Posts Tagged: research
Miura Ori – Folding Climate into the Façade
At first glance, Miura Ori is an elegant façade screen. Look closer, and it reveals a carefully engineered response to one of the most pressing challenges in contemporary architecture: overheating. Inspired by the geometric logic of origami, this adaptive sunshade transforms a
Miura Ori – Folding Climate into the Façade
At first glance, Miura Ori is an elegant façade screen. Look closer, and it reveals a carefully engineered response to one of the most pressing challenges in contemporary architecture: overheating. Inspired by the geometric logic of origami, this adaptive sunshade transforms 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
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 – 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
FoWaBa-Bio Research Project – Part 2: Product development
FoWaBa-Bio Research Project – Part 2: Product development The FoWaBa-Bio project combines material science research with architectural design and prototyping to bridge the gap between laboratory feasibility and building-scale application. On the product level, the project translated these findings into
FoWaBa-Bio Research Project – Part 2: Product development
FoWaBa-Bio Research Project – Part 2: Product development The FoWaBa-Bio project combines material science research with architectural design and prototyping to bridge the gap between laboratory feasibility and building-scale application. On the product level, the project translated these findings into
Some Inspiring Days at the ISM+D PhD Seminar in Davos
///Some Inspiring Days at the ISM+D PhD Seminar in Davos We have just wrapped up four inspiring and productive days at our PhD Seminar in Davos….an event that once again highlighted the strength, curiosity, and collaborative spirit of our doctoral
Some Inspiring Days at the ISM+D PhD Seminar in Davos
///Some Inspiring Days at the ISM+D PhD Seminar in Davos We have just wrapped up four inspiring and productive days at our PhD Seminar in Davos….an event that once again highlighted the strength, curiosity, and collaborative spirit of our doctoral
The Generative Design Lab at TU Darmstadt’s ISM+D Welcomes Two New Colleagues
///The Generative Design Lab at TU Darmstadt’s ISM+D Welcomes Two New Colleagues The Generative Design Lab at TU Darmstadt’s ISM+D welcomes two new colleagues, who will continue the promising research seen in their master’s theses: Stefanie Appelgrün will work at
The Generative Design Lab at TU Darmstadt’s ISM+D Welcomes Two New Colleagues
///The Generative Design Lab at TU Darmstadt’s ISM+D Welcomes Two New Colleagues The Generative Design Lab at TU Darmstadt’s ISM+D welcomes two new colleagues, who will continue the promising research seen in their master’s theses: Stefanie Appelgrün will work at
NextGlass
///NextGlass The glass industry is entering an exciting phase of transformation. Rapid technological advancements are unlocking entirely new possibilities for sustainable, high-performance, and highly customizable glass solutions. No longer just a passive material, glass has evolved into a true multi-talent
NextGlass
///NextGlass The glass industry is entering an exciting phase of transformation. Rapid technological advancements are unlocking entirely new possibilities for sustainable, high-performance, and highly customizable glass solutions. No longer just a passive material, glass has evolved into a true multi-talent
Glass Melting Pot at Glasstec – Bringing Together Research and Industry
///Glass Melting Pot at Glasstec – Bringing Together Research and Industry The session “Glass Melting Pot – Bringing Together Research and Industry” provides a platform for researchers and industry partners to present and discuss their research ideas in front of
Glass Melting Pot at Glasstec – Bringing Together Research and Industry
///Glass Melting Pot at Glasstec – Bringing Together Research and Industry The session “Glass Melting Pot – Bringing Together Research and Industry” provides a platform for researchers and industry partners to present and discuss their research ideas in front of
Journal of Facade Design and Engineering – Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025) out – Current Research Perspectives on Sustainable and Innovative Building Envelopes
///Journal of Facade Design and Engineering – Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025) out – Current Research Perspectives on Sustainable and Innovative Building Envelopes The latest issue of the Journal of Facade Design and Engineering presents recent research at the intersection of
Journal of Facade Design and Engineering – Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025) out – Current Research Perspectives on Sustainable and Innovative Building Envelopes
///Journal of Facade Design and Engineering – Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025) out – Current Research Perspectives on Sustainable and Innovative Building Envelopes The latest issue of the Journal of Facade Design and Engineering presents recent research at the intersection of
FoWaBa-Bio
///FoWaBa-Bio The FoWaBa-Bio project (Food-Waste Based Bio composites) investigated whether food-waste streams available in the Netherlands can be valorized into high-performance bio-composite façade cladding materials and developed into an integrated, demountable façade tile system. The project combined material science research with
FoWaBa-Bio
///FoWaBa-Bio The FoWaBa-Bio project (Food-Waste Based Bio composites) investigated whether food-waste streams available in the Netherlands can be valorized into high-performance bio-composite façade cladding materials and developed into an integrated, demountable façade tile system. The project combined material science research with
Living Lab TU Delft: Performance Evaluation of Green Façade Systems for New and Existing Buildings
