Main Events 163rd Edition – Zak World of Façades USA

163rd Edition – Zak World of Façades USA

edition

163

Date

16 October 2024

Venue

Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers

City

New York

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About this edition

This will be the 163rd edition globally and the 6th edition in New York 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

07:30 — 08:30

Topic

Delegate Registration & Networking

Kimberly Garcia

Sr. Director Design & Construction

Tishman Speyer

Topic

Event Host & Convener

08:30 — 08:38

Topic

Welcome Address

08:38 — 09:03

Vishaan Chakrabarti

Founder & Creative Director

Practice for Architecture and Urbanism | PAU

Topic

The Architecture of Urbanity: Walls that Connect

09:03 — 09:18

Emily Losego

Director of Commercial Innovation

Vitro Architectural Glass

Topic

Getting Low with U-Values

Talk points

Understand glass’ u-value and how it is impacted

How codes and local laws are now emphasizing u-values and thermal performance

Explore glass strategies to improve occupancy comfort and reduce operational carbon

09:18 — 09:48

James O’Callaghan

Founding Director

Eckersley O’Callaghan

Topic

Engineering Transparency in a Changing World

Talk points

Evolution of structural glass and the relevance of doing more with less for a sustainable future

Navigating the challenges glass in façades face in meeting more demanding energy performance requirements

How circularity needs to influence façade design and specification

09:48 — 10:03

Michael Bollan

Global Product Director

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

10:03 — 10:10

Matt Capone

Principal

FacadesX

Topic

Pecha Kucha: My World of Façades

10:10 — 10:55

Topic

Networking Tea / Coffee Break

10:55 — 11:15

Jamison Guest

Principal

Heintges

Ryan Hansen

Facade Designer

Heintges

Topic

3D Thermal Analysis for Building Envelopes: Approaches to Progressive Energy Codes

Talk points

Discuss the role of architects and façade consultants in efficient envelope design for energy conservation

Exhibit practitioners' tools for 3D thermal analysis and consolidation of modeling outputs to meet aggressive code targets for thermal bridging at complex envelope conditions

Present implications of new simulation tools for thermal and system design, and compare to existing 2D tools

11:15 — 11:40

Jordi Marasse

Technical Project Consultant

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 sustainable way

Architectural evolution: Virtual Reality redefining decision-making in architectural sustainable design

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

11:40 — 12:10

Daniel Sundlin

Partner

Bjarke Ingels Group

Topic

Wildflower Studios: Vertical Media Production Village in the Heart of NYC

Talk points

Precast concrete cladding is angled to create an animated effect on the façade as the sun changes throughout the day

Open-air terraces puncture the façade providing connection to the waterfront, natural daylight and views of the Manhattan skyline

The roof includes 150,000 sq ft of solar panels

12:10 — 12:55

Moderator

Gary P. Mancini

Managing Principal

Thornton Tomasetti

Panelist

Gus Sirakis

Deputy Commissioner

NYC Dept. of Buildings

Panelist

Kevin Hoey

Executive Vice President

L&L Holding Company

Panelist

Stephen Varone

President

RAND Engineering & Architecture

Panelist

Yegal Shamash

Chief Structural Engineer

NYC Dept. of Buildings

Topic

NYC FISP: Get Sheds Down While Preserving Public Safety

Talk points

Façade inspection safety program and the role of technology

Session summary

Gary P. Mancini

12:55 — 13:55

Topic

Networking Lunch Break

Sherry Xuan Yang

Associate Principal

SOM

Topic

Session Chair

13:55 — 14:15

James Seger

Partner

PBDW

Philip Schmerbeck

Studio Director USA

Herzog & de Meuron

Topic

Artful Adaptation: Powerhouse Arts Integrates History, Manufacturing and Art

Talk points

Underground to Groundbreaking - Through its transformation from the Bat Cave to Powerhouse Arts, the former Brooklyn Rapid Transit power station retains its place as a resource for artists in a rapidly changing urban landscape

A Modern Recharge - The decidedly modern Boiler House addition marries sympathetically to the historic and highly-patinaed Turbine Hall to create a unified whole that celebrates its own evolution of industrial character and purpose

A Workshop in Craft - Through a combination of rigorous design and meticulous execution, the building showcases the artfulness of trade craftsmanship to compliment and contrast the messiness of the artistic process it contains

