A technical guide to engineering and constructing stick-built curtain wall systems, from design principles to detailed assembly specifications.
A technical guide to engineering and constructing stick-built curtain wall systems, from design principles to detailed assembly specifications.
This course offers an in-depth exploration of façade detailing, focusing on stick façade systems. Led by international experts, it addresses the critical role of façades in building design, sustainability, and aesthetics. Participants will learn to develop façade details step-by-step, gaining knowledge of stick systems, materials, and the intricate process of connecting façades to buildings. The course covers system selection, material choices, and structural considerations, emphasizing the importance of proper detailing to prevent issues like leaks or structural failures. Through practical exercises, students will interpret and draw typical stick-system façade details, applying concepts from structural engineering, building physics, and construction. This hands-on approach aims to build confidence in façade design across various systems, preparing participants for real-world architectural engineering challenges.
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What you'll learn
Draw detailed plans for typical stick-system façades
Recognize impacts of different specialties on façade detailing process
Predict effects of choosing alternative façade systems
Select appropriate detail views for various stakeholders
Communicate effectively about façade design in integrated projects
Apply structural, building physics, and construction concepts to façade designs
Skills you'll gain
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Graded assignments, exams
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive study of stick-system façade detailing, covering the entire process from system selection to final construction. The curriculum is divided into six modules, each focusing on different aspects of façade engineering. Students will learn about various façade systems, materials (aluminum, steel, wood), and their applications. The course emphasizes practical skills, including hand-sketching of details, grid layout development, and integration of feedback from different engineering disciplines. Key topics include geometry definition, standard detail selection, interface detailing, and addressing construction tolerances and movement allowances. The final modules cover the assessment of details by structural, building physics, and construction engineers, as well as the process of bringing designs to life through tendering and construction. Throughout the course, students will develop critical skills in façade detailing, interdisciplinary communication, and problem-solving in architectural engineering.
Systems and Geometry
Module 1
Define the Geometry and Details
Module 2
First Set of Details
Module 3
Second Set of Details
Module 4
Assessment from Engineers
Module 5
How to Get it Built and Final Documentation
Module 6
Fee Structure
Instructors
3 Courses
Leading Expert in Façade Technology and Architectural Engineering
Ulrich Knaack (born 1964) serves as Professor of Design of Construction at TU Delft's Faculty of Architecture and Professor of Façade Technology at TU Darmstadt's Faculty of Civil Engineering. After completing his architecture degree and PhD from RWTH Aachen, he established himself as both a practicing architect and academic leader. His professional career includes successful projects in high-rise apartments, office buildings, and stadiums in Düsseldorf, while his academic work has revolutionized façade technology research. At TU Delft, he founded the influential Façade Research Group, focusing on innovative construction techniques, energy-efficient double-skin façades, and integrated building systems. His research spans integral design, façade technology, and additive manufacturing in architecture. He has authored numerous reference books and regularly organizes interdisciplinary design workshops and symposia in façade technology. His current work emphasizes sustainable building envelopes, energy harvesting through façades, and the application of new materials and technologies in architectural design. Through his dual appointments at TU Delft and TU Darmstadt, he continues to bridge the gap between architectural design and engineering implementation.
4 Courses
Pioneer in Architectural Technology and Experimental Prototyping
Marcel Bilow serves as an Associate Professor at TU Delft's Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, where he heads the innovative Bucky Lab, a unique facility combining architecture and building technology for sustainable product design. With over two decades of teaching experience in building construction and product design, he has established himself as a leading expert in façade engineering and experimental prototyping. His approach integrates computer-aided design, structural analysis, material sciences, and full-scale prototyping to develop innovative building solutions. Beyond his academic role, he has maintained practical industry involvement through his façade engineering office, contributing to both theoretical and practical advancements in the field. His expertise in connections, products, and material applications has made him a sought-after consultant in the industry, while his academic contributions include co-authoring more than 15 books on building technology and façade design. At the Bucky Lab, he leads initiatives in sustainable building product development, combining traditional architectural principles with cutting-edge technology and prototyping techniques to create innovative solutions for modern building challenges
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