Main Events 226th Edition – Zak World of Façades Philippines

226th Edition – Zak World of Façades Philippines

edition

226

Date

10 September 2026

Venue

SMX Aura Convention Centre

City

Manila

Official page

About this edition

This will be the 226th edition globally and the 2nd edition in Manila 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

09:00 — 10:00

Topic

Delegate Registration & Networking

Topic

Event Convenor & Host

10:00 — 10:15

Topic

Welcome Address

10:15 — 10:40

Topic

Topic to be Announced

10:40 — 11:00

Ronald Diaz

Assistant Vice President - Construction Administration

ALT

Topic

From Intention to Execution: Safeguarding Building Envelopes Through Rigorous Construction Administration

Talk points

Mitigating thermal, structural, and water-penetration risks during shop drawing submittals and mock-up testing

Streamlining collaboration and communication among the architect, main contractor, façade contractor and other subcontractors

How façade consultancy during the CA phase protects project budgets and design integrity

11:00 — 11:20

William Ti

Founder & Principal Architect

WTA Architecture & Design Studio

Topic

Social Architecture - Open Civic Urbanism

Talk points

Redefining the role of architecture - How architecture extends beyond buildings to become social infrastructure that strengthens communities, promotes inclusion, and improves everyday urban life

The principles of open civic urbanism - The three core design strategies of radical porosity, programmatic hybridity, and civic surplus, and how they create accessible, active, and people-centered public spaces

Designing cities for the common good - How real world projects demonstrate the power of architecture to foster social interaction, cultural identity, environmental resilience, and lasting public value while encouraging architects to design with generosity and purpose

11:20 — 11:35

Matthew Penrose

Executive Vice President

Vector Foiltec

Topic

How ETFE Delivers High Performance, Lightweight, Structurally Efficient and Sustainable Building Envelopes

Talk points

Introduction to projects, details, technology & advantages of ETFE façades & building envelopes

Fire, thermal, light and wind load performance with ETFE

Review of the latest global and SE Asia projects

How does ETFE lowest carbon footprint of all transparent materials, plus sustainable and recyclable

Case study of Aseana Parqal Mall at Manila Bay transformed mall designs in the Philippines with a naturally lit and ventilated concept all under a 9,000m2 waving ETFE roof

11:35 — 12:15

Topic

Networking Tea / Coffee Break

12:15 — 12:35

Pegs Elumba

Head I Principal – MFT

Meinhardt Philippines

Topic

Delivering High-Performance Façades Through Effective Supply Chain Management: A Façade Consultant’s Perspective

Talk points

Aligning design intent with supply chain capabilities through early stakeholder engagement and procurement planning

Identifying and mitigating key supply chain risks affecting façade quality, project schedules, cost certainty, and building performance

The façade consultant’s role in coordinating designers, contractors, fabricators, suppliers, testing agencies, and site teams to achieve successful project delivery

12:35 — 12:50

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

12:50 — 13:20

Edgar E. Cozzio

Design Director

P&T Group

Topic

The Dynamic Skyline - Design and Planning Adaptability for Supertall Residential Icons

Talk points

The 10-year horizon: Designing for uncertainty

Core vs. flex: Structural matrix and spatial hierarchy

The presale loop: High-yield interior & unit plan adaptability

The tectonic envelope: Façade modularity

13:20 — 14:00

Rebecca Plaza-Ti

Managing Director

WTA Architecture & Design Studio

Topic

Context Matters: Designing Façades that Belong

Talk points

Responding to local culture, climate, and urban context

Creating memorable architecture through thoughtful materiality

Balancing global design influences with regional identity

Designing buildings that remain relevant and resilient over their lifecycle

Session summary

Rebecca Plaza-Ti

14:00 — 14:50

Topic

Networking Lunch Break

14:50 — 15:10

David Zaballero

Director

Arquitectonica

Topic

Global Design, Local Responses, Expressive Façades

Talk points

Global vision

Local conditions

Expressive solutions

Transforming experience

Lessons from the projects

15:10 — 15:30

Jack Cruzado

Principal

Facade Option

Topic

From Basic Geometry to Fabrication Model: Digital Customized Solutions for Façade Fabrication

Talk points

Challenges and opportunities in conventional façade design, coordination, and documentation workflows

Minimizing rework and enhancing productivity through model-based and automated workflows

Demonstration of custom Rhino/Grasshopper tools and lessons learned from real-world façade projects

15:30 — 15:40

Topic

Presentation by Baiyun

15:40 — 16:00

Topic

Topic to be Announced

16:00 — 16:45

Desiree Manlapaz

Executive Vice President

ALT

Theodore Khoury

Assistant Vice President - Business Development

ALT

Topic

Establishing a Philippine Façade Association

Talk points

The Instiutional Gap: Why does the Philippine industry need a façade association

Regulatory hurdles & codifying local standards

Professionalizing workmanship and supply chain quality

Session summary

Desiree Manlapaz

16:45 — 16:50

Topic

Vote of Thanks & End of the Conference

16:50 — 17:20

Topic

Post Event Networking

Partners

Associate Partners