14:15 — 14:35

Cheryl Saldanha

Sr. Project Manager, Building Science Practice Leader

SGH

Michael Syracuse

Partner

FXCollaborative

Topic

Preserving Legacy, Building Tomorrow: Decarbonizing Landmark Skyscrapers

Talk points

The deep energy retrofit of New York University's Rubin Hall aims to be one of the world's largest Passive House/EnerPHit certified buildings

Located in the Greenwich Village Historic District, and originally constructed in the 1920's, the retrofit is a model for decarbonizing large pre-war buildings throughout New York City and beyond

The design addressed challenges in significantly improving the performance of the building envelope and implementing new all-electric systems while preserving the historic character

14:35 — 14:50

Bob Zhang

Commercial Director

Tianjin North Glass

Topic

Global Trends of the Architectural Glass Façade

Talk points

Single & 3D curved glass design

Super jumbo glass & flatness

New techniques in architectural glass design

14:50 — 15:05

Alberto Alarcon

Americas Market Development Manager & MC Global Leader

Kuraray America

Topic

Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Laminated Glass

Talk points

Innovative structural glass applications

Amazing structural glass projects

Sustainability benefits of using structural glass interlayers

15:05 — 15:20

David Hewitt

Director of Business Development

ES Windows

Topic

Making Glass Flatness a Standard

Talk points

Quality controls and checkpoints during production

100% Inspection of the glass during the tempering process

Prevention of rejections in the field, converting into more profit

15:20 — 15:55

Moderator

Tali Mejicovsky

Director of Design for Building Envelope

Turner Engineering Group

Panelist

Joshua Voice

Project Management Officer

Josef Gartner USA

Panelist

Nikolas Dando-Haenisch

Principal

Grimshaw

Panelist

Sarah Palmer

Deputy Program Director, JFK T4

Delta Air Lines

Panelist

Suzanne Castellano

VP & Construction Executive

Turner Construction

Topic

Taking Off: Façades in Aviation

Talk points

Design and detailing façades for security and transparency

Opportunities and challenges of fast track construction on active airport sites

Trends and priorities transforming busy airports to top of the line facilities

Session summary

Tali Mejicovsky

Kasia Burzynska

Building Envelope Consultant

Walker Consultants

Topic

Session Chair

13:55 — 14:15

Jordan Rogove

Partner & Co-Founder

DXA Studio

Tigrin Kostandyan

Intermediate Architect

DXA Studio

Topic

Ready to Wear: The Fabric of the Ladies Mile

Talk points

Striking a balance between couture and modern

Concretization of drapery, the modeling and iterative process

Fabrication methods of Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC)

14:15 — 14:35

Aleksandr Barmas

Principal

Socotec

Topic

Building Envelope Commissioning, Case Studies for a Holistic Approach

Talk points

Building envelope commissioning is a formalization of the work process of the envelope consultant, but with clear focus on early and consistent feedback and coordination

BECx is a necessary tool to mitigate project risks due to increasingly stringent and complex local and national regulations, owner performance and quality requirements, and the intent of the design team

When properly followed it can lead to a holistic and integrated design and construction process

14:35 — 14:50

Bersu Serin

Assistant Project Manager

Bisam Facades

Topic

Quality Control and Assurance in the Field Installation of Façade Envelope Systems

Talk points

Importance of quality control in field installation for market standards

Key components of a comprehensive quality control procedure for façade installation

Strategies for overcoming challenges and ensuring compliance with industrial adaptation

14:50 — 15:05

Hisham Mujib

International Specifications Manager

Saint-Gobain

Topic

Advancing Sustainability in Building Glass: World’s First Low-carbon Glass

Talk points

Commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050

Embodied vs. operational carbon: Assessing importance in building sustainability

Development of the world's first low-carbon glass with a verified EPD

15:05 — 15:20

Skyler Will

Associate Scientist

Dow

Topic

Designing with More Freedom by Engineering Less Impact: Carbon-Neutral Silicone Service for Building Façades

Talk points

Why reducing embodied carbon in building materials such as silicones is important for reducing greenhouse gases

Describing the key elements of the PAS 2060 standard to help ensure verified carbon neutrality

