Global leaders in smart building technology, namely Legrand, Schneider Electric and Siemens Smart Infrastructure announced today the formation of a strategic interest group to tackle critical challenges in providing ultra-resilient and interoperable wireless connectivity everywhere in buildings using the new NR+ technology standard.
As the world's leading trade fair, ISH sets standards in the areas of water, heating and air. In 2025, it will once again be offering a platform for outstanding innovations and design quality with the Designplus Award by ISH in collaboration with Stylepark.
From 17 to 21 March, the world's leading trade fair for HVAC and water will bring together over 2,000 exhibitors at the fairground in Frankfurt and offer visitors a comprehensive platform for innovative solutions and products. The Designplus Award by ISH honours outstanding developments and pioneering ideas.
The latest IMD Smart City Index reported continuous European leadership in smart city initiatives. Experts emphasize that photonics will be crucial to retaining this position, and certain categories, such as mobility, will determine the future of smart cities.
As part of the world-leading trade fair glasstec 2024, held at Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre from 22 to 25 October, the 2-day CircuClarity One Conference will be organised on 22 and 23 October. This event, which goes back to a joint initiative by Dr. Lisa Rammig and Prof. Dr.-Ing. Linda Hildebrand, brings together international glass industry experts and researchers to present and discuss innovative approaches to circularity.
POLYVANTIS showcases its versatile portfolio of LEXAN™ sheet, EUROPLEX®, and PLEXIGLAS® semi-finished products.
Key materials and application examples on display to address major challenges in the building and construction market.
New introductions include a LEXAN THERMOCLEAR multiwall sheet with an extended 20-year warranty and PLEXIGLAS® proTerra containing 90 percent recycled material.
How can UN Sustainable Development Goal No. 6 be achieved? What measures support the Paris Agreement and how can innovative facade greening improve the urban climate? These and many other key questions will be the focus of attention at ISH 2025.
Germany and Europe face major challenges if they are to achieve their ambitious climate-protection targets. By 2030, CO2 emissions should be reduced by 65 percent compared to 1990 with climate neutrality being achieved by 2045.
FLIR, world leader in the design and manufacture of thermal imaging cameras and sensors, will use ITS World Congress 2024 to unveil a groundbreaking advance that has the capability to transform inter-urban traffic flow and road safety in smart cities. ITS World Congress is the planet’s leading smart mobility event, providing a fitting launchpad for the company’s latest innovation, which is set to make automatic incident detection and traffic data collection more reliable and intelligent than ever before.
The quality of air at work plays a crucial role in employee well-being, health and performance. Whether in the office, working from home or in an industrial production facility, clean air is a key factor in ensuring a successful working day. A variety of parameters, such as CO2 level, humidity, particulate matter, viruses and temperature, influence indoor-air quality and, therefore, people’s working conditions.
The building sector is facing many major challenges: rising construction costs and a shortage of skilled workers are colliding with an urgent need for new housing. Simultaneously, the energy and heating transition, not to mention the rapid pace of digitalisation, are creating new opportunities for a sustainable future. Messe Frankfurt has responded to the dynamic challenges in the market with a newly formed management team for its Building Technologies division.
According to the Federal Environment Agency, building operations account for 35 percent of energy consumption and 30 percent of CO₂ emissions in Germany. And this means there is huge potential for saving energy. Smart building controls, in particular intelligent energy management and AI, can help building owners and operators tap into this potential.
Highly effective bird protection without changing the visual properties of glass is not yet possible using current technology. Effective protection is provided by grids of dots measuring 9 -12 millimetres in diameter, spaced 90 to 100 millimetres apart and consisting of metallic coatings that create bright reflections on less reflective glass – making for stark contrasts in optimum spectral ranges for birds.
Green facades and roofs contribute to a natural appearance and improved air quality, especially in cities. However, the greenery on these parts of buildings must be well planned to avoid endangering the structural integrity of the building and prevent moisture from getting inside the building. Consequently, such facades and roofs place special demands on the building's water-bearing systems.
SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, is showcasing at The smarter E Europe 2024 a broad range of cutting-edge material solutions that can help accelerate the transformation of the energy sector. With innovative demonstrators and design concepts, SABIC’s exhibit (Booth 633, Hall A2) focuses on energy sourcing, supply and storage applications. Visitors can learn how specialty thermoplastics enable production scale-up and contribute to a sustainable energy future.
Urbanisation and the high demand for living space create challenges for cities: new buildings are expensive and many properties remain empty. Flexible utilisation concepts and sustainable renovations are in demand.
Three days filled with inspiration, captivation, and provocation have come to an end. Rotterdam has showcased its commitment to combating climate change to the world. Nearly 2,000 UF24 participants delved into this year's most pressing issues: climate adaptation, social inclusion, and the importance of bold (female) leadership.
Glaston Corporation, the founder of the Glass Performance Days (GPD) conference, and Messe Düsseldorf, the organizer of the glasstec, the world’s leading international trade fair for the glass industry, start collaborating to advance continuous knowledge sharing, networking and the latest glass industry solutions.
Natural daylight supports our circadian rhythm, keeps us alert and productive. This is why humans prefer living and working spaces that are flooded with natural light. However, in a changing climate buildings need also more air-conditioning due to longer and more intense periods of heat. The glass industry offers solutions in the form of highly selective layered systems that make for both high daylight transmission and thermal protection in summer, which reduces the climatic load and the periods of time where shading is required.
The new trade fair for intelligent building technology, FESI – Fiera dell’Edificio Sostenibile e Integrato (Trade Fair for Sustainable and Integrated Construction) – will be held on the exhibition grounds in Bologna between 14 and 16 October 2025. The event will give a comprehensive overview of innovations – from building automation, IoT integration, climate and heating systems, energy management solutions, building security, electrical and lighting systems all the way to smart and vertical mobility.
On January 1, 2024, Japan was hit by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake, causing USD 17.6 billion in infrastructure damage. This event highlights the critical need for seismic-resilient construction.
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