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Journal of Facade Design and Engineering | Facade Design and Engineering – Vol 3, No 3-4 (2015)
/// Journal of Facade Design and Engineering | Facade Design and Engineering – Vol 3, No 3-4 (2015) With the volume 3 / 2015 we are proud to announce that we have officially completed the NWO funding period by successfully
Journal of Facade Design and Engineering | Facade Design and Engineering – Vol 3, No 3-4 (2015)
/// Journal of Facade Design and Engineering | Facade Design and Engineering – Vol 3, No 3-4 (2015) With the volume 3 / 2015 we are proud to announce that we have officially completed the NWO funding period by successfully
KLABS – Creating the Network of Knowledge Labs for Sustainable and Resilient Environments
///KLABS – Creating the Network of Knowledge Labs for Sustainable and Resilient Environments Meeting in Delft 09.-12.2016 TU Delft, Façade Research Group is member of the KLABS project consortium. KLABS aims at the development of innovative study programmes, educational material
KLABS – Creating the Network of Knowledge Labs for Sustainable and Resilient Environments
///KLABS – Creating the Network of Knowledge Labs for Sustainable and Resilient Environments Meeting in Delft 09.-12.2016 TU Delft, Façade Research Group is member of the KLABS project consortium. KLABS aims at the development of innovative study programmes, educational material
ECB, Frankfurt/Germany
/// ECB, Frankfurt/Germany The new headquarter of the European central bank (ECB) is an addition to Frankfurt skyline, which characterized with significant high-rise buildings. The chosen location for the ECB was the Grossmarkthalle, where it was built between 1926 and 1928
ECB, Frankfurt/Germany
/// ECB, Frankfurt/Germany The new headquarter of the European central bank (ECB) is an addition to Frankfurt skyline, which characterized with significant high-rise buildings. The chosen location for the ECB was the Grossmarkthalle, where it was built between 1926 and 1928
Research group for Resource-Centered Construction / RWTH Aachen
/// Research group for Resource-Centered Construction / RWTH Aachen Research needs interaction – so: Prof. Dr. Linda Hildebrand’s new developed Research group for resource-centered construction came to visit the ISM+D institute in TU-Darmstadt – to interact, discuss and develop. Nice meeting,
Research group for Resource-Centered Construction / RWTH Aachen
/// Research group for Resource-Centered Construction / RWTH Aachen Research needs interaction – so: Prof. Dr. Linda Hildebrand’s new developed Research group for resource-centered construction came to visit the ISM+D institute in TU-Darmstadt – to interact, discuss and develop. Nice meeting,
ADAC Headquarters, Munich/Germany
/// ADAC Headquarters, Munich/Germany A new addition had been added to the skyline of Munich with the new ADAC Headquarters designed by Sauerbruch Hutton, Berlin/Germany. Its special design – which a façade giving it an elegant external form, the designers had
ADAC Headquarters, Munich/Germany
/// ADAC Headquarters, Munich/Germany A new addition had been added to the skyline of Munich with the new ADAC Headquarters designed by Sauerbruch Hutton, Berlin/Germany. Its special design – which a façade giving it an elegant external form, the designers had
Chair of Digital Design | Prof. Dr.-Ing. Oliver Tessmann
/// Chair of Digital Design | Prof. Dr.-Ing. Oliver Tessmann Computational technologies and digital fabrication change the way we design and build today. In our research and education we develop computational design techniques and digital tools that improve communication and interdisciplinary
Chair of Digital Design | Prof. Dr.-Ing. Oliver Tessmann
/// Chair of Digital Design | Prof. Dr.-Ing. Oliver Tessmann Computational technologies and digital fabrication change the way we design and build today. In our research and education we develop computational design techniques and digital tools that improve communication and interdisciplinary
imagine 09. prototyping efnMOBILE
/// imagine 09. prototyping efnMOBILE From thinking skins to recyclable facades – the Prototyping efnMobile programme “emerging envelope” develops innovative facade constructions with international student teams of the European Facade Network (EFN). The inspiring energy of workshops and 1:1 mock-up buildings
imagine 09. prototyping efnMOBILE
/// imagine 09. prototyping efnMOBILE From thinking skins to recyclable facades – the Prototyping efnMobile programme “emerging envelope” develops innovative facade constructions with international student teams of the European Facade Network (EFN). The inspiring energy of workshops and 1:1 mock-up buildings
Smart Textile Skin | Integration of Smart Textiles into the building envelope to facilitate a multifunctional and decentralized-adaptive skin.
/// Smart Textile Skin | Integration of Smart Textiles into the building envelope to facilitate a multifunctional and decentralized-adaptive skin. PhD researcher: Dipl.-Ing. Paul-Rouven Denz Mentors: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Knaack, TU Delft/ TU Darmstadt Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Christiane Sauer, KH Berlin Prof.
Smart Textile Skin | Integration of Smart Textiles into the building envelope to facilitate a multifunctional and decentralized-adaptive skin.
