Isabell Ayvaz holds a Master's degree in Façade Engineering and has worked with several façade teams, including ARUP and Bollinger+Grohmann. She is currently pursuing her PhD at the Institute of Structural Mechanics and Design at the Technical University of Darmstadt, where she is also part of the Glass and Polymers Research Group. Her research focuses on improving the thermal performance of vacuum glazing panels. Additionally, she is involved in a project developing a material-efficient, fully functional façade detail for the connection of structural glass elements.

With five years of teaching experience, Isabell has restructured multiple courses on façade technology, integrating life cycle principles into the curriculum. She emphasizes a hands-on approach and encourages her students to critically evaluate and enhance existing concepts. In 2023, she hosted an international student workshop on 'Climate Positive Façades.'