Posts Tagged: sustainability
TerraCool – Evaporative Cooling by Utilizing Ceramic Tiles
An innovative approach to passive climate control and water management How can architecture respond to the challenges of urban heat, water scarcity, and flooding—all at once? The TerraCoolfaçade prototype, developed at TU Delft’s Bucky Lab, offers a refreshingly simple yet ingenious answer:
TerraCool – Evaporative Cooling by Utilizing Ceramic Tiles
An innovative approach to passive climate control and water management How can architecture respond to the challenges of urban heat, water scarcity, and flooding—all at once? The TerraCoolfaçade prototype, developed at TU Delft’s Bucky Lab, offers a refreshingly simple yet ingenious answer:
Building Dignity: The COA–ONE Pavilion in Leidschendam in cooperation with the Bucky LAB
At the Bucky Lab we are convinced that education should not stop at the drawing board. In 2024, our students were part of a project that brought together COA (the Dutch Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers), ONE (Office for the New Earth),
Building Dignity: The COA–ONE Pavilion in Leidschendam in cooperation with the Bucky LAB
At the Bucky Lab we are convinced that education should not stop at the drawing board. In 2024, our students were part of a project that brought together COA (the Dutch Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers), ONE (Office for the New Earth),
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
Blast from the past- Cleaning the MATELAB
After the Matelab was set up in Delft, we first faced the task of unpacking everything that had been transported from Cambridge. Over the years, all sorts of materials and equipment had found their way into the two containers that
Blast from the past- Cleaning the MATELAB
After the Matelab was set up in Delft, we first faced the task of unpacking everything that had been transported from Cambridge. Over the years, all sorts of materials and equipment had found their way into the two containers that
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
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
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
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
Future Facade Call for Innovations!
Future Facade Call for Innovations! Future Facade 2025: Future Façade is a network and innovation biennial event with attached exhibition floor that brings together experts in the field of façade design, engineering and constructing. This event mainly focusses on professionals from
Future Facade Call for Innovations!
Future Facade Call for Innovations! Future Facade 2025: Future Façade is a network and innovation biennial event with attached exhibition floor that brings together experts in the field of façade design, engineering and constructing. This event mainly focusses on professionals from
Hollow Glass Units Bridge @ Coring Museum of Glass
///Hollow Glass Units Bridge @ Coring Museum of Glass Hollow glass units – HGUs, a method of using glass as a load-bearing structure. A first prototype, “Tortuca”, utilizes the shape of an arch to give a proof of principle for a
Hollow Glass Units Bridge @ Coring Museum of Glass
///Hollow Glass Units Bridge @ Coring Museum of Glass Hollow glass units – HGUs, a method of using glass as a load-bearing structure. A first prototype, “Tortuca”, utilizes the shape of an arch to give a proof of principle for a
Paper Research at TU Darmstadt / ISMD
///Paper Research at TU Darmstadt / ISMD Since some years the ISMD is active in researching the potentials and technologies for paper based building technology. This small video gives inside in the topic and team – sorry, in German. Bauen
Paper Research at TU Darmstadt / ISMD
///Paper Research at TU Darmstadt / ISMD Since some years the ISMD is active in researching the potentials and technologies for paper based building technology. This small video gives inside in the topic and team – sorry, in German. Bauen
WOOD 3.0
///WOOD 3.0 Building with paper – a topic of our research at ISMD. And as a follow up of several projects and PhD´s this European network will now continue developing the topic, focusing on building products and technologies for the
WOOD 3.0
///WOOD 3.0 Building with paper – a topic of our research at ISMD. And as a follow up of several projects and PhD´s this European network will now continue developing the topic, focusing on building products and technologies for the
HydroSKIN
///HydroSKIN HydroSKIN is the “functional clothing” for our buildings! The lightweight façade elements made of textiles and membranes absorb rainwater. This not only relieves the burden on the urban sewage system to prevent flooding, but also turns rain into a
HydroSKIN
///HydroSKIN HydroSKIN is the “functional clothing” for our buildings! The lightweight façade elements made of textiles and membranes absorb rainwater. This not only relieves the burden on the urban sewage system to prevent flooding, but also turns rain into a
Open Education Ambassador Award 2024 for Facade Mooc
///Open Education Ambassador Award 2024 for Facade Mooc Understanding the fundamental technology behind façade design and construction and the impact of the various components in facilitating the construction of sustainable, energy efficient, aesthetic and modern buildings – this is the
Open Education Ambassador Award 2024 for Facade Mooc
///Open Education Ambassador Award 2024 for Facade Mooc Understanding the fundamental technology behind façade design and construction and the impact of the various components in facilitating the construction of sustainable, energy efficient, aesthetic and modern buildings – this is the
Future Envelope 15
///Future Envelope 15 So, circularity….. If we look at current development and research, engineering and construction, it’s obvious that circularity is one of the main driver of current decisions. And the question is, how circular are your designs and products?
Future Envelope 15
///Future Envelope 15 So, circularity….. If we look at current development and research, engineering and construction, it’s obvious that circularity is one of the main driver of current decisions. And the question is, how circular are your designs and products?
