Performance-Based
Façade Design
16-18 Sept. 2026 | Venice, Italy
Performance-Based
Façade Design
2026
Seminar on
Durable Façades
Workshop on
Façade Serviceability: Failures and Lessons Learned
Venice, Italy
16-18 Sept. 2026
PBFD 2026 OVERVIEW
Seminar on Durable Façades
The Seminar on Durable Façades opens the 4th edition of PBFD with a focused investigation into the longevity and resilience of building envelopes. Global leaders will examine how technical innovation and environmental realities inform durable façade strategies.
The seminar explores the full lifecycle of façade durability, from the earliest architectural sketches to long-term maintenance protocols, situating the discussion within the broader framework of building commissioning and performance assurance.
Emphasis is placed on material selection, engineering detailing, and policy incentives that support low-maintenance, high-performance solutions over time.
Workshop on Façade Serviceability: Failures and Lessons Learned
The Workshop on Façade Serviceability: Failures and Lessons Learned offers a hands-on, case-driven forum to analyse serviceability issues under real operating conditions. Participants will review documented failures, diagnostic methods, test protocols, and remediation strategies, translating lessons learned into practical guidance for design, specification, and asset management.
Curated Off-site Activities
PBFD 2026 again features curated Off-site Activities, offering participants the chance to explore outstanding examples of façade innovation, craftsmanship, and sustainable construction.
Have a proposal for a site visit or wish to host a tour? We are finalizing the program and would love to hear your ideas.
Please contact Angela Mejorin or submit a proposal using the Call for Abstract form.
Grand Finale Event
Back by popular demand after the 2025 success, PBFD 2026 will close with a special Grand Finale: a curated evening to connect with fellow attendees, exchange ideas, and foster meaningful collaborations in a relaxed, inspiring setting. Don’t miss this memorable occasion.
For collaboration opportunities, please contact the curator, Angela Mejorin.
LOCATION
Will be announced soon.
DATE & TIME
September 16-18, 2026
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2026 Keynote Speakers
The Call for Abstracts to present at the Seminar on Durable Façades, the Workshop on Façade Serviceability: Failures and Lessons Learned, or to propose an Off-site Activity is OPEN.
If you or your organization are interested in exploring sponsorship opportunities for PBFD 2026, you can download the brochure below.
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