Façades are the most visible part of a building, yet they do not receive the attention they deserve in education – and they should! Façades play an important role in creating a healthy indoor environment, contribute to sustainable building practices, and are key in reducing operational costs due to their potential longevity. Above all, they can give a building the beautiful look that sets it apart from any other in the surroundings. International experts from TU Delft, TU Darmstadt and Eurac Research have teamed up to create a series of courses on façades engineering to close this knowledge gap.
Façade engineering never sits still. It is a lively discipline with ongoing innovation involving the introduction of new materials, designs and technologies that improve the functionality, aesthetics and sustainability of buildings.
This course builds on this ongoing evolution by exploring current trends and innovations in façade design and technology with an emphasis on promoting sustainable and future-proof solutions. The possibilities offered by digitalisation and new materials are among the topics discussed, along with drivers of trend developments, the categorisation by Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), and market acceptance.
This course is relevant to architects, designers, engineers, and building professionals who will benefit from an overview of current façade trends, and wish to engage in creative thinking to design innovative and sustainable façades.
