Main Events 87th Edition – Zak World of Façades USA

87th Edition – Zak World of Façades USA

edition

Date

31 March 2022

Venue

Grand Hyatt

City

Seattle

About this edition

This will be the 87th edition globally and the 1st edition in Seattle 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

08:00 — 08:50

Topic

Delegate Registration & Networking

08:50 — 08:55

Topic

Welcome Address

08:55 — 09:20

Steven Rainville

Principal

Olson Kundig

Topic

Spatial Daylight Autonomy at 760 Ralph McGill Boulevard in Atlanta

Talk points

Using passive external shading to provide occupant comfort and an equitable floor plate

Louver/curtainwall unitized delivery approach

Regional applications in the northwest

09:20 — 09:45

Kyle Silliker

Principal | Building Science Specialist

RDH Building Science

Topic

Façades of the Future: Panelized and Modular Building Façades

Talk points

The history of panelized façades

Why are modular and panelized façades emerging in the market?

How do you design and specify a panelized façade for your next project?

09:45 — 10:00

John Krouse

Chairman of the Board

Boston Valley Terra Cotta

Topic

Terra Cotta: The Age-Old Material for 21st-Century Architecture

Talk points

How architectural terra cotta can be fabricated to meet the demands of geometrically and aesthetically complex buildings due to its malleable nature

Flexibility makes architectural ceramics the preferred choice for technologically challenging designs, applicable to a multitude of façade attachment systems and construction methods

Insight into architectural terra cotta’s natural properties, low embodied energy and long-lasting durability making it a eco-friendly solution for high-performance façades

10:00 — 10:20

Julia Nagele

Principal and Director of Design - Architecture

Hewitt

Topic

Innovating in the Fabric

Talk points

Exploring “innovation” in the everyday urban fabric of cities where people live, shop and work

Working with a low-tech / effective-tech design approach

Aligning design values with client goals

10:20 — 10:45

Topic

Networking Tea / Coffee Break

10:45 — 11:10

Stéphane Hoffman

Principal | Façade Engineering Practice Leader

Morrison Hershfield

Topic

Design Implications of Envelope Backstops in Energy Code

Talk points

Introduction of envelope backstops in energy codes like the 2018 Seattle and Washington State Energy code and their intent of maximizing the thermal performance of the building envelope

Understanding how this will challenge the current design of high-rise developments relaying on traditional unitized glazing system as the primary enclosure system

Exploring how new approaches to the design of unitized glazing system are being developed to meet and exceed the current energy code requirements and achieve Passive House level performance

11:10 — 11:40

Eric Vander Mey

Principal | Chief of Engineering

Rushing

Jenae Goldfinch

Director of Shell + Core

Goldfinch Brothers

Shannon Suess

Principal

MG2

Shawn Ronning

Senior Associate II

MG2

Spencer Culhane

Design Manager

Schüco USA

Topic

Signature Value: Costco’s New Headquarters

Talk points

Designing for timeless aesthetics and employee wellness

Envelope performance for the triple bottom line

German engineering made in Seattle

Precision and excellence manufactured in Everett

11:40 — 12:10

Anthony Markese

Principal

Pickard Chilton

Topic

2+U and The 8: Reflecting the Pacific Northwest Spirit

Talk points

Context, Concepts, Collaboration

12:10 — 12:55

Moderator

Duncan Griffin

Associate Vice President, Sustainable Principal

HDR

Panelist

David Mead

Senior Associate

PAE Engineers

Panelist

Grace Wong

Engineer + Architect

OAC

Panelist

Kjell Anderson

Principal, Director of Sustainable Design

LMN Architects

Panelist

Stacy Smedley

Executive Director

Building Transparency

Topic

Panel Discussion: Decarbonizing Buildings: Meeting Washington’s Climate Commitment Act

Talk points

Façades as the key element to meet Washington State’s landmark 2021 climate law

Integrating high performance façade materials with internal systems

Sustainable façades that don't compromise design

Is there a better path to energy efficiency than passive house?