/// Smart Textile Skin | Integration of Smart Textiles into the building envelope to facilitate a multifunctional and decentralized-adaptive skin. PhD researcher: Dipl.-Ing. Paul-Rouven Denz Mentors: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Knaack, TU Delft/ TU Darmstadt Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Christiane Sauer, KH Berlin Prof.
ThinkingSkins | Towards intelligent adaptive building envelopes
/// ThinkingSkins | Towards intelligent adaptive building envelopes RESEARCH INFORMATION PhD researcher: Jens Böke Promoter: Prof.Dr.Ing. Ulrich Knaack Co-promoter: Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Marco Hemmerling MA Period: Feb 2014 –Dez2018 Chair: Design of Construction
ThinkingSkins | Towards intelligent adaptive building envelopes
/// ThinkingSkins | Towards intelligent adaptive building envelopes RESEARCH INFORMATION PhD researcher: Jens Böke Promoter: Prof.Dr.Ing. Ulrich Knaack Co-promoter: Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Marco Hemmerling MA Period: Feb 2014 –Dez2018 Chair: Design of Construction
2ndSkin | Energy neutral apartments by renovation with an integrated façade approach
///2ndSkin | Energy neutral apartments by renovation with an integrated façade approach PROJECT INFORMATION Project leader TUDelft team: Sacha Silvester Façade Work Package: Tillmann Klein, Thaleia Konstantinou Period: 2014- 2016 Funded by: Topconsortia voor Kennis en Innovatie (TKI), Climate KIC-EIT
2ndSkin | Energy neutral apartments by renovation with an integrated façade approach
///2ndSkin | Energy neutral apartments by renovation with an integrated façade approach PROJECT INFORMATION Project leader TUDelft team: Sacha Silvester Façade Work Package: Tillmann Klein, Thaleia Konstantinou Period: 2014- 2016 Funded by: Topconsortia voor Kennis en Innovatie (TKI), Climate KIC-EIT
Fututre Envelope 10: To BIM or not to BIM
/// Fututre Envelope 10: To BIM or not to BIM “What are the real cost benefits of BIM as it often depends on the value of the façade package, the complexity of the façade and how far along the design process
Fututre Envelope 10: To BIM or not to BIM
/// Fututre Envelope 10: To BIM or not to BIM “What are the real cost benefits of BIM as it often depends on the value of the façade package, the complexity of the façade and how far along the design process
FRG Meeting Copenhagen
///FRG Meeting Copenhagen Each time we meet, is unique! And each time we meet it feels, this cannot become more dens and crisp – but it can…. The spring session of the façade research group was held in Copenhagen at
FRG Meeting Copenhagen
///FRG Meeting Copenhagen Each time we meet, is unique! And each time we meet it feels, this cannot become more dens and crisp – but it can…. The spring session of the façade research group was held in Copenhagen at
PowerSkin Conference
///PowerSkin Conference The Building Skin has evolved enormously over the past decades. Energy performance and environmental quality of buildings are significantly determined by the building envelope. The façade has experienced a change in its role as an adaptive climate control
PowerSkin Conference
///PowerSkin Conference The Building Skin has evolved enormously over the past decades. Energy performance and environmental quality of buildings are significantly determined by the building envelope. The façade has experienced a change in its role as an adaptive climate control
FRG Guest @ TU Delft
///FRG Guest @ TU Delft This summer three guests are active in the Façade Research Group / Delft, developing there research themes in collaboration with the ongoing projects. Francesco Prosperiniis graduated in architecture now is a PhD candidate at the
FRG Guest @ TU Delft
///FRG Guest @ TU Delft This summer three guests are active in the Façade Research Group / Delft, developing there research themes in collaboration with the ongoing projects. Francesco Prosperiniis graduated in architecture now is a PhD candidate at the
Sun spaces – High potentials whilst climate change | Energy autarkic sun spaces Transitional space for energy transition
///Sun spaces – High potentials whilst climate change | Energy autarkic sun spaces Transitional space for energy transition RESEARCH INFORMATION PhD researcher: Christian Wiegel Promoter: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Knaack, Dr.-Ing. Tillmann Klein Co-Promoter: Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Auer Period: July 2012
Sun spaces – High potentials whilst climate change | Energy autarkic sun spaces Transitional space for energy transition
///Sun spaces – High potentials whilst climate change | Energy autarkic sun spaces Transitional space for energy transition RESEARCH INFORMATION PhD researcher: Christian Wiegel Promoter: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Knaack, Dr.-Ing. Tillmann Klein Co-Promoter: Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Auer Period: July 2012
Symposium ‘Adaptive Gebäudehüllen’
///Symposium ‘Adaptive Gebäudehüllen’ We would like to invite you to the Symposium ‘Adaptive Gebäudehüllen’ on 25. February at the Faculty of Architecture in Munich. We are happy to present a number of excellent speakers followed by a discussion about the
Symposium ‘Adaptive Gebäudehüllen’
///Symposium ‘Adaptive Gebäudehüllen’ We would like to invite you to the Symposium ‘Adaptive Gebäudehüllen’ on 25. February at the Faculty of Architecture in Munich. We are happy to present a number of excellent speakers followed by a discussion about the
