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Zak World of Façades USA

Name: Zak World of Façades USA
Start: 2019-11-21
Location: Conrad Downtown

edition

Date

21 November 2019

Venue

Conrad Downtown

City

New York

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

08:30 — 08:35 Welcome Address

10:17 — 10:45 NETWORKING & TEA/COFFEE BREAK

Session 2

12:50 — 13:40 Networking Lunch Break

Session 3

Track A

Track C

Track B

15:50 — 16:15 Networking Tea/Coffee Break

Session 4

16:00 — 16:05 Vote of Thanks & End of the Conference

18:05 — 19:00 Post Event Networking Reception

07:30 — 08:30

Attila Arian

Managing Director

NR Group

Topic

Delegate Registration & Networking

08:35 — 09:05

Dan Kaplan

Senior Partner

FXCollaborative

Topic

Glass City versus Mass City

Talk points

Standing on the East River shoreline with Manhattan behind, Mayor Bill de Blasio sent a clear warning that the iconic skyline was due for a change: “We are going to introduce legislation to ban the glass and steel skyscrapers that have contributed so much to global warming. They have no place in our city or on our Earth anymore”

Does he have a point? Is the default choice of all-glass curtain walls—especially for larger developments—a good thing for building occupants, for the surrounding neighborhood, for the larger city, and for the planet?

What are the hurdles—market expectations, cost, constructability—in creating more energy efficient façades?

How can well-conceived façades improve occupant health and well-being, connect and contribute to surrounding contexts, and reduce energy in the process? What are the interesting design opportunities spurred by exploring more radically efficient building envelopes?

09:05 — 09:30

Adrian Betanzos

Principal

VIA

Topic

Innovating Design and Materials from an Owner’s Perspective

Talk points

How to transform materials into delightful outcomes

The role of forming partnerships to develop innovation

Quality as a key element of the design

09:30 — 09:50

Annissa Flickinger

Regional Architectural Team Manager

Vitro Architectural Glass

Topic

Biophilia…It’s the Cure!

Talk points

Biophilic design with glass

Color rendering index and glass performance

Building Focus: PNC Tower in Pittsburgh, 181 Fremont in San Francisco and Biblioteca at TEC Monterrey

09:50 — 10:10

James Timberlake

Partner

KieranTimberlake

Topic

FULLNESS: The Holistic Integration of Experience, Performance and Aesthetics

Talk points

The alchemy of art, science, analysis and intuition

Achieving transparency, daylight, comfort and efficiency

Fostering research-driven design

10:10 — 10:17

Scott Rutledge

Anchor Business Unit Manager

Hilti North America

Topic

PechaKucha 20x20: Meeting Today’s Challenges at the Edge of the Slab

Talk points

New cast-in anchor solution for thinner slabs and larger panels

How tighter timelines and higher edge of the slab movement requirements can be solved with new firestop innovation

10:45 — 11:10

Michael Stein

Managing Director | Partner

Schlaich Bergermann Partner

Topic

A Reflection of the Future

Talk points

Investigating evolving geometries for a range of ambitious structural solutions

Drawing inspiration from nature to seek optimum efficiencies

Creating dynamic mechanisms for flexible skins

11:10 — 11:35

TJ DeGanyar

Director - Virtual Construction Lab

Schüco

Topic

Façade Acoustics

Talk points

Current state of practice

Tools for simulation and prediction technology

Future trends and products

11:35 — 12:05

Kai-Uwe Bergmann

Partner

BIG Group

Topic

FORMGIVING – Giving Form to the Future

Talk points

How our physical environment is being formed by various forces. Life is always evolving; the world is always changing

No matter where the change comes from - climate change, demographic change, social change, migration, technological development, economic development or stagnation - whenever the world is changing, it creates new requirements, new conflicts and new opportunities

Whenever we see that transformation happen, we have an opportunity to accommodate that change, and literally... give form to the future

12:05 — 12:50

Moderator

Christoph Timm

Principal

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Panelist

Erleen Hatfield

Managing Partner

Hatfield Group

Panelist

Michael Bischoff

Partner

Pei Cobb Freed & Partners

Panelist

Deborah Moelis

Principal

Handel Architects

Panelist

Patricia Hauserman

Senior Vice President - Building Repositioning

AECOM Tishman

Panelist

Christian Bailey

Founding Principal

ODA

Panelist

Carlos Cerezo Davila

Environmental Design Director

KPF

Topic

Panel Discussion: The Green New Deal in New York

Talk points

Is retrofitting all buildings within 10 years possible and is it a favourable measure?

