Facades Education in the United States
This paper presents the results of a research study, outlining the state of facades education at higher-education institutions across the United
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Facades Education in the Time of the Pandemic—Perhaps We Can Learn Something from This?
Ajla Aksamija, the chair of FTI’s education committee, reports on a virtual education experience bringing students and professionals together. The outcome exceeded all expectations and points to a new model for facades education.
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2020 Educational Workshop Program
Get inspired at FTI's Educational Workshop Series, presented virtually as part of the 2020 World Congress. Choose from nine workshops presented across three sessions to learn about the latest advancements and trends in facades from experts in the industry.
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International Facade Education
<p>Globalization in the construction industry has brought about new demands for buildings and construction projects, new demands that still need to…
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Facade Technology in Educational Methodology
<p>With facades becoming increasingly more complex, and performance a key objective, expertise becomes an important component of successful design…
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Mixed Reality in Facade Education
<p>Developments in performative computational analysis, mass customization, and complex form manipulation revolutionized building envelope design…
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Sustainable simplicity and the future of exterior wall for research and education buildings
<p>Today, there is a shift towards sustainable simplicity in facades, embracing material innovations and thermal design strategies for long-term…
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Systems Thinking
<p>This paper surveys facade design education in accredited Bachelor and Master of Architecture (B.Arch and M.Arch) programs in the United States. A…
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Summer Sessions at UMass: Sustainable, High-Performance Facades
Education is a core mission of the Institute. Ajla’s program is tailored to practicing professionals and represents a unique opportunity to ramp up your facade system expertise with a leading educator/practitioner. Check out Ajla’s bio and course description, and give it some serious consideration.
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New Challenges – New Facades!
Being part of the European Façade Network efn, an association of ten research and education entities throughout Europe, I would like to share my experiences of last year’s conferences and research activities with this brief contribution.
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2020 World Congress FAQ
The 2020 World Congress will take place virtually: each Wednesday in August, we will present plenaries and peer-reviewed papers; educational workshops will be held on Thursdays. Access to the poster gallery, networking, and the vExpo will be open throughout both days.