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Glasstechnolgy LIVE 2026 – see you in 2028!
///Glasstechnolgy LIVE 2026 – see you in 2028! glass technology live at glasstec 2026 in Düsseldorf was once again a great success. Under the theme “Beyond Transparency”, Hall 11 showcased exciting research and innovation in glass for architecture and building
Glasstechnolgy LIVE 2026 – see you in 2028!
///Glasstechnolgy LIVE 2026 – see you in 2028! glass technology live at glasstec 2026 in Düsseldorf was once again a great success. Under the theme “Beyond Transparency”, Hall 11 showcased exciting research and innovation in glass for architecture and building
PhD Defence Max Fritzsche
///PhD Defence Max Fritzsche On 30 September, Max Fritzsche successfully defended his doctoral thesis on vertical human-structure interaction between pedestrians and vibration-prone footbridges. Current design practice treats walking people as a moving force that does not respond to the motion
PhD Defence Max Fritzsche
///PhD Defence Max Fritzsche On 30 September, Max Fritzsche successfully defended his doctoral thesis on vertical human-structure interaction between pedestrians and vibration-prone footbridges. Current design practice treats walking people as a moving force that does not respond to the motion
BE-AM 2026 Registration open – get your free ticket for Nov.18th!
///BE-AM 2026 Registration open – get your free ticket for Nov.18th! Our annual Symposium & Exhibition is nearing – register now to attend: https://forms.gle/NUR95bTxVdTpFDBKA Led by scientists from the Technical University of Darmstadt, BE-AM | Built Environment Additive Manufacturing connects
BE-AM 2026 Registration open – get your free ticket for Nov.18th!
///BE-AM 2026 Registration open – get your free ticket for Nov.18th! Our annual Symposium & Exhibition is nearing – register now to attend: https://forms.gle/NUR95bTxVdTpFDBKA Led by scientists from the Technical University of Darmstadt, BE-AM | Built Environment Additive Manufacturing connects
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Clemens Hübler accepts appointment at TU Braunschweig
///Prof. Dr.-Ing. Clemens Hübler accepts appointment at TU Braunschweig Prof. Hübler, head of the Chair of Data-infused Modeling in Structural Dynamics at the Institute of Structural Mechanics and Design (ISM+D), has accepted a call to Technische Universität Braunschweig, where he
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Clemens Hübler accepts appointment at TU Braunschweig
///Prof. Dr.-Ing. Clemens Hübler accepts appointment at TU Braunschweig Prof. Hübler, head of the Chair of Data-infused Modeling in Structural Dynamics at the Institute of Structural Mechanics and Design (ISM+D), has accepted a call to Technische Universität Braunschweig, where he
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
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,
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
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,
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
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
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
Robotic fabrication free form facades
///Robotic fabrication free form facades Robotic fabrication of thermoplastic reinforcement on elastically pre-formed aluminium panels. The work was developed by Daniel Andrade in the master’s thesis AM Reinforcement: Additive Manufacturing-Based Optimization of Reinforcement Patterns for Free-Form Metal Façade Panels, under
Robotic fabrication free form facades
///Robotic fabrication free form facades Robotic fabrication of thermoplastic reinforcement on elastically pre-formed aluminium panels. The work was developed by Daniel Andrade in the master’s thesis AM Reinforcement: Additive Manufacturing-Based Optimization of Reinforcement Patterns for Free-Form Metal Façade Panels, under
BE-AM 2026 – Call for contribution
///BE-AM 2026 – Call for contribution BE-AM | Built Environment Additive Manufacturing is a network, annual symposium, and annual exhibition that brings together experts in 3D printing and additive manufacturing from industry, academia, design, and architecture. It serves as a
BE-AM 2026 – Call for contribution
///BE-AM 2026 – Call for contribution BE-AM | Built Environment Additive Manufacturing is a network, annual symposium, and annual exhibition that brings together experts in 3D printing and additive manufacturing from industry, academia, design, and architecture. It serves as a
Experimental Thinking in Facade Design
///Experimental Thinking in Facade Design At TU Delft’s renowned Bucky Lab, Marcel Bilow combines research, teaching, and hands-on experimentation to explore the future of facade design. His work focuses on innovative building envelopes, material systems, and prototype-driven development at the
Experimental Thinking in Facade Design
///Experimental Thinking in Facade Design At TU Delft’s renowned Bucky Lab, Marcel Bilow combines research, teaching, and hands-on experimentation to explore the future of facade design. His work focuses on innovative building envelopes, material systems, and prototype-driven development at the
BE-AM 2026 – save the date
///BE-AM 2026 – save the date BE-AM 2026 will once again bring together architects, engineers, researchers, fabricators, and industry partners to discuss the latest developments in additive manufacturing and digital fabrication for the built environment. As one of the leading
BE-AM 2026 – save the date
///BE-AM 2026 – save the date BE-AM 2026 will once again bring together architects, engineers, researchers, fabricators, and industry partners to discuss the latest developments in additive manufacturing and digital fabrication for the built environment. As one of the leading
FunkBAU Innovation Network Meeting in Stuttgart
///FunkBAU Innovation Network Meeting in Stuttgart The recent FunkBAU innovation network meeting in Stuttgart brought together researchers, engineers and industry partners to discuss future developments in functional building components, digital planning and adaptive facade technologies. Hosted at knippershelbig in Stuttgart,
FunkBAU Innovation Network Meeting in Stuttgart
///FunkBAU Innovation Network Meeting in Stuttgart The recent FunkBAU innovation network meeting in Stuttgart brought together researchers, engineers and industry partners to discuss future developments in functional building components, digital planning and adaptive facade technologies. Hosted at knippershelbig in Stuttgart,