FTI Supports PBFD 2025: Shaping the Future of Façade Innovation in Venice

Photo source

Facade Tectonics Institute

Date: 30 June 2025

FTI is proud to support the third edition of Performance-Based Façade Design (PBFD), taking place in Venice, Italy, from September 11–13, 2025.

Join global leaders in architecture, engineering, and façade innovation for three vibrant days of content-rich seminars, immersive site visits, critical debates, and high-level networking—centered around how façade technologies are shaping the sustainable cities of the future.

The final program is live, and registration is open!

PBFD 2025 begins with the seminar Technology Meets Nature, featuring façade innovation working with timber, stainless steel, pressed terracotta, biobased materials, and more. Keynotes will be delivered by Michele Pasca di Magliano of Zaha Hadid Architects, Agnes Koltay of Koltay Facades. Additional featured speakers include Stephen Katz (Gensler Chicago), Laura Craft (Staticus), Joan Tarrus (Sedak), Ingo Stelzer (Kuraray), Massimo Colombari (Simeon), Peter Dushenski (GlasCurtain), and Caroline Kruit (Metadecor). The PBFD Advisory Group—set to be announced on June 30th—will also be introduced during the opening session.

Day two focuses on Façades as Drivers for Sustainable Developments, a debate-led program moderated by Mikkel K. Kragh (Aarhus University). Topics include adaptive reuse strategies led by Mitsu Edwards, Damian Rogan, Lisa Ramming, and Alessandro Baldini from Eckersley O’Callaghan's global offices, and predictive maintenance frameworks presented by Lars Anders (Priedemann Façade Specialists). The day concludes with a keynote from Thomas Winterstetter (Werner Sobek) on High-tech and Growing: Innovative and Sustainable Modern Façade Technology.

The event culminates in The Grand Finale networking evening at the breathtaking 16th-century Palazzo Nani Bernardo, followed by a day of exclusive off-site technical experiences on Saturday, September 13—including a tour of the Simeon factory and a visit to the De Stefani winery, where architectural innovation meets regional heritage and wine culture.

REGISTER TODAY

Façade enthusiasts - get involved!

Learn more about this exciting event, and get involved. Visit the website here and/or email to the event curator and longtime FTI member, Angela Mejorin.

Facade Tectonics Profile

600450

Facade Tectonics Institute

2025-06-30T12:18:00

FTI Supports PBFD 2025: Shaping the Future of Façade Innovation in Venice glassonweb.com

Others also read

MORE...

GAFA 2025 Launches Hosted Buyers Programme to Connect Global Glass and Façade Leaders

The largest gathering of glass and façade professionals in Asia is returning: GAFA2025 is set to bring together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from around the world to BSD City Indonesia.

Countdown to Performance-Based Façade Design 2025 in Venice

In just two weeks, on September 11, 2025, the Auditorium Santa Margherita in Venice will host the most remarkable edition yet of Performance-Based Façade Design (PBFD).

FGIA Fall Conference to Feature Hands-On Glass Workshop and Product Showcase in Indianapolis

Two hands-on learning experiences will be offered during the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Fall Conference, taking place October 6-9 in Indianapolis, IN.

Training and Employment: Scm Group in Discussion with Minister Valditara

How can we overcome the mismatch between job supply and demand? Training is undoubtedly one of the decisive challenges for the future of Italy and Europe.

Step Change 2025 aftermovie

Relive the highlights of Step Change 2025 – where innovation meets the future of glass.

The 35th China Glass Exhibition is Ready to Go

From April 7–10, the world’s leading glass exhibition will once again set the stage for innovation, collaboration, and future trends in the glass industry.