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OpenFace Meeting at TU Wien
///OpenFace Meeting at TU Wien At TU Wien, the OpenFace consortium met with colleagues from architecture and civil engineering to discuss opportunities for façade education. A key topic was how the OpenFace online programme could be integrated into teaching at
OpenFace Meeting at TU Wien
///OpenFace Meeting at TU Wien At TU Wien, the OpenFace consortium met with colleagues from architecture and civil engineering to discuss opportunities for façade education. A key topic was how the OpenFace online programme could be integrated into teaching at
Survey on Visual Perception of Façades
///Survey on Visual Perception of Façades Why do certain façades evoke certain feelings when we look at them? Researchers at TU Delft and TH OWL are studying people’s visual perception of residential façades, focusing on houses in Detmold, Germany. You’re
Survey on Visual Perception of Façades
///Survey on Visual Perception of Façades Why do certain façades evoke certain feelings when we look at them? Researchers at TU Delft and TH OWL are studying people’s visual perception of residential façades, focusing on houses in Detmold, Germany. You’re
“Building and Façade Design Research for the AEC Industry” Seminar
/// “Building and Façade Design Research for the AEC Industry” Seminar “Building and Façade design research for the AEC industry” seminar took place at the UC Lo Contador and San Joaquín campuses on September 22 and 23, 2025, respectively. The
“Building and Façade Design Research for the AEC Industry” Seminar
/// “Building and Façade Design Research for the AEC Industry” Seminar “Building and Façade design research for the AEC industry” seminar took place at the UC Lo Contador and San Joaquín campuses on September 22 and 23, 2025, respectively. The
Bosco Verticale in Milan – Ambition and Complexity on the Façade
///Bosco Verticale in Milan – Ambition and Complexity on the Façade The Bosco Verticale in Milan, designed by Stefano Boeri Architetti in 2014, has become a global symbol of green architecture. Its façades, densely planted with trees and shrubs, promise
Bosco Verticale in Milan – Ambition and Complexity on the Façade
///Bosco Verticale in Milan – Ambition and Complexity on the Façade The Bosco Verticale in Milan, designed by Stefano Boeri Architetti in 2014, has become a global symbol of green architecture. Its façades, densely planted with trees and shrubs, promise
BE-AM Call for Exhibition
///BE-AM Call for Exhibition Call for Contributions – extended Deadline September 28, 2025 The BE-AM Symposium is the key platform for 3D printing and additive manufacturing in architecture, engineering, construction, and design. On November 19, 2025, the Digital Design Unit
BE-AM Call for Exhibition
///BE-AM Call for Exhibition Call for Contributions – extended Deadline September 28, 2025 The BE-AM Symposium is the key platform for 3D printing and additive manufacturing in architecture, engineering, construction, and design. On November 19, 2025, the Digital Design Unit
Multihalle Mannheim
///Multihalle Mannheim When Frei Otto designed the Multihalle in Mannheim in the late 1970s, he wasn’t just building a venue for a garden exhibition—he was redefining what architecture could be. The sweeping timber lattice shell was groundbreaking: light, fluid, and
Multihalle Mannheim
///Multihalle Mannheim When Frei Otto designed the Multihalle in Mannheim in the late 1970s, he wasn’t just building a venue for a garden exhibition—he was redefining what architecture could be. The sweeping timber lattice shell was groundbreaking: light, fluid, and
Built Environment-Additive Manufacturing Symposium 2025
///Built Environment-Additive Manufacturing Symposium 2025 At its annual symposium, the BE-AM network gathers professionals in 3D printing and additive manufacturing from architecture, engineering, industry, design and academia. For the past years, BE-AM grew to be a vivid platform to disseminate
Built Environment-Additive Manufacturing Symposium 2025
///Built Environment-Additive Manufacturing Symposium 2025 At its annual symposium, the BE-AM network gathers professionals in 3D printing and additive manufacturing from architecture, engineering, industry, design and academia. For the past years, BE-AM grew to be a vivid platform to disseminate
MicroMaster Course „Detailing Ventilated Facades“ Launched
///MicroMaster Course „Detailing Ventilated Facades“ Launched Feel invited to check the MicroMaster program OpenFace! It is a program of free online courses, explaining the how and why of facades. Now we launched the „Detailing Ventilated Facades“course, a program to explain
MicroMaster Course „Detailing Ventilated Facades“ Launched
///MicroMaster Course „Detailing Ventilated Facades“ Launched Feel invited to check the MicroMaster program OpenFace! It is a program of free online courses, explaining the how and why of facades. Now we launched the „Detailing Ventilated Facades“course, a program to explain
Research Network NextGlass
///Research Network NextGlass The glass industry is undergoing an exciting transformation. Advances in technology are opening up entirely new possibilities for sustainable, functional, and highly customizable glass products. Glass is not only an essential material in many aspects of our
Research Network NextGlass
///Research Network NextGlass The glass industry is undergoing an exciting transformation. Advances in technology are opening up entirely new possibilities for sustainable, functional, and highly customizable glass products. Glass is not only an essential material in many aspects of our
AM Perspectives 2
///AM Perspectives 2 It became a regular activity: PhDs in the field additive / advanced manufacturing of Minho, Delft, Darmstadt and Milano are meeting annually to discuss their research – last meeting in Milano see here: W.AMCA 2024 in Milano Each time the
AM Perspectives 2
///AM Perspectives 2 It became a regular activity: PhDs in the field additive / advanced manufacturing of Minho, Delft, Darmstadt and Milano are meeting annually to discuss their research – last meeting in Milano see here: W.AMCA 2024 in Milano Each time the
MOOC Detailing Ventilated Facades – now open!
