235th Edition – Zak World of Façades USA

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

08:30 — 09:30

Topic

Delegate Registration & Networking

Topic

Event Convenor & Host

09:30 — 09:40

Topic

Welcome Address

09:40 — 10:00

Vanessa Kassabian

Principal, Design Director, Americas

Henning Larsen

Topic

395 3rd street Residences

10:00 — 10:20

Topic

Topic to be Announced

10:20 — 10:30

Bob Zhang

Commercial Director

Tianjin North Glass

Topic

Advances in Curved Architectural Glass

Talk points

Multi-curved glass

High-end curtain wall glass panel

Customization

10:30 — 10:40

Katie Stacy

Manager, Regional Architectural Sales

Mitsubishi Chemical America ALPOLIC

Topic

Understanding Metal Composite Materials (MCM) in High-Performance Façade Design

Talk points

Material composition and core options (PE, FR, NC) and their impact on fire performance and code compliance

Coating systems and finish durability, including PVDF and FEVE performance characteristics for long-term façade application

Best practices for specifying MCM systems, including tested assemblies, performance standards, and lifecycle considerations

10:40 — 11:05

Adrian Betanzos

Principal

VIA

Topic

Topic to be Announced

11:05 — 11:55

Topic

Networking Tea / Coffee Break

11:55 — 12:25

Topic

Topic to be Announced

12:25 — 12:35

Micheal Naughton

Business Development Manager

CENTRIA, a Nucor company

Topic

Architectural IMPs and Integrated Products

Talk points

Integrated windows & louvres

Integrated fins & accents

The ultimate wall assembly

12:35 — 13:00

Felix Weber

Principal | Façade Structural Specialist

RDH

Topic

Topic to be Announced

13:45 — 14:35

Topic

Networking Lunch Break

14:35 — 15:00

Topic

Topic to be Announced

15:00 — 15:10

Anders Smith

CEO

SolarLab

Topic

Customised Solar Façades

Talk points

Beauty - Unparalleled design freedom that eables seamless integration and on-site production in retrofit and new build

Quality - Transformative non-fading, self-cleaning and maintenance-free cladding with longevity and resiliency

Sustainability - Recycled materials that generates free electricity for generations, and can be non-destructively reused & fully recycled

15:10 — 15:35

Topic

Topic to be Announced

15:35 — 15:45

Roger Schaerer

Senior Engineering Director

BM Windows

Topic

The HOLISTIC Approach to Façade Excellence

Talk points

Presenting a holistic approach from engineering coordination and fabrication to delivery and installation

Sharing fabrication solutions for static and dynamic façade systems across complex building envelopes

Considering BMU access and façade cleaning requirements for efficient long-term building maintenance

15:45 — 15:55

Diego Cuevas

VP Business Development USA

Onyx Solar

Topic

Topic to be Announced

15:55 — 16:40

Moderator

Philip Ra

Principal

FLAD Architects

Panelist

Karen Brandt

Senior Principal

Heintges

Topic

Enveloping Innovation: Façade Design for Life Sciences & Biotech

16:40 — 16:45

Topic

Thanks/Conference Concludes

16:45 — 17:30

Topic

Refreshments & Networking

235th Edition – Zak World of Façades USA

About this edition

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