92nd Edition - Zak World of Façades Kuwait

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92nd Edition - Zak World of Façades Kuwait

edition

Date

07 June 2022

Venue

Jumeirah Messilah

City

Kuwait

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About this edition

This will be the 92nd edition globally and the 3rd edition in Kuwait 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

08:00 — 08:50

Topic

Delegate Registration & Networking

08:50 — 09:00

Topic

Welcome Address

09:00 — 09:25

Tarek Shuaib

CEO

Pace

Topic

Building Skins, A 50 Year Legacy: From the Commitment to Vernacular Design Moving to the Future of Ethical Sustainability

Talk points

Vernacular Architecture: Façades responding to hot climate

Façade Tectonics: Using materiality to create a sense of belonging

Effective strategies for creating energy efficient building façades

How recent MEW regulations have impacted the approaches to façade design

Linking our rich legacy of projects to the future

09:25 — 09:45

Micha Pawelka

Chief Operating Officer

Priedemann Façade Experts

Topic

Digital Façade Design – The Change

Talk points

History

Interface Architect - Façade Designer

2D / 3D / BIM & Workflow

Value & Risk Management

09:45 — 10:05

Ahmed Abuhashem

International Projects Manager – AME (Africa and Middle East)

Guardian Glass

Topic

Glass for Innovation and Sustainable Design

Talk points

How glass contributes to more energy efficient buildings

The role of glass in helping you achieve LEED certifications

Latest innovations in the world of glass

10:05 — 10:30

Marie-Joelle Ghaoui

Director A&E Services

KEO

Topic

Capital Markets Authority Headquarters – A Response to the Kuwait City Skyline

Talk points

Façade geometry and integration to the surrounding environment

Interactive response to climate and the façade build-up

Integration of the façade with the building engineering systems and sustainable design

10:30 — 10:50

Topic

Networking Tea / Coffee Break

10:50 — 11:05

Sanjoe Rodrigues

General Manager - MEA

Serge Ferrari

Topic

Tensile Fabric Façade - Architectural Functions and Benefits

Talk points

Efficient thermal comfort & solar protection

Visual comfort & glare control

Dynamic façades with day/night effect with graphic customization

Non-combustible façade in new constructions or renovations

11:05 — 11:35

Nasser Abulhasan

Design Principal & Co-Founder

AGi Architects

Topic

In-Between

Talk points

Redefining a façade

The 5th façade

The non-façade

11:35 — 11:55

Fareed Alghimlas

Senior Research Associate

Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research

Topic

MEW-R6: From 1983 Till Date

Talk points

Background of Kuwait's first energy code

Development of MEW-R6 since then

Estimation of benefits

Future expectations

11:55 — 12:40

Panelist

Ashok Chadha

Associate-Projects Manager

Gulf Consult

Panelist

Chadi Bassil

Project Director

Alghanim International

Panelist

Jaber Abulhasan

Managing Director

Bonyan Design

Panelist

Mohamed Mahgoub

Construction Manager

Red Sea Global

Topic

Panel Discussion: Kuwait Building Codes: How will it Bring a Shift in Façade Design and Engineering

Talk points

Understanding the role of façade to meet Kuwait building regulations

Challenges posed to the façade execution in light of the new codes

Creating a balance between aesthetical appeal and sustainability with stringent codes

Mitigating the risks of failure to adhere to the guidelines

Session summary

Fareed Alghimlas

12:40 — 13:25

Topic

Networking Lunch Break

13:25 — 13:50

Ryan Waltke

Technical Director | Senior Associate

Gensler

Topic

Articulation and Detailing of Façades for Large Project Typologies

Talk points

Articulation of façades across project types: Retail centers, hospitality, office, mixed use

Working inside out: Incorporation of interior details and provision for future tenant needs

Critical junctions: Resolving complications at the interface with adjacent building systems

13:50 — 14:05

Firoz Kachwala

Director

Future Architectural Glass

Topic

Glass - Inspire & Innovate

Talk points

Glass made gorgeous

Expressions in glass

The future is now

14:05 — 14:25

Abdullah Faza

Director of Fire & Life Safety - Middle East

AESG

Topic

Façade Fire Safety - Best Practice

Talk points

International Codes: Façade fire safety requirements

GCC Building Codes: Façade fire safety requirements

Performance based façade fire safety design approach

14:25 — 14:40

Ali Ali

Specifications Manager

KIMMCO-ISOVER

Topic

Meeting the Demand for Sustainable Green Buildings with Façade Insulation

Talk points

How façade should meet & exceed regulatory requirements in terms of energy efficiency

Considerations for fire safety when designing façade with external insulation

Sustainability is more than energy efficiency

14:40 — 15:00

Abdullah Barqawi

General Manager

IEB Engineering Consultancy

Ali Abdullah

COO

IEB Engineering Consultancy

Topic

KFF Rules of Façades Design in Buildings

Talk points

Impact of KFF codes on façade design

Approach to fire-safe building’s façade through applying KFF codes

Façade approval procedures (e.g., Kuwait New Airport – T2)

15:00 — 15:05

Topic

Vote of Thanks & End of the Conference

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