Innovative façade replacement options for older buildings

Making greener buildings for better well-being and healthier environment for the future

Banning new inefficient glass-walled buildings - Is it a judicious move?

Christopher Jend

Senior Associate

Pei Cobb Freed & Partners

Topic

Session Chair

13:40 — 14:00

Andrea Love

Principal and Director of Building Science

Payette

Topic

Fusion of Design & Performance for High Performance Façades

Talk points

Energy drivers of building envelopes

Occupant comfort from façades

Performance as a design driver

13:40 — 14:00

Andrea Lamberti

Partner

Rafael Viñoly Architects

Topic

Stealth Façade Innovations

Talk points

Healthcare facilities are not always thought of as innovators in the world of architecture let alone façades as the focus is often on the systems innovation geared in the direct implementation of care. How Stanford’s new hospital features innovative façades that are designed to meet the building’s watershed earthquake resilience criteria

Stanford Hospital and Rockefeller University incorporate highly varied façades with each system reflecting diversity of programming, functioning and performance as well as responding to campus context and landscapes. How are the aesthetic and performance criteria for each system balanced with cost and constructability requirements?

Intelligent Building Information Modelling streamlines the process of designing, documenting, fabricating and installing complex façade systems. How is this achieved on dense, live campuses without interrupting operations?

13:40 — 14:00

Charles Berman

Associate Principal

Diller Scofidio + Renfro

Topic

Building ‘The Shed’ at the Hudson Yards

Talk points

Parametric structure

ETFE façade

Kinetic systems

14:00 — 14:20

Matt Williams

Associate Director | Façade Engineering

FMDC

Topic

Sun, Sounds & Shades

Talk points

Tuning glass façades with early stage parametric tools to balance solar gain with daylighting and cooling strategies

Addressing structural robustness, to mitigate wind-induced vibration of architectural building features and their associated condensation risk

Modern tools and methods to combine our holistic, total architecture approach to complementary, and conflicting, design parameters using data-driven apps

14:00 — 14:20

Peter Arbour

Associate

Vidaris

Topic

Playing a Long Game in Fast Times: Thinking Practically about Change

Talk points

How the projected ascent of building performance standards and the permeation of our industry by digital tools at all levels makes it both easier and more difficult to develop buildings that are durable, economical and inspiring

Looking at the interface of possibilities and constraints becoming more complex than ever and how novel solutions are emerging as we repeatedly bypass the status quo

A look at a few of today's projects which will explore potential practices for the future both near and far

14:00 — 14:20

Alexander Jafari

Vice President

Vector Foiltec

Topic

Where Visionary Design meets Superior Functionality

Talk points

Use of Texlon® ETFE systems in modern architecture

Benefits of ETFE

Challenges faced at “The Shed" in New York City and the new Las Vegas NFL Stadium “Allegiant Stadium” - Two different venues, which bring together passion and people

14:20 — 14:40

George Sultage

Area Sales Manager

Press Glass USA

Kazimierz Marciniak

Marketing Director

Press Glass

Topic

3D GLASS - Breakthrough Innovation in Glass Forming

Talk points

New opportunities in glass processing for commercial market

3D GLASS - Freedom to Form!

Curvilinear architecture inspirations

14:20 — 14:40

Valentín Tijeras García

VP - Global Product & R&D

Cosentino Group

Topic

Dekton: The New Material for Façades

Talk points

What is Dekton?

Why Dekton is ideal for façades?

How do I make a Dekton façade in North America?

14:20 — 14:40

Pierre Münch

CEO

Calvi Holding Hot Extrusion Division

Veronica Muffatti

Business Development for Architectural Applications

Siderval

Topic

Architecture with Steel - Façade Profiles for Ambitious Architectural Projects

Talk points

Transparency and freedom of design

Aesthetics, precision and variety of form

Energy efficiency, economy and sustainability

14:40 — 15:00

Stanley Yee

Building Design and Construction Specialist

Dow

Topic

Façades and Sustainability - Enabling Design, Performance and Durability Through Innovative Material Science and Application

Talk points

Building enclosures that contribute to a project’s sustainability journey

Solutions that address long term durability and performance needs

Current innovative opportunities

14:40 — 15:00

Roy Weghorst

Head of Regulatory Affairs - Fire

Kingspan

Andrew Wilson

Commercial Manager

Kingspan Insulation North America

Topic

Fire Safety and Building Performance

Talk points

Large scale fire testing (BS8414 and NFPA 285)

Thermal and fire performance of today’s insulation technologies

The effects of changes in systems to its fire performance, a summary of research done on fire safety of systems with ACM claddings

