149th Edition – Zak World of Façades USA

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149th Edition – Zak World of Façades USA

edition

149

Date

16 May 2024

Venue

Four Seasons Brickell

City

Miami

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About this edition

This will be the 149th edition globally and the 1st edition in Miami 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

Attila Arian

Managing Director

NR Group

Topic

Event Host & Convener

08:50 — 09:00

Topic

Welcome Address

09:00 — 09:25

Kurt Dannwolf

President and Design Principal

ODP Architecture and Design

Topic

Design Implementation: Transforming Vision into Reality - Partnering with World-Renowned Architects

Talk points

In large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders, how an Architect of Record (AoR) can bring order and structure, ensuring that the various project elements come together cohesively

A good AoR provides: Local expertise, coordination & oversight, code compliance, quality assurance, risk management, project budget & timeline management and communication and documentation

09:25 — 09:45

John R. Medina

Partner

Miami Curtain Wall Consultants

Maria Moral

Partner

Miami Curtain Wall Consultants

Topic

The Architectural Skin: Before and After Champlain Tower

Talk points

A synopsis of a historical moment in time that defined the necessary evolution of the architectural skin in South Florida

The power of water in the erosion of buildings and the deterioration of cladding

Changes in construction techniques, materials and technology before, during and after

09:45 — 10:05

Anshuman Dogra

Structural Engineer

Stantec

Javad Ahmad

Founder & CEO

Javad Ahmad PE Inc.

Topic

From the Ground Up: Nontraditional Ways of Protecting the Façade at the Podium Level

Talk points

Application of glass can go beyond designs for wind load

Glazing as an alternative to flood barriers and panels

Designing testing to meet stringent standards for defense or prisons: flame, impact, acid, forced entry, and blast resistance

10:05 — 10:20

Bob Ford

North American Regional Account Manager

Eastman

Topic

Enhancing Building Resilience with High-Performance PVB Interlayer Technology

Talk points

Understanding the unique challenges of hurricane winds and security

Laminated glass with protective interlayers: A comprehensive solution

Integration with building design

10:20 — 10:35

Tansu Kumru

Vice President

Turkish Glass

Topic

Solutions for the Most Demanding Projects

Talk points

Project management approach

Unique projects completed all around the world with customized solutions

Sustainable buildings through advanced glass products and technologies

10:35 — 11:05

Topic

Networking Tea / Coffee Break

11:05 — 11:30

Lisa Rammig

Director

Eckersley O'Callaghan

Topic

Façades – A Global Perspective

Talk points

Local vs global: How similar weather conditions are addressed in different parts of the world

Design vs. performance and how to achieve both

How façades are evolving to improve resilience and need for flexibility

11:30 — 11:45

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

11:45 — 12:15

Juan Betancur

Director of Design

Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill

Topic

Outside the Box: Una Residences’ Sculptural Façade

Talk points

Learn about the complexities of designing and constructing organic forms in residential architecture

How and why GRFC panels were chosen as the best façade material for Una’s fluid, organic form

Explore how technical innovations and analyses’ were used to design around the harsh weather conditions in Miami including sun, salt, sand, and water

12:15 — 13:00

Kobi Karp

Principal-in-Charge

Kobi Karp Architecture

Panelist

Allan Shulman

Founding Principal

Shulman + Associates

Panelist

Jason Poma

Vice President

Poma Construction Corp.

Panelist

Jessica Goldman Srebnick

Co-Chair

Goldman Properties

Panelist

Vick Crespin

VP, Co-Founder

KVC Constructors, Inc.

Topic

Panel Discussion: Passive Shading, Active Ventilation: Screen Façades that Provide Air, Shade, Texture and Beauty

Talk points

Garage structures as a canvas for art and unique brand identity

Complying with environmental mandates for ventilation

Second skins that provide shade and reduce energy use

Session summary

Kobi Karp

13:00 — 13:50

Topic

Networking Lunch Break

13:50 — 14:15

Grace Liao

Director

KPF

Topic

Tower 36: Redefining the Office Tower in Miami's Design District

Talk points

Uniting wellness, nature and art

Façade design inspired by local flora, arts, and culture

Crafting the façade: Guided by iterative sustainability analysis

14:15 — 14:35

Jalal Farooq

CFO

Al-Farooq Corporation

Topic

What You Need to Know About the Hurricane-Glazing Certification Process

Talk points

New ISO vs. ASTM vs. TAS standard, the upcoming new international standard for hurricane glazing

Avoiding common pitfalls when certifying within the high velocity hurricane zone for the first time

Project specific product testing and other special considerations

14:35 — 14:50

Jack Redden

Director of Architectural Sales

ES Windows

Topic

The Art, Science and Psychology of Daylighting and Designing with Glass

Talk points

SCIENCE: The electromagnetic spectrum and visible light

PSYCHOLOGY: The psychological benefits of consistent exposure to natural light

ART: Discuss daylighting design strategies that balance performance vs aesthetics to create healthier interior spaces

14:50 — 15:05

Winn Darden

Business Manager - LUMIFLON® Resins

AGC Chemical

Topic

Environmentally Friendly FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for Powder Coatings

Talk points

Lower carbon footprint

Contains no solvents

>90% application efficiency

15:05 — 15:50

Federico Balestrazzi

Principal

DeSimone

Panelist

Antonia Devine

Senior Director - Design & Development

JDS Development

Panelist

Kevin S. Venger

Developer

One Thousand Group

Panelist

Michael Piazza

Sr. VP - Design & Construction

Terra

Topic

Developers as Agents of Change on the Miami's Skyline

Talk points

Is achieving prominence in an increasingly dense urban setting important or contextuality?

Is a “green” building important in marketing of a project and how do you meet new standards via the building envelope?

Incorporating new technologies like AI to improve supply chain issues, collaboration, etc

Session summary

Federico Balestrazzi

15:50 — 16:00

Topic

Vote of Thanks & End of the Conference

16:00 — 17:00

Topic

Post Event Networking Reception (by Eckersley O'Callaghan & Kuraray)

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