026, glasstec returns to Düsseldorf, and once again we are curating its special
FaçadeWorld – Bucky Lab Project 4/16
Wavelouvers – A simple, wavy solution that works for you, not against you! How can a simple shading system improve both the indoor climate and the architectural quality of modular housing? Wavelouvers transforms the rather institutional appearance of the COA container
FaçadeWorld – Bucky Lab Project 4/16
Wavelouvers – A simple, wavy solution that works for you, not against you! How can a simple shading system improve both the indoor climate and the architectural quality of modular housing? Wavelouvers transforms the rather institutional appearance of the COA container
Future Facade 2027 – Save the date: 26 & 27 May 2027
///Future Facade 2027 – Save the date: 26 & 27 May 2027 After a successful first edition in 2025, Future Facade returns to the Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs in Utrecht. The international event platform brings together the European facade community: architects, engineers,
Future Facade 2027 – Save the date: 26 & 27 May 2027
///Future Facade 2027 – Save the date: 26 & 27 May 2027 After a successful first edition in 2025, Future Facade returns to the Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs in Utrecht. The international event platform brings together the European facade community: architects, engineers,
SUNLIT SHADE
The canopy that reduces heat while adding warmth How can a shading system do more than simply block the sun? Sunlit Shade tackles overheating at the most exposed parts of the modular COA housing: the roof and upper floors. Instead
SUNLIT SHADE
The canopy that reduces heat while adding warmth How can a shading system do more than simply block the sun? Sunlit Shade tackles overheating at the most exposed parts of the modular COA housing: the roof and upper floors. Instead
Historical Windows – When Construction Tells a Story
///Historical Windows – When Construction Tells a Story Sometimes a simple window can tell the story of an entire building tradition. This weathered timber window is a good example of vernacular construction shaped by the materials and manufacturing possibilities of
Historical Windows – When Construction Tells a Story
///Historical Windows – When Construction Tells a Story Sometimes a simple window can tell the story of an entire building tradition. This weathered timber window is a good example of vernacular construction shaped by the materials and manufacturing possibilities of
Flutter Façade – a Façade in Motion
What if the wind could help protect a building from overheating – while bringing the façade to life? Flutter Façade is a secondary façade system developed to reduce solar heat gain on the existing modular housing units. Instead of using a
Flutter Façade – a Façade in Motion
What if the wind could help protect a building from overheating – while bringing the façade to life? Flutter Façade is a secondary façade system developed to reduce solar heat gain on the existing modular housing units. Instead of using a
Openface – facade education on glasstec
OpenFace – Façade Education Without Borders Over the past three years, Alessandra Luna Navarro, Ulrich Knaack and Marcel Bilow have developed, together with their European partners (TU Delft, TU Darmstadt, Eurac), an open educational program on Façade Design and Engineering, consisting of
Openface – facade education on glasstec
OpenFace – Façade Education Without Borders Over the past three years, Alessandra Luna Navarro, Ulrich Knaack and Marcel Bilow have developed, together with their European partners (TU Delft, TU Darmstadt, Eurac), an open educational program on Façade Design and Engineering, consisting of
L.O.A.F. — Louvered Operable Architectural Facade
Cool Containers | Project 01/16 How can a façade keep modular housing cool without relying on mechanical cooling? L.O.A.F. – Louvered Operable Architectural Facade proposes a self-standing, adaptable shading system using terracotta baguettes mounted on a lightweight steel and aluminium structure. The idea
L.O.A.F. — Louvered Operable Architectural Facade
Cool Containers | Project 01/16 How can a façade keep modular housing cool without relying on mechanical cooling? L.O.A.F. – Louvered Operable Architectural Facade proposes a self-standing, adaptable shading system using terracotta baguettes mounted on a lightweight steel and aluminium structure. The idea
OpenFace Reaches More Than 10,000 Learners
///OpenFace Reaches More Than 10,000 Learners OpenFace is growing – so is the international façade community! The open online education programme in Façade Design and Engineering, developed by TU Delft, TU Darmstadt and Eurac Research, has now reached more than
OpenFace Reaches More Than 10,000 Learners
///OpenFace Reaches More Than 10,000 Learners OpenFace is growing – so is the international façade community! The open online education programme in Façade Design and Engineering, developed by TU Delft, TU Darmstadt and Eurac Research, has now reached more than
Nominated!
