91st Edition – Zak World of Façades Canada

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91st Edition – Zak World of Façades Canada

edition

Date

19 May 2022

Venue

Hilton

City

Toronto

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About this edition

This will be the 91st edition globally and the 1st edition in Toronto which will showcase sustainable innovations and challenges in the construction industry pertaining to the building envelope and will also display 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

08:00 — 08:50

Topic

Delegate Registration & Networking

08:50 — 08:55

Topic

Welcome Address

08:55 — 09:20

Hamid Vossoughi

Senior Principal - Building Sciences

WSP

Topic

Building Façades Past, Present and Future

Talk points

The changing building fabric

Design and construction trends

Competing demands and expectations

09:20 — 09:50

Gordon Gill

Partner

Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture

Topic

Say Something

Talk points

Façades that communicate intent

How architects and designers leave indelible prints on our planet

Therefore, architects and designers have a responsibility to communicate a greater deeper and more purposeful intent about sustainability, environmental stewardship, technology, comfort and beauty

09:50 — 10:05

Eduardo Rosa

International Business Manager

AGC Interpane

Topic

The Ronald O. Perelman Performing Arts Center

Talk points

Translucency achieved through mixing two different industries

Stone industry vs Glass industry; Organic vs Inorganic

Sandwich glass stone: Meeting technical requirements working with stone and glass

10:05 — 10:25

Michael Picco

President

Picco Group

Topic

Exploring Structural Solutions for Masonry, Stone, & Thin Veneer Façades

Talk points

Building success with a collaborative approach to façade design

Designing solutions to meet demanding criteria and complex architecture

Innovative engineered façade solutions

10:25 — 10:50

Topic

Networking Tea / Coffee Break

10:50 — 11:15

Harrison Chan

Principal

WZMH

Zenon Radewych

Principal

WZMH Architects

Topic

Investigation of Applicable Building Envelope Innovations

Talk points

Research and development of new technologies

Opportunities for smart and sustainable façades

Adaptability in recladding projects

11:15 — 11:30

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

11:30 — 11:55

John Kooymans

Principal

RJC Engineers

Topic

Maximize Your Façade: Get the Most From Your Façade Consultant

Talk points

Protecting the façade design, owner and architect by early engagement of a façade consultant

Optimize your façade by leveraging your façade consultant’s full expertise and resources

The benefits of holistic design for façades

11:55 — 12:20

Piero Delucia

CSO | Vice Président

Reynaers Group

Topic

Virtual Reality, a Game Changer in the Decision-Making Process of Architectural Design

Talk points

Visualize

Analyse

Evaluate

Experience

12:20 — 12:50

Shirley Blumberg

Founding Partner

KPMB

Topic

At the Edges: Fort Severn, Ponderosa Commons, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

Talk points

Rigorously applying principles of sustainability — social, environmental and economic, in the design of these building envelopes

Integrating building physics with the art of design and the practical challenges of construction

The pivitol role The National Research Council of Canada has played in setting high standards of construction

12:50 — 13:40

Topic

Networking Lunch Break

13:40 — 14:00

Carol Phillips

Partner

Moriyama & Teshima Architects

Topic

The Changing the Face of Sustainable Architecture

Talk points

How innovative façade design and prefab envelope development not only contributes to the technical performance of the building but also reduces the impact of construction in our communities, creating a healthier environment in the daily lives of the building occupants

How architects use energy modelling data in our creative process and for research

How fresh air and natural daylight, through façade design are key players in the experience of these buildings

14:00 — 14:20

Sudhir Bommu

Associate | Building Envelope & Facades Skills Leader

Arup

Topic

Structure & Façade Movements and Tolerances

Talk points

Why do we need joints in façade systems?

Movements and tolerances in primary building structures and façade system

How different façade systems accommodate structural movements

What is the future: New systems, new strategies, new ways of communicating (workflows and tools)

14:20 — 14:35

Dean White

Regional Façade Sales Manager

Cosentino

Topic

Façade Design with Dekton Ultracompact Surface

Talk points

Ultracompact surface as a superior façade material

Attachment methods for ventilated rainscreens and curtainwall integration

Design considerations related to meeting performance, budget criteria and design intent for a project

14:35 — 14:55

Tomer Diamant

Principal

Teeple Architects

Topic

Campus Gateway Façades

Talk points

Campus gateway buildings are public-facing symbols of institutional growth and require a highly tailored and deliberate approach to façade design

How collaborative design methodologies, including CM pre-construction services can be used to navigate supply chain and competitive procurement challenges

Case studies on the Langara College Science Building (Vancouver) and Morgan State University’s Calvin and Tina Tyler Hall (Baltimore)

14:55 — 15:10

Michael Ondrus

Market Development Manager

Eastman

Topic

A New Innovative Solution for Bird-Friendly Glazing

Talk points

Trends that are driving change

Understanding bird glazing performance requirements

Introducing a new solution for bird glazing, Saflex® FlySafe™ 3D

15:10 — 15:35

Topic

Networking Tea/Coffee Break

15:35 — 16:05

Evan Levelle

Associate Principal

Front Inc

John Douglas

Pre-Construction Director

Alutec

Topic

Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DfMA) for Cold Bent Façades

Talk points

Designing for variability: How to ensure even the most complex facades are fabricated, assembled, and installed correctly with minimal documentation at each stage

Managing scale, complexity, geometry, computational demands, legibility and data accessibility at all levels of the design and manufacturing process

Materials and the supply chain and how to optimize and reduce material use in a fully bespoke design and manufacturing environments

16:05 — 16:20

Brian White

Technical Director – Global Building Adhesive Solutions

H.B. Fuller

Topic

Kodispace 4SG Reactive Thermoplastic Spacer: The Key to Energy Efficient Structural Glazing Façades

Talk points

Mechanical and optical benefits of a reactive thermoplastic spacer system in modern structural glazing

Architectural design flexibility using reactive thermoplastic spacer

Energy efficiency through superior gas retention