///Living Lab TU Delft: Performance Evaluation of Green Façade Systems for New and Existing Buildings In this project, researchers will test various types of green façade systems in real-life conditions on an existing building to gain scientifically grounded insights into
Living Lab TU Delft: Performance Evaluation of Green Façade Systems for New and Existing Buildings
///Living Lab TU Delft: Performance Evaluation of Green Façade Systems for New and Existing Buildings In this project, researchers will test various types of green façade systems in real-life conditions on an existing building to gain scientifically grounded insights into
PhD Defense Philipp Amir Chhadeh
///PhD Defense Philipp Amir Chhadeh On January 20th, 2026 Philipp Amir Chhadeh successfully defended his PhD thesis “Investigation of additively manufactured glass components for the built environment“ at TU Darmstadt. Throughout his dissertation he took a deep look into the
PhD Defense Philipp Amir Chhadeh
///PhD Defense Philipp Amir Chhadeh On January 20th, 2026 Philipp Amir Chhadeh successfully defended his PhD thesis “Investigation of additively manufactured glass components for the built environment“ at TU Darmstadt. Throughout his dissertation he took a deep look into the
GreenBreathe Facade — Letting Buildings Breathe Better
Many buildings in the Netherlands are ventilated directly with outdoor air. But outdoor air isn’t always as clean as we think. Traffic, industry, and urban density mean that what we breathe inside often carries pollution from outside. GreenBreathe Facade is a
GreenBreathe Facade — Letting Buildings Breathe Better
Many buildings in the Netherlands are ventilated directly with outdoor air. But outdoor air isn’t always as clean as we think. Traffic, industry, and urban density mean that what we breathe inside often carries pollution from outside. GreenBreathe Facade is a
Public Lecture Gert-Jan Rozemeijer @ Oosterhof Chair TU Delft
///Public Lecture Gert-Jan Rozemeijer @ Oosterhof Chair TU Delft We are happy to share that Gert-Jan Rozemeijer has given the public lecture at TU Delft as part of the Oosterhoff Visiting Professor lecture series on 10 December 2025. Under the
Public Lecture Gert-Jan Rozemeijer @ Oosterhof Chair TU Delft
///Public Lecture Gert-Jan Rozemeijer @ Oosterhof Chair TU Delft We are happy to share that Gert-Jan Rozemeijer has given the public lecture at TU Delft as part of the Oosterhoff Visiting Professor lecture series on 10 December 2025. Under the
BE-AM Book 2025!
///BE-AM Book 2025! This is, what makes you happy on Monday morning! The new edition of the BE-AM book – the catalog of our BE-AM exhibition at FormNEXT trade show in Frankfurt. All innovations you can imagine in the field
BE-AM Book 2025!
///BE-AM Book 2025! This is, what makes you happy on Monday morning! The new edition of the BE-AM book – the catalog of our BE-AM exhibition at FormNEXT trade show in Frankfurt. All innovations you can imagine in the field
Kick-off for the “FunkBau” Network: Functional Building Components for the Future
///Kick-off for the “FunkBau” Network: Functional Building Components for the Future On October 28, 2025, the partners of the newly founded network “Funktionalisierung Bauteile” (FunkBau) met for the first time at TU Darmstadt. Officially launched at the beginning of October,
Kick-off for the “FunkBau” Network: Functional Building Components for the Future
///Kick-off for the “FunkBau” Network: Functional Building Components for the Future On October 28, 2025, the partners of the newly founded network “Funktionalisierung Bauteile” (FunkBau) met for the first time at TU Darmstadt. Officially launched at the beginning of October,
Looking for an Enthusiast in Acoustic Design!
Looking for an Enthusiast in Acoustic Design! TU Darmstadt’s Generative Design Lab is looking for a new colleague with a distinct expertise in acoustic research to improve on the performance of facades in urban environments. If you have the required
Looking for an Enthusiast in Acoustic Design!
Looking for an Enthusiast in Acoustic Design! TU Darmstadt’s Generative Design Lab is looking for a new colleague with a distinct expertise in acoustic research to improve on the performance of facades in urban environments. If you have the required
Visit to the Galsfachschule Hadamar and the Glass Museum in Hadamar with the ZIM Network NextGlass
///Visit to the Galsfachschule Hadamar and the Glass Museum in Hadamar with the ZIM Network NextGlass As part of the ZIM Network NextGlass, we recently had the opportunity to visit the Glass School in Hadermar and the Glass Museum in
Visit to the Galsfachschule Hadamar and the Glass Museum in Hadamar with the ZIM Network NextGlass
///Visit to the Galsfachschule Hadamar and the Glass Museum in Hadamar with the ZIM Network NextGlass As part of the ZIM Network NextGlass, we recently had the opportunity to visit the Glass School in Hadermar and the Glass Museum in
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
A Glimpse into the Past: Launching the MATE Lab
During her PhD at Cambridge, our colleague Alessandra Luna Navarro, in collaboration with the Permasteelisa Group, developed the innovative MATE Lab—the Mobile Adaptive Technology Experimental Lab—a bespoke façade test chamber designed to study occupant–façade interaction in realistic office settings. Years have passed since
A Glimpse into the Past: Launching the MATE Lab
During her PhD at Cambridge, our colleague Alessandra Luna Navarro, in collaboration with the Permasteelisa Group, developed the innovative MATE Lab—the Mobile Adaptive Technology Experimental Lab—a bespoke façade test chamber designed to study occupant–façade interaction in realistic office settings. Years have passed since
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
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