The Facade Tectonics Institute is an international member organization with the mission of carrying out progressive and broad-based research in building facade technology. The intent is to catalyze and foster a deep dialogue of collaborative research activity that bridges the fragmented market segments of the building industry, pairing industry, government, academia, the profession, and ownership.

The 2016 Annual Conference and inaugural World Congress focused on issues of facades for both professionals and academics while featuring blind peer reviewed papers with both new research and case studies. It combined the art, science, and technology of the building skin with an unparalleled networking opportunity from the domestic and international building community. As we had reached such a level of enthusiasm and participation that we have outgrown our on-campus facilities; the conference was held in a high-profile venue in downtown Los Angeles, October 10-11th.

PAPER PUBLISHED:
SHADOW BOXES – RE-ENGINEERED
Results from technical research and project design
– Dipl.-Ing., M. Eng. Daniel Arztmann, Head of Building Physics International Projects, Schüco International KG