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June 17th 2013 | Berlin | Textile Roofs Workshop

Textile Roofs: Workshop 2013

Time: June 17th to 19th 2013
Location: TU Berlin, Germany,
hosted by Professor Lothar Gründig

The main objectives of this workshop are to provide fundamental information, as well as presenting the state-of-the-art in textile roof engineering. Above all, the workshop aims to provide practical answers to real-world questions. In addition to a comprehensive programme of lectures presented in English by key figures from the membrane structure industry and academia, opportunity for the study and hands-on development of practical case-studies in an informal tutorial environment will be provided. Among others the following subjects will be addressedny.
The most advanced formfinding tools of Formfinder Professional will be presented by the Formfinder Development Team with Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr.

June 20th 2013| Konstanz | IF11

Time: June 20th to 21st 2013
Location: Wasserturm Stromeyersdorf in Konstanz, Germany
hosted by IF Group with Mr. Horst Dürr

Lecture 4 is focusing on materials. The lecturea are in German language!
IF11 hat sich zur Aufgabe gemacht ein textiles Netzwerk aufzubauen und damit Architekten, Ingenieuren, Konfektionären und Herstellern von technischen Textilien eine neue Leistung anzubieten. For more information please E-mail Mr. Horst Dürr  duerr@if-group.de.

Mai 17th 2013 | Vienna | Formfinder Power Training

Formfinder Professional : Power Training

Time: Mai 17th 2013
Location: Vienna

The Formfinder Power Training takes place at the Formfinder Software GmbH training centre in Vienna Austria. For more information please mail@formfinder.at.

May 8th 2013 | Istanbul [RE]THINKING lightweight structures

[RE]THINKING lightweight structures ISTANBUL

Time: May 8th to 10th 2013
Location: Istanbul, Turkey

Prominent experts in the membrane architecture and engineering world will introduce each plenary session. The keynote speakers Horst Berger, Markus Balz & Christoph Paech (sbp), Matthew Birchall (Buro Happold), Shajay Bhooshan (Zaha Hadid Office), Jan Cremers (Hightex), Ken’ ichi Kawaguchi, Alar Ruutopold (Saint-Gobain) and Werner Sobek (Werner Sobek Stuttgart GmbH & Co. KG) have already confirmed.

April 24th 2013| Singapore | SAT Singapore

Time: April 24th 2013
Location: Hotel Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Lectures have been presented by speakers from the fabric structures industry worldwide. The special 'hands-on' fabric modelling workshop was conducted by Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr who presented the latest Version of Formfinder Professional in Team with Thomas Krieger of TENNECT Carl Stahl. The new implementation of the TENNECT into Formfinder Professional found a great response. To see the Conference website please visit www.satshow.net.

Nov 23rd 2012| Vienna | Master Program Graduation Ceremony

Time: Nov. 23rd 2012
Location: Vienna University of Technology

The graduation ceremony of the "Vienna Membrane Master" took place on November 23rd 2012 and we are very happy about the powerful and enthusiastic group of participants and look forward to continue this success. If you are interested to learn more please mail@formfinder.at

Nov 23rd 2012| Prague| 1st Mezinárodní Membránová Konference

1st Mezinárodní Membránová Konference

Time: Nov. 23rd 2012
Location: Stavební Fakulty Čvut, Thákurova 7, Praha 6
Pořadatel: Katedra Architektury Fsv Čvut v Praze,
Zahájení v 9 hodin, ukončení de předpokládá cca v 19 hodin.

Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr will present the latest developments of Formfinder Professional and Project Finder. For more information please mail@formfinder.at or click on the image above to download the PDF folder.

Nov 22nd 2012 | Vienna | TensiNet Annual General Meeting

TensiNet: Annual General Meeting in Vienna Austria

Date: Nov. 22nd 2012
18:00 annual general meeting (open to public)
19:00 lecture by Prof. Georg Glaeser

Location: OIAV, Eschenbachgasse 9, 1010 Vienna hosted by Prof. Heinz Brandl with the OIAV (Austrian Society of Engineers and Architects).

The TensiNet with Dr. Heidrun Bögner-Balz and Prof. Marijke Mollaert is a multi-disciplinary association for all parties interested in tensioned membrane construction. The website www.tensinet.com.

