Facade Tectonics

👉 Join the FTI San Francisco Hub for an exciting meetup at SFMoMA's Koret Studios. This informal gathering is perfect for anyone passionate about facades and eager to dive into dynamic discussions with like-minded professionals. 📅 Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024 ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 📍 Location: SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Koret Studios, 151 Third St, San Francisco, CA 94103 Event Speakers: - Melissa Berry | Associate at Gensler - Samuel Brissette | Senior Project Leader at Snøhetta - Arthur Harsuvanakit | Principal Research Scientist at Autodesk - Karen Brandt | Principal at Heintges Consulting Architects & Engineers, FTI College of Fellows - Patrick Delorey | Digital Fabrication Manager Kreysler and Associates The American Institute of Architects (AIA) CES Approved Sponsored by: Martin/Martin, Inc Hosted by: Kreysler and Associates After the event, join us for networking at The Grove, 690 Mission Street (at 3rd Street). This FTI event is FREE for all—members and non-members alike! Just be sure to register. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and get inspired by leading voices in facade design. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gPx4ZME8 #FacadeTectonics #SanFrancisco #FacadeEngineering #Facades #AEC #ArchitectureCommunity #FTI

Salt Lake City, UT - Facade Tectonics World Congress was the best Facade-related event I've been to! Thank you Ajla Akšamija, PhD and Facade Tectonics for organizing this event in a new location and venue. There were so many scholars and industry giants that, at times, I felt like an impostor and we're not "there yet" but we "can hang" :) I've met many amazing people and attended awesome presentations, where I've learned so much about new facade technology and sustainability. I have many new ideas on sustainability and how to represent the opaque side of the facade segment at these events. 2026 world congress, here we come! Mic Patterson PhD Christopher O'Hara Jeff Vaglio, PhD, PE, AIA Will Babbington l FAIA, PE Isabelle Hens Angela Mejorin Roger Fricke, LEED AP Earl Patrick Christopher Payne, AIA, LEED AP, Assoc. DBIA Geoffrey Thun Andrew Pries Nabhajit Goswami, Ph.D., E.I.T. Bruce Knaphus Michael Richard Kevin Gannon Jen Marchesani Tom Flannery Bill Zahner

I had an incredible experience at the Facade Tectonics 2024 World Congress, hosted by Ajla Akšamija, PhD and the University of Utah School of Architecture in Salt Lake City. It was a true honor to share our recent work at 200 Park Avenue in San Jose, and its performance-driven design approach that focuses on occupant comfort, tuned solar control, minimized operational carbon, and an absolute dedication to craft. I came away from the event really inspired by the academic research, leading edge technologies, and novel yet practical design solutions to some of society's toughest challenges. It was amazing to feel the passion from the international facade design community to further FTI's mission to accelerate change in the performance of built environments. In addition to the invaluable knowledge exchange, one major added benefit: reconnecting with many old friends and industry colleagues in addition to making all kinds of new connections. Already looking forward to the next edition!

📢 FTI News & Highlights from the FTI 2024 World Congress! FTI President Helen Sanders and Board Member Stephen Selkowitz, along with Ivan Lee, P.Eng. and James M. Smith, presented DOE Research "High-Performance Façades" at the FTI 2024 World Congress in Salt Lake City, sparking important conversations about the path forward. To revisit the session and dive deeper into our findings, we encourage you to explore the full report on our Publications page. For a quick read, start with these key sections: 1. Executive Summary 2. 6 Case Studies 3. Conclusions and Recommendations 📄 Download the PDF: Publications Page: https://lnkd.in/gnGPSJTP As we enter the next phase of this work, your support and engagement are essential! Share your thoughts and feedback, and join us in shaping the future of high-performance facades. Let’s move forward together! 🏙️ Technoform North America, Lawrence Berkley Labs, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Valerie Block #Facades #FacadeDesign #Architecture #ArchitectureGlass #AEC #HighPerformanceFacades #DOE #Innovation #Sustainability #ClimateChange #BuildingEnvelope #ClimateResistantBuildings

