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The multidisciplinary approach serves numerous goals. It is not only mandatory to fulfill the requirements of such a complex topic as facade construction with its many participants from various disciplines, but is also the basis for a multifaceted search for new strategies and approachs.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Techen's work is a good example of why structural design not only serves as the means to realize projects, but, as part of many, is an essential step for the entire process. The structural engineers's knowledge and capability is highly important for the final product.