///MOOC Detailing Ventilated Facades – now open! You may have seen the mooc „Detailing Stick Systems Facades“ – the story of developing a detail. Here comes the next one: „Detailing Ventilated Facades“ – with integrated windows. And again Marcel Bilow
MOOC Detailing Ventilated Facades – now open!
///MOOC Detailing Ventilated Facades – now open! You may have seen the mooc „Detailing Stick Systems Facades“ – the story of developing a detail. Here comes the next one: „Detailing Ventilated Facades“ – with integrated windows. And again Marcel Bilow
Dr. Steven R. Lorenzen wins Kurt Ruths Prize 2025
///Dr. Steven R. Lorenzen wins Kurt Ruths Prize 2025 The Kurt Ruth Prize honors outstanding dissertations from the fields of architecture, civil and environmental engineering and chemistry. In his dissertation, Dr. Steven R. Lorenzen from the ISMD, TU Darmstadt, developed
Dr. Steven R. Lorenzen wins Kurt Ruths Prize 2025
///Dr. Steven R. Lorenzen wins Kurt Ruths Prize 2025 The Kurt Ruth Prize honors outstanding dissertations from the fields of architecture, civil and environmental engineering and chemistry. In his dissertation, Dr. Steven R. Lorenzen from the ISMD, TU Darmstadt, developed
FACE Courses Available
///FACE Courses Available EURAC / Bolzano is once again organizing the FACE postmaster facade education: The course is designed for professionals in the world of façade architecture, construction and engineering. At FACE they offer comprehensive curriculum that bridges theoretical knowledge with practical, real-world
FACE Courses Available
///FACE Courses Available EURAC / Bolzano is once again organizing the FACE postmaster facade education: The course is designed for professionals in the world of façade architecture, construction and engineering. At FACE they offer comprehensive curriculum that bridges theoretical knowledge with practical, real-world
Carlo Ratti @ BK Talks / 10.06.25
///Carlo Ratti @ BK Talks / 10.06.25 This edition of BK Talks welcomes Carlo Ratti—architect, engineer, and director of the MIT Senseable City Lab. As founding partner of CRA–Carlo Ratti Associati, with offices in Torino, New York, and London, he
Carlo Ratti @ BK Talks / 10.06.25
///Carlo Ratti @ BK Talks / 10.06.25 This edition of BK Talks welcomes Carlo Ratti—architect, engineer, and director of the MIT Senseable City Lab. As founding partner of CRA–Carlo Ratti Associati, with offices in Torino, New York, and London, he
Future Facade in Utrecht
/// Future Facade in Utrecht This was impressive: nice facade trade show and conference with added innovation exhibition at Future Facade 2025 at Jaarbeurs Utrecht. And besides the nice number of exhibitors, interesting innovations shown, impressive speakers and great audience
Future Facade in Utrecht
/// Future Facade in Utrecht This was impressive: nice facade trade show and conference with added innovation exhibition at Future Facade 2025 at Jaarbeurs Utrecht. And besides the nice number of exhibitors, interesting innovations shown, impressive speakers and great audience
WOOD 3.0 in Delft
///WOOD 3.0 in Delft The European-funded WOOD 3.0 is a research and development network, investigating the potential of paper-based materials as construction materials and components. The annual network meeting was held in Delft. Program: Dr. Olga Ioannou shared her experiences
WOOD 3.0 in Delft
///WOOD 3.0 in Delft The European-funded WOOD 3.0 is a research and development network, investigating the potential of paper-based materials as construction materials and components. The annual network meeting was held in Delft. Program: Dr. Olga Ioannou shared her experiences
Glasstec 2024: Booklet Online
///Glasstec 2024: Booklet Online Dear colleagues of the glass industry, the booklet of the last glass technology live (gtl) during the glasstec – International Trade Fair 2024 is now online and ready for download! Titled “Beyond Transparency”, this booklet contains
Glasstec 2024: Booklet Online
///Glasstec 2024: Booklet Online Dear colleagues of the glass industry, the booklet of the last glass technology live (gtl) during the glasstec – International Trade Fair 2024 is now online and ready for download! Titled “Beyond Transparency”, this booklet contains
FutureFacade is Coming Up!
