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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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Lecture | 04 May 2022, Kloster Banz, Bad Staffelstein

32nd Solar Thermal and Innovative Heat Systems Symposium

We are delighted to be able to be part of it.
This year’s symposium will be held from 03 to 05 May 2022.
On 04 May, Natchai Suwannapruk will present a poster contribution to our TABSOLAR III research project.
Image © Screenshot www.solarthermie-symposium.de

For more info and the program, please click here:

Solar Thermal Symposium




Lecture | 28 – 29 April 2022, Berlin/ hybrid event

4th Innovative Glazing Global Summit

Mark your calendar for the 4th Innovative Glazing Global Summit that will take place on the 28th – 29th of April 2022 in Berlin, Germany. This two-day hybrid event will be filled with valuable insights on material science, façade engineering and much more.

Join Paul-Rouven Denz on the first day of the event to learn more about the Case Study: “Active Building Skin: Interdisciplinary Project and Product Development”. A conference not to be missed!

To get more information about the event and its speakers, please visit the official page:

4th Innovative Glazing Global Summit




Lecture | 27 April 2022, Moscow **POSTPONED**

ZAK World of Facades Russia

Every ZAK event is unique, and we can’t wait for the first ZAK World of Facades Event in Moscow! We invite you to join Thomas Eschenbach in his presentation at the Hyatt Regency, Petrovsky Park. See you all there!

For more information on the conference, log onto

ZAK World of Facades Russia




News | March 2022, Großbeeren/Berlin

Research Network "Innovationsnetzwerk Funktionsfassade"

We are a newly joined partner in the research network “Innovationsnetzwerk Funktionsfassade“ and will contribute to developing energy-efficient and resource-saving facade solutions. We are excited to work with our partners to bring innovative façade concepts to reality for a sustainable built environment.

Image © Screenshot funktionsfassade.org

For more information about the Innovation Network, click here:

funktionsfassade.org




Exhibition | 15 – 18 March 2022, Cannes, France

MIPIM 2022

MIPIM is just around the corner. Only a few weeks left, and the world’s leading real estate event brings together all the key players!

We will be in Cannes from 15 – 18 March 2022 and looking forward to meeting you at the German Pavilion, Booth R7.G38/02.

Check out the MIPIM website for more information

MIPIM-website




News | March 2022, Großbeeren/ Berlin

Welcome to the Facade Showroom!

We are excited to welcome one of our latest exhibitors to our Facade Showroom: Reckli GmbH – A manufacturer of reusable elastic textured formliners for architectural concrete.

You can find more information and pictures here on the showroom page or come by.

Reckli Showroom Page




Lecture | 09 March 2022, Dubai

ZAK World of Facades Middle East

This year’s ZAK Middle East Conference will take place in Dubai. Join Micha Pawelka in his “Digital Façade Design – The Change” presentation and be curious about the conference with further exciting speakers. We are looking forward to meeting you there.

For more information on the conference and the complete lineup of speakers, visit

ZAK World of Facades Middle East




Lecture | 01 March 2022, Moscow

Building Skin Russia 2022

We are pleased to invite you to the Building Skin Russia Forum. On March 1 at 10:20 am, Thomas Eschenbach will present the unique project ICD Brookfield in Dubai. We are excited and look forward to seeing you there. The conference will be held in the Russian language.

For more information on the conference, please visit the program

Building Skin Russia 2022 - Program