Algae-Powered Building | Hamburg
/// Algae-Powered Building | Hamburg Sustainable architecture main goal is to achieve zero or even surplus energy buildings. One of the best examples is a residential building in Hamburg, Germany that has been built in 2013 and had been developed by
Algae-Powered Building | Hamburg
/// Algae-Powered Building | Hamburg Sustainable architecture main goal is to achieve zero or even surplus energy buildings. One of the best examples is a residential building in Hamburg, Germany that has been built in 2013 and had been developed by
Characterization of the scratch sensitivity of glasses in civil engineering
/// Characterization of the scratch sensitivity of glasses in civil engineering Glass is a brittle material, which is more and more used for structural components in civil engineering. According to the current building regulations, today glass is treated as a conventional
Characterization of the scratch sensitivity of glasses in civil engineering
/// Characterization of the scratch sensitivity of glasses in civil engineering Glass is a brittle material, which is more and more used for structural components in civil engineering. According to the current building regulations, today glass is treated as a conventional
Studying and Living in Darmstadt
/// Studying and Living in Darmstadt Technical university Darmstadt had published a video to give the students who are interested in studying there an overview about the university campus, what it could offer and a quick overview regarding the city.
Studying and Living in Darmstadt
/// Studying and Living in Darmstadt Technical university Darmstadt had published a video to give the students who are interested in studying there an overview about the university campus, what it could offer and a quick overview regarding the city.
Adaptive facade network – Europe | The Cost Action
/// Adaptive facade network – Europe | The Cost Action The COST Action TU1403 – Adaptive Facades Network (www.tu1403.eu) was initiated by several research institutes in 2014. The COST framework is financed by the H2020 program and supports trans-national cooperation between
Adaptive facade network – Europe | The Cost Action
/// Adaptive facade network – Europe | The Cost Action The COST Action TU1403 – Adaptive Facades Network (www.tu1403.eu) was initiated by several research institutes in 2014. The COST framework is financed by the H2020 program and supports trans-national cooperation between
Façade Research Group @ TU Darmstadt
///Facade Research Group @ TU Darmstadt This was an intensive one! The Facade Research Group was meeting at the Institute for Structural Mechanic and Design in Darmstadt – to share status of PhD, research and projects. It was a good and
Façade Research Group @ TU Darmstadt
///Facade Research Group @ TU Darmstadt This was an intensive one! The Facade Research Group was meeting at the Institute for Structural Mechanic and Design in Darmstadt – to share status of PhD, research and projects. It was a good and
Ceramics in an AM process | Performance
///Ceramics in an AM process | Performance How 3D printed materials perform if they are compared to traditional produced products is an interesting research. To get a general understanding of material behaviour we started printing standardised stones with a ceramic
Ceramics in an AM process | Performance
///Ceramics in an AM process | Performance How 3D printed materials perform if they are compared to traditional produced products is an interesting research. To get a general understanding of material behaviour we started printing standardised stones with a ceramic
Additive Manufactring Triple Sessions | Darmstadt, Eindhoven and Delft
/// Additive Manufactring Triple Sessions | Darmstadt, Eindhoven and Delft There were these sessions about additive manufacturing in the built environment – or let’s call it 3D Printing for buildings. Interesting triple in Darmstadt, Eindhoven and Delft with lots of lectures
Additive Manufactring Triple Sessions | Darmstadt, Eindhoven and Delft
/// Additive Manufactring Triple Sessions | Darmstadt, Eindhoven and Delft There were these sessions about additive manufacturing in the built environment – or let’s call it 3D Printing for buildings. Interesting triple in Darmstadt, Eindhoven and Delft with lots of lectures
The Journal of Facade Design and Engineering has now been added to DOAJ!
///The Journal of Facade Design and Engineering has now been added to DOAJ! As we started with research in the field of facades and building envelopes there was no opportunity to publish papers dedicated to this area of expertise in
The Journal of Facade Design and Engineering has now been added to DOAJ!
///The Journal of Facade Design and Engineering has now been added to DOAJ! As we started with research in the field of facades and building envelopes there was no opportunity to publish papers dedicated to this area of expertise in
The vacuum bridge
/// The vacuum bridge Some time ago we were busy with vacuum constructions – triggered by the simplicity of creating stiff structures from loose components. Then our colleagues came and blamed us for not being serious enough…. so we had to
The vacuum bridge
/// The vacuum bridge Some time ago we were busy with vacuum constructions – triggered by the simplicity of creating stiff structures from loose components. Then our colleagues came and blamed us for not being serious enough…. so we had to




