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Catalytic Conversion
- Paper by Damon Caldwell, Associate Professor, Graduate Coordinator
Nowadays, the power of images is seductive. Bold and complex facades often have an innovative appearance but superficial tectonic depth;…
October 11, 2022
Call for Board Nominations
- Announcement
We invite members to submit nominations for a vacancy opening on our Board of Directors — we will consider applications for individuals working in material supplier, education, public interest, general contracting, building ownership/development, or fabrication spaces.

June 15, 2021
Laminated Security Glazing
- Paper by Vaughn Schauss,
Glass is an essential component for any type of building. Its transparency enhances daylighting and provides occupants a view to the outside. Whether…
October 11, 2022
Bridging the Gap Between Industry and Academia
- Article by Jeffrey Vaglio, PhD, PE, AIA
Fundamentals of Facade Technology: Jeff Vaglio, a proud Facade Geek and lifelong learning proponent, reports on a hands-on industry/academic collaboration at USC. Education is a core mission of the Facade Tectonics Institute, serving both academia and the building profession.

July 17, 2017
Net Zero Tower
- Article by John Neary, AIA, LEED AP NCARB, Senior Facade Specialist
John Neary describes a collaborative Advanced design Studio at City Tech that involved Permasteelisa, Skanska and Onyx Solar, with links to the published student works.

July 25, 2020
3rd Annual ACAW Ceramic Workshop 2018 Recap
- Article by Mic Patterson, PhD, LEED AP BD+, Ambassador of Innovation and Collaboration
2018 teams included; Morphosis, SHoP Architects, Sasaki/Studio NYL, University at Buffalo, AECOM, and Radical Matter. The ACAWorkshop is an outstanding model of industry-academia partnership aimed at the ongoing education of students and practitioners alike.

September 28, 2018
Behind the Surface
- Paper by Damon Caldwell,
The architectural facade, like clothing for a building's form, serves as both an aesthetic expression and a protective veil, concealing the inner…
September 2, 2024
Introduction to APT
- Article by David Fixler, FAIA, FAPT LEED, Architect
March 12, 2024
Build Test Iterate Repeat
- Paper by Elizabeth L McCormick, RA, CPHC, LEED AP, Assistant Professor
The global increase in atmospheric temperature rise combined with the rapid growth of previously underdeveloped climate zones presents a growing need…
March 19, 2020
Introducing the FTI Video Library
- Announcement
We are excited to announce the launch of our video library featuring a selection of past live event recordings now available, exclusively to FTI members. Our events bring international audiences together to explore industry issues, trends, and emerging technologies as they relate to buildings...

April 13, 2021