Main Events 58th Edition - Zak World of Façades UAE

58th Edition - Zak World of Façades UAE

edition

Date

19 March 2019

Venue

The Conrad

City

Dubai

About this edition

This was the 58th global edition and the 5th edition in UAE. The conference discussed the latest innovations and challenges in the construction industry pertaining to the building envelope and the latest technological solutions.

Thomas Fruhmann, Ammar Alul, Stuart Clarke, Mustafa Chehabeddine, Frank Goudman, Michelle Bacellar, Agnes Koltay, Alastair Common, Alejandro Stochetti, Scott Coombes, Firas Hnoosh, Robert Stephens, Ammar Saad, Markus Plettau, Jan Scheers, Waleed Nashaat, Anthony Makhlouf, Charles Constantin, Benjamin Beer, Andy Dean

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

Thomas Fruhmann

Director Pre-Construction Services

Schueco Middle East

Topic

Delegate Registration

08:50 — 08:55

Topic

Welcome Address

08:55 — 09:00

Ammar Alul

Managing Director

Schüco Middle East

Topic

Sustainability, necessity and opportunity for the building

09:00 — 09:25

Stuart Clarke

Associate Director | Middle East Façade Engineering Leader

Arup

Topic

A Brief History of the Envelope and where we will be Delivered

Talk points

The beginnings of glass & façades

The evolution of a new profession

The evolution of façade design

The future

09:25 — 09:50

Mustafa Chehabeddine

Principal

KPF

Topic

Abu Dhabi International Airport Midfield Terminal Complex – Building Envelope

Talk points

Complex geometry and the challenge of building a ground scraper

Climate responsive approach to massing and orientation to avoid the need for external sun shading

Possibly the largest free-standing glass façade in the world

09:50 — 10:10

Frank Goudman

Export Sales Director

Renson

Topic

External Solar Shading and Natural Ventilation in High-Rise Buildings

Talk points

Need for ventilation in high-rise buildings

Need for external shading in high-rise buildings

Solutions for the same

10:10 — 10:30

Michelle Bacellar

Technical Director

Meinhardt Façade Technology

Topic

Practical Approach for Complex Geometry Façades

Talk points

Rationalizing geometry

Simplifying fabrication and installation

Minimizing costs

10:30 — 10:50

Topic

NETWORKING & TEA/COFFEE BREAK

10:50 — 11:10

Agnes Koltay

CEO

Koltay Façades

Topic

Building Sky View – The Latest Landmark in Dubai!

Talk points

Façade engineering design & development process, including glass and stainless steel curtain wall, glazed panoramic lift enclosure and large tension cable system in the lobby

Introduction to the multi-storey skybridge and skywalk tourist feature with glass floor

Overview of the façade access strategy, including complex areas like bridge soffit

11:10 — 11:30

Alastair Common

Commercial Director

Schüco Middle East

Topic

Global Experience and Local Presence

Talk points

Case study on the Al Fattan Crystal Towers, Dubai

How the design evolved from stick to unitised curtain wall system

Simplifying complex façade geometry

Digitalization: Your daily fix!

11:30 — 12:00

Alejandro Stochetti

Director of Design

Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture

Topic

Case Study: Expo Astana

Talk points

Challenging the industry

When what we need does not exist yet

Working with contractors, fabricators and regional challenges

12:00 — 12:45

Moderator

Scott Coombes

Managing Partner

AESG

Panelist

Micha Pawelka

Chief Operating Officer

Priedemann Façade Experts

Panelist

Nasser Turk

Regional Manager - MEA

WATG

Panelist

Tarik Al Zaharna

Founder & Director

T.ZED Architects

Topic

PANEL DISCUSSION : Solar Shading Through Façades: Tropical Solutions Through Smart Building Skins

Talk points

Evolution of solar shading techniques for better building performances

Balancing sunlight blocking and penetration for better inhabitants experience

Can dynamic glass or integrated renewable energy shading system be the answer for the region?

Active versus passive shading: Looking at long term solutions

Session summary

Scott Coombes

12:45 — 13:40

Topic

Networking Lunch Break

13:40 — 14:00

Firas Hnoosh

Principal

Perkins+Will

Topic

Designing Local in a Global Context

Talk points

Role of culture in architectural façades design

Climatically influenced building envelope design

The modern Arabic skyscraper

14:00 — 14:20

Robert Stephens

Executive Director

Inhabit Group

Topic

One Zabeel – Façade Design and Procurement Using New Approaches for Improved Quality and Economics

Talk points

Using a virtual model for façade zoning and cost planning and engineering models to optimise and refine the façade design and gain construction economies

Parametric glare and thermal studies to maximize façade performance

Designing a hybrid glass and aluminium mullion to minimize visual obstruction and maximize transparency

Integration of innovative maintenance system solutions (cleaning and access to the soffit façades) and analysis of tall building differential deflections using the latest computational methods

Communicating the models and design intent concisely into contract specifications / BOQ’s

14:20 — 14:40

Ammar Saad

Chief Executive Officer

Lever Building Materials

Topic

Fiber Cement External Cladding and Ventilated Façades in the UAE

Talk points

Cladding combining aesthetics with high performance

The fiber cement technology, fiber cement boards and fire certification process and roadmap until a certificate of compliance in UAE

The fundamental necessity of working with a turnkey solution, provided by a facade specialist delivering the full value chain

14:40 — 15:00

Markus Plettau

Marketing Manager - EMEA

High Performance Building Solutions, Dow Performance Silicones

Topic

Modern Glass Façades – Structural Glazing with Proven and Innovative Technologies

Talk points

Latest advancement in structural bonding and glazing

Project management service to manage project timing and quality

Structural glazing…a journey through high performance in modern façade designs

15:00 — 15:20

Jan Scheers

Sales Consultant - Middle East and South Africa

Kuraray

Topic

Structural and Acoustic Performance Interlayers for Façade and Window Safety Glass

Talk points

Newly adopted laminated safety glass elements incorporating structural PVB and Ionoplast interlayers yielding in outstanding glazing design features for complex façade constructions with larger spans

Besides decorative and UV control function, acoustic comfort is possible by choosing specific acoustic damping PVB interlayers close to noise zones in global high urban density areas

Selecting the right interlayer choice to reduce the risk of delamination in open edge applications

15:20 — 15:40

Waleed Nashaat

Sales & Specifications Manager - Powder Coatings

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

15:40 — 16:00