Façade Forward

Explore innovative façade design solutions that push the boundaries of sustainability and aesthetics.

Façade engineering never stands still. In Façade Forward, discover the latest innovations and emerging trends shaping the future of façade design. From advanced materials and energy-efficient technologies to digitalisation, circularity, urban resilience, and retrofit strategies, this course explores how ideas become market-ready solutions.

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What you will learn

After completing this course, you will be able to:

Identify the key drivers shaping innovation in façade design and construction
Evaluate emerging façade technologies using the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) scale
Apply the five phases of market acceptance to new façade solutions
Understand how façade systems contribute to urban resilience and climate adaptation
Analyse how the three pillars of sustainability influence innovation and circularity
Identify and select advanced materials and technologies that enhance building performance
Compare the strategic challenges of new-build façade engineering with those of retrofit projects
Translate innovative ideas into feasible, future-proof façade solutions

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The course is led by experts from TU Delft, TU Darmstadt and Eurac Research. In addition to virtual visits, the course offers a peek behind-the-scenes at how circular design principles are applied in manufacturing and architectural firms.

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In this course you will explore circularity principles in the context of façade design, with a focus on the innovative use of materials to make façades more sustainable and more easily recyclable.