European Facade Innovation Lab
During Future Facade 2025, visitors could explore multiple exposition areas where the latest innovations and research projects were showcased in various formats (previous Maze of Innovations).
In May 2027, this exposition will be showcased again, but with new innovations and developments.
Maze of Innovation
Future Facade 2025 offered an exclusive and exciting exposition called the ‘Maze of Innovations’. This green maze of nearly 600m² featured impressive and innovative mock-ups, facade elements, and research projects from key suppliers, universities, and facade builders. These innovations were presented in various formats, with a strong focus on topics such as:
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Circular facade elements
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Transparency
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Bio-based and biodegradable facades
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Adaptive facades
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Technical ingenuity in facades
In collaboration with the Future Facade advisory board, Jaarbeurs and its partners selected over 40 of the most exciting and cutting-edge developments to present in this exposition area. It was a must-see exhibition during this inaugural event! And in May 2027, you are able to visit the second edition called European Facade Innovation Lab.
The Future Facade Team invites applications for participation to its 2027 exposition areas
The expected contributions are prototypes demonstrating the future of facade technology, mock-ups related to innovative facade constructions and R&D related projects concerning facade designing. For examples of past contributions at the exhibition, please see selected items below.
Please submit a short description (max. 150 – 200 words) and 5 images of your proposed prototype/mock-up for the exhibition by the 14th of December 2026 through the form provided by TU Darmstadt and TU Delft, via the link below.
Requirements:
- Element can have a maximum surface area of 9 m2
- Maximum hight of the element: 6 m
- Weight of the element has to be communicated
After closing date, the advisory board will evaluate all subscriptions and select which prototypes / mock-ups will be exhibit during the event.
Please note: Transportation and build-up must be organised and covered by selected exhibitors.
Glimpse of some of 2025' participated innovations
Water-Filled Glas Element
Collaboration of Water-Filled glass LTD (UK) and Hydro Building Systems/WICONA
Water-filled Glass (WFG) is an innovative glazing system that uses a thin circulating water layer to absorb and transfer heat, enhancing energy efficiency year-round and enabling easy, cost-effective retrofits without external construction work.
Project leaders: Dr Matyas Gutai, Daniel Schinagl, Dr Abolfazl Ganji Kheybari, Dr Falli Palaiologou
Closed cavity façade units for facade refurbishment
Permasteelisa Group
Permasteelisa’s quaternario system enables efficient facade refurbishments by replacing old cassettes with upgraded double-skin Closed Cavity Facades (CCF), transforming static glazing into dynamic, responsive systems with improved performance.
Project leaders: Stefan Wiedemann, Hans Jansen
Omni-Shell
WilkinsonEyre, Arup and Scheldebouw
This design concept minimizes immediate carbon emissions through material efficiency, integrated natural insulation, self-shading, and a monocoque geometric shell, creating a holistic, adaptable, and circular facade system that enhances overall building performance and sustainability.
Projectleaders: Ayman El Hibri; Melissa Clinch; Jonathan Wilson; Nuno Correia
Hybrid Unitized façade system
Staticus
Staticus’ Hybrid Unitized Façade (HUF) system replaces aluminum with engineered timber to dramatically reduce embodied carbon, improve thermal performance, and enhance aesthetics, with prefabricated precision and future developments utilizing regenerative materials like willow.
Projectleaders: Laura Craft; Andrius Buslavičius