Week of the Circular Economy at TU Delft: 11 – 16 March 2024
///Week of the Circular Economy at TU Delft: 11 – 16 March 2024 As part of the TU Delft activity the Circular Built Environment Hub is also participating in this one week event. On 13 March, PhD candidates will present their
Week of the Circular Economy at TU Delft: 11 – 16 March 2024
///Week of the Circular Economy at TU Delft: 11 – 16 March 2024 As part of the TU Delft activity the Circular Built Environment Hub is also participating in this one week event. On 13 March, PhD candidates will present their
CircuClarity One @ Glasstec: Call for Ideas
///CircuClarity One @ Glasstec: Call for Ideas Glass has the opportunity to be a fully circular material. A multitude of approaches to balance innovation and environmental impact can be found in industry and academia. CircuClarity One at glasstec 2024 in
CircuClarity One @ Glasstec: Call for Ideas
///CircuClarity One @ Glasstec: Call for Ideas Glass has the opportunity to be a fully circular material. A multitude of approaches to balance innovation and environmental impact can be found in industry and academia. CircuClarity One at glasstec 2024 in
Call for Projects: Glass Technolgy Live @ Glasstec 2024
///Call for Projects: Glass Technolgy Live @ Glasstec 2024 Glass technology live is THE inspiring special show at the world’s leading trade fair glasstec in Düsseldorf. It showcases new products, outstanding innovations and fascinating objects from the industry and is
Call for Projects: Glass Technolgy Live @ Glasstec 2024
///Call for Projects: Glass Technolgy Live @ Glasstec 2024 Glass technology live is THE inspiring special show at the world’s leading trade fair glasstec in Düsseldorf. It showcases new products, outstanding innovations and fascinating objects from the industry and is
ENSNARE
///ENSNARE On November 8th and 9th, 2023, the ENSNARE family gathered in Delft for a transformative meeting hosted by Delft University of Technology. These two days were marked by profound learning and collaboration, bringing together all consortium partners to examine
PhD: “ActiveSkin – Thermally Activated Facade Systems in the Industrial Sector” by Carina da Silva
///PhD: “ActiveSkin – Thermally Activated Facade Systems in the Industrial Sector” by Carina da Silva Following the technology of integrating capillary pipes in facade-surfaces – used in the ETA Factory at TU Darmstadt – this PhD targets the potentials of
PhD: “ActiveSkin – Thermally Activated Facade Systems in the Industrial Sector” by Carina da Silva
///PhD: “ActiveSkin – Thermally Activated Facade Systems in the Industrial Sector” by Carina da Silva Following the technology of integrating capillary pipes in facade-surfaces – used in the ETA Factory at TU Darmstadt – this PhD targets the potentials of
Future Envelope 15
///Future Envelope 15 Please feel invited to join our 15th Future Envelope at TU Delft – an international facade conference at the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, featured by the Architectural Facade + Product research group. And the
Future Envelope 15
///Future Envelope 15 Please feel invited to join our 15th Future Envelope at TU Delft – an international facade conference at the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, featured by the Architectural Facade + Product research group. And the
OpenFace Erasmus+ Project
///OpenFace Erasmus+ Project Ok, the facade Mooc went very well – more the 1000 learners per year- we are thrilled and motivated to continue…so: The journey towards a sustainable future demands a cohesive community of educators, students and practitioners who
OpenFace Erasmus+ Project
///OpenFace Erasmus+ Project Ok, the facade Mooc went very well – more the 1000 learners per year- we are thrilled and motivated to continue…so: The journey towards a sustainable future demands a cohesive community of educators, students and practitioners who
AEGIR – DigitAl and physical incrEmental renovation packaGes/systems enhancing envIronmental and energetic behaviour and use of Resources
///AEGIR – DigitAl and physical incrEmental renovation packaGes/systems enhancing envIronmental and energetic behaviour and use of Resources The main objective of the AEGIR project is to demonstrate a physical and digital sustainable framework that boosts the take up of deep
AEGIR – DigitAl and physical incrEmental renovation packaGes/systems enhancing envIronmental and energetic behaviour and use of Resources
///AEGIR – DigitAl and physical incrEmental renovation packaGes/systems enhancing envIronmental and energetic behaviour and use of Resources The main objective of the AEGIR project is to demonstrate a physical and digital sustainable framework that boosts the take up of deep
4th Edition of the Circularity in the Built Environment Graduation Awards / Delft
///4th Edition of the Circularity in the Built Environment Graduation Awards / Delft In the past years, an ever-increasing number of graduation projects by the students of the Faculty of A+BE have focused on circularity. The Circularity in the Built Environment Graduation
4th Edition of the Circularity in the Built Environment Graduation Awards / Delft
///4th Edition of the Circularity in the Built Environment Graduation Awards / Delft In the past years, an ever-increasing number of graduation projects by the students of the Faculty of A+BE have focused on circularity. The Circularity in the Built Environment Graduation
BAMP Conference in Darmstadt in October 2023
///BAMP Conference in Darmstadt in October 2023 Again an interesting conference about how to build with paper – and we see clearly the development of the topics “Building with Paper” from experiemental level towards first serious actions in construction. This
BAMP Conference in Darmstadt in October 2023
///BAMP Conference in Darmstadt in October 2023 Again an interesting conference about how to build with paper – and we see clearly the development of the topics “Building with Paper” from experiemental level towards first serious actions in construction. This
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