Nov 19th 2012 | Bonn | Formfinder Power Training Days

Formfinder Power Training Days

Time: Monday and Tuesday, Nov 19th and 20th 2012
Location: D-53119 Bonn, Heinrich-Böll-Ring 21

The two days Formfinder Power Training takes place at Sonnensegel-Dietrich in Bonn. For more information please mail@formfinder.at.

Nov 7th 2012| Boston | IFAI

Time: Nov. 7th - 9th 2012
Location: Boston, Massachusetts USA

Mikael Wallin of Forsstrom invited the Team of Formfinder and EASY to join in the booth at the IFAI. The goal is a presentation of the complete process of design - engineering and production like cutting by ZUND and welding by FORSSTROM up to the fittings of Carl Stahl TENNECT. The presentation of Formfinder and EASY will be done by Mr. Jürgen Holl of technet gmbH Stuttgart and Mr. Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr of the Formfinder Vienna Headquarter. For more information please mail@formfinder.at.

Nov 5th 2012| Dubai | The Big 5

Time: Nov. 5th - 7th 2012
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre,  hosted by Carl Stahl

Mr. Thomas Krieger will present the latest developments the Carl Stahl TENNECT and the integration into Formfinder Professional. For more information please mail@formfinder.at

Sept 27th 2012| Paris | AAG2012

Time: Sept. 27th - 30th 2012
Location: Paris, Pompidou Center

Advances in Architectural Geometry / AAG is a symposium presenting theoretical works and practices linked to new geometrical development applicable to architecture. This symposium aims to gather the diverse components of the contemporary architectural tendencies which push the building envelope towards free form and respond to the multiple current design challenges with a renewed mathematical rigor. It involves architects, engineers, software designers and contractors. AAG has become a reference in the professional field and is supported by the direct participation of the most renowned architectural design and engineering offices along with academic laboratories. Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr is proud of beeing part of the scientific committee. Please click here to download the folder or mail@formfinder.at.

July 5th 2012| Konstanz | IF11

Time: July 5th -  7th 2012
Location: Konstanz, Germany hosted by IF Group Mr. Horst Dürr

Lecture 2 of 5 is focusing on materials. The lecturea are in German language!
IF11 hat sich zur Aufgabe gemacht ein textiles Netzwerk aufzubauen und damit Architekten, Ingenieuren, Konfektionären und Herstellern von technischen Textilien eine neue Leistung anzubieten. For more information please E-mail Mr. Horst Dürr  duerr@if-group.de.

June 15th 2012| Graz | Advanced Building Skins

Time: June 14th - 15th 2012
Location: Graz University of Technology, Institute of Building Construction

The Conference was hosted by Prof. Oliver Engelhardt. Mario Giraldo presented the new "Instant Cost-Estimation Tool" and Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr presented on the "Architectural Design of Membrane Lightweight Structures". In addition the Formfinder Power Training was available. For more information please visit buildingskins.tugraz.at or mail@formfinder.at.

May 28th 2012| Melbourne | ACASPA Expo 2012

Time: Mai 26th - 28th 2012
Location: Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Australia

The Australian Canvas & Synthetic Products Association hosts this expo at the Melbourne Exhibition Center in Melbourne, Australia. The Formfinder Team with Mr. Trevor Scott presented the latest developments of Formfinder. For more information please mail@formfinder.at.

May 21st 2012| Seoul Korea | IASS-APCS 2012

Time: May 21st - 24th 2012
Location: 1668-5 Seocho 1-dong, Secho-gu, Seoul 137-881, Korea

The Conference is hosted by IASS-APCS. A Formfinder presentation is scheduled and for more information please mail@formfinder.at.

May 21st 2012| Baltimore MD | Sampe 2012

Time: May 21st - 24th 2012
Location: USA Maryland, Baltimore, Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt Street

The Formfinder Team with Mario Giraldo and Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr will present the latest developments in the Formfinder Value Finder.

May 14th 2012 | Berlin | Textile Roofs Workshop

Textile Roofs: Workshop 2012

Time: May 14th to May 16th 2012
Location: TU Berlin, Germany,
hosted by Professor Lothar Gründig

Lecture: "Five characteristics of Membrane Lightweight Structures" by Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr

and
Formfinder Power Training
Time: May 14th and 15th 2012 (14:30 to 16:00)
Location: TU Berlin, Germany

The most advanced formfinding tools of Formfinder Professional will be presented by the Formfinder Development Team with Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr.

