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Conference | 18 June 2026, Dubai

2nd Desert Architecture Mena Forum

At the upcoming Desert Architecture MENA Forum, Lars Anders will join Jawaher Hassan Hamad Al Amir (DEWA) and Mamali Mirzaei (U+A) in the panel discussion “Future Facades: Balancing Aesthetics, Performance & Climate Resilience.”

The discussion will focus on energy-efficient, culturally rooted facade systems, smart materials, adaptive envelopes, and interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable, high-performance building facades.

Join us on June 18, 2026, at 11:35 AM.

Further information can be found at

www.desertarchitectureforum.com




Lecture | 21 April 2026, Istanbul, Türkiye

ZAK World of Facades - Istanbul

We’re back in Istanbul!

On April 21, we’re returning to ZAK Istanbul. In his keynote “Facades of the Future,” Lars Anders will highlight how preserving the past through refurbishment, creating the future through active response, and staying reasonable with low-tech, digitally enhanced solutions can shape the next chapter of our industry.

We look forward to new ideas, exchanges, and discussions on site.

See you in Istanbul.

Further details about the event will be shared here:

ZAK Istanbul 2026


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Exhibition | 09-13 March 2026, Cannes, France

We’re heading to MIPIM 2026!

From 9–13 March, our team will be present in Cannes to connect, exchange ideas and discuss future‑ready facade solutions.

You’ll find us at the German Pavilion, Booth R7.G38‑03.

We look forward to meeting partners, clients and new contacts to explore innovative approaches and real collaboration.

Come meet us at the German Pavilion – let’s start the conversation.

mipim 2026 - German Pavilion




News | December 2025, Großbeeren/ Berlin

What a year!

2025 was marked by exciting changes, new opportunities, and challenges we mastered together. With openness to new ideas, trust in what has proven itself, and a strong spirit of teamwork, we not only stayed the course but continued to grow – as a team and as a company.

A heartfelt thank you to all our partners, customers, and companions along the way – for your trust, the inspiring collaboration, and the many shared successes. We look ahead to 2026 with confidence and drive and are excited to continue shaping innovative solutions together in the year ahead.

Let’s approach the coming year with creativity, courage, and optimism. Together, we achieve more!






News | December 2025, Großbeeren/ Berlin

Merry X-Mas

From the bottom of our hearts, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful time with your loved ones. May 2026 bring you health, happiness, and many memorable moments.






Lecture | 12 November 2025, Frankfurt

ZAK World of Facades

We’re excited to connect and exchange ideas: Lars Anders will be talking about “Future-oriented façade concepts” at the German edition of Zak World of Façades in Frankfurt. His talk will cover both current trends and upcoming developments in sustainable and innovative building envelopes.

For more information about the conference and its speakers, please visit this link.

ZAK World of Facades




Lecture | 20 October 2025, Riyadh

Desert Architecture Forum

Under the title “Designing the Next Generation of Facades for Improved Energy Efficiency, Climate Responsiveness, and Cultural Identity Integration,” Micha Pawelka will offer perspectives on emerging approaches in façade design.
Drawing on selected examples, his presentation will look at how contemporary building envelopes can respond to environmental challenges, support energy performance, and reflect cultural identity — contributing to the architecture of tomorrow.

We look forward to it.

Desert Architecture Forum


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Media | May 2020, London

EME Outlook – Issue 36 | Interview with Micha Pawelka

“We love challenging façade designs, parametric shapes, curved or just complicated forms and our clients are great in doing such designs,” says Micha Pawelka.

Do you want to know a bit more about us and gain insights into some of our projects, the challenges, and services?

Learn more in the interview with Micha Pawelka on page 52 included in

the latest edition of EME Outlook.




Lecture | 20 April 2020, Dubai

Technal Facade Webinar Series - Episode 2

Technal, a part of the Hydro Group, is launching its facade webinar series which tackles key topics on building envelopes. Part of this second episode is also Micha Pawelka with the topic “Sustainable Facades”.

Curious? Join the webinar at Technal on 20th April 2020, 3:00 PM (UAE Time) via Zoom.

For more information and registration, log onto

Technal Facade Webinar – Episode 2




News | April 2020, Großbeeren/Berlin

Results of our collaborative R&D project ArKol

Check out the final results of our collaborative R&D project ArKol on the façade integration of solar thermal systems BIST for energy harvesting and efficient solutions for opaque and transparent façade areas.

Stay tuned for upcoming developments and façade implementations following the concept of ArKol!

Read more on

www.baunetzwissen.de




Lecture | 17 March 2020, Dubai **POSTPONED**

ZAK World of Facades Middle East

Join us once again with Micha Pawelka delivering his presentation entitled “Sustainability in the Facade Life Cycle – Let’s Dig into this Trend!” at the Zak World of Façades Middle East in Dubai. See you there!

For more information on the conference and the initial lineup of speakers, log onto

www.facades.ae




News | 09 March 2020, New York

R&D’s “Active and Adaptive” are among the top 6 finalists

Congratulations to our R&D-Team on being a top 6 finalist at “Metals in Construction 2020 Design Challenge: Transform a Façade” in New York!
Special congrats to Paul-Rouven Denz and Puttakhun Vongsingha – so proud of your accomplishments with “Active and Adaptive”.

The competition’s challenge: “Submit your vision for transforming 63 Madison Avenue’s facade to increase penetration of sunlight into the interior and enclose the building using a curtain wall system that balances transparency, views, and energy performance.” (Quote from metalinconstruction.org)
What a great opportunity to work on such an important topic. We really enjoyed the competition and conference!

Congratulations to all the other finalists and winner of the award – we were in great company!

Photos of the award event can be found on our LinkedIn company page

Priedemann@LinkedIn




News | 09 March 2020, Großbeeren/ Berlin

Research & Development – Innovation Assistant

For more information
please visit the following link

Research & Development – Innovationsassistenz




Lecture | 22 January 2020, Riad

World of Technal Seminar on Sustainability & Building Envelopes

Let’s start 2020 off right away with a lecture about “The façade in the context of Saudi Arabia’s future master developments”, presented by Micha Pawelka at the Radisson Blue Hotel, King Abdul Aziz Street, Riyadh.

Looking forward to meeting you there!

For registration, please visit

World of Technal




Lecture | 28 November 2019, Frankfurt am Main

Workshop DGNB Real Estate Committee

Our Head of R&D, Paul Denz, will present and discuss the topic of “Energy and Facades” at the DGNB Real Estate Committee.

For more information about the DGNB (German Sustainable Building Council), please visit

www.dgnb.de