News | April/ May, New York
Metals in Construction Magazine 2024 Design ChallengeOur ‘R-IOT’ concept has won first prize in the “MiC Challenge 2024”!
The renowned American trade magazine “Metals in Construction [MiC] Magazine” continues its tradition for the tenth time, promoting ideas that improve the well-being of communities and urban landscapes through the built environment.
This year’s theme, ‘Curtain Wall Design for Longevity’, piqued our curiosity. What can we develop? What contribution can we make? What approach can we take to further development? We wanted to take on this challenge.
‘Curtain Wall Design for Longevity’ called for designing a facade that impresses with the highest possible efficiency and whose components are recyclable.
We entered the competition with R-IOT. It´s a Revolutionary concept that combines cyber-strategic and physical maintenance operations. The aim is to extend the service life span of facades to over 75 years and beyond through precognitive maintenance and continuous monitoring on the Internet of Things (loT). Together with a modular, reversible design, this approach enables predictable and punctual maintenance during ongoing use.
The jury was convinced. They thought this is an exceptionally remarkable response to the task at hand.
We are delighted with the positive response to our concept and the associated first place!
It is encouraging to see that our approach not only receives praise but also makes a significant contribution to promoting a sustainable future. This is a significant milestone in our journey, and we look forward to continuing to push boundaries and explore new horizons in sustainable design.
We sincerely thank the competition jury for their recognition and the thoughtful discussion of our concept. Their feedback was invaluable to us.
Please watch the webinar recording to learn more about our contribution and the jury evaluation. The link to it is available at the end of this article.
R-IOT was developed by the Priedemann Facade Experts: Puttakhun Vongsingha, Natchai Suwannapruk, Godo Zabur Singh Ubhi, Jens Böke, Paul-Rouven Denz, and Lars Anders.
The webinar can be accessed via this link.News | 28 May 2024, Delft
The Future Envelope 15: Circularity Now!The design and construction of sustainable building envelopes is a key issue for us Priedemann Facade Experts. We are therefore delighted to support the Future Envelope 15 “CIRCULAR NOW!” conference in Delft on 28 May 2024. Jens Böke and Natchai Suwannapruk will be there, and they are looking forward to an exciting exchange on this important topic. See you at the event!
Event overview "CIRCULAR NOW!"News | 16 May 2024, Mainz
Thementag FassadePriedemann will be participating in the Thementag Fassade “Zukunft Fassade – Photovoltaik in der Gebäudehülle“ [Future facade – photovoltaics in the building skin] on May 16 in Mainz! Our colleague Lutz Tautenhahn will be delivering a presentation on planning aspects and practical challenges.
This event provides a special opportunity to gain insights into facade planning and to discuss the latest industry trends. We are excited to meet you there!
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News | 24 April 2024, Dubai
Zak Awards 2024Our team won an award for our R&D innovation, Adaptex!
First, thank you to the ZAK team for organizing such an outstanding event. Everything about it was top-notch, from the insightful sessions to the invaluable networking opportunities.
We are grateful and humbled to have been among the exceptional finalists in the category Facade Innovation – Product Award for Excellence IN FACADE DESIGN & ENGINEERING.
And exciting news — our team won an award for our R&D innovation, Adaptex!
The ADAPTEX – ADAptive TEXTile Shading System is an autarkic operating textile sun shading solution driven by integrated smart materials. It introduces two distinctive design concepts, Wave and Mesh, offering versatility for various façade applications.
We are very happy about this great recognition of our contributions to facade innovation. For us, the award means an important drive and is an impulse for further research and development in future-oriented facade technologies.
Big thanks to our research partners and the Smart3 network for their cooperation and support, as well as to all Priedemann Facade Experts who make such successes possible.
For more information about the Adaptex project, visit the "ADAPTEX, Research & Development"News | 23-24 April 2024, Dubai
ZAK World of Facades - Middle EastPriedemann will be attending the ZAK event at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on April 23rd and 24th! And that’s not all – we’re excited to share that two of our projects, ICD Brookfield Place and Adaptex, have been nominated for awards. We would like to thank everyone involved in the development and implementation of these projects.
Furthermore, our CEO, Lars Anders, will deliver an engaging presentation on April 23, 2024. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity for dialogue and exchange during this event.
Stay tuned for further event updates and click here for more information:
ZAK World of FacadesExhibition | 12-15 March 2024, Cannes, France
MIPIM 2024Join us for this year’s MIPIM event – only a few days left, and the world’s leading reals estate event brings together all key players!
We look forward to meeting you at the German Pavilion, Booth R 7.G38/03!
You can find an overview of all exhibitors on the MIPIM website.
www. mipim.german-pavilion.comLecture | 11 March 2024, Online-Vortrag
Smart Skins Lecture Series 2.0On Monday, March 11, 2024, Jens Böke (Head of the Priedemann Research Department) will hold his lecture “Beyond computational facade design” as part of the Smart Skins Lecture Series 2.0 at the Technion – Environmental Performance and Design Laboratory.
Conference | 06 March 2024, Cologne
Road to GreenWe are excited to attend the “Roads to Green” Summit in Cologne. This event gathers industry leaders to discuss the urgent need to transform existing properties. Let’s connect and meet Dominik Zausinger & Dominik Zenger.