March 14th 2012| Mumbai | SAT India

Time: March 14th 2012
Location: Mumbai, The Leela, Ballroom, Sahar, Mumbai 400 059, India

The lectures and the modelling workshop was held by Ingo Thalhammer, Switbert Greiner, Chetan Doshi, Deepali Hadkar, Abdul Sathar and Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr. For more informatin please mail@formfinder.at.

March 10th 2012| Jeddah | The Big 5 Saudi

Time: 10th - 13th March 2012
Location: Saudi Arabia, Jeddah Centre for Forums & Events,  hosted by Carl Stahl

Mr. Thomas Krieger presented the new Carl Stahl TENNECT and the integration into Formfinder Professional. For more information please mail@formfinder.at

27th Feb 2012 | Bonn | Formfinder Power Training Days

Formfinder Professional : Power Training Days

Time: Monday and Tuesday, Feb 27th - 28th 2012
Location: D-53119 Bonn, Heinrich-Böll-Ring 21

The two days Formfinder Power Training takes place at Sonnensegel-Dietrich in Bonn. For more information please mail@formfinder.at.

Jan 18th 2011 | Vienna | OIAV Lecture

Time: Jan. 18th 2012, 17:30
Location: OIAV, Österreichischer Ingenieur- und Architekten-Verein, 1010 Wien, Eschenbachgasse 9

"ARCHITECTURE and ENGINEERING of Membrane Lightweight Structures"
lecture by Silja Tillner, Horst Dürr, Julian Lienhard and Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr.
For more information please mail@formfinder.at.

November 21st 2011| Dubai | The Big 5

Time: Nov. 21st - 24th
Location: Dubai, World Trade Centre hosted by Carl Stahl

TENNECT by Carl Stahl is available within the Formfinder Software and part of the Carl Stahl presentation at the Big 5 in Dubai.

Nov 14th 2012| London | Shape to Fabrication

Time: Nov. 14th - 17th 2012 Workshops
Time: Nov. 18th - 19th 2012 Conference
Time: Nov. 20th - 27th 2012 Exhibition

Location: London, South Bank University

Following the success of the first three Shape To Fabrication conferences, London's premier architects, engineers, fabricators and contractors are back to dissect the details of a selection of international projects.
Formfinder Professional will be available for all the participants of the Workshop and Conference. For more information please mail@formfinder.at or visit www.shapetofabrication.com

November 11th 2011| Konstanz | IF11

Time: Nov. 11th - 12th 2011
Location: Konstanz, Germany hosted by IF Group Mr. Horst Dürr

The lectures are in German language.
IF11 hat sich zur Aufgabe gemacht ein textiles Netzwerk aufzubauen und damit Architekten, Ingenieuren, Konfektionären und Herstellern von technischen Textilien eine neue Leistung anzubieten. Lecturers are Mr. Dürr, Blum, Rudorf-Witrin, Dinort, Essrich and Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr. For more information please E-mail Mr. Horst Dürr  duerr@if-group.de.

Oct 12th 2011| Sydney| LSAA

Time: Oct 12th - 14th
Location: Sydney Australia, Novotel Sydney Olympic Park

The LSAA (Lightweight Structures Association of AustralAsia) is organizing a two day Conference "Collaborative Design in Lightweight Structures".
The LSAA Workshop on design of Shadecloth Structures takes place on Wednesday Oct 12th.
The Formfinder Team with Mr. Trevor Scott will present the latest developments of Formfinder. For more information please visit www.LSAA.org or  mail@formfinder.at

Oct 5th 2011| Barcelona | Conference

V International Conference on Textile Composites and Inflatable Structures - Structural Membranes 2011
 
Time: Oct 5th to 7th 2011
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Hosted by ECCOMAS and the International Center for Numerical Methods in Engineering. Barcelona, Spain.

Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr will present the latest development of the "self-learning" cost estimation assistant for the design of form-active-structures.

July 11th 2012 | KinderUNI| Vienna Univ. of Techn.

KinderUni Wien 2011

Time: Monday 11th 2011
Location: Vienna University of Technology

Kids at the age of 7 to 12 years joined in the workshop on "How to create buildings that are lighter than the air". For more informaton please visit http://kinderuni.at.

