80th Edition – Zak World of Façades India

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80th Edition – Zak World of Façades India

edition

Date

21 October 2021

Venue

JW Marriott Sahar

City

Mumbai

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About this edition

This was the 80th global edition and the 8th edition in Mumbai. It showcased the latest innovations and challenges in the construction industry pertaining to building envelopes and the 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

08:45 — 09:30

Topic

Delegate Registration

09:30 — 09:35

Topic

Opening Address

09:35 — 09:40

V Gurumoorthy

General Manager

TechnalⓇ In India

Topic

Welcome Address

09:40 — 10:10

Jayesh Hariyani

CMD & Senior Principal

INI Design Studio

Topic

Design Based on Ethos of Sustainability & Spirituality

Talk points

Process of “seeking” guide design process

10 Matrix (10M) drive design innvovations

10:10 — 10:30

TS Aditya

Vice President - Strategy & Business Development

Qutone

Topic

Fire Behavior & Unique Façade Applications

Talk points

Fire classification & flash over potential

Material classification based on fire behavior for façades

Kinematic façades & passive architectural elements

10:30 — 10:50

Gautam Bhasin

Director

Mirai

Topic

Addressing the Cost Conundrum

Talk points

Cost centric design decisions

Smart tools for cost optimised designs

'Value Engineering' Vs 'Value Optimisation'

10:50 — 11:10

Arun Madappallath

General Manager - South Asia

Serge Ferrari Group

Topic

Tensile Fabric Façade - Architectural Functions and Benefits

Talk points

Architectural signature

Thermal & visual comfort, solar protection & energy savings

Dynamic façades with day/night effect

Conformity & suitability to any fire norms & regulation

11:10 — 11:30

Topic

Networking Tea / Coffee Break

11:30 — 11:50

Rajan Govind

Director - Façade + Construction Tech Specialist

BES Consultants

Topic

Building Façade Procurement Insights - Everything is NOT the Same

Talk points

Procurement approaches

Procurement (tender) documentations vs Outcome

Construction design approaches

Impact of cost and value

11:50 — 12:10

Arvind Kumar

Communication & Business Development Manager - MEI & SEA

Hydro Building Systems

Topic

High Performance Façade & Fenestration Solutions

Talk points

Design and development of energy efficient façades for Ascendas, Pune

Addressing complex façade geometries and high rises by extensive design support and early engagement

Exclusive preview of TECHNAL® high performance & minimal sliders

12:10 — 12:40

Anupama Sharma

Industry Professional

Topic

Designing Environmentally Responsive & Smart Façades

Talk points

Overview on

Case study on Viettel Headquarters Building, Hanoi

Case study on Alembic Office Building, Bangalore

12:40 — 13:25

Moderator

KR Suresh

Regional Director

Avante Facade

Panelist

Amar Tendulkar

Chief of Design and Sustainability

Mahindra Lifespace Developers

Panelist

Apoorva Sharma

Associate Architect

Architect Hafeez Contractor

Panelist

Rushikesh.H

Principal Architect

Architect Rushikesh H

Panelist

Upendra Walinjkar

CEO | Principal

Aluvision Façade

Panelist

Vaishali Jain Solanki

Principal Architect

VJS

Panelist

Yashodhan Tere

Head of Design - Chief Architect

The Wadhwa Group

Topic

Panel Discussion: Influence of Design in the Performance of Building Envelope

Talk points

How can design impact the parameters for the performance of a modern façade?

What are the benefits of considering passive design strategies?

Strategizing sustainable design through local material procurement

What is net-zero carbon and can this global trend be implemented in India?

Session summary

KR Suresh

13:25 — 14:10

Topic

Networking Lunch Break

14:10 — 14:30

Ahmed Sumair

Director

Sahvia Façade

Topic

Façade Lighting, Integration & Challenges

Talk points

Importance of the architectural lighting: Urban and façade lighting design

Integration of the lighting equipment in façades

Challenge for the future, new technologies and business

14:30 — 14:50

Arjun Malik

Principal Architect

Malik Architecture

Topic

Form Follows Life: The Equilibrium of Place

Talk points

Review the fundamental interdependencies between nature and architecture

Can the rigor of placemaking extend to the development of the interface between architecture and the environment?

Exploring strategies and materials that respond to habitats and building types

14:50 — 15:10

Edward Thomas Oommen

Manager - Façade

fischer India

Uday A.Shikhare

National Technical Manager

fischer India

Topic

Innovative Solutions for Façades

Talk points

ACT: Innovative and high-quality systems for safe and aesthetically sophisticated fixing of rainscreen façades

Cast-In Channels: Engineered for the most challenging façade connection designs

Firestop: Passive fire protection compartmentation solutions for unitized glazing and rainscreen façades

Anchors: Anchoring solutions for all façade solutions

15:10 — 15:30

Ravishankar Subramanian

Principal Scientist

Dow

Topic

Innovative Products & Project Management Services for High Performance Façades

Talk points

Innovations addressing the need of the industry

Case study on durability

Differentiated service offerings that add value to customers

15:30 — 15:50

Malvinder Singh Rooprai

Senior Technical Program Manager - APAC

Kuraray

Topic

Are Lightweight Security Glazings Possible?

Talk points

Burglar, bullet & blast resistant glazing

Comparison with conventional security glazings

Standards & testing methods

15:50 — 16:10

Topic

Networking Tea/Coffee Break

16:10 — 16:30

Nithin Hosabettu

Design Director

IMK Architects

Topic

Designing the Symbiosis University Hospital and Research Centre (SUHRC)

Talk points

Blending biophilic spaces with naturally produced CSEB from site

Energy efficiency: A priority story in design

Design principles for creating healing space

16:30 — 16:50

Faizer Ali Dastagir

National Head - Projects

Viva Metal Composite Panel

Topic

FR Aluminium Composite Panels

Talk points

Understanding FR aluminium composite panels

Tests and certification required for FR aluminium composite panels

Innovations in FR aluminum composite panels

16:50 — 17:35

Moderator

Kamlesh Choudhari

Director

Glass Wall Systems

Panelist

Neerav Parmar

Senior Vice President Contracts and Procurement

Shapoorji Pallonji

Panelist

Nirmal Mangal

India Director - Architecture

M Moser Associates

Panelist

Raman Sapru

Director - Design & Engineering

K Raheja

Panelist

Robinson Sam

Managing Director - MEI & SEA

Hydro Building Systems

Panelist

Shekhar Patki

Principal Architect

PG Patki

Panelist

Vijay Pawar

Director Project & Development Services

JLL

Topic

Panel Discussion: Façade Value Engineering: Managing the Process and Limiting the Risk

Talk points

Integrating the right assessment models for getting the most value out of façades

Value engineering versus value extortion: Is it cost reduction for diminished value?

Continuing the process improvisations for best practices

Value engineering for bespoke façades procurements to suit local requirements

Session summary

Kamlesh Choudhari

17:35 — 17:40

Topic

Vote of Thanks & End of the Conference

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