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When it comes to the building facade, there is much to explore, and FTI is aggressively inclusive in its mission to bring together the diverse voices that comprise the building industry in an uncensored conversation about all things building skin. Our 2026 conference theme continues this inclusive spirit:

Face Time 2026: Bringing Together the Many Voices of the Building Industry

There is, after all, little in buildings and urban habitats that is not, in some way, affected by the building facade, with impacts that range broadly across both aesthetic and performative considerations. The 2026 World Congress will reflect this broad spectrum of impact and invites you to join the dialogue.

Submission and Review Process

Submissions will undergo a two-stage blind peer-review process by the FTI’s Scientific, Technical and Artistic Review (STAR) Committee, composed of more than 100 industry and academic leaders. To learn more about this process, please review our . Accepted papers will be published on the Facade Tectonics Institute’s website.

We invite abstracts addressing any aspect of buildings and urban habitat through the lens of the building facade. Topics include, but are not limited to:

In no particular order…

Abstract Submission Instructions

• Deadline: February 1, 2026
• Length: 350 words or fewer, one image may be included
• Submissions: Login or create an account at and navigate to New Abstract on the left menu
• Please review the prior to submission.

Requirements

• At least one author per accepted paper must register and pay the discounted author registration fee.
• FTI Membership is required. Renew or learn more about.
• Presentations will be delivered live in person at the World Congress. In some instances, presentations may be pre-recorded.

Key Dates

Call for abstracts November 1, 2025

Abstract deadline February 1, 2026

Abstract notice of acceptance March 1, 2026

Full paper submission (first draft) June 1, 2026

Paper review process December 1, 2025 – July 1, 2026

Paper notice status July 10, 2026

Final paper submission August 15, 2026

Final paper notice of acceptance September 1, 2026

Submission of presentations September 15, 2026

World Congress September 28-October 2 (paper presentations September 30-October 1)

Facades Week: Pittsburgh 2026

Events are being planned before, during, and after the Congress as part of Facades Week 2026, including receptions, networking events, dinners, and tours. A range of recommended hotels will be available for registered participants. Stay tuned for announcements on facadetectonics.org.

We are expecting over 200 attendees representing academia, practice, industry, and research. Early sponsorship opportunities will be offered at discounted rates.

For questions, please contact: papers@facadetectonis.org