May 30th 2011 | Berlin | Textile Roofs Workshop

Textile Roofs: Workshop 2011

Time: May 30th to June 1st 2011
Location: TU Berlin, Germany,
hosted by Professor Lothar Gründig

Lecture: 
"Membrane Lightweight Architecture" by Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr

and

Formfinder Power Training
Time: May 30th and 31st 2011 (14:30 to 17:00)
Location: TU Berlin, Germany

The most advanced formfinding tools of Formfinder Professional was presented by the Formfinder Development Team with Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr.

April 6th 2011| Montevideo | Simposio Latinoamericano

IV Latin American Symposium of Tensile Structures

Time: April 6th to 8th 2011
Location: Montevideo, Univ. of Architecture - Univ. of the Republic Uruguay

Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr will present  "Membrane Lightweight Architecture - Rules of thumb for cost estimation". And the Team of Formfinder Software GmbH will offer the Formfinder Power Training on April 6th to 8th 2011 (from 14:00 to 19:00). The event is hosted by Architect Roberto Santomauro and Architect Gustavo Scheps. Click here to download the scedule.

March 24th 2011 | Plauen | Fachtagung

Fachtagung: Architektur Design Farbe Trends 2011

Time: March 24th 2011
Location: Festhalle Plauen, Äußere Reichenbacher Straße 4, D-08529 Plauen

Lecture:  "Formfindung - Zusammenhänge von Geometrie und Form" by Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr. For more information please click: German / English.

March 22th 2011 | Singapore | IFAI Expo Asia 2011

IFAI Expo Asia 2011

Time: March 22nd to 25th 2011
Location: Booth B36, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
hosted by LTWSAS Trevor Sctott

The latest developments Formfinder Professional have been presented by Mr. Trevor Scott of the LTWSAS Australia. LTWSAS is the official training centre and re-seller of Formfinder Professional for Australia and New Zealand.

January 17th 2011| Munich | BAU 2011

BAU 2011 - Special show - Tensile Architecture

Time: January 17th to 22nd 2011
Location: F5, booth 502/1 open-air site (see image, Munich Germany

The BAU 2011 is the worlds leading trade fair for Architecture, Material Systems. Dr. Lars Meeß-Olsohn and Formfinder are organising a special show – for the first time on the open-air site – on the subject of lightweight tensile structures.

The over 300 m2 air inflated structure was designed by the Team with Dr. Lars Meeß-Olsohn (see image in the header).  In a series of temporary buildings, manufacturers, processors, engineers and designers will be presenting products made from the most innovative textiles and membranes. For more information please mail@formfinder.at.

November 22nd 2010| Dubai | The Big 5

Time: November 22nd - 25th
Location: Dubai, World Trade Centre, Stand Zabeel l113 hosted by Carl Stahl

The brand new Carl Stahl solution TENNECT is available in the Formfinder Version 3.0 and part of the Carl Stahl presentation at the Big 5 in Dubai.

Start of "Membrane Lightweight Structures" Master Program Nov 2010

Above all, this Program will provide practical yet innovative answers to real-world questions.

This comprehensive Master Program includes lectures by key figures from the Membrane Lightweight Structure Industry and Academia. The so called "top secrets" will be fully revealed and the worldwide accredited and approved academic M.Eng. eq. M.Sc. (90 ECTS) opens also the door to an unprecedented Ph.D program.
State of the art software like the EASY and Formfinder Professional are free available to all participants in their development as the most prepared and up-to-date graduate in the field of membrane lightweight structures.
This 4 semester part-time program is presented in Vienna Austria, in 4 units each lasting 12 days. The first Unit started Nov. 8th 2010.
For more information please click here or on the title image above.

October 18th 2010 | Vienna | Institute 234

Membrane : Lightweight : Structures
the new lecture on textile archtiecture

Time: October 18th, 19th, 20th 15:00 - 17:00
Location: Vienna University of Technology

Hosted by the Institute of Interdisciplinary Construction Process Management, Professor Christoph Achammer and EDV-Labor. For more information please mail@formfinder.at.

Sept 18th 2010 | Vienna | Advances in Architectural Geometry

Advances in Architectural Geometry 2010

Time: Friday Sept 18th 2010
Location: Vienna University of Technology

Geometry is in the core of the architectural design and omnipresent, from the initial form-finding stages to the final construction. Wehdorn-Roithmayr is part of the scientific committee and pleased to welcome you at www.architecturalgeometry.at/aag10. The conference is hosted by Prof. Helmut Pottmann (KAUST and Vienna University of Technology).

