The exhibition will cover 19 halls, with more than 200,000 m² of exhibition space dedicated to building materials, construction technologies and integrated building systems. The previous edition, held in 2025, attracted approximately 2,230 exhibitors from 58 countries and more than 180,000 visitors.

The 2027 programme will address four main themes: A Changing Habitat, Materials and Resources, Digitalization and Productivity, and Climate Protection and Climate Adaptation. These topics reflect current industry priorities, including resource efficiency, building renovation, climate-responsive construction and the digitalisation of planning and execution.

Several exhibition areas are particularly relevant to the glass and façade industry. Hall B4 will focus on doors and windows, including aluminium, glass, plastic and wood systems, while Hall C3 will cover glass, lighting systems, building materials and façade-related applications. Hall C2 will include machinery for aluminium and steel processing.

The 2027 edition will also introduce BLACK BOX, a special exhibition format examining construction processes from planning and execution to decision-making.

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The event brought together professionals from the glass, façade and fenestration industries to explore technologies, exchange expertise and discuss developments shaping the sectors. Exhibitor showcases and conference sessions provided opportunities to discover industry solutions, share technical knowledge and establish new business connections.

A highlight of the third day was the Green Building Index (GBI) workshop, which addressed sustainability in the built environment. Participants who attended the workshop earned two Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points, adding a professional learning opportunity to the event programme.

The workshop complemented the wider programme of exhibitions, industry presentations and discussions, reflecting the growing importance of sustainable building practices and technical knowledge across the glass and façade industries.

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A key development is the introduction of setting-out jigs that identify where glazing bars need to be cut and drilled. The system also features square chambered top caps, a redesigned square gutter profile, ventilated wall plate undercladding and an integrated curved fascia. Coordinated white components provide a consistent appearance across the installation.

Ultralite 2.0 uses 25 mm opal polycarbonate glazing, with a glazing U-value of 1.7 W/m²K and light transmission of 15%.

The system has also been developed for refurbishment projects, allowing installers, where site conditions permit, to retain existing aluminium wall plates, wall channel top caps and lead flashing when replacing Ultralite500 roofs.

According to Ultraframe’s Research and Development Director, Andrew Thomson, the updated design focuses on simplifying installation while maintaining affordability and product quality.

Technical and installation guides are available through Ultraframe’s official product resources.

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Manufactured by AGC Glass Europe, Fineo uses a microscopic vacuum between two glass panes to reduce heat transfer. In its Fineo 8 configuration, the glazing measures just 7.7 mm in thickness and achieves a centre-pane U-value of 0.7 W/m²K, with light transmission of approximately 80%.

The system also provides a sound reduction rating of 35 dB under laboratory test conditions. Actual acoustic performance will depend on the complete window assembly and installation.

The thin construction offers particular advantages in refurbishment projects and applications where conventional insulating glass units may be difficult to accommodate. It also allows architects to retain the characteristic narrow sightlines associated with steel windows while improving the thermal performance of the glazing.

According to Crittall, Fineo is 100% recyclable and supplied with a 20-year warranty. The expanded offering provides another option for projects balancing energy efficiency, acoustic comfort and the architectural character of steel-framed glazing.

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Developed in response to customer feedback, the new doors feature a double-rebated design intended to improve thermal and acoustic insulation. Through-foiling technology provides a consistent colour finish across visible frame edges, while compatibility with Liniar’s PVCu thermal reinforcement system supports structural integrity, screw retention and security.

The threshold incorporates Schlegel gasket technology to improve weatherproofing and thermal performance. The doors are also engineered for smooth operation and easier fabrication. Recent developments to the wider Resurgence system include a 50mm frame extension and a larger outer frame, providing greater installation flexibility and accommodating deeper plaster and render finishes.

The new doors will launch in ten stocked colours, including agate grey, claystone and VLF black.

Liniar is introducing the products through a series of live webinars for fabricator customers ahead of wider availability to installers and end users.

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Held alongside International Construction Week and BuildXpo, the event began with a joint opening ceremony, marking the start of a programme focused on industry developments, emerging technologies and regional collaboration.

The first day featured conference sessions addressing current challenges and developments across the sector, alongside live product demonstrations and technology showcases from exhibitors. The programme provided opportunities for manufacturers, suppliers, architects, façade specialists and other industry professionals to exchange knowledge and explore business opportunities.

Networking was also a key part of the opening day, with the GAFA Networking Night bringing together exhibitors and visitors for further industry connections.

The conference programme continues on 11 November with discussions on façade performance in tropical buildings, women’s contributions to the façade industry, and the integration of design, digital workflows and façade delivery.

GAFA 2026 runs until 12 November at MITEC Kuala Lumpur.

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The façade is one of the defining elements of the seven-storey office building. Its glazed elevations, rounded corners and horizontal lines establish a consistent exterior geometry, while maintaining visual connections between the interior workspaces and the surrounding urban environment. The design combines extensive glazing with a metal envelope, balconies and terraces.

For the glazed façade, the project specifies Guardian SunGuard® SuperNeutral SN 70S, a solar-control coating developed for applications requiring high natural light transmission alongside solar protection. The product has a nominal light transmission of 70% and a solar factor (g-value) of approximately 0.40 in a standard double-glazed configuration, depending on the complete insulating glass unit specification.

The coating also provides a neutral external appearance, with controlled reflection, allowing the façade to retain a predominantly transparent character without relying on heavily reflective glazing.

The project accommodates approximately 1,500 employees, making the relationship between façade performance, daylight availability and indoor environmental conditions an important consideration. The glazing specification forms part of the building’s wider environmental strategy, although actual energy performance depends on the complete façade build-up, orientation, shading, frame design and building-services systems.

