144th Edition – Zak World of Façades USA

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144th Edition – Zak World of Façades USA

edition

144

Date

11 April 2024

Venue

Spertus Institute’s Venue SIX10

City

Chicago

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About this edition

This will be the 144th edition globally and the 1st edition in Chicago 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

Lori Day

Design Principal

JGMA

Topic

Event Host & Convener

08:50 — 09:00

Topic

Welcome Address

09:00 — 09:25

Joachim Schuessler

Principal

Goettsch Partners

Topic

How Commercial Buildings Contribute to the Vibrancy and Activation of the Public Realm

Talk points

Transparent façades that impact the public realm

Connecting indoor and outdoor spaces through thoughtful façade design

Integrating art to enhance the pedestrian experience

09:25 — 09:40

Andrew Pries

Director of Innovation & Technical Sales

Boston Valley Terra Cotta

Topic

Fabricating Terra Cotta Architecture for a Sustainable Future

Talk points

Restoration and reclad of terra cotta structures for a green building solution

Performative terra cotta sunshade systems reduce solar gain and energy consumption

Innovative solutions to reduce installation costs for cornice restoration

09:40 — 10:05

Anthony Cinnamon

Associate Principal

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates

Topic

MIT Schwarzman College of Computing

Talk points

Describing the components and design of a closed cavity façade

Comparing the difference in thermal performance of closed cavity façade and standard curtain wall

Explaining the design challenges associated with closed cavity façades

10:05 — 10:20

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

10:20 — 11:00

Topic

Networking Tea / Coffee Break

11:00 — 11:25

Lucas Tryggestad

Principal

SOM

Topic

Balancing Opacity with Performance in Modern Façades

Talk points

UIUC CIF and 800 West Fulton as case studies in façade excellence and responsible use of WWR

Reimagining traditional brick for a contemporary aesthetic / assembly and aligned with neighborhood character

Achieving material honesty in façade applications

11:25 — 11:50

Tobiasz Staszak

Area Manager - North America

Reynaers Aluminium

Topic

Improving the Living of People Now and For Generations to Come with VR

Talk points

Global family company with local expertise offering customisation and choice in an innovative and responsible way

Architectural Evolution: Virtual Reality redefining decision-making in architectural design

Accelerating Construction: VR’s swift explaining of technical solutions and error detection for smooth building processes

11:50 — 12:20

Darin Cook

Partner

Pelli Clarke & Partners

Topic

Salesforce Tower Chicago: Harmonizing Architectural Expression and High Performance Envelope

Talk points

Architectural expression and building form

Unitized Curtain Wall: Features and benefits

Specialty lobby glazing: Technology and details

Quality control through performance mock-up

12:20 — 13:05

Moderator

Jay Longo

Principal

Solomon Cordwell Buenz

Panelist

Brent Schmitt

VP | Architectural Sales Manager

Bricks Incorporated

Panelist

Joshua Freedland

Director of Historic Preservation

Bulley & Andrews

Panelist

Krista Weir

Dir. of Historic Preservation | Associate Principal

Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture

Panelist

Will Tippens

VP Architecture & Planning

Related Midwest

Topic

Panel Discussion: Uncommon Chicago Brick: Modernizing and Preserving a Classic Material

Talk points

New builds: Evaluating thin brick in precast vs. regular bricks

Challenges in restorations: Matching brick/retaining structural integrity

Current trends in design and installation

The advantage of brick as low carbon alternatives to concrete

Session summary

Jay Longo

13:05 — 13:55

Topic

Networking Lunch Break

13:55 — 14:20

Lynda Dossey

Director

Jahn/

Topic

What Shaped the Shape of 1000M

Talk points

Many forces influence the final design of 1000 South Michigan, not all of them obvious

Intangible forces comingle with standard physical forces to shape a final outcome

It takes the problem solving effort of the team to properly execute the final shape

14:20 — 14:40

Mark Chiu

Vice President

Thornton Tomasetti

Ryan Ornberg

Associate Principal

Krueck Sexton Partners

Topic

Façade Repositioning: The Silvio J. Mollo Federal Building

Talk points

Adaptive reuse through whole building modernization

Sustainability & carbon driven design process

High-performance & protective design façade detailing

14:40 — 14:55

Brian White

Technical Director – Global Building Adhesive Solutions

H.B. Fuller

Topic

Realizing the Potential of High-Performance Warm Edge Technology in Insulating Glass

Talk points

Elevating sustainability: Total carbon footprint, embodied, and operational carbon

Sealing the future: Edge seals impact on insulating glass service life

Efficiency unveiled: Case studies utilizing high-performance warm edge technology in insulating glass

14:55 — 15:10

Ben Mitchell

Specification Leader US

Axalta

Topic

Embarking on an Architectural ColourDesign Journey

Talk points

Achieving excellence in projects

Exploring colors online and offline

Drawing inspiration from case studies and resources

15:10 — 15:55

Moderator

Brian Abell

Project Manager

Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects | Partners

Panelist

David Bott

Principal

Heintges Consulting Architects & Engineers

Panelist

Jessica Young

Principal

Heintges Consulting Architects & Engineers

Panelist

Tod Williams

Founding Partner

Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects | Partners

Topic

Panel Discussion: The Obama Presidential Center: A Storytelling Façade

Talk points

Presentation of design concepts for the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park, Chicago

Conversation about façade design and articulation of the unique façades and characteristics of the Museum Tower

Technical development, material investigation and implementation of stone, glazing, and new materials such as UHPC

Session summary

Brian Abell Jessica Young

16:55 — 16:05

Topic

Vote of Thanks & End of the Conference

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