Main Events 123rd Edition – Zak World of Façades Egypt

123rd Edition – Zak World of Façades Egypt

edition

123

Date

06 June 2023

Venue

The St. Regis

City

Cairo

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About this edition

This will be the 123rd edition globally and the 3rd edition in Cairo 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

Sherif Elkobrosly

Founder

Arte Divino

Topic

Event Host & Convener

08:50 — 09:00

Haby Yaqob

Commercial Manager

Hydro Building Systems Middle East

Topic

Welcome Address

09:00 — 09:25

Tamer Elgabaly

Founder | Principal, Elgabaly Architects |

Professor of Architecture, Ain Shams University

Topic

Embracing Nature and Digitization: Reshaping the Future of Façade Design

Talk points

The use of parametric modeling tools enables the creation of dynamic façade designs that respond to various environmental and contextual factors, such as sunlight, wind, and view corridors

By leveraging digitization, highly efficient and sustainable façades can be developed, significantly enhancing the overall performance and efficiency of buildings

Embracing nature-driven façade concepts not only supports a sustainable future but also fosters the well-being and productivity of building occupants

09:25 — 09:45

Ahmed Abuhashem

International Projects Manager – AME (Africa and Middle East)

Guardian Glass

Topic

Incorporating Façade Designs & Trends for the City of the Future

Talk points

Solutions for 1-Ninety project

Contributions to Nzeb* / Green Building Certifications

New and trendy products for the city of the future

09:45 — 10:05

Medhat Magdy

Façade Engineering Manager

Khatib & Alami

Topic

The Power of Small Actions: Façade Design Decisions

Talk points

Design silos vs holistic design approach: Synergies and interdependencies

Balancing performance and cost: Identifying the point of diminishing returns

Importance of Building Energy Modeling: Watch the gap!

10:05 — 10:20

Sanjoe Rodrigues

General Manager - MEA

Serge Ferrari

Topic

Tensile Fabric Façade - Architectural Functions and Benefits

Talk points

Architectural signature

Thermal & visual comfort, solar protection & energy savings

Dynamic façades with day/night effect

Conformity & suitability to any fire norms & regulations

10:20 — 10:50

Topic

Networking Tea / Coffee Break

10:50 — 11:10

Amr Mostafa

Head of Design

Dar Al Mimar Architects

Topic

Elevation From Function To Brand Equity

Talk points

Functional façade design as a brand differentiator

Elevation design as a visual identity and recognition tool, contributing to brand equity and recall

Emotional connection and user experience through well-executed façade design

11:10 — 11:35

Jean-Marc Moulin

Sustainability Director

Hydro Extrusions

Topic

What is the Future of Aluminium Façades?

Talk points

Importance of sustainability

Deployment on real projects

Offered opportunities / Opportunities

11:35 — 12:05

Gordon Gill

Partner

Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture

Topic

Through the Looking Glass

Talk points

The role of the façade in performance based architecture

Advancing technology and the industry through performance façades

Blended Systems: The paradigm shift in future façades

12:05 — 12:25

Agnes Koltay

CEO

Koltay Façades

Topic

Tips on How To Design and Build Well-Performing Building Façades

Talk points

Frequently missed aspects

Building for the future

Examples from our practice

An architect’s wishlist

12:25 — 12:45

Ahmed Morsi

Regional Sales Manager - GCC and Egypt

Knauf Aquapanel

Topic

Technology and Exterior Façade Solutions

Talk points

Changes in construction

New age façade solutions

Project references across Middle East and case studies

12:45 — 13:45

Topic

Networking Lunch Break

13:45 — 14:15

Hani Mohamed El Rashidy

Head of Façade Design Unit

Dar Al-Handasah

Topic

Africa's Architectural Marvel

Talk points

Discovering the innovations of the tallest skyscraper's façade design

Clarification of the importance of construction testing VMU and PMU

Fabrication process of unitized curtain walls and challenges faced during the installation

14:15 — 14:30

Jan Scheers

Sales Consultant - Middle East and South Africa

Kuraray

Topic

Designing with Laminated Safety Glass Interlayers for Security & Sound Control Applications

Talk points

Overview on safety and security glazing

Acoustic guidelines for effective noise reduction with laminated safety glass

14:30 — 14:45

Leo Liu

Technical Director

KinLong

Topic

Steel Rod and Galfan Tension Cable Application

Talk points

Project case for steel structures, sports stadiums and bridges

Solutions and design analysis for the Cambodian National Stadium

14:45 — 15:05

Natalie Henain

Associate Partner

Ökoplan

Topic

The Evolution of Double-Skin Façades: Practices and Advancements

Talk points

The development of intelligent double-skin façades through time

Practices and project case studies

Value engineering

15:05 — 15:20

Ahmad Abdulfadil

Specification Manager – Egypt and North Africa

AkzoNobel

Topic

For a Brighter Tomorrow

Talk points

Our approach towards sustainability

Why Interpon?

What powder coatings behold?

15:20 — 15:45

Topic

Networking Tea/Coffee Break

15:45 — 16:00

Topic

How to Save Money, Energy, and the Environment with Thermally Insulated Façades

Talk points

Thermal insulation in windows, doors, and façades – How it works!

Warm edge spacers for insulated glass units – What is it?

How to save money, energy, and the environment with your building fenestration

16:00 — 16:45

Moderator

Hisham El Sergany

Independent Façade Expert

Panelist

Ayman Ibrahim

General Manager

Alico

Panelist

Mohamed Hussein

Section Head Architecture & Structure Specifications | Deputy Manager Technical Specification Department

Engineering Consultants Group

Panelist

Mohammed Talaat

Director

MT Architects

Panelist

Rafik Wadie

Procurement Manager

Orascom Construction

Topic

Panel Discussion: Façade Value Engineering: Adapting the Architectural Landscape to Economic Deceleration

Talk points

Identifying the need for value engineering

Managing the process

Maintaining specifications and retaining performance

Optimizing façade Designs

Session summary

Hisham El Sergany

16:45 — 16:50

Topic

Vote of Thanks & End of the Conference

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