141st Edition – Zak World of Façades Australia

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141st Edition – Zak World of Façades Australia

edition

141

Date

15 February 2024

Venue

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

City

Brisbane

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About this edition

This will be the 141st edition globally, the 8th edition in Australia and the 2nd edition in Brisbane 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

08:00 — 08:50

Topic

Delegate Registration & Networking

Anne Kovachevich

Technical Director Sustainability

Mott MacDonald

Topic

Event Host & Convener

08:50 — 09:00

Topic

Welcome Address

09:00 — 09:30

Jess Lee

Principal

Fender Katsalidis

Topic

The Grace and The Alba: A Tale of Two Towers

Talk points

Weaving the old and new: How a new build and a transformed office building became a vertical seniors living precinct

The impact and considerations of reusing and recycling an office building

Ageing in place: As a community and in the built form

09:30 — 09:55

Tom Donald

Director

Eckersley O'Callaghan

Topic

Façade Design Collaboration

Talk points

The development of geometry and a clear set-out philosophy

Defining environmental performance and the role of the façade

Describing systems, modules and materials

09:55 — 10:10

Michael Lette

Market Development Manager - Façades, Design Solutions Group

Lysaght and Fielders

Topic

AZURE® - The Steel Façade Panel

Talk points

Large format, custom folded ventilated rainscreen panels

Project panel design and installation support with ESI

Façade design and manufacturing considerations for a faster, more economical supply and installation process

10:10 — 10:35

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

Spotting and countering red herrings and code quoting from other experts

Effectively defending and even strengthening your argument using data collected by others

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

10:35 — 11:05

Topic

Networking Tea / Coffee Break

11:05 — 11:30

Samantha Anderson

Senior Associate Building Physics

Inhabit

Topic

The Impact of Façades in Creating Our City Fabric

Talk points

How façades can impact the external environment of our cities

Responsiveness of the building envelope to creating energy-efficient and healthy spaces within our buildings

How the building envelope design needs to be refined to create nurturing spaces inside and out

11:30 — 11:45

Ivan Moreno Rodriguez

Façades Project Manager

Cosentino

Topic

Façades with Dekton

Talk points

Flexible and versatile: Perfect for any façade design project

Certifications on façades

Compatibility with many anchoring systems

11:45 — 12:15

Sean McPeake

Principal

fjcstudio

Topic

Harmonizing Urban Responses with Low Carbon Principles

Talk points

Bridging the gap between urban design and façade design

Navigating the evolving carbon landscape in façade design

A comparative analysis of Waterfront, Brisbane and Liverpool Civic Place

12:15 — 13:00

Christina Gilbey

Bid Manager

Buildcorp Group

Moderator

Paul Easingwood

Director, Façades and Structures

Bligh Tanner

Panelist

Andrew Noonan

Sustainable Design Leader

Hassell

Panelist

Scott Taylor

Project & Development Director

Marquette Properties

Panelist

Todd Grice

Director

Bligh Tanner

Topic

Panel Discussion: Adaptive + Sustainable Re-Use

Talk points

The inherent sustainability benefits of reusing the primary structure rather than demolishing and rebuilding

The possibility to extend and convert a building for a different use

The replacement and upgrade of a building’s envelope and services to improve overall performance

Common façade defects, asset management and remediation approaches flagging capital expenditure items associated with 40-50 year old assets (common to many major cities on the Eastern seaboard of Australia.)

Session summary

Paul Easingwood

13:00 — 13:50

Topic

Networking Lunch Break

13:50 — 14:15

Chris Hutchison

Senior Associate

Populous

Topic

Designing Façades for Southeast Queensland

Talk points

Designing façades for a QLD context: Capturing the story of QLD

Exploring the stories and narratives that have guided some of our venue and façade designs in QLD

Designing façades for a QLD context: Technical and climactic considerations

The challenges and opportunities that QLD's climate present, and how our venues have leveraged these

14:15 — 14:35

Richard Fairhead

Director

Building Envelope Group

Topic

F3P1: Understanding It and the Requirements On-Site

Talk points

Focusing on the aspects of QA

Testing

Workmanship & compatibility

14:35 — 14:50

Ron Hull

Global Director - High Performance Products

Kuraray

Topic

Innovations in Sustainable, Structural Glass Interlayers

Talk points

Innovative structural glass applications

Amazing structural glass projects

Sustainability benefits of using structural glass interlayers

14:50 — 15:05

Simon Metcalf

ANZ Marketing Manager

AkzoNobel

Topic

Sustainable Architectural Solutions with Powder Coatings

Talk points

Powder coating mastery: Performance and warranties

Unveiling our environmental commitment: A closer look at sustainable powder coating in architecture

Performance meets eco-friendliness: Exploring our role in achieving sustainable architectural excellence through powder coating

15:05 — 15:50

Moderator

Balesh Baleshan

Senior Associate, Façade and Sustainability - ANZ

Inhabit

Panelist

Aaron Poupard

Associate

ARM ARCHITECTURE

Panelist

Jim Stringfellow

Facade Engineer

G.James Glass & Aluminium

Panelist

Lee Yates

Technical Manager - Façades

Lendlease

Panelist

Nick Roach

Associate Principal

Arup

Topic

Panel Discussion: Advancing Façade Excellence: Strategies for Safety, Resilience, and Collaboration

Talk points

Prescriptive vs Performance-Based Façade Engineering: Delving into the advantages and limitations of both methodologies, analysing their suitability across diverse project contexts while emphasizing safety, innovation, and compliance

Procurement Risks in Queensland Façades: Addressing critical procurement risks specific to Queensland, such as managing cyclone debris impact, promoting the use of laminated glass, navigating challenges in wind standards, offshore glass fabrication concerns, and implementing thermally broken systems

Closing the Gap: Bridging the divide between façade consultants and contractors: Exploring key insights and best practices to bridge the gap and optimize project outcomes in the facade industry. This includes early engagement, enhanced collaboration, and establishing clear communication channels for improved efficiency and success

Session summary

Balesh Baleshan

15:50 — 15:55

Topic

Vote of Thanks & End of the Conference

15:55 — 16:30

Topic

Post Event Networking

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