///FutureFacade is Coming Up! Feel invited to visit us in Utrecht, NL on May 7th and 8th, 2025. Besides the usual attractions of a trade fair, dozens of keynote presentations held by well-recognized Façade Experts are waiting for you. Also,
FutureFacade is Coming Up!
///FutureFacade is Coming Up! Feel invited to visit us in Utrecht, NL on May 7th and 8th, 2025. Besides the usual attractions of a trade fair, dozens of keynote presentations held by well-recognized Façade Experts are waiting for you. Also,
PhD Seminar ISMD – Spring 2025
///PhD Seminar ISMD – Spring 2025 Yes, this is a usual process – but always inspiring again! Members of all the Institute’s research groups present the current state of the research and the individual PhD project there – to evaluate,
PhD Seminar ISMD – Spring 2025
///PhD Seminar ISMD – Spring 2025 Yes, this is a usual process – but always inspiring again! Members of all the Institute’s research groups present the current state of the research and the individual PhD project there – to evaluate,
Conference “Facades 2025 – Towards Sustanibility”
///”Conference Facades 2025 – Towards Sustanibility“ On 6th June 2025, the international facade conference “Façades 2025 – Towards Sustainability” will take place at the CCB – Cultural Center of Belém in Lisbon, one of the most prestigious cultural institutions in
Conference “Facades 2025 – Towards Sustanibility”
///”Conference Facades 2025 – Towards Sustanibility“ On 6th June 2025, the international facade conference “Façades 2025 – Towards Sustainability” will take place at the CCB – Cultural Center of Belém in Lisbon, one of the most prestigious cultural institutions in
MOOC Circularity Principles for Facades Online!
///MOOC Circularity Principles for Facades Online! As you know, we are developing a digital educational program for facade design and engineering. And of couse circularity is central in this field of technology – so here we go: the MOOC Circularity
MOOC Circularity Principles for Facades Online!
///MOOC Circularity Principles for Facades Online! As you know, we are developing a digital educational program for facade design and engineering. And of couse circularity is central in this field of technology – so here we go: the MOOC Circularity
PhD Defence Henrik Riedel: „Optimizing CNNs in Civil Engineering“
///PhD Defence Henrik Riedel: „Optimizing CNNs in Civil Engineering“ Henrik Riedel has successfully defended his dissertation at TU Darmstadt. His research addresses key challenges in applying Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) to civil engineering, including limited data availability, high labeling costs,
PhD Defence Henrik Riedel: „Optimizing CNNs in Civil Engineering“
///PhD Defence Henrik Riedel: „Optimizing CNNs in Civil Engineering“ Henrik Riedel has successfully defended his dissertation at TU Darmstadt. His research addresses key challenges in applying Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) to civil engineering, including limited data availability, high labeling costs,
Antonia Kohl PhD Defence: „Investigation of Dynamic Responses of High-Speed Railway Bridges under Consideration of Moving Load Models and Multi-Body Models“
///Antonia Kohl PhD Defence: „Investigation of Dynamic Responses of High-Speed Railway Bridges under Consideration of Moving Load Models and Multi-Body Models“ Due to periodic patterns in the axle spacings of trains, the excitation of the bridge by successive axles may
Antonia Kohl PhD Defence: „Investigation of Dynamic Responses of High-Speed Railway Bridges under Consideration of Moving Load Models and Multi-Body Models“
///Antonia Kohl PhD Defence: „Investigation of Dynamic Responses of High-Speed Railway Bridges under Consideration of Moving Load Models and Multi-Body Models“ Due to periodic patterns in the axle spacings of trains, the excitation of the bridge by successive axles may
Inaugural Lectures Clemens Hübler and Michael Kraus / ISMD
///Inaugural Lectures Clemens Hübler and Michi Kraus / ISMD Prof Dr. Clemens Hübler and Prof Dr. Michael Kraus gave their inaugural lectures at TU Darmstadt / Civil and Environmental Engineering on February 5, 2025. But first, our former colleague Prof
Inaugural Lectures Clemens Hübler and Michael Kraus / ISMD
///Inaugural Lectures Clemens Hübler and Michi Kraus / ISMD Prof Dr. Clemens Hübler and Prof Dr. Michael Kraus gave their inaugural lectures at TU Darmstadt / Civil and Environmental Engineering on February 5, 2025. But first, our former colleague Prof
Facade Program Istanbul @ Özyeğin University
///Facade Program Istanbul @ Özyeğin University Interested in facade engineering? New On-Campus program started at Özyeğin University in Istanbul – in English, so for national and international students! More information here.
Facade Program Istanbul @ Özyeğin University
///Facade Program Istanbul @ Özyeğin University Interested in facade engineering? New On-Campus program started at Özyeğin University in Istanbul – in English, so for national and international students! More information here.
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