167th Edition – Zak World of Façades Morocco

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167th Edition – Zak World of Façades Morocco

edition

167

Date

28 November 2024

Venue

Barceló Anfa

City

Casablanca

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About this edition

This will be the 167th edition globally and the 2nd edition in Casablanca 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

Hanae Touda Lachiri

Fondatrice | Gérante

TLH Ingénierie

Topic

Event Host & Convener

08:50 — 09:00

Topic

Welcome Address

09:00 — 09:30

Steven Ware

Senior Partner

ArtBuild Architects

Topic

More Life, Less Machine: New Approaches to Bioreactive Façades

Talk points

The bioclimatic challenge

Research and development

Bringing ideas to life

09:30 — 09:55

Clément Dufour-Lefort

Architecte Associé

VS-A

Topic

Façade Engineering in Morocco

Talk points

BET façade: Agency operations and core skills

Normative reference framework for building envelopes in Morocco, incorporating French and European standards

Transitioning from design-based norms to execution standards

Case studies of three flagship projects

09:55 — 10:10

Jasmin Hodzic

Glass Specialist

Guardian Glass

Topic

Solutions for Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

Talk points

Flex office building and administrative campus

Big pergolas / canopies

10:10 — 10:25

Olaf Conreur

Strategy Director - Global Construction Segment

Axalta Coating Systems

Topic

The Benefits of SuperDurable Powder in Architecture

Talk points

Achieving excellence in projects

Exploring colors online and offline

Drawing inspiration from case studies and resources

10:25 — 10:50

Patrick Genard

Founder

Patrick Genard & Asociados

Topic

Technology for Architecture and Heritage

10:50 — 11:20

Topic

Networking Tea / Coffee Break

11:20 — 11:45

Nihad Berberovic

Architecte Associé

Studio YN

Yasmine El Kasri

Architecte Associé

Studio YN

Topic

Façades of High-Rise Buildings: Between Architectural Innovation, Economic Viability and Environmental Demands

Talk points

Aesthetics and architectural identity

Economic reality and feasibility

Energy performance and sustainability

11:45 — 12:00

Ziadi Salma

Business Development Director

Jet Contractors

Topic

Rabat Grand Theater: When the Materials Embrace the Curve

Talk points

Innovative materials

Parametric design and engineering

12:00 — 12:25

Piero Delucia

CSO | Vice Président

Reynaers Group

Topic

Avalon - Virtual Reality Room

Talk points

Virtual reality (VR): A game changer in the decision-making process of architectural design

How VR can explain a very complex technical project solution in just a few minutes

Discovering mistakes with VR more easily and avoiding surprises at the building site

12:25 — 13:10

Moderator

Soukayna Belhaj

Chef de Projet

O Tower

Panelist

Jesús Román

Project Director

Rafael de La-Hoz Arquitectos

Panelist

Tijs Van Boven

Products & Services Development Teams Manager

Reynaers Aluminium

Panelist

Xavier Ferrés Padró

Managing Partner

Ferrés Arquitectos y Consultores

Topic

Tour Mohamed VI, Rabat: A Common Goal from Concept to Technical Excellence

Session summary

Soukayna Belhaj

13:10 — 14:00

Topic

Networking Lunch Break

14:00 — 14:20

Tarik Lakhmiri

CEO

Tarik Lakhmiri Architectes

Topic

Aesthetically Sustainable Façades Integrated into Urban Environment

Talk points

Green façades: Synergy between technical features, aesthetics and sustainability

Challenges for glazed façades: Balancing transparency, glare control and thermal comfort

Façades as architectural identity and spatial landmarks: Analyzing how façades influence a building's identity and its integration into its urban environment

14:20 — 14:40

Chaimaa El Moussaoui

Founder

Open Façades & Engineering

Topic

Façade Engineering: Design Aspects for Sustainable and Efficient Building

Talk points

Mechanical resistance and waterproofing

Building energy efficiency

Occupant comfort

14:40 — 14:55

Philippe Juliard