Explore façade technology principles that optimize building performance through innovative materials, energy efficiency, and sustainable design solutions.
Explore façade technology principles that optimize building performance through innovative materials, energy efficiency, and sustainable design solutions.
Dive into the complex world of façade design and engineering in this comprehensive 6-week course. Understand how building façades impact sustainability, energy efficiency, aesthetics, and comfort. Explore key aspects including general principles, construction systems, materials, geometrical complexity, and site processes. Gain practical insights from industry experts and real-world examples. Ideal for architects, engineers, and building professionals looking to enhance their knowledge of modern façade technology and its crucial role in creating high-performance buildings.
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What you'll learn
Explore the main principles of façade design in the context of sustainability
Categorize different façade technologies and materials, understanding their potential and limitations
Incorporate façades' lines of defense against air, wind, and water into designs
Recognize structural demands and tolerances in façade development
Understand the relationship between façades and energy efficiency in buildings
Analyze various façade systems including monolithic walls, curtain-walls, and double-skins
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to façade design and engineering, focusing on the technology behind modern building envelopes. It covers the fundamental principles of façade design in the context of sustainability, energy efficiency, and aesthetics. Students will learn about various façade systems, materials, and construction techniques. The course emphasizes practical knowledge, including façade detailing, structural requirements, and tolerance management. It also explores complex façades in iconic buildings, providing insights into advanced design and engineering strategies. Throughout the course, students will benefit from the expertise of leading professionals in the field and gain exposure to real-world applications through site visits and case studies.
Principles of Façades
Module 1
Façade Systems
Module 2
Façade Materials
Module 3
Details and Tolerances
Module 4
Complex Façades
Module 5
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Instructors

3 Courses
Leading Expert in Façade Technology and Architectural Engineering
Ulrich Knaack (born 1964) serves as Professor of Design of Construction at TU Delft's Faculty of Architecture and Professor of Façade Technology at TU Darmstadt's Faculty of Civil Engineering. After completing his architecture degree and PhD from RWTH Aachen, he established himself as both a practicing architect and academic leader. His professional career includes successful projects in high-rise apartments, office buildings, and stadiums in Düsseldorf, while his academic work has revolutionized façade technology research. At TU Delft, he founded the influential Façade Research Group, focusing on innovative construction techniques, energy-efficient double-skin façades, and integrated building systems. His research spans integral design, façade technology, and additive manufacturing in architecture. He has authored numerous reference books and regularly organizes interdisciplinary design workshops and symposia in façade technology. His current work emphasizes sustainable building envelopes, energy harvesting through façades, and the application of new materials and technologies in architectural design. Through his dual appointments at TU Delft and TU Darmstadt, he continues to bridge the gap between architectural design and engineering implementation.

4 Courses
Pioneer in Architectural Technology and Experimental Prototyping
Marcel Bilow serves as an Associate Professor at TU Delft's Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, where he heads the innovative Bucky Lab, a unique facility combining architecture and building technology for sustainable product design. With over two decades of teaching experience in building construction and product design, he has established himself as a leading expert in façade engineering and experimental prototyping. His approach integrates computer-aided design, structural analysis, material sciences, and full-scale prototyping to develop innovative building solutions. Beyond his academic role, he has maintained practical industry involvement through his façade engineering office, contributing to both theoretical and practical advancements in the field. His expertise in connections, products, and material applications has made him a sought-after consultant in the industry, while his academic contributions include co-authoring more than 15 books on building technology and façade design. At the Bucky Lab, he leads initiatives in sustainable building product development, combining traditional architectural principles with cutting-edge technology and prototyping techniques to create innovative solutions for modern building challenges
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