BILDA Rainscreen System will exhibit at the 21st Advanced Building Skins Conference & Expo, held on 3–4 November 2026 at the Kursaal Conference Centre in Bern, Switzerland.
For more than two decades, Advanced Building Skins has brought together architects, façade engineers and building envelope specialists from over 50 countries. This year, one of the main themes is the application of artificial intelligence in façade design, opened by a keynote from architect and AI researcher Neil Leach.
Why this matters for BILDA
AI tools are only as good as the systems they work with. Most rainscreen substructures rely on fasteners to hold loosely compatible parts together, so the real assembly logic lives in drawings and on-site judgement.
BILDA is different. Its compatibility logic is built into the geometry of the components themselves. Every part interlocks, guides itself into its final position, and only then is secured with a fastener: interlock, guide, secure. Because the rules of the system are physical and consistent, they translate directly into clear, algorithmic design rules that AI and parametric tools can work with.
Architectural BIPV, built on the same logic
The same geometric principle extends to building-integrated photovoltaics. BILDA’s patented BIPV attachment subsystem integrates solar panels into the façade as architectural elements, not as add-on equipment. Panels can be opened easily in place, so cabling, connectors and other hardware behind them stay accessible for inspection and maintenance, with no need to dismantle neighbouring panels or disturb the rest of the façade. The result is an active building skin that remains simple to service throughout its life.
Visit us in Bern
Come to Stand 3 to see the BILDA components up close, try the interlocking connections by hand, and watch how our BIPV panels open for maintenance. We’d also like to discuss how a geometry-driven system can simplify design, calculation and installation on your next project.
📍 Kursaal Bern, Switzerland · 3–4 November 2026 · Stand 3