Sept 16th 2010 | SOFIA | Tensinet SOFI 2010

Tensile Architecture: Connecting Past and Future (SOFI 2010)

Time: Sept 16th to 18th 2010
Location: Sofia, Bulgaria

The lecture on the "Cost Estimation for form-active Structures" will be presented by the Formfinder Development Team.

Sept 14th 2010 | Essen | Composites Europe

Leichtbaukunst and Formfinder: TEXTILE – InForm

Time: Sept 14th to 16th 2010
Location: Buidling 5 booth C40/23, Messe Essen, Germany

TEXTILE - InForm was invented by Dr. Lars Meeß-Olsohn and Dr. Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr to create a network for innovation and information on "textile" architecture. The team booth is powered by Leichtbaukunst and the Formfinder Software GmbH. For more information please mail@formfinder.at.

July 21st 2010 | Guimaraes Portugal | Structure & Architecture

First international conference in "Structure & Architecture" (ICSA 2010)

Time: July 21st to 23th 2010
Location: Guimaraes, Portugal

Lecture:  "One click Cost Estimation for Membrane Lightweight Structures" presented by the Formfinder Development Team.

July 12th 2010 | KinderUNI| Vienna Univ. of Techn.

KinderUni Wien 2010

Time: Monday 12th and Thuesday 13th 2010
Location: Vienna University of Technology

Kids at the age of 7 to 12 years joined in the workshop on "How to create buildings that are lighter than the air". For more informaton please visit http://kinderuni.at or please click here for images taken from the air supported structure we presented.

July 8th 2010 | Miesbach | Kooperationsforum

Textilien für Bau und Architektur

Time: July 8th 2010
Location: Miesbach Germany

A short presentation and the Formfinder Software GmbH information desk will be available. The forum is in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute Germany and hosted by Bayern Innovativ Dr. Josef Nassauer.

 

June 3rd 2010 | Berlin | Textile Roofs

Textile Roofs: Workshop 2010

Time: June 3rd to 5th 2010
Location: TU Berlin, Germany
www.textile-roofs.de by Professor Lothar Gründig

Lecture:  "Membrane Lightweight Structures" by Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr

and

Textile Roofs: Formfinder Power Training:
Time: June 3rd and 4nd 2010 (14:30 to 17:00)
Location: TU Berlin, Germany

The most advanced formfinding tools of Formfinder Professional and the new features like the new "Power Net Technology" will be presented. The training will be operated by the Formfinder Development Team with Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr.

Please click here to download the Flyer.

January 12th 2010 | Essen | DEUBAU International Trade Fair

The "Sonderschau Bauen mit Textilien" is based on a concept of the Dr. Lars Meess-Olsohn (Leichtbaukunst) and Dr. Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr (Formfinder Software GmbH).
Selected partners like the SEFAR AG, Lenzing Plastics, Carl StahlMeisel GmbH, Aeronautec, Airformance Design, Cenotech GmbH, Colin Patterson Designworks, Technet GmbH, Hahner Stahlbau GmbH, Mehler Texnologies, IB Zapf and Niggemeyer Bildproduktion GmbH are presenting the latest developments in the field of membrane design and architecture.
To read more about the team booth and the participants please click here (Project Finder).

Time: January 12th to 16th 2010
Location: Essen Germany

Click here for images or here to download a short text in German language.

October 21st 2009 | Vienna | Insitute 234

Membrane :  Construction

Membrane Design Strategy: New Lecture with preview to Formfinder Verison 3

Time: October 21st, 22nd, 28th 14:00 - 17:00
Location: Vienna University of Technology
Hosted by the Institute of Interdisciplinary Construction Process Management, Professor Christoph Achammer and EDV-Labor.

Click here to download the poster.

October 14th 2009 | Dubai | ISAM 2009

International Symposium on Architectural Membranes

Time: October 14th to 15th 2009
Location: Dubai - AUD

Dr. Dieter Ströbel of Technet GmbH presented EASY and Formfinder Professional at the American University’s campus in Dubai – AUD, United Arab.

