120th Edition – Zak World of Façades Canada

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120th Edition – Zak World of Façades Canada

edition

120

Date

18 May 2023

Venue

Paradox Hotel

City

Vancouver

Watch the Event

About this edition

This will be the 120th global edition, 2nd edition in Canada and the 1st edition in Vancouver which will showcase sustainable innovations and challenges in the construction industry pertaining to the building envelope and will also display latest technological solutions.

Speakers & Panelists

Conference Agenda

Every speaker for the day, grouped by session. Select a topic to see who is presenting, the session focus and the talk points.

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

Session 4

08:00 — 08:50

Topic

Delegate Registration & Networking

Heather Reid

Senior Director | Technical and Commercial Relations

Chard Development

Topic

Event Convenor & Host

08:50 — 09:00

Topic

Welcome Address

09:00 — 09:30

Ana Maria Llanos

Principal

Diamond Schmitt

Anthony Brown

Senior Designer

Diamond Schmitt

Topic

TELUS Ocean: High Transparency Façades Targeting Step Code 3

Talk points

Introduction / Project background

Traditional assembly approach to compliance

Proposed flynn speedwall approach and design assist

09:30 — 09:55

Brian Hubbs

Principal | Specialist

RDH Building Science

Topic

Forensic Engineering of Building Façade Systems – CSI for buildings!

Talk points

How to design and implement an effective forensic investigation

Spot and counter red herrings and code quoting from other experts

Effectively defend and even strengthen your argument using data collected by others

Mitigate damages by focusing the repair work on areas that are predicted to fail instead of on comprehensive repairs to all areas

09:55 — 10:10

John Krouse

Chairman of the Board

Boston Valley Terra Cotta

Topic

Shape: Fabricating Architectural Terra Cotta Façade Systems for a Sustainable Future

Talk points

How inherent qualities of architectural terra cotta, combined with advancements in fabrication processes, make it equally suited for both historic building restoration and modern new-build construction which can be applied to a variety of façade attachment systems and construction methods

Using architectural terra cotta as a preferred choice for technologically complex, functional designs providing a cost-effective, thermally capable solution that lowers the overall global warming potential

Addressing material limitations early in the design process improves the probability for successful manufacture and installation of a terra cotta façade system

10:10 — 10:30

Jason Isackson

Senior Director - Central US & Canada

HALIO

Topic

Advancements in Architectural Glass Technology

Talk points

Latest developments in glass performance…what’s next?

Strategies to improve sustainability in a building’s environment

How to best implement smart glass technology in your next project

10:25 — 10:55

Topic

Networking Tea / Coffee Break

10:55 — 11:20

Bryan Lemos Beça

Senior Associate

Office of Mcfarlane Biggar Architects + Designers

Timothy Wong

Associate - Building Envelope

Entuitive

Topic

Contextual Façades on Heritage Vertical Expansions

Talk points

Considerations when designing with heritage structures and façades

Balancing pre-fab components versus site-built assemblies

Innovation in material selection and performance monitoring

11:20 — 11:45

Teodor Caragioiu

Project Engineer

Reynaers Aluminium

Topic

Customized Façades Using Bespoke Aluminium Solutions

Talk points

Optimal design, matching the project specifications

Creating state of the art solutions, together with all stakeholders

Impressive case study: Quad, Malta

11:45 — 12:15

Peter Gross

Principal

KPF

Topic

601 West Pender: A New Paradigm

Talk points

Innovative integration of the DOAS mechanical system with the façade

Maximizing vision glass height within floor-to-floor height limitations

Integration of building structure into façade design to maximize vision area

Innovative use of metal cladding systems for façade articulation

12:15 — 13:00

Moderator

Patrick Roppel

Principal | Building Science Specialist

Evoke Buildings

Panelist

Christian Cianfrone

Zero Emission Buildings Leader

EllisDon

Panelist

Dan Geddes

Business Development Manager

Flynn Group of Companies

Panelist

Leonard Pianalto

Managing Principal

Read Jones Christoffersen

Topic

Normalizing Building Retrofits for Serious Decarbonization

Talk points

Scaling up and delivering cost effective building enclosure retrofits for Part 3 buildings

Deep energy retrofits and electrification

Synergies with seismic upgrades and prefabrication

Session summary

Patrick Roppel

13:00 — 14:00

Topic

Networking Lunch Break

14:00 — 14:30

Balazs Bognar

Partner

Kengo Kuma & Associates (live from Tokyo)

Gregory Borowski

Principal

Merrick Architecture

Louise Webb

Principal

Merrick Architecture

Topic

Alberni by Kengo Kuma: From Concept to Construction

Talk points

Key design concepts carry through to facade details

The building is shaped by the location, views, and light

Construction details reinforce volumetrics and atmospherics

14:30 — 14:50

Brett Pattrick

Principal | Façade Specialist

Morrison Hershfield

Topic

Orange County Museum of Arts: Engineering and Modelling of a Complex Façade Geometry

Talk points

Leveraging parametric modelling tools to develop coordinated design documentation on a complex façade

Cladding attachment engineering challenges and laying the foundations for success

Early engagement of the façade engineer and adopting a holistic system approach

14:50 — 15:05

Chris Fronsoe

National Architectural Team Manager

Vitro Architectural Glass

Topic

Using Glass to Reduce Embodied and Operational Carbon

Talk points

Definition of embodied carbon and where to find information about the embodied carbon of a manufactured product

Reducing both embodied and operational carbon, which can have a positive impact on the natural environment

Strategically selecting combinations of low-emissivity (low-e) coatings and glass substrates to lower a building’s energy usage and operational carbon

Planning for challenges to a project’s embodied carbon reduction goals

15:05 — 15:20

Dean White

Regional Façade Sales Manager

Cosentino

Topic

Sustainable Façade Design with Ultracompact Stone

Talk points

Sustainable façade design with a carbon neutral solution

Attachment methods for ventilated rainscreens and curtainwall integration

Design considerations related to meeting the performance, budget criteria and the design intent for a project

15:20 — 15:35

Geoffrey Shellard

Architectural Design Manager PNW

Guardian Glass

Topic

Bird-Friendly Glass Solutions: Understanding the Fundamentals of Safe Design

Talk points

Identify the most common reasons that bird building collisions occur in the Vancouver area

Investigate the different types of product testing

Assess some available and emerging glazing solutions

15:35 — 15:50

Jeff Ker

Sr. Technical Advisor

Engineered Assemblies

Topic

Building Façades and Sustainability

Talk points

Problem: The quest to achieve a sustainable future for building façade design and installation is one that faces key challenges vis a vi the extremes of our rapidly evolving Canadian climate

Insight: Knowledge of key design principles to avoid failures in performance is only part of the solution, with those working in the field installing the façades may face unexpected challenges not addressed in drawings

Solution: Where does building sustainability start if not at the front lines of the envelope?

15:50 — 16:15

Topic

Networking Tea/Coffee Break

16:15 — 16:35

Joel Schwartz

Principal, Building Science - President

JRS Engineering

Topic

Maximizing Your Building Envelope’s Performance to Avoid Costly Issues and Construction Delays

Talk points

Understanding the most practical, effective building envelope solutions