The Czech Nanotechnology Industries Association (ANP ČR) has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the organisers of the 36th FOR ARCH 2025 international construction trade fair, which will take place from 16 to 20 September 2025 at the PVA EXPO PRAHA exhibition centre in Letňany, Prague. The shared aim is to bring cutting-edge Czech nanotechnology solutions closer to both the public and professionals — solutions with the potential to make a major contribution to energy savings, the protection of health and the sustainable operation of buildings.

The fair’s accompanying programme will include a themed exhibition and talks devoted to the practical use of nanotechnology in construction and everyday life. Visitors will be able to learn, for example, about self-cleaning photocatalytic coatings, which use titanium dioxide nanoparticles to break down organic dirt and pollutants, contributing to cleaner air around buildings. Other examples will include nanofilters for filtering tap water, capable of capturing not only bacteria and viruses but also microplastics and pharmaceutical residues, as well as ultra-thin thermoactive renders containing the aerogel nanomaterial, which improve internal thermal insulation without the need for major structural alterations.

“Czech companies are among Europe’s pioneers of applied nanotechnology. We are pleased that FOR ARCH will offer an opportunity to show the public how specific solutions contribute to energy efficiency, a healthier indoor environment and the protection of the environment,” said Jiří Kůs, chairman of the Czech Nanotechnology Industries Association.

The FOR ARCH 2025 fair will cover a broad range of topics — from timber buildings, which under new legislation will be possible to build up to a height of 22.5 metres, through smart technologies and shading systems with a positive impact on the energy balance of buildings, to the latest developments in subsidy programmes for energy savings.

According to the organisers, timber construction in the Czech Republic is undergoing rapid development. New buildings today commonly combine timber with solar panels, heat recovery and smart-home systems. From July 2025, new fire-safety standards will come into force, making it possible to build timber residential and public buildings taller than was previously permitted.

“FOR ARCH is the ideal venue for us to show how Czech nanotechnology contributes to modern, environmentally friendly living. We are confident that visitors will see for themselves that these technologies are not a matter of the distant future but practical solutions available today,” said Jiří Kůs, chairman of ANP ČR.

Considerable attention will also be paid to smart shading — for example external roller shutters and blinds, which according to statistics account for over half of all shading products and make a significant contribution to reducing both cooling and heating costs. Visitors will also be able to find up-to-date information on the Nová zelená úsporám subsidy programme, which provides advance financing for renovations and offers preferential loans for insulation and related measures.

As is now traditional, FOR ARCH will bring together presentations from major Czech and international companies in the fields of building materials, heating, security, swimming pools and energy savings, as well as design and interiors — held alongside the FOR INTERIOR furniture and interiors fair.

More information about the fair can be found at www.forarch.cz