IMS BAUHAUS® Symposium 2024
IMS BAUHAUS® Symposium 2024
The IMS BAUHAUS® Farewell Symposium, held from September 26 to 28, 2024 at Anhalt University in Dessau-Roßlau, was a resounding success.
Around 100 participants, including leading experts, former and current students, and long-time colleagues, friends and sponsors of the IMS BAUHAUS® Archineer Institutes e.V., gathered to celebrate the well-deserved retirement of its founder, Robert Off. In addition, this step closed the era of the degree programme Master of Engineering for Membrane Structures at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences and now offers room for new developments.
This three-day event offered a unique combination of professional exchange and celebratory activities. The symposium began with an overview of the history and vision of IMS BAUHAUS®, followed by a series of engaging presentations on the latest developments and challenges in membrane construction. Experts such as Karsten Moritz, Ketankumar Solanki, and Zehra Eryuruk shared their insights on topics including serial production in construction, the future of ETFE foils, and the environmental impacts of membrane structures. New industry standards, such as the prCEN/TS 19102, were also a major point of discussion.
One of the symposium's highlights was the panel discussions, where professionals and industry leaders exchanged views on design innovations and the specific needs of the membrane sector. These discussions focused on practical topics essential for the future of the industry.
In addition to the professional content, there was plenty opportunity for networking. Several social events – including a casual welcome at the Bauhaus Café, a festive symposium dinner and guided tours of the Bauhaus Museum – provided participants with the chance to connect and engage in meaningful conversations.
Another highlight of the symposium was the ceremonial honouring of the last graduates of the Master's course, the awarding of the current Archineer certificates for the ongoing online training, as well as the awarding of the certificates to be able to become a specialist engineer of the Saxony-Anhalt Chamber of Engineers.
The farewell to Robert Off was also properly celebrated, with colleagues and companions honouring him for his outstanding achievements in the field of membrane architecture.
The symposium provided the perfect setting to reflect on the achievements of IMS BAUHAUS®, celebrate current successes, and engage in discussions about the future of membrane construction. It was a appropriate farewell event, offering both professional enrichment and emotional significance for all attendees.