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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,
Tosin Oshinowo at TU Delft as Jaap Oosterhoff Visiting Professor
///Tosin Oshinowo at TU Delft as Jaap Oosterhoff Visiting Professor As part of the Jaap Oosterhoff Visiting Professor Programme at the TU Delft Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, architect and designer Tosin Oshinowo visited Delft for workshops and
Tosin Oshinowo at TU Delft as Jaap Oosterhoff Visiting Professor
///Tosin Oshinowo at TU Delft as Jaap Oosterhoff Visiting Professor As part of the Jaap Oosterhoff Visiting Professor Programme at the TU Delft Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, architect and designer Tosin Oshinowo visited Delft for workshops and
Titel PhD Defence Advancing Solar Active Façades
///Titel PhD Defence Advancing Solar Active Façades A PhD Defence by Hamsa Hamida was conducted at Delft University of Technology, contributing to an intensive academic exchange on the future of façade design: The dissertation, “Solar Active Facade Design and Development: A Framework
Titel PhD Defence Advancing Solar Active Façades
///Titel PhD Defence Advancing Solar Active Façades A PhD Defence by Hamsa Hamida was conducted at Delft University of Technology, contributing to an intensive academic exchange on the future of façade design: The dissertation, “Solar Active Facade Design and Development: A Framework
openface.world competition
///openface.world competition Got an idea for the future of façades? OpenFace Day 2026 offers a unique opportunity to bring it to an international audience. Taking place on 24 June 2026 as a hybrid event – both onsite at TU Delft
openface.world competition
///openface.world competition Got an idea for the future of façades? OpenFace Day 2026 offers a unique opportunity to bring it to an international audience. Taking place on 24 June 2026 as a hybrid event – both onsite at TU Delft
Call for Ideas: Shape the Future at Glass Technology Live 2026
///Call for Ideas: Shape the Future at Glass Technology Live 2026 The next edition of glasstec 2026 is already on the horizon … and with it, one of the most inspiring platforms for innovation in our field: glass technology live.
Call for Ideas: Shape the Future at Glass Technology Live 2026
///Call for Ideas: Shape the Future at Glass Technology Live 2026 The next edition of glasstec 2026 is already on the horizon … and with it, one of the most inspiring platforms for innovation in our field: glass technology live.