
Conference | 18 June 2026, Dubai
2nd Desert Architecture Mena ForumAt 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 - IstanbulWe’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
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!


Lecture | 12 November 2025, Frankfurt
ZAK World of FacadesWe’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 ForumUnder 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
Lecture | 28 November 2018, Manila
ZAK World of Facades ManilaWe are thrilled to be in Southeast Asia for the Zak World of Facades Philippines! Stefan Kling will be presenting about creating smart facades for Southeast Asia. See you all there!
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Lecture | 19 November 2018, New York
ZAK World of Facades New YorkLars Anders will be speaking about revolutionizing facade design and execution with digitization at the Zak World of Facades North America edition.
For more information on the conference and the complete lineup of speakers, log onto
www.facades.us.com
News | 15 November 2018, Großbeeren/Berlin
Research & Development – Innovation AssistantFor more information
please visit the following link

Media | November/December 2018,
Window & Facade MagazineDon’t miss out the latest article from Micha Pawelka, published in the Windows & Facade Magazine, Edition 2 (page 10). The new magazine provides information on facades and fenestration designs, materials, trends, technologies etc., along with other architectural and ‘sustainability’ aspects.
Read the article here
Vortrag | 25 – 26 October 2018, Düsseldorf
engineered transparency – International Conference at GlasstecBe curious about Paul-Rouven’s lecture on “Solar thermal energy from opaque and semi-transparent facades” at the “glasstec”, the world’s largest trade fair manufacturing, processing and cross-industry application of glass.
Find more information at
www.engineered-transparency.eu

Lecture | 01 – 02 October 2018, Bern
Advanced Building SkinsAt the two-day event, Paul-Rouven Denz will be holding presentations at the session as follows:
Conference Day 1
Tandem presentation together with Christoph Maurer (Fraunhofer ISE)
Session: “Active Facades for Ventilation, Heating and Cooling”
Title: “Solar thermal facade systems – an interdisciplinary approach”
Conference Day 2
Tridem presentation together with Giovanni Betti (HENN) and Stefan Holst (TRANSSOLAR)
Session: “Advanced Building Skin Design”
Title: “An integrated design approach of high-performance facades”