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Facades Education in the United States
- Paper by Ajla Aksamija, PhD · Suncica Milosevic · Gabrielle Brainard · Timothy Brown
This paper presents the results of a research study, outlining the state of facades education at higher-education institutions across the United

September 03, 2024
Facades Education in the Time of the Pandemic—Perhaps We Can Learn Something from This?
- Article by Ajla Aksamija, PhD, LEED AP BD+C, CDT
Ajla Aksamija, the chair of FTI’s education committee, reports on a virtual education experience bringing students and professionals together. The outcome exceeded all expectations and points to a new model for facades education.

July 25, 2020
2020 Educational Workshop Program
- Announcement
Get inspired at FTI's Educational Workshop Series, presented virtually as part of the 2020 World Congress. Choose from nine workshops presented across three sessions to learn about the latest advancements and trends in facades from experts in the industry.

January 29, 2020
International Facade Education
- Paper by James Doerfler · Uta Pottgiesser
Globalization in the construction industry has brought about new demands for buildings and construction projects, new demands that still need to take

March 14, 2018
Focus on Facades Education
- Article by Ajla Aksamija
October 30, 2023
Facade Technology in Educational Methodology
- Paper by Roger Schroeder, Lecturer Joseph A. Ebert, Professor
With facades becoming increasingly more complex, and performance a key objective, expertise becomes an important component of successful design…
October 11, 2022
Mixed Reality in Facade Education
- Paper by Phillip Anzalone AIA, Professor Amber Bartosh, RA LEED AP BD+C, Professor
Developments in performative computational analysis, mass customization, and complex form manipulation revolutionized building envelope design…
March 22, 2020
Sustainable simplicity and the future of exterior wall for research and education buildings
- Paper by Carl Knutson, AIA - Principal, Design Director Andrei Koshelev, dipl. Arch. SIA AIA - Head of Asset Management
Today, there is a shift towards sustainable simplicity in facades, embracing material innovations and thermal design strategies for long-term…
December 3, 2024
Systems Thinking
- Paper by Gabrielle Brainard, AIA, LEED AP, CPHC, Lecturer
This paper surveys facade design education in accredited Bachelor and Master of Architecture (B.Arch and M.Arch) programs in the United States. A…
January 22, 2020
Summer Sessions at UMass: Sustainable, High-Performance Facades
- Article by Ajla Aksamija, PhD, LEED AP BD+C, CDT
Education is a core mission of the Institute. Ajla’s program is tailored to practicing professionals and represents a unique opportunity to ramp up your facade system expertise with a leading educator/practitioner. Check out Ajla’s bio and course description, and give it some serious consideration.

April 08, 2020
New Challenges – New Facades!
- Article by Ulrich Knaack
Being part of the European Façade Network efn, an association of ten research and education entities throughout Europe, I would like to share my experiences of last year’s conferences and research activities with this brief contribution.

April 26, 2021
2020 World Congress FAQ
- Announcement
The 2020 World Congress will take place virtually: each Wednesday in August, we will present plenaries and peer-reviewed papers; educational workshops will be held on Thursdays. Access to the poster gallery, networking, and the vExpo will be open throughout both days.

June 15, 2020