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FTI Announces the Inaugural Vitruvian Honors & Awards Program

The Facade Tectonics Institute is pleased to announce our first biennial Vitruvian Honors & Awards Program, scheduled to take place April 29, 2021 in Los Angeles. The premiere celebration seeks to recognize unprecedented innovation and achievement in the field of facade design and delivery.

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  • 2020 World Congress FAQ

    The 2020 World Congress will take place virtually: each Wednesday in August, we will present plenaries and peer-reviewed papers; educational workshops will be held on Thursdays. Access to the poster gallery, networking, and the vExpo will be open throughout both days.

  • FTI Announces New SKINS Podcast

    FTI’s Mic Patterson will be interviewing industry thought leaders on wide-ranging topics relating to buildings and their skins. Upcoming episodes will feature conversations on Passive House, tall buildings and the work the DOE is doing with windows and facades.

  • FTI World Congress Postponed Until August 5-6, 2020

    Due to the increasing concerns surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Los Angeles area, the Facade Tectonics Institute has made the very difficult decision to postpone Facades Week: LA! until August 3-7, 2020 with the World Congress to be held August 5-6.

  • 2020 Educational Workshop Program

    Get inspired at FTI's Educational Workshop Series, presented virtually as part of the 2020 World Congress. Choose from nine workshops presented across three sessions to learn about the latest advancements and trends in facades from experts in the industry.

  • 2019 Year in Review

    As the new year approaches and we look back on 2019, we are grateful for the growth and accomplishments of the past year, all made possible by the unwavering support of our members, event attendees, sponsors and industry peers. As we head into 2020, we take a moment to thank you and look back...