Image: Roads to Green
For more information on the event, please visit
www.road-to-green.deLecture | 29 February 2024, Vienna
EFS | European Facade SummitJoin us at the summit on sustainable building transformation!
Paul-Rouven Denz will present insights into our current research and development of solar thermal façade elements. Dominik Zenger, our specialist for sustainable facade refurbishment, will accompany him. Experience the possibilities this opens up and meet Paul and Dominik at the Meliá Vienna.
Curious to find out more? Then follow this link
EFS | European Facade SummitNews | December 2023/ January 2024, Dubai
Are you looking for a new challenge?Priedemann is looking for Facade Designers and Facade Consultants to strengthen the team and join our Dubai office.
Would you like to join our team? Then take a look at our vacancies right now and visit
Lecture | 12 December 2023, Riyadh
ZAK World of Facades Middle EastThe final ZAK conference of the year, the Middle East Conference, is happening in Riyadh. Dive into Lars Anders’ talk on the “Recipe for successful delivery of Iconic buildings” and explore a conference featuring other engaging speakers.
We look forward to meeting with you there.
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ZAK World of Facades Middle EastExhibition | 04 - 07 December 2023, Dubai
Windows, Doors and Facades (WIDOFA)Don’t miss out on this exhibition: WIDOFA – the trade fair for windows, doors, and facades in the Arabic region. Save the date and join us at the World Trade Centre, Trade Centre Arena, Stand No. Ar D201.
Our team looks forward to welcoming you!
For more information, please visit
www.windowsdoorsandfacadeevent.comLecture | 30 November 2023, Oslo
ZAK World of Facades – NorwayOur first presentation in Oslo!
We’re excited to announce our first presentation in Oslo! Priedemann Facade Experts will participate in the ZAK Conference’s lecture series, where Bruce Nicole will present on “Sustainable Building Practices and the Revitalization of Existing Structures.”
For more information, please visit
zakworldoffacades.comNews | 2020, Großbeeren/ Berlin & Kerala
Are you looking for a new challenge?Priedemann is looking for a native German speaking Facade Design Manager to strengthen the team and join our Design Studio in Kerala, South India.
For more information please visit
Join our TeamMedia | October 2020, London
IGS Intelligent Glass Solution – Autumn 2020 EditionDiscover the inside-story of the amazing project “RMK Headquarter” in Yekaterinburg, which was driven by a spirit of learning, teamwork, and collaboration, and adaptability.
Read “A hybrid facade – inspired by Nature” in the latest
IGS Autumn 2020 EditionLecture | 30 October 2020, Webinar
ACADIA 2020How to develop a self-sufficient, adaptive, textile sun-shading system using digital tools and prototyping? Check out our webinar contribution and Q&A on the latest ADAPTEX results at ACADIA2020 (Session 13) on “Prototyping, Composites, and Self Organizing Material Systems”.
Meet up virtually with our Head of R&D Paul-Rouven Denz and Prof. Christiane Sauer, Maxie Schneider and Ebba Fransén Waldhör from Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin.
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ACADIA 2020Lecture | 26 October 2020, Bern
Advanced Building Skins 2020If you want to learn about how Smart Materials enable innovative and energy-efficient sun-protection solutions follow Paul-Rouven Denz’ talk on the latest R&D results on ADAPTEX at this years’ Advanced Building Skins.
To view the agenda, speakers, and register, visit
Conference Program ADVANCED BUILDING SKINS 2020Lecture | 16 October 2020, Webinar
IDEA Conference 2020One of the most important events for engineers in Hungary – the IDEA Conference: Innovation, Design, Engineering, Architecture – a two-day conference from the 15th to 16th October.
This time Paul-Rouven Denz will open the second day of the conference as the Keynote speaker with “The ACT-Façade – simple intelligence beats over-engineering”.
For more information visit the IDEA Conference
www.ideaconference.huNews | 13 October 2020, Großbeeren / Berlin
Welcoming the UAE Embassy at the Facade-LabThanks to a long and successful business engagement in the UAE, we have been honored in welcoming today H.E. Hafsa Al Ulama, UAE Ambassador in Germany, along with Mr. Khalfan Al Matrooshi, 1st Secretary of Economic Affairs, and Dr. Stefan von Senger and Etterlin of the WFBB who was so kind to arrange this visit.
We (at Priedemann) are looking forward to strengthening our ties to the UAE and play our role in the countries development in terms of innovative building envelope solutions, green buildings, research collaborations, and knowledge transfer (e.g. student exchange).
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Priedemann LinkedIn-PageLecture | 06 October 2020, Webinar
Virtual Festival of Facades“More than ever, now there is a need for a sustainable upgrade in difficult times where economical solutions matter.”
Lars Anders will talk about the “Optional Post COVID Business Model for the North American Facade Industry”. Do not miss out on the presentation at the Virtual Festival of Façades event on 06 October 2020.
To view the agenda, speakers, and register, visit
www.vfof.zakwof.comLecture | 28 September 2020, Webinar
Virtual Festival of FacadesAre looking forward to a new project introduction?
Micha Pawelka will be delivering his presentation titled “LEED Platinum Prism – A razor-sharp Building Skin” at the Virtual Festival of Façades event on 28 September 2020.
To view the agenda, speakers, and register, visit
www.vfof.zakwof.com