Recognizing the carbon-neutral silicone sealants that are available for three different building façade applications

Identifying the benefits that the project-specific carbon neutrality service can offer architects, design consultants and building owners

15:20 — 15:55

Moderator

Christoph Timm

Principal

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Panelist

Darijo Babic

Director Architectural Sales

Guardian Glass

Panelist

Jennifer Cass

Senior VP of Sustainability and Resilience

NYC Economic Development Corporation

Panelist

Jeremiah Watson

CEO

Infinite Recycled Technology

Panelist

Sydney Mainster

VP of Sustainability & Design Management

The Durst Organization

Topic

Reskinning in NYC and What To Do With 120 Tons of Old Glass

Talk points

How to turn recycling into a cost-neutral process

Saving energy on the float-line by incorporating recycled glass

How can we change the industry to routinely recycle?

Session summary

Christoph Timm

Gustav Fagerström

Principal

Walter P Moore

Topic

Session Chair

13:55 — 14:20

Karilyn Johanesen

Senior Associate

SO - IL

Topic

Layered Living: Delaminating New York City’s Building Envelopes

Talk points

Regulatory, financial, and physical constraints significantly shape the design of building envelopes in New York City housing projects

9 Chapel: A twenty-three-unit condominium project in Downtown Brooklyn serving as a case study in delaminating the layers of the building envelope

How its pleated and perforated metal veil façade creates a dynamic connection between home and city, enhancing both private and public experiences

14:20 — 14:40

Peter Hutley

Principal | VP

Curtain Wall Design & Consulting

Topic

Façades at the Top of the World: 53 West 53rd Apex Panels

Talk points

How the Apex metal panels at the peaks of the 53 West 53rd tower in New York City presented unique engineering issues related to façade access

Working with manufacturing and installation partners to tailor a unique engineered solution to meet the special challenges posed by the project

The successful installation of the Apex panels completed a unique addition to the New York skyline

14:40 — 14:55

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

14:55 — 15:10

Andrew Pries

Director of Innovation & Technical Sales

Boston Valley Terra Cotta

Topic

Innovating the Architectural Terra Cotta Industry for Sustainable, High-Performance Façades

Talk points

Addressing global issues in the built environment and realizing the potential of terra cotta solutions

Materiality and performance benefits of terra cotta façades in modern architecture

Terra cotta façade innovations that address global challenges and enhance building performance

15:10 — 15:55

Moderator

Matthias Hollwich

Principal

HWKN

Panelist

Andrea Hatzinikolas

Principal

FERO

Panelist

John Matzelle

Executive Vice President, Sales

Consolidated Brick

Panelist

Ted Carpinelli

Director

KPF

Topic

Hand-Crafting a Modern Aesthetic with Old-World Brick

Talk points

Articulating a façade in hand-laid brick masonry, creating fluency with adjacent buildings

Utilizing current technology to execute a complex design

Using brick as a human-scaled material in residential high-rise architecture

Session summary

Matthias Hollwich

15:55 — 16:20

Topic

Networking Tea / Coffee Break

16:20 — 16:50

Jason Long

Partner/Director OMA New York

OMA

Topic

Casting: Building Resonance and Performance with Precast and GFRC

Talk points

Designing dynamic façades from understanding the limitations of pre-cast and GFRC and identifying appropriate façade systems

Drawing new materials and techniques from site conditions and local factors to engage with a neighborhood more emphatically

Incorporating punched window systems in residential projects to maximize views and facilitate negotiations between unit interiors and façade

16:50 — 17:35

Moderator

Brian Loughlin

Principal

Magnusson Architecture

Panelist

Carla Swickerath

Partner

Studio Libeskind

Panelist

Dylan Baker‑Rice

Deputy Chief Asset & Capital Management Officer

NYCHA

Panelist

Rachel Ehrlich

Associate Principal

Dattner Architects

Panelist

Sara Tsiropinas

Senior Director of Building Envelopes

L+M Development

Topic

Affordable Housing: Creative Design Solutions

Talk points

How a limited budget affects the design and material choices

What's the best way to integrate the building within the community?

How mandates from the city enhance or restrict design and execution

Session summary

Brian Loughlin

17:35 — 17:40

Topic

Vote of Thanks & End of the Conference

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