October 6th 2009 | Stuttgart | ECCOMAS

The new Formfinder: Value Finder

Time: October 5th to 7th 2009
Location: Institute for Statics and Dynamics of Aerospace Structures (ISD),  Universität Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 27, 70569 Stuttgart

October 5th 2009 | Berlin | Design Modelling Symposium

Sophisticated Tools in Architecture, Design and Engineering

Time: October 5th to7th 2009
Location: UDK Berlin, Universitaet der Kuenste Berlin, Prof. Christoph Gengnagel

August 7th 2009 | France | Experimonde Summersession.09

Experimonde Summersession.09

Time: August 7th to 27th 2009
Location: Pays Coeur d´Hérault/F, Lycée Privé des Techniques Agricole, Gignac

Click here to open invitation and program folder.

June 16th 2009 | Frankfurt | Techtextil

"Leichtbaukunst: Formfinder and SEFAR" at the Techtextil Frankfurt 2009

Time: June 16th to 18th 2009
Location: Frankfurt Trade Fair www.techtextil.messefrankfurt.com

This year we invited to relax and explore with us the latest developments in the architectural design of membrane structures! A cooperation of Dr. Ing. Lars Meeß-Olsohn www.leichtbaukunst.de and the Formfinder Team with SEFAR Architecture solutions.

Click here to open images of our two stands.

June 11th 2009 | Berlin | Textile Roofs

Textile Roofs: Workshop 2009

Time: June 11th to 13th 2009
Location: TU Berlin, Germany
www.textile-roofs.de by Professor Lothar Gründig

Lecture:  "Design: Membrane and Architecture" by Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr
Click here to open the Textile Roofs 2009 Program Folder.

and

Textile Roofs: Formfinder Power Training:
Time: June 11th and 12nd 2009 (14:30 to 17:00)
Location: TU Berlin, Germany

The most advanced formfinding tools of Formfinder Professional Version 2.0 and the new features like the steelwork implementation and the cost estimation tool have been presented. The training was operated by the Formfinder Development Team with Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr.

Click here to open a selection of slides.

 

May 27th 2009 | Vienna | Allplan 2009 Roadshow

Nemetschek Allplan 2009 Roadshow
Time: May 27th 2009, 16:00
Location: Wolke 21 Saturn Tower, 1120 Wien, Leonard Bernstein Strasse 10

"Formactive structures: In cooperation with Nemetschek" by Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr


April 29th 2009 | Vienna | Zoo Vienna Löwenanlage

Lecture: Tiergarten Schönbrunn Löwenanlage

Time: April 29th 2009, 17:00
Location: Vienna University of Technology
Hosted by the Institute of Interdisciplinary Construction Process Management Professor Christoph Achammer

Click here to view the slides: Schönbrunn Löwenanlage.

April 28th 2009 | Brno | Seminář Mata

Seminář Mata - Membrane Seminar

Time: April 28th 2009, 13:00
Location: Faculty of Architecture, Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic
Hosted by: Dr. Iva Poslušná in cooperation with Kunovsky www.kunovsky.cz/mata Mr. Lukas Karasek.

Membrane structures and the process from the design to the construction. For the program please click here.

March 31st 2009 | Vienna | OIAV

Österreichischer Ingenieur und Architekten Verein
Fachgruppe: Architektur und Planung

Time: March 31st  18:00
Location: Vienna, Eschenbachgasse 9
Hosted by the OIAV www.oiav.at

The lecture on "Membrane: Construction and Design" will focus on an a new advanced technology for the interaction of different design and science disciplines in the field of form-active structures.

Click here to download poster

November 23th 2008 | Dubai | The Big 5

Building The Middle East
Formfinder Professional : Power Presentation at

* Technet GmbH | Stand 3 B140

Time: November 23th - 27th
Location: Dubai International Convention And Exhibition Centre
Hosted by The Big 5

October 2008 | Vienna | Insitute 234

Membrane :  Construction

Membrane Design Strategy and the textile Facade

Time: October 15th, 16th, 22nd 14:00 - 17:00
Location: Vienna University of Technology
Hosted by the Institute of Interdisciplinary Construction Process Management, Professor Christoph Achammer and EDV-Labor

October 15th 2008 | Vienna | ITI

ITI Module 1 Formactive-Design-Strategy

Time: October 15th
Location: Vienna University of Technology, Room ZS 15
Hosted by ITI, Professor Wolfgang Winter

June 19th 2008 | Stuttgart | ILEK

ILEK course of lectures "woven space"
with Dr. Volkmar von Arnim, Erika Arndt, Prof. Dr. Klaus Drechsler