PLH Arkitekter was responsible for the architectural design, while OPAL Sp. z o.o. carried out the glazing works. Pilkington IGP is also credited among the project’s glass-industry contributors.

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At Hall B1, Stand 528, the company will showcase a portfolio covering aluminium architectural systems, solar shading solutions and extruded aluminium products from Grupa Kęty.

One of the main highlights will be ALUSYNERGY, which Aluprof describes as the first synergistic window of its kind on the market. The system combines the durability and strength of aluminium with modern PVC technology, bringing together the properties of two materials in a single window solution.

The exhibition will also feature solutions from Aluprof Sun Shading Solutions, alongside extruded aluminium products from Grupa Kęty. Together, these offerings will demonstrate the breadth of the group’s portfolio and the potential of combining different technologies and areas of expertise for contemporary architectural applications.

BAU 2027 will take place from 11–15 January 2027 at the Munich Exhibition Centre, where Aluprof will welcome visitors at Hall B1, Stand 528.

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Photovoltaics integrated into the façade

The building’s photovoltaic installation is concentrated on the eastern and western elevations. More than 1,590 photovoltaic shading elements are arranged horizontally across the glazed façades, forming a brise-soleil system that combines solar protection with electricity generation.

According to ISSOL’s project documentation, the photovoltaic installation has a reported capacity of 271 kWp and an estimated annual electricity production of approximately 175 MWh. The installation extends beyond the façades to include rooftop photovoltaic modules. The horizontal arrangement of the solar elements establishes a consistent pattern across the tower’s elevations while limiting direct solar radiation reaching the glazing.

Integrating photovoltaic modules into the shading system allows the building envelope to perform more than one function. The modules generate electricity while acting as external solar-control elements, reducing direct exposure of the glazed surfaces to sunlight. Their position outside the principal glazing also places the shading components between the external environment and the occupied interior.

Double-skin façade and glazing

The façade engineering was undertaken by RFR Structure et Enveloppe. The system incorporates an external laminated-glass layer and an internal double-glazed envelope with opening windows. The separation between the two layers forms a cavity within the façade assembly, supporting the building’s solar-control and acoustic strategy.

The acoustic requirements are particularly relevant given the site’s proximity to the Boulevard Périphérique, one of Paris’s principal traffic routes. The façade design had to accommodate this external noise exposure alongside daylight provision, thermal performance and solar gain control.

At ground level, the public concourse uses double-glazed panels supported by vertical steel stiffeners reaching approximately 12 metres in height. The project also includes specialised glazed structures around the entrances, panoramic lifts and connections between the tower volumes. These components required coordination between the architectural design, structural engineering and façade engineering teams.

Architectural geometry and construction

The tower’s three volumes decrease in size as they rise, creating a stepped silhouette and terraces at the transitions between levels. The façade’s horizontal photovoltaic elements reinforce this geometry, extending the solar-shading strategy across the building’s principal elevations.

The project brought together Renzo Piano Building Workshop, RFR Structure et Enveloppe, SETEC TPI, SETEC Bâtiment, BERIM, ISSOL and Bouygues Bâtiment, among other specialists. Their respective scopes covered architectural design, façade engineering, structural design, building services, photovoltaic integration and construction.

The Paris Courthouse is an example of photovoltaic technology integrated into a high-rise façade through the solar-shading system rather than treated as a separate rooftop installation. Its significance lies in the coordination of photovoltaic modules, external shading, double-skin glazing and structural elements within a single building envelope, where each component contributes to the façade’s environmental performance and architectural composition.

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Covering approximately 180,000 m², the project adds 32,000 m² of commercial space to the existing complex. Rather than demolishing the original structure, the design retains much of the building and reuses significant portions of its distinctive concrete façade. This approach preserves the architectural identity of the 1970s development while reducing the need for extensive replacement construction.

A façade that transitions from concrete to glass

The original façade was characterised by a repetitive pattern of interlocking rectangular concrete panels. MVRDV retained these elements, refreshed their appearance with a white finish and extended the pattern across the new building sections using contemporary façade components.

At the main entrances and other key points, the solid façade gradually opens up into large glazed sections. This transition from concrete to glass changes the building’s relationship with its surroundings, introducing greater transparency and allowing the shopping centre to connect more directly with the surrounding streets.

The glazing also plays a role in the building’s environmental performance. According to Guardian Glass, SunGuard® SuperNeutral SN 63 was selected for the façade for its neutral grey appearance, solar-control properties, light transmission and low external reflection.

A separate glazing specification was developed for the shopping centre’s 3,200 m² glass roof. SunGuard® eXtraSelective SNX 60 was used for the glazed sections, which cover approximately one-third of the roof area. The installation incorporates large glass panels measuring 3.2 × 3.2 metres. Both products were selected to address solar-control and thermal-insulation requirements.

Turning the roof into public space

One of the most significant interventions involved replacing the former rooftop parking area with a multi-level landscaped destination. Monumental staircases connect the roof to the surrounding streets, while terraces, restaurants, cafés, seating areas and green spaces make the upper levels accessible beyond the shopping centre’s retail programme.

The redevelopment also reorganises internal circulation and introduces new pedestrian routes through and across the building. Connections to nearby urban facilities, including the Part-Dieu railway station, help integrate the complex into the wider district.

The project received BREEAM Excellent certification. Its strategy of retaining the existing structure and reusing façade components forms an important part of its approach to reducing the environmental impact associated with a large-scale redevelopment.

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