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Want to go from "ooh, cool façade!" to "ah, that's a ventilated cavity #façade with a glass-and-steel composite system"? We've the course for you: Principles, Materials and Technologies of Façades with Alessandra Luna Navarro of Delft University of Technology What you will learn: ➡️ The history of façade typologies and technologies. ➡️ How to identify and classify façade typologies. ➡️ How to spot key construction technologies for façade design. ➡️ The pros and cons of various façade materials. ➡️ How to choose the best façade system and materials for your design goals. Still not sure? Have a look for yourself 👇 #openfacefacadeeducation #openface #facadeeducation

Want to learn the art of detailing #façades, but don't have access to a course on this topic near you? Join the OpenFace Façade Education course #online, right from your office or your flat! The first course is out, it lasts 6 weeks and will teach you a wealth of knowledge on #façades 👇

Postcards from Lucerne 📷 We can all start implementing now circular strategies - it’s a matter of commitment and knowledge sharing! This is the takeaway message from the many speakers at the "FASSADE 2024 - Circular!" conference of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU Hochschule Luzern), held on November 6 at the packed Culture and Convention Center KKL Luzern. The conference was a major chance to explore how we can transform façade design, engineering and construction for a circular industry. A big thank you 🙏 to the many people who joined and contributed to this successful event! Looking forward to seeing you in Lisbon this June for the next conference 😉

On the 6th November 2024, I had the pleasure of presenting at the “FASSADE 2024" conference, organised by the Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture. In my talk, I discussed about the design of facade components that can enable circularity in the built environement and the key consideration for designers and systems manufacturers that can contribute to the circular transition, such as the material selection, performance requirement, and remanufacturing potential. The insights presented are part of the findings of our research with Magdalena Zabek on the AEGIR project, and Ruben van der Plas on the Toekomstbestendige leefomgeving project. During the conference, it was great to realise how the industry in shifting towards resourse efficient solutions. Many thanks to Andreas Luible for the invitation and organisation and to the speakers and audience for sharing their ideas and experiences. FASSADE2024 is part of the European Facade Network conference series. Looking forward to the next #EFN conference in June 2025, in Lisbon.

Thank you Ron Jacobs for your great presentation and discussions at our Facade 2024 -Circular conference! Many thanks also to Jansen AG for their generous financial support.

📢 New Research Alert! We all want façades that are not only energy-efficient but also beautiful! A study from the INFINITE project investigates how aesthetics and energy efficiency can go hand in hand in façade-integrated photovoltaic modules. Researchers at Eurac Research’s PV Integration Lab used a full-scale mock-up to study how energy efficiency correlates with module colour in varying conditions.  Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dNZTusuj

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The new issue of the Sustainable Façades magazine is out! Download it for free here:

🌟 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞!🌟 It’s hard to believe it’s been three incredible weeks since we kicked off this transformative initiative, and the journey so far has been nothing short of inspiring! 🎉 On September 5th, we hosted a sold-out Seminar on 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 at the iconic Scuola Grande dei Carmini in Venice, with 100 experts gathered to discuss the latest innovations in facade design. From cutting-edge design strategies to deep dives into the September 6th workshops on 𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏 𝑻𝒐𝒐𝒍𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑨𝑰 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏 and 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒆 & 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚. The initiative has brought together some of the brightest minds in architecture, engineering, and design to push the boundaries of facade innovation. 💡 🎥 I am thrilled to share the video highlights from this exciting journey so far! Watch to see the talent, creativity, and collaboration in action: https://lnkd.in/dWDtD2yB A huge thank you to all the participants, speakers, and partners for your contributions. Together, we are reshaping the future of building performance and aesthetics! Here's to continued innovation, collaboration, and design excellence. #FacadeDesign #VeniceInitiative #PerformanceArchitecture #InnovativeDesign #SustainableArchitecture #CreativeEngineering #Venice2024 #GlobalLeadership #FaçadeInnovation #EngineeringExcellence #ArchitectureEvents Aulikki Sonntag Alessandro Gambale Alessandra Luna Navarro Martin Wunder, Dipl.-Ing. Randall Knox Paolo Rigone Ricardo Dan Díaz Francesco Isaia Ingo Stelzer Prof. Dr. Michael Kraus Jacopo Montali Carlos Pascual Agulló Massimo Rossetti Iva Ganev Miriam Schuster Robert-Jan van SANTEN The Façade Studio Global BMU BuildWind Blackwater Testing srl AdermaLocatelli Kuraray Europe GmbH Antonella Emili Oana Ciascaiu Ulrich Knaack Eduard Rosa Akira Kudo Facade Tectonics Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) Eurac Research European Facade Network Staticus VS-A