140th Edition – Zak World of Façades Saudi Arabia

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140th Edition – Zak World of Façades Saudi Arabia

edition

140

Date

12 December 2023

Venue

Voco

City

Riyadh

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About this edition

This will be the 140th edition globally and the 4th edition in Riyadh 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

Salwa Al Sabbagh

Senior Architect

Dar Al Omran

Topic

Event Host & Convener

08:50 — 09:00

Topic

Welcome Address

09:00 — 09:25

Lars Anders

Group CEO

Priedemann Façade Experts

Topic

Recipe for Successful Delivery of Iconic Buildings

Talk points

Programming phase and budget

IPD - Integrated Project Delivery

Outstanding results

09:25 — 09:40

Peter Key

Sales Director Middle East

Vector Foiltec

Phil Schneider

Head of Sales EMEA

Vector Foiltec

Topic

Bringing the Outdoors In

Talk points

Creating tempered spaces in the Gulf Region: Case Study of The Avenues Riyadh

Biophilic design with an ETFE system

Future is now! Enclose full cities with sustainable building envelopes

09:40 — 10:00

Samer Mohammed Abdullah

Finishing & Materials Development Head

Abdulmohsin Altheyab & Partners

Topic

Breaking the Mould: Paving the Way for the Evolution of Façades in the Kingdom

Talk points

Redefining façade development in KSA through revised design strategies

Making Smart material choices for sustainable and high-performance structures

Project case studies in Riyadh

10:00 — 10:15

Mohammed Bahsh

Senior Manager Tensile Architecture - APMEA

Serge Ferrari Group

Topic

Tensile Fabric Façade - Architectural Functions and Benefits

Talk points

Why fabric façade?

Thermal & visual comfort

Energy saving potential in GCC

Architectural signature

10:15 — 10:30

Donel Dippi

Head of Technical and Compliance - MEIAP

Siderise

Topic

Curtain Wall and Perimeter Containment for Building Envelopes

Talk points

Functional requirements of perimeter barrier firestop systems and cavity barriers

Fire resistance testing for curtain walling and perimeter barriers and a transatlantic comparison of testing approach, criteria and experiences

The criticality of workmanship quality and the need for installation inspection & reporting

10:30 — 10:50

Topic

Networking Tea / Coffee Break

10:50 — 11:05

Paulo Carvalho

Commercial & Corporate Relations Director

Effisus MENA

Topic

Saving Lives Through Non-Combustible Membranes

Talk points

Breather, AVCL systems

Relax, It’s sealed with ProFlex | Elongation & Fire Rated

Triple FR Envelope System

Case studies in the GCC & UK

11:05 — 11:25

Omar Al Ahmar

Façades Project Manager

Public Investment Fund

Topic

Harmony in Design: Crafting Buildings with Precision and Purpose

Talk points

Designing building façades akin to a skilled artisan, tailoring the envelope to perfect the building

Importance of natural ventilation in the Kingdom: bringing ancient concepts to the present

11:25 — 11:45

Michelle Bacellar

Technical Director

Meinhardt Façade Technology

Topic

Shebara South Project

Talk points

Developing an unprecedented façade design

Establishing bespoke testing regime for durability and performance verification

Overcoming fabrication challenges of a seamless shell

Execution of a complete off site manufactured strategy

11:45 — 12:10

Stefan Kling

PCS & Commercial Director

Schüco Middle East

Topic

Pre-Construction Services for Building Envelopes (PCS)

Talk points

What does PCS bring to the table and why to invite others to the party?

PCS from a building envelope system manufacturer. Biased?

PCS case studies

12:10 — 12:40

Arne Emerson

Partner

Morphosis

Topic

Performative Design: Technology, Fabrication, Materiality

Talk points

Using project constraints as design opportunities

How technology can influence the design, fabrication, and construction process

Exploring the collaborative benefits of involving fabricators and contractors early in the design process

12:40 — 13:40

Topic

Networking Lunch Break

13:30 — 13:45

Eddy Abou Khalil

Regional Director - Middle East & India

Cosentino

Topic

Ventilated Façades with Dekton

Talk points

Ventilated façades: Performance, benefits, and usage

Dekton in façades

Project references

13:45 — 14:05

Susanna Noureddine

Head of Façade & Access

WSP

Topic

Some Cool Façade Stuff

Talk points

Next level engineering for next level projects

14:05 — 14:20

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

14:20 — 14:35

Olaf Conreur

Strategy Director - Global Construction Segment

Axalta Coating Systems

Topic

Sustainable Solutions in Powder Coatings

Talk points

Powder coatings & sustainability

Durability & functionalities

Contribution to LEED certifications

14:35 — 15:15

Moderator

Haytham Ayoub

Manager – Sustainability & Net Zero

AESG

Panelist

Ghina Yamak

Principal Façade Consultant

Zutari

Panelist

Mohamed Mahgoub

Construction Manager

Red Sea Global

Topic

Panel Discussion: Rapid Expansion VS Sustainability: The Gambit for the Future

Talk points

Progress of sustainability in 2023 against the rapid growth in real estate

What are the challenges and barriers faced in the industry when integrating sustainability in the business as usual?

What is the relationship between heritage / contemporary architectural design and Sustainability? Does promoting heritage come with a compromise on other aspects of the design for the built environment?

Session summary

Haytham Ayoub

15:15 — 15:20

Topic

Vote of Thanks & End of the Conference

15:20 — 16:00

Topic

Post Event Networking

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