The lightweight building envelope in the 21st century: a conference on the latest trends in the world of architecture

Bertrange, Luxembourg, December 9, 2015 – “The lightweight building envelope in the 21st Century: Risks and Opportunities” is the title of the conference that will offered by Ignacio Fernandez Solla, Associate Director - Leader of the Team in Arup Facade Spain, on December 2nd at the Maritime Museum of Barcelona. Fernandez Solla will provide a comprehensive overview of the new requirements of the types of lightweight building envelopes that are marking new trends in today's architectural design. During the conference he will discuss:

Tectonic issues in design for resilience and reliability.
Energy: building envelopes as a barrier and as a filter.
Dynamism: passive, active and receptive facades.
Durability: how to optimise investments.

The conference is organised by Guardian Industries, a supplier of high quality commercial, residential and interior glass; insulation specialists Rockwool; Technal, manufacturer of windows, doors and facades; and Griesser manufacturer of blinds and shutters.

Following the conference, attendees will be able to tour the Maritime Museum of Barcelona, one of the most emblematic buildings of the city.