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Ulrich was trained as an Architect at the RWTH Aachen / Germany. After earning his degree he worked at the university as Researcher in the field of structural use of glass and completed his studies with a PhD.  

In his professional career Knaack worked as Architect and General Planner in Düsseldorf / Germany, succeeding in national and international competitions. His projects include high-rise and offices buildings, commercial buildings and stadiums.  

In his academic career Knaack was Professor for Design and Construction at the Hochschule OWL / Germany. He also was and still is appointed Professor for Design of Construction at the Delft University of Technology / Faculty of Architecture, Netherlands where he developed the Façade Research Group. In parallel he is professor for Façade Technology at the TU Darmstadt / Faculty of Civil Engineering, Germany where he participates in the Institute of Structural Mechanics + Design. 

He organizes interdisciplinary design workshops and symposiums in the field of facades and is author of several well-known reference books, articles and lectures.