60th Edition - Zak World of Façades India

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60th Edition - Zak World of Façades India

edition

Date

26 April 2019

Venue

ITC Maratha

City

Mumbai

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About this edition

This was the 60th global edition and 7th edition in Mumbai. It showcased the latest innovations and challenges in the construction industry pertaining to building envelopes and the latest technological solutions.

Rajeev Antony, Ashish Lahoti, Mahesh Arumugam, Jean-Paul Moonen, Matthew Penrose, Rajan Govind, Stephen Tanno, Jonas Upton-Hansen, K R Suresh, Ravi Sarangan, Prameena Karunairaj, Devesh Kumar, Jean Paul Hautekeer, Dr. Bernd Koll, Kamlesh Choudhari, Bhami Ilyas, Sourabh Kankar, Stephen Tanno

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

08:10 — 09:15

Rajeev Antony

Managing Director

Schueco India

Topic

Delegate Registration

09:15 — 09:20

Topic

Welcome Address

09:20 — 09:45

Ashish Lahoti

Associate

Nikken Sekkei

Topic

Façade as an Interface of Public Realm

Talk points

Innovation & client identity

Socio-Economic context

Environmental impact

Mahesh Arumugam

Regional Director - South Asia

Meinhardt Façade Technology

Topic

Empirical Approach for Parametric vs Manual Complex Geometry

Talk points

Rationalizing geometry

Computer aid vs manual complex geometry

Simplifying fabrication and installation

Case study on the TCS Tower in Siruseri, Chennai featuring a complicated 17m cantilever with 5 different geometry and tested for 9Kpa wind load

10:10 — 10:30

Jean-Paul Moonen

Global Segment Manager - Architectural

Akzonobel

Topic

Powder Coating Technologies Supporting Façade Design

Talk points

How new technologies can support façade design

Powder coating and sustainability

Digital support tools for designers and specifiers

10:30 — 10:50

Matthew Penrose

Executive Vice President

Vector Foiltec

Topic

High Performance, Lightweight, Long Span Building Envelopes with ETFE

Talk points

An introduction to projects, details, technology & advantages for ETFE façades & roofs

Fire, thermal, light and wind load performance with ETFE

Case study on the ETFE and steel structure at Project Jewel, Changi Airport in Singapore

10:50 — 11:10

Topic

NETWORKING & TEA/COFFEE BREAK

11:10 — 11:30

Rajan Govind

Director - Façade + Construction Tech Specialist

BES Consultants

Topic

State of Building Construction Tolerances - Spoiler of Façade Works

Talk points

Reality of current state and impact on façades

Is anyone checking construction tolerances?

Message to stakeholders on how to manage and improve

11:30 — 11:50

Stephen Tanno

Director Pre-Construction Services

Schüco International

Topic

The Worlds of Reality & Fantasy – How Finished Buildings Measure-up Against Expectation

Talk points

Short fall of the final product vis-à-vis the initial design and how to avoid it

Avoiding over design to meet time lines

Case studies with controlled designs and construction process to achieve exemplary results

11:50 — 12:15

Jonas Upton-Hansen

Founder

UHA

Topic

Pragmatic Formalism

Talk points

Form-making: Our process for shaping buildings and developing their 'identity'

Designing 'inside out vs outside in'

Dialogue vs single vision

12:15 — 13:00

Panelist

Dr. Ananya Gandotra

Head - Design

Birla Estate

Panelist

Anuja Sawant

Principal Architect

SSA Architects

Panelist

Hitesha Thakur

VP - Estimation

Glass Wall Systems

Panelist

KR Suresh

Regional Director

Avante Facade

Panelist

Rahul Kulkarni

Director

HOK India

Panelist

Saurabh Chatterjee

Director

Skyline Architects

Topic

PANEL DISCUSSION : Challenges in Designing High-Rise Buildings with Glazed Curtain Wall

Talk points

How do we incorporate balconies and operable windows for ventilation and that comply with the building codes?

Is operable sliding window in glazed curtain wall a viable option? What are the other options?

Pros and cons of using high performance glass in a residential high rise without central air conditioning system?

How do you control security and privacy in such buildings?

Session summary

K R Suresh

13:00 — 13:50

Topic

Networking Lunch Break

13:50 — 14:20

Ravi Sarangan

Director

Edifice Architects

Topic

Form Follows Function Follows Form

Talk points

Case study on the the design of Akshay Urja Bhawan, New Delhi (HQ of The Ministry of Renewable Energy) - An attempt to go beyond net zero & create an energy positive building

Case study on the design of the HQ for Montecarlo, Ahmedabad - Featuring an interesting & complicated façade with various innovations

14:20 — 14:40

Prameena Karunairaj

Business Development Manager

FunderMax India

Topic

Cladding High-Rise Buildings, a High Pressure Laminate (HPL) Perspective

Talk points

Benefits of cladding a high-rise

How to design cladding for high-rise

Case studies

14:40 — 15:00

Devesh Kumar

Technical Head

Aludecor

Topic

#BeatTheFire

Talk points

Propagation of fire on façade

Codes around the world

Testing facilities

15:00 — 15:20

Jean Paul Hautekeer

Global Strategic Marketing Director

Dow

Topic

Possibilities with Silicone for High Performance Buildings

Talk points

A journey through high performance in modern façade designs

Service for management of project timing and quality

Latest innovations in the high performance segment

15:20 — 15:40

Bernhard Koll

Technical Marketing Manager

Kuraray Europe

Topic

What’s Inside Laminated Glass

Talk points

Safety & beyond: Enhancing functionality with right interlayer selection

Acoustic & strucural interlayers

Case study on the usage of acoustic interlayer

15:40 — 16:00

Kamlesh Choudhari

Director

Glass Wall Systems

Topic

New Materials in Façades

Talk points

New cladding materials in the market

Designing and executing building Crowns & Atriums

Examples with case studies on the Wipro Campus, Gulita, Indiabulls Blu and more

16:00 — 16:20

Topic

Networking Tea/Coffee Break

16:20 — 16:40

Bhami Ilyas

Regional Business Manager

CPP Wind Engineering & Air Quality Consultants

Topic

Wind Engineering for Façade Pressures in High-Rise Towers

Talk points

Wind effects on façades and the structure

Challenges with unconventional buildings

Wind tunnel testing processes and best practices

16:40 — 17:00

Sourabh Kankar

Marketing Manager - India

Gujarat Guardian

Topic

Build with Light

Talk points

GGL go to solution provider

Evolution of glass façades for better occupant comfort

Innovations in glass

17:00 — 17:45

Panelist

Capt. Edwin Saldanha

Managing Director

Doors & Doors System

Panelist

Sandip De

General Manager - Design & Build

Shapoorji Pallonji

Panelist

Siddharth Shirur

Co Founder & Partner

Vistaar Architects & Planners

Panelist

Sudipta Ray

Sr. Vice President - Projects

K Raheja Corp

Panelist

Sushant Shah Deo

VP & Head - Special Initiatives

Larsen & Toubro

Topic

PANEL DISCUSSION : Early Façade Contractor Involvement (EFCI)

Talk points

EFCI, its awareness and benefits in the construction industry in India

Pros and cons of traditional methods vis-a-vis EFCI

Risk assessment, money saving, maximum collaboration and timely delievery of projects with EFCI

Can India move towards the design & build model of working?

Session summary

Stephen Tanno

17:45 — 17:50

Topic

Vote of Thanks

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