News and events
News and events
Stay updated on prototype development, testing campaigns, and technological improvements from the ZERAF team.
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ZERAF undergoes its first fire performance tests
ZERAF has taken an important step beyond the validation of its adaptive thermal behaviour with the first reaction-to-fire tests of…
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ZERAF contributes to the OpenFace Façade Education MOOC
ZERAF is featured in the Façade Forward course developed within the OpenFace Façade Education MOOC, contributing to the lecture on…
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Advancing Adaptive Façades: Insights from Italian Stakeholders
Around 30 stakeholders gathered at REBUILD in Riva del Garda for a workshop organised by Eurac Research to discuss the…
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Registrations Open – ZERAF Workshop at REbuild Riva del Garda, May 2026
Adaptive Facades for new living models. Efficiency, comfort and value in Real Estate ZERAF invites real‑estate professionals, investors, developers, building…
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A new technical article on Build Up about the potential of adaptive facades for low energy buildings
A new article on BUILD UP, “Building envelopes: adaptive façades for low-energy, climate-responsive buildings,” explores how adaptive façades, including opaque…
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ZERAF at REBUILD Madrid (24–26 March)
Eurac Research presents a functional prototype of ZERAF, an adaptive opaque façade system developed within a EIC – European Innovation…
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ZERAF search collaborations for real‑world pilot buildings
ZERAF is entering a new phase focused on implementation and validation in real building environments through living‑lab and pilot‑scale collaborations.…
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ZERAF, a smart building component
ZERAF envisions a new generation of building façades that actively reduce unnecessary energy use while maintaining indoor comfort. Rather than…
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ZERAF featured in EURAC magazine interview: Intelligent Disruption
ZERAF is featured in a new interview published by EURAC Research magazine, titled “Intelligent Disruption”. The interview explores how research‑driven…