Augmenting health and well-being of the inhabitants through façade innovations

Session summary

Duncan Griffin

12:55 — 13:40

Topic

Networking Lunch Break

13:40 — 14:00

Justin Cochran

Senior Associate | Lead Project Designer

NBBJ

Topic

The Next-Generation High-Rise: Fostering, Health, Connectivity and Community at "The Net"

Talk points

How "The Net" is prioritizing wellbeing, performance, connections to nature and exercise as an unusual project in highlighting the efficacy of wellness and community centered design approaches, while showcasing opportunities for other high-rises in the future

The net-like façade features a perimeter-braced frame system that allows the building core to be set to the side, enabling enhanced visibility among building tenants

How the façade supports other unique benefits such as a three-story rooftop “Sky Park” providing outdoor access to nature and views of the city to foster physical and social health

14:00 — 14:20

Richard Green

Founding Principal

Green Façades

Topic

Why We Need a Standard for Structural Use of Glass in Buildings

Talk points

When does glass need to be robust? Simple windows, redundant floors and everything in between

The importance of glass risk categories to account for circumstances and consequence; not all glass is designed the same way

Where current ‘mixed standards’ could be leading to failures

14:20 — 14:35

Mark Jacobson

Market Manager - North America

Kuraray

Topic

Selecting the Appropriate Interlayer for Laminated Glass

Talk points

Understand different properties of interlayers

How different properties make interlayer selection critical for different applications

Tools available for selecting interlayers

14:35 — 14:50

Chris Fronsoe

National Architectural Team Manager

Vitro Architectural Glass

Topic

Understanding Embodied Carbon in Glass

Talk points

Defining embodied carbon and learning the best glass measurement tool

Embodied carbon reduction strategies

Potential challenges and solutions to meeting embodied carbon goals

14:50 — 15:05

Robin Bartelman

Architectural Manager - West Coast + Canada

Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings

Topic

Innovation + Customization in Coil and Extrusion Coating Systems

Talk points

Insight responsiveness, speed, consistency and color customization

Overview of coil and extrusion coatings + processes

Leading the way in innovation of coil and extrusion coatings

15:05 — 15:20

Simon Whelan

Co-Founder

FenestraPro

Topic

The Challenges of Façade Analysis in Building Information Modelling and How to Overcome Them

Talk points

Understanding façade performance throughout the design process

Energy analysis models - Why do we use them and how?

Barriers to dynamic analysis within the workflow and how to overcome them

15:20 — 15:45

Topic

Networking Tea/Coffee Break

15:45 — 16:05

Ed Palushock

Associate Principal

Perkins & Will

Topic

A Transformation Story: The Federal Reserve Building

Talk points

Transforming a building with a formerly defensive program into one that more opening engages the city

Preservation of a landmarked building and creating a contemporary addition that is historically rooted

The most sustainable approach is to utilize what is existing

16:05 — 16:20

Winn Darden

Business Manager - LUMIFLON® Resins

AGC Chemical

Topic

Environmentally Friendly FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for Powder Coatings

Talk points

Lower carbon footprint

Contains no solvents

>90% application efficiency

16:20 — 17:05

Moderator

Laurie Bull

Principal, Senior Project Manager

HOK

Panelist

Beth Stroshane

Managing Partner

Applied Building Information

Panelist

Chi Aoyama

Associate Principal

Mithun

Panelist

Cindy Edens

Executive Vice President, Director of Development

Wright Runstad & Company

Panelist

Kris Beason

Senior Director - Delivery and Construction

Sidewalk Labs - Canopy Buildings

Topic

Panel Discussion: Supply Chain Optimization: Creating a Seamless Flow to Construction

Talk points

Creating streamlined and efficient business model of collaboration at project's inception between all stakeholders

Façade deliveries, understanding and mitigating risk

Integrating design and process to deliver the project on schedule, increasing profit margin and environmental benefits

Taking advantage of new technologies such as off-site modular and robotics

Session summary

Laurie Bull

17:05 — 17:10

Topic

Vote of Thanks & End of the Conference

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