///Nominated! We are pleased to announce that Alexander Wolf’s dissertation, “Applied Additively Manufactured Ceramics for the Built Environment,” has been shortlisted for the 2026 Erich Mendelsohn Prize for Brick Architecture in the newcomer’s category. The research of Alex, conducted 2019-25
Nominated!
///Nominated! We are pleased to announce that Alexander Wolf’s dissertation, “Applied Additively Manufactured Ceramics for the Built Environment,” has been shortlisted for the 2026 Erich Mendelsohn Prize for Brick Architecture in the newcomer’s category. The research of Alex, conducted 2019-25
New online: the Building Envelope Alliance
///New online: the Building Envelope Alliance If you are involved in façade design, engineering, research, or product development, the new Building Envelope Alliance (BEA) website is well worth a visit. It is becoming a central European platform for innovation, testing,
New online: the Building Envelope Alliance
///New online: the Building Envelope Alliance If you are involved in façade design, engineering, research, or product development, the new Building Envelope Alliance (BEA) website is well worth a visit. It is becoming a central European platform for innovation, testing,
Keeping Cool – Designing Climate-Resilient Housing for COA
How can architecture improve the daily lives of people living in temporary housing while responding to the growing challenges of climate change? This question formed the starting point of one of the most inspiring Bucky Lab design studios at TU
Keeping Cool – Designing Climate-Resilient Housing for COA
How can architecture improve the daily lives of people living in temporary housing while responding to the growing challenges of climate change? This question formed the starting point of one of the most inspiring Bucky Lab design studios at TU
Volume 14/26: New Issue of the Journal of Façade Design and Engineering Released
///Volume 14/26: New Issue of the Journal of Façade Design and Engineering Released The latest issue of the Journal of Façade Design and Engineering (JFDE) is now available, presenting cutting-edge research that advances the science and practice of building envelopes.
Volume 14/26: New Issue of the Journal of Façade Design and Engineering Released
///Volume 14/26: New Issue of the Journal of Façade Design and Engineering Released The latest issue of the Journal of Façade Design and Engineering (JFDE) is now available, presenting cutting-edge research that advances the science and practice of building envelopes.
Future envelope – international facade conference 2026
///Future envelope – international facade conference 2026 For nearly two decades, The Future Envelope has explored the latest technological innovations in façade engineering. This year, the conference took an exciting step forward by shifting the focus towards bio-inspired building envelopes,
Future envelope – international facade conference 2026
///Future envelope – international facade conference 2026 For nearly two decades, The Future Envelope has explored the latest technological innovations in façade engineering. This year, the conference took an exciting step forward by shifting the focus towards bio-inspired building envelopes,
OpenFace Day 2026: A Celebration of Façade Education
///OpenFace Day 2026: A Celebration of Façade Education What an electric day! On 24 June 2026, the Co-Creation Centre at TU Delft’s Green Village buzzed with energy as OpenFace Day brought together learners, teachers and industry professionals to explore the
OpenFace Day 2026: A Celebration of Façade Education
///OpenFace Day 2026: A Celebration of Façade Education What an electric day! On 24 June 2026, the Co-Creation Centre at TU Delft’s Green Village buzzed with energy as OpenFace Day brought together learners, teachers and industry professionals to explore the
Woonzorg x Bucky Lab #5 – Origranny: Bringing Identity Back to the Corridor
Designing communal spaces that residents can truly call their own As part of a collaboration between Woonzorg Nederland and the Bucky Lab at TU Delft, students were challenged to rethink the shared spaces in senior housing. The goal was not only to improve
Woonzorg x Bucky Lab #5 – Origranny: Bringing Identity Back to the Corridor
Designing communal spaces that residents can truly call their own As part of a collaboration between Woonzorg Nederland and the Bucky Lab at TU Delft, students were challenged to rethink the shared spaces in senior housing. The goal was not only to improve