For many years Technoform North America has partnered with Facade Tectonics Institute (FTI) to further their mission to promote innovation in the art, science and technology of the building facade in pursuit of accelerating change in the performance of built environments. At FTI's World Congress, Technoform was a Platinum Sponsor and Helen Sanders, Technoform NA's General Manager & FTI Board President, along with Stephen Selkowitz, Ivan Lee, P.Eng., and James M. Smith presented a research paper on the barriers to high-performance facades and recommendations to overcome them. Click to download the research paper, "High-Performance Façades: Barriers to widespread adoption in non-residential and multi-family buildings and strategies to overcome them". https://lnkd.in/gnGPSJTP #facadetectonics #technoform #highperformancefacades #doe #

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the #FacadesPlus conference in #LosAngeles on November 7th + 8th! Join us for an amazing event, featuring inspiring presentations and discussions on emerging Facade engineering and fabrication trends. Check out the agenda and register at: https://ow.ly/B8jC50TsH3p to learn more. We hope to see you there! #facadesplus #architectsnewspaper #architecture #AEC #facades #FacadeDesign #BuildingFacades

🌟A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Facades Tectonics - FTI 2024 World Congress in Salt Lake City and helped make the event a success! Special thanks to Ajla Akšamija, PhD, for generously hosting the event at the University of Utah School of Architecture! A big shoutout to her students Tayo Folorunsho, Suncica Milosevic, Fatema Udaipurwala, and the staff for volunteering their time and assisting the FTI team. We also appreciate Debbie Green (Green Facades) and Kelly Holland (Stantec) volunteering their time throughout the conference. To our attendees, authors, presenters, moderators, and keynote speakers Christopher O'Hara and Geoffrey Thun - your knowledge, energy, passion, insights, and engagement made every session memorable and impactful. We hope you left feeling inspired and empowered! And to our incredible sponsors and exhibitors: Technoform North America, Kuraray America, Inc., Kuraray, Vitro Architectural Glass, TriPyramid Structures, Vetro - A Division of the Roschmann Group, Boston Valley Terra Cotta, Enclos, Enclos Tensile Structures, Reflection Window + Wall, #KEPCO+, sedak GmbH & Co. KG, Dow, TAKTL, LLC, Shildan Group, Vector Foiltec, QCfacades, Trü Architectural, Kreysler and Associates, Steel Encounters, Inc., Morrison Hershfield, W&W Glass, Green Facades, Eckersley O'Callaghan, The Façade Studio, Zahner, UNVC, Architectural Glass & Aluminum, AIA Utah and The Architect's Newspaper – thank you for your support and belief in the mission of Façade Tectonics Institute. Your contributions made it possible for us to bring this event to life. Congratulations to the newly elected FTI College of Fellows – your recognition is well-deserved as you have been pivotal in driving change within the industry (more info to follow)! It was an incredible gathering of professionals, academics, façade enthusiasts, and students from around the world, creating meaningful connections with colleagues, friends, and fellow façade geeks. We look forward to continuing the journey of shaping the future of the built environment with all of you. #FTIWC2024 #FacadeTectonics #AEC #Innovation #Sustainability #SustainableDesign #Facades #FacadeDesign #Facadegeeks #BuildingFacades #UrbanInnovation

Facade Tectonics is pleased to be an industry partner of the #FacadesPlus conference in #LosAngeles on November 7th +8th! We hope you can attend this not-to-be-missed event and be inspired by excellent presentations and discussions about emerging Facade engineering and fabrication trends in Los Angeles. We also have a special 20% off code to offer you! Please reach out separately to retrieve this discounted ticket. To learn more, view the full agenda and register at https://ow.ly/2ujq50TsGUW See you in L.A! #facadesplus #architectsnewspaper #architecture #AEC #facades #FacadeDesign #BuildingFacades

We’re excited to welcome Trü Architectural as a Bronze Sponsor for the FTI 2024 World Congress! 🎉 Your support helps us continue advancing innovation and sustainability in the built environment, and we’re thrilled to have you on board. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey—we look forward to collaborating and making this year's World Congress a transformative experience for everyone involved. #FTIWC2024 #WorldCongress #Facades #FacadeDesign #Architecture #ArchitecturalGlass #AEC #Design #Fabrication #Engineering #Innovation #Sustainability #ClimateChange #BuildingEnvelope #ClimateResistantBuildings