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Facade Engineering for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
- Paper by Mikkel K. Kragh
What does the fourth industrial revolution mean to the design and engineering of facades of the future? We are experiencing a global technological

March 23, 2020
Structural Silicone Glazing
- Paper by Jon Kimberlain · Yvonne Diaz · Andrew Dunlap · Adrienne Bowman-Grittini
The recent 50 year anniversary of the first use of silicone sealant in a 4-sided structural silicone glazing application marks a sustainable and

October 11, 2022
Solid Surface Material for Facades
- Paper by Christopher Payne, AIA, LEED AP
Navigating the building code, while challenging in any respect, can be even trickier when considering the use of emerging materials on building

March 19, 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
Facade Tectonics Forum: CHICAGO
- Announcement
The Facade Tectonics Institute will make its debut in Chicago on May 23, 2017. The half day forum event will be held at the Illinois Institute of Technology campus.

March 13, 2017
Appropriate Repair and Retrofit for Carbon Reductions: OSCAR
- Article by Cory Rouillard, AIA, APT RP, LEED AP, Senior Associate
March 18, 2024
Sisteccer XIII — International Facade Conference
- Event by SISTECCER — International Facades Congress
SISTECCER, a joint production of ALUAR, DOW and VASA, has been consolidated through its previous twelve editions as a meeting place of excellence with experts from the country and abroad, to expand knowledge in technologies for building envelopes.

September 14, 2023
Facade Tectonics Forum: MONTERREY
- Event by Facade Tectonics Institute
May 08, 2023
Facade Tectonics Forum: CHICAGO
- Event by Facade Tectonics Institute
More details will be announced soon. Make sure you're signed up to receive event updates.

May 18, 2023
The Millennium IGU: A Regenerative Concept for a 1000 Year Insulated Glass Unit
The Millennium IGU: A Regenerative Concept for a 1000 Year Insulated Glass Unit is an ongoing series published by the Advanced Technology Studio of Enclos examining the undesirable lifecycle impacts associated with conventional IGU production, use and disposal.

February 04, 2016
Build Test Iterate Repeat
- Paper by Elizabeth L McCormick, RA, CPHC, LEED AP
The global increase in atmospheric temperature rise combined with the rapid growth of previously underdeveloped climate zones presents a growing need

March 19, 2020
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December 8, 2022

PowerSkin Conference 2022
- Germany
The PowerSkin Conference aims to address the role of building skins to accomplish a carbon neutral building stock.

Industry Event by European Facade Network
Guidelines for the Treatment of Aging Composite Materials and Assemblies
- Article by Caroline Alderson, FAPT
March 07, 2024
Facade Tectonics Institute Delivers Fifth Regional Forum at Rice University
- Press Release
The Facade Tectonics Institute (FTI) hosted its fifth 2019 Regional Forum in the Material Matters series at Rice University. FTI is widely recognized for producing the leading technical events focused on buildings and urban habitat through the lens of the building skin.

October 11, 2019
Building Rehab/Reuse, Decarbonization and Modern-Era Precast Facades
- Article by Mark Thompson Brandt, OAA, RAIC, FAPT-RP, LEED AP, CAHP,, Founding Partner
March 06, 2024
Episode 14: Diversity & Inclusion in the Architectural Profession
- Podcast by Alexandra Blakeslee · Dr. Sharon Egretta Sutton, FAIA
Sharon Egretta Sutton of the Parsons School of Design joins us to address and discuss diversity and inclusion in the architectural profession. This episode is hosted by Alexandra Blakeslee of TECHNOFORM.

June 07, 2022
Anisotropic Effects in Architectural Glass
- Paper by Luis M. Hidalgo · Michael Elstner
Iridescence effects, quench marks, leopard marks… The names given to optical anisotropy in toughened and heat-strengthened glass are diverse and

March 14, 2018
Sustainable simplicity and the future of exterior wall for research and education buildings
- Paper by Carl Knutson · Andrei Koshelev
Today, there is a shift towards sustainable simplicity in facades, embracing material innovations and thermal design strategies for long-term

December 03, 2024
Top Glass Conference & Exhibits
- Event by Glass Canada
September 21, 2020
Translation from Concept to Construction
- Paper by Ryan Donaghy, AIA, Senior Associate, Enclosure Design Matthew Spahr, PE, Associate / Facade Engineer
Fidelity between the built enclosure and early visualizations is rarely, if ever, an accident. When achieved, it comes as the result of persistent…
March 15, 2020