109th Edition – Zak World of Façades Saudi Arabia

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109th Edition – Zak World of Façades Saudi Arabia

edition

109

Date

12 December 2022

Venue

Voco

City

Riyadh

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About this edition

This will be the 109th edition globally and the 4th edition in Saudi Arabia 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 — 09:00

Topic

Welcome Address

09:00 — 09:25

Jan Henckens

General Manager - Global Projects Development

Nikken Sekkei

Takamori Yamazaki

Executive | Design Fellow

Nikken Sekkei

Topic

Dynamic and Delicate Ingenuity in Environmental Façade Design

Talk points

Case studies from practice in KSA, ASEAN and Japan

09:25 — 09:45

Ahmed Abuhashem

International Projects Manager – AME (Africa and Middle East)

Guardian Glass

Topic

Stewardship at Guardian Glass

Talk points

GulfGuard sustainability approach

Product transparency

Glass for innovation and sustainability

09:45 — 10:10

Giovanni Zizioli

Partner | Middle East Director

Maffeis Engineering

Topic

Digital Façade Design Using Parametric Tools

Talk points

One single model

Parametric design workflow

Case studies

10:10 — 10:25

Paulo Carvalho

Commercial & Corporate Relations Director

Effisus MENA

Topic

Future Proofing Your Projects – A1 Fire Rated Weatherproofing Solutions

Talk points

Fire rated AVCL membranes & systems: experience since 2011 / tests & approvals

Façade applications

The importance of weatherproofing design

Case studies (GCC & UK)

10:25 — 10:50

Topic

Networking Tea / Coffee Break

10:50 — 11:10

Osama Radwan

Chief Architect

Omrania

Topic

Sustainability and Practicality in Façade Design

Talk points

Façade design in Saudi Arabia

Promoting sustainability

Future in designing building envelopes

11:10 — 11:25

Mohammed Bahsh

Senior Manager Tensile Architecture - APMEA

Serge Ferrari Group

Topic

Tensile Fabric Façade - Architectural Functions and Benefits

Talk points

Architectural signature

Thermal & visual comfort, solar protection & energy savings

Dynamic façades with day/night effect

Conformity & suitability to any fire norms & regulations

11:25 — 11:50

Benjamin Beer

Managing Director

Werner Sobek Dubai

Topic

Mastering The Art of Façade Engineering for Advanced Complex & Sustainable Façade Systems

Talk points

Understanding façade systems for the human centric design and wellbeing of building occupants

New generation glass and façade systems for the large scale complex future projects in the Middle East

Resolving building envelope technical challenges while achieving even most complex architectural design intents

11:50 — 12:10

Thomas Fruhmann

Director Pre-Construction Services

Schueco Middle East

Topic

Pre-Construction Services for Building Envelopes (PCS)

Talk points

What does PCS bring to the table and why to invite others to the party?

PCS from a building envelope system manufacturer. Biased?

PCS case studies: Residence - Tower - Skylight

12:10 — 12:40

Christoph Timm

Principal

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Topic

Four Locale - Four Responses

Talk points

Material

Orientation

Locale

Rationale

12:40 — 13:40

Topic

Networking Lunch Break & Prayers

13:40 — 14:00

Micha Pawelka

Chief Operating Officer

Priedemann Façade Experts

Topic

Essentials for Sustainable Façade Constructions in KSA

Talk points

Starting point: Local production and infrastructure

Achieving the goal: Collaboration and transfer of knowledge

Experience sustainable design: Case studies

14:00 — 14:15

Jan Scheers

Sales Consultant - Middle East and South Africa

Kuraray

Topic

Designing with Laminated Safety Glass Interlayers for Security & Sound Control Applications

Talk points

Overview on safety and security glazing

Acoustic guidelines for effective noise reduction with laminated safety glass

14:15 — 14:35

Abdullah Faza

Director of Fire & Life Safety - Middle East

AESG

James Kelland

Fire and Life Safety Technical Manager

AESG

Topic

Saudi Building Codes (SBC) Vs Façade Fire Safety

Talk points

SBC façade materials key consideration

SBC code compliant alternative approach

Plastic materials case study

14:35 — 14:50

Ricky Kay

Business Development & Specifications Manager

Siderise Middle East

Topic

Best Practices in Passive Fire Compartmentation and Noise Control for Curtain Wall Façades

Talk points

The need for perimeter fire & smoke seals to accommodate various structural movements

Applicable fire test standards for the fire performance of aluminum curtain wall structures

Acoustic flanking solutions for curtain wall structures

14:50 — 15:05

Zaid Suleiman

Head of Façade Segment – Middle East, Turkey & Africa

HILTI Middle East

Topic

Façade Fundamentals for Today’s Climate Crisis & Fire Hazards

Talk points

Ventilation system in façade claddings to deliver energy efficient and durable buildings

Passive fire compartmentation solutions for curtain wall joints & cladding cavities

Blending Speed & Quality in Façade bracket fastenings

15:05 — 15:25

Topic

Networking Tea / Coffee Break

15:25 — 15:40

Vinay Sharma

Marketing & Sales Manager

Jotun

Topic

Buildings People Remember

Talk points

Green steps

Powder vs PVDF & Anodize advantages

Overview on products, collections and metallics

15:40 — 16:25

Moderator

Hassan Waked

President's Consultant | Design Director

Zuhair Fayez Partnership

Panelist

Abdullah Alqahtani

Construction Senior Manager

KAFD

Panelist

Afaf Badran

Founder

Darbel Labbana

Topic

Promoting Built Environments Respecting Authenticity

Talk points

Harmonizing Modern Façade Design Practices in line with Saudi Vision 2030

Analyzing the different methodologies of modern building envelope designs

Ensuring sustainable façade design without compromising aesthetics

What new regulations/codes be created to ensure safe, beautiful, and high-quality building envelopes?

Session summary

Hassan Waked

16:25 — 16:30

Topic

Vote of Thanks & End of the Conference

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