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Zak World of Façades Mexico

Name: Zak World of Façades Mexico
Start: 2025-03-13
Location: Sheraton Maria Isabel

edition

173

Date

13 March 2025

Venue

Sheraton Maria Isabel

City

Mexico

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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

08:00 — 08:50 Delegate Registration & Networking

08:50 — 09:00 Welcome Address

10:20 — 11:05 Networking Tea / Coffee Break

Session 2

13:15 — 14:05 Networking Lunch Break

Session 3

15:35 — 16:05 Networking Tea / Coffee Break

Session 4

17:10 — 17:15 Vote of Thanks & End of the Conference

Ricardo Daniel Diaz

Commercial Director

The Façade Studio

Rodrigo Borghino

Partner

The Facade Studio

Topic

Event Hosts & Conveners

09:00 — 09:25

Adrian Betanzos

Principal

VIA

Topic

If I Had Worked on These Innovative Projects

Talk points

Bringing materials to their limits as the better environmental strategy

How are these projects made

It is not what you think it is, it is more

09:25 — 09:50

Bernardo Pozas

Principal

Pozas Arquitectos

Topic

Elevating Monterrey’s Skyline through High-Rise Design

Talk points

T.OP Tower: The design philosophy behind Torre TOP and its alignments with Monterrey’s urban development with its challenges and solutions

Rise Tower: A deep dive into the façade design of Latin America’s tallest building and its impact on the building’s performance with a particular focus on the skyjack and its role as a public space

09:50 — 10:05

Denisse Merino Tress

Gerente Nacional Arquitectónico

Vitro Vidrio Arquitectónico

Topic

Leading the New Era in Façades

Talk points

Design considerations and specification of bird-friendly glazing

Aesthetic options to complement a façade design

Innovative design tools for façade experts

10:05 — 10:20

Anayeli Tapia

Marketing LATAM

Kuraray

Topic

Innovative Solutions in Laminated Glass

Talk points

Applications showcasing innovation and performance

Enhanced strength and safety for demanding applications

Reducing your carbon footprint

11:05 — 11:30

Felipe Flores

Façade and Building Physics Leader

South, Arup

Topic

Circular Economy Principles For Achieving Net-Zero Carbon Emissions in the Built Environment

Talk points

Importance and relevance to design for circular economy

Circular buildings toolkit as an aide to design for circular economy

Façade projects delivered using the circular buildings toolkit

11:30 — 11:45

Frank Zhong

AETS Application Engineer Technical Scientist

Dow

Topic

Design with More Freedom by Engineering Less Impact; Carbon-neutral Silicones for Façades

Talk points

Learn why reducing embodied carbon in building materials such as silicones is important for reducing greenhouse gases

Recognize the carbon-neutral silicone sealants that are available for three different building façade applications

Identify the benefits that the project-specific carbon neutrality service can offer architects, design consultants and building owners

11:45 — 12:00

Iria Novás

Sales Manager Outdoor Division

Kriskadecor

Topic

Enhancing the Aesthetics and Functionality of Façades with Aluminum Chains

Talk points

Limitless creativity: Versatile architectural solutions to transform façades

Beyond aesthetics: Solar protection, privacy, and thermal comfort

Success stories: Innovative cladding system case studiesand building owners

12:00 — 12:30

Craig Copeland

Partner

Pelli Clarke & Partners

Topic

Iconic Elegance in Design and Curtainwall Technology: Torre Mitikah

Talk points

Design & cultural significance: Torre Mitikah’s curved taper shape is unlike any Mexico City tower

Its sleek modern form creates a “window to the heavens” and embodies an axis mundi, symbolizing the connection between earth and sky

Advanced curtainwall technology: The silvery curtain wall enhances the overall tower’s design, with seamlessly integrated louvers for mechanical ventilation, and maintains the natural rhythm in pairing a esthetics with function

12:30 — 13:15

Moderator

Isaac Michan

Founding Principal

, Michan Architects

Panelist

Alicia Silva

Founder | Director General

Revitalisa Consultores

Panelist

Gustavo Carmona

Design Principal

Materia

Panelist

Rodrigo Rivero Borrell

Founder & CEO

Reurbano

Panelist

Martín R. Gil von der Walde

Director General / General Manager

Bear Facade Engineering

Topic

Second Life

Talk points

The hidden potential of working with existing non-heritage buildings

Adaptability and transformation as a design strategy

Blurring lines between existing and addition

14:05 — 14:30

Miguel Ruvalcaba

Director of Projects

GVA Arquitectos

Topic

Integrating Cutting-Edge Architecture with the Rational Management of Natural Resources to Create Economic, Social and Environmental Value for the Benefit of Human Beings

14:30 — 14:45

Flor Cordova

Project Specification Expert

Saint-Gobain México

Topic

Glass Innovation: Leading the Way to Sustainable Façades in Mexico

Talk points

Energy-efficient façades through envelope analysis

High-performance glass

ORAÉ®: The world's first low-carbon glass

Recycling: A key element in the glass life cycle

14:45 — 15:05

Cesar C. Rios

Branch Manager - Mexico City Office

Allana Buick & Bers

Topic

Concrete Façades Renovation

Talk points

Concrete panels

Joints and water repellents

Case studies

15:05 — 15:20

Errol Bull

Technical Manager - Construction Products

Momentive

Topic

Pushing the Boundaries of Design: The Future of Structural Silicones

Talk points

Origins and legacy: A foundation of innovation

The evolution of structural glazing silicones: Advancements and trends

Navigating the latest ASTM standards for SSG: What you need to know

Shaping skylines with SSG4600: Revolutionizing the industry with state-of-the-art silicone sealants

15:20 — 15:35

Manuel Maldonado Trueba

Technical Engineer

KinLong

Topic

Product Integration & Innovation for Façades

Talk points

Product integration

Trends and solution development

R+D and Testing Center

16:05 — 16:25

Alan Micha Balas

Project Director

Archetonic

Topic

Façade Effects

Talk points

Transparency

Screens

Evolution and convergence

16:25 — 17:10

Moderator

Ricardo Daniel Diaz

Commercial Director

The Façade Studio

Panelist

Alonso Burgos

Director - Design & Project Management

Marriott

Panelist

José Ramon Tagle

Director of Architecture

Beck Group

Panelist

Rafaela Behrens

Climate Engineer

Associate, Transsolar KlimaEngineering

Panelist

Daniela Castro

Co-Founder / CEO Mexico

JWA

Topic

Loco Climate

Talk points

How unpredictable and changing weather patterns impact façade design and materials choices on ⁠resorts, high rise residentials and non residential

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