Skyveil – A Ceiling That Helps People Find Their Way
As part of the collaboration between Bucky Lab at TU Delft and Woonzorg Nederland, students explored how design can improve everyday life in residential care facilities. Rather than focusing on technology alone, this fourth project demonstrates how architecture itself can become a subtle
Skyveil – A Ceiling That Helps People Find Their Way
As part of the collaboration between Bucky Lab at TU Delft and Woonzorg Nederland, students explored how design can improve everyday life in residential care facilities. Rather than focusing on technology alone, this fourth project demonstrates how architecture itself can become a subtle
International PhD Workshop on Additive Manufacturing and Automation at TU Darmstadt
///International PhD Workshop on Additive Manufacturing and Automation at TU Darmstadt Researchers from the University of Minho (Portugal), Politecnico di Milano, and Politecnico di Torino recently visited TU Darmstadt for the W.AMCA PhD Workshop on Additive Manufacturing and Automation in
International PhD Workshop on Additive Manufacturing and Automation at TU Darmstadt
///International PhD Workshop on Additive Manufacturing and Automation at TU Darmstadt Researchers from the University of Minho (Portugal), Politecnico di Milano, and Politecnico di Torino recently visited TU Darmstadt for the W.AMCA PhD Workshop on Additive Manufacturing and Automation in
The Building Envelope Alliance (BEA) is launched
///The Building Envelope Alliance (BEA) is launched The Building Envelope Alliance (BEA) marks an exciting new chapter for the European building envelope community. The well-established European Façade Network (EFN) is now integrated into BEA, bringing its strong academic network into
The Building Envelope Alliance (BEA) is launched
///The Building Envelope Alliance (BEA) is launched The Building Envelope Alliance (BEA) marks an exciting new chapter for the European building envelope community. The well-established European Façade Network (EFN) is now integrated into BEA, bringing its strong academic network into
Woven Wall – A tactile guide through the corridor
What if a corridor could do more than simply connect rooms? What if it could encourage interaction, create moments of rest, and gently help residents find their way? Students from TU Delft’s Bucky Lab explored exactly this question with Woven Wall,
Woven Wall – A tactile guide through the corridor
What if a corridor could do more than simply connect rooms? What if it could encourage interaction, create moments of rest, and gently help residents find their way? Students from TU Delft’s Bucky Lab explored exactly this question with Woven Wall,
Save the Date: Glass Performance Days 8.-10.06.27 in Darmstadt
///Save the Date: Glass Performance Days 8.-10.06.27 in Darmstadt The Glass Competence Center (GCC) and the Institute of Structural Mechanics and Design (ISMD) at TU Darmstadt are pleased to welcome the international glass community to Glass Performance Days (GPD) 2027,
Save the Date: Glass Performance Days 8.-10.06.27 in Darmstadt
///Save the Date: Glass Performance Days 8.-10.06.27 in Darmstadt The Glass Competence Center (GCC) and the Institute of Structural Mechanics and Design (ISMD) at TU Darmstadt are pleased to welcome the international glass community to Glass Performance Days (GPD) 2027,
GCC @ CGC
///GCC @ CGC The Glass Competence Center (GCC) of the Institute of Structural Mechanics and Design (ISMD) at Technische Universität Darmstadt, together with colleagues and research partners, contributed to the 10th Challenging Glass Conference at Delft University of Technology, one
PhD Defence Pedro de la Barra Luegmayer
///PhD Defence Pedro de la Barra Luegmayer „Towards Occupant Centered Automated Facades: Interaction Requirements to Enhance Acceptance of Automated Control Strategies“ This dissertation, defended early June 2026 by Pedro de la Barra Luegmayer, investigates how interaction strategies shape occupant responses
PhD Defence Pedro de la Barra Luegmayer
///PhD Defence Pedro de la Barra Luegmayer „Towards Occupant Centered Automated Facades: Interaction Requirements to Enhance Acceptance of Automated Control Strategies“ This dissertation, defended early June 2026 by Pedro de la Barra Luegmayer, investigates how interaction strategies shape occupant responses