Dr. Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr, 19.6.2008
Form-active structures

Time: June 19th 2008, 18:00
Location: Universität Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 55, R.55.01
Hosted by ILEK, Professor Werner Sobek  

Click here to download poster

May 22nd 2008 | Berlin | Textile Roofs Workshop

Textile Roofs Workshop 2008 and  Formfinder Professional Training

Time: May 22nd to May 24th 2008
Location: TU Berlin, Germany
www.textile-roofs.de by Professor Lothar Gründig

Click here for the agenda

May 7th 2008 | Vienna University of Technology

Practical experience "Praxisreport: Formfindung"

Time: May 7th 2008, HS 7
Location: Vienna University of Technology
Univ. Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Christoph Achammer
Industriebau und Interdisziplinaere Bauplanung

Click here to download poster

April 8th 2008 | 3D Modelling Symposium Berlin

Sophisticated Tools in Architecture, Design and Engineering

Time: April 7th-9th 2008
Location: UDK Berlin, Universitaet der Kuenste Berlin, Prof. Christoph Gengnagel
Symposium Programme: click here to download

Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr presented "3D Modelling and Project Knowledge"

March 11th 2008 | Dessau Bauhaus University | IMS Institute

Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr presents "Architecture and Formactive"

Time: March 11th 2008, 18:00
Location: IMS Institute Dessau Bauhaus University

December 3th 2007 | Venice | IASS Symposium

Architectural Engineering - Toward the Future Looking to the Past

Time: December 3th to 6th 2007
Location: Venezia, Italy
Internet: www.iuav.it/iass2007

Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr presented: Formfinder Professional Version 1.5 with the latest features.

September 17th 2007 | Barcelona | Conference

Click on image to enlarge

Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr presented the latest features of Formfinder ProfessionaL: Advanced Typology Classification


Location: Conference Hall of the School of Civil Engineering at the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC), Edificio C2, Gran Capitán s/n, 08034 Barcelona

Click here to download the extended abstract

View Slides: Formfinder Lecture

May 16th 2007 | Milano | Tensinet - Symposium

Robert Wehdorn-Roithmayr and Phillip Jurewicz:
A unique classification characterising the “context and life-cycle management”.

´Form-active structure systems are structure systems of flexible, non-rigid matter, in which the redirection of forces is effected through particular FORM DESIGN and characteristic FORM STABILISATION.´. FORMFINDER offers the designer an intuitional step by step design path of three design stages. After a preliminary design stage using a physical model and the FORMFINDER software simulation, the designer is presented with an evaluation of the design. By means of automated object recognition, each design is described geometrically and recognised in context. The description allows the design to be matched with for example reference projects or construction solutions.

The now introduced third design stage is also extended with a unique classification characterising the “context and life-cycle management”.

As “Form follows Finance” form-active structures can offer additional value with respect to their economic aspect The idea is to visualise added economic values in the context of life-cycle management. The economic idea of life-cycle management does not start with a sketch or end with a “physical event”. Life-cycle management has to start and end by collecting the values of “what effects the Form” in terms of “building events”. Building events represent an additional view to consistent database fields. Building events can be represented with a taxonomy of “event types”. Event types should model for example the economic execution of construction work, material decisions and the details and operation of a building depend closely on design decisions.

The following examples are intended to give an idea of the dependency of “Form follows…”

Event energy consumption: Fabrication for example the level of prefabrication affects energy consumption and quality. Transport for example the general public has an interest in a reduction of site traffic. Energy to erect, energy to operate or energy to dismantle.

Event change on-site: On-site reorganisation for example erection of a new building incorporating the existing, conversion, component change or renewal.

Off-site reorganisations for example change of building code, change of neighbourhood, change of adjoining structures, plants, streets.

Event change of application: Extension or conversion of a building from for example industrial use to a leisure facility.

Event change of ownership: Change of ownership can affect a building in different ways. Interest of the building owner could be part of the project description.

Event change of environment: Geographic changes for example earthquake, global warming, pollution, increased need for sun protection.

Alignment of approaches such as those mentioned could create additional value and higher quality in the discussion of form-active structures. These values will support decision makers when choosing form-active structures.As already announced in TensiNews a close cooperation between TensiNet and FORMFINDER is now to be extended to database linkage to create additional value. 

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