14:40 — 15:00

Mark MacDonald

Sales and Marketing Manager

Sherwin-Williams

Topic

Achieving Green Building Standards with Sustainable Metal Coating Systems

Talk points

Understand end-uses and application methods for coil and extrusion coatings

Exploring options for achieving LEED and LBC credits using sustainable coatings

Reviewing key consideration for selecting and specifying sustainable coatings for buildings

Spencer Culhane

Senior Building Envelope Specialist

Schüco USA

Topic

Session Chair

15:00 — 15:20

Valerie Block

Architectural Marketing Consultant

Kuraray America

Topic

Safer Glass Railings with Laminated Glass

Talk points

Building codes now require laminated glass

Stiff interlayers improve post-breakage glass retention and environmental exposure

Structural glass railings offer design versatility

15:00 — 15:20

Mayank Sharma

Technical Specification Manager

Siderise Group

Topic

Perimeter Barrier Firestop Systems for Curtain Walls

Talk points

Functional requirements of perimeter barrier firestop systems

Fire resistance testing for curtain walling and perimeter barriers and a transatlantic comparison of testing approach, criteria and experiences

The criticality of workmanship quality, and the need for installation inspection & reporting

15:00 — 15:20

Karen Brandt

Senior Principal

Heintges

Emily Carr

Project Design Manager

Permasteelisa North America

Zach Heaps

Senior Project Leader

Studio Gang

Topic

Project Showcase : MIRA - The Making of a New San Francisco Icon

Talk points

Studio Gang, the project architect will share their vision on the concept and drivers behind the façade design

Heintges, the façade consultant will highlight the technical challenges and performance requirements

Permasteelisa, the façade contractor will explain the detailing, fabrication and installation of the units

15:00 — 15:20

Sungjin Kim

CEO

Withworks & Wisys Technology

Topic

Digital Manufacturing and Assembly in Architecture for Parametric Design & Complex Geometry Buildings

Talk points

Digital manufacturing with high-end technology

Construction method that uses digital manufacturing

Effort for clean and safe future construction environment

15:20 — 15:50

Moderator

Sameer Kumar

Principal

Techne

Panelist

Walter Hartnett

Vice President

Thornton Tomasetti

Panelist

Michael Soubotin

Design Specialist - Building Enclosure

Turner Construction

Panelist

Ruth Ro

Associate Principal

Dattner Architects

Panelist

Yasemin Kologlu

Director

SOM

Topic

Panel Discussion: How Does Rapid Evolution in the Glass Industry Affect Design and Innovation

Talk points

What are the challenges in ensuring that this rapid pace of evolution fosters innovation?

What methods do designers employ to keep up with the rapid evolution?

How important is it for designers to be more engaged with glass procurement?

In the constantly changing landscape, how relevant are performance specifications?

15:20 — 15:50

Moderator

Stan Su

Vice President | Practice Design Director - Façades

HKS

Panelist

Gustav Fagerström

Principal

Walter P Moore

Panelist

Paul Martin

Director of Engineering Sales

Zahner

Panelist

Stephen Katz

Senior Associate | Technical Director

Gensler

Panelist

Hale Everets

Director - Design and Construction

Two Trees Management

Topic

Panel Discussion: From Digital Engineering to Digital Fabrication: How is the Future of Building Skin Changing?

Talk points

Innovation in architecture is often attributed to the application of new materials and technologies. How digitally-driven processes enable us to visualize, analyze and realize designs?

How we approach design, engineering, and construction with the promise to improve and evolve

What are the benefits and challenges in leveraging technology for the delivery of high-performance, sustainable, and complex façades?

16:15 — 16:40

Kenneth Zammit

Principal - Façade Engineering

Thornton Tomasetti

John Ivanoff

Principal | Facades

Buro Happold

Topic

Collaborative Computation

Talk points

Human evolution and managing the modern flood of data

Computing complex geometry: Jewel Changi Airport and other projects

Looking ahead: Closing the loop from expert systems to site QA

16:40 — 17:00

Michael Elstner

Head of Technical Advisory Service & Strategic Communication

Interpane

Topic

High Rise Projects – Insights from a Glass Manufacturers Point of View

Talk points

Challenges of modern curtain walls for the application of glass

Structural and thermal stress analysis

Design review

Collaboration with the project team, architect, curtain wall company and consultants

17:00 — 17:15

Mo Wright

Marketing Director

Gate Precast

Topic

Module-Based Forming & 3D Printing for Use in Architectural Precast Concrete

Talk points

Understanding the origins of module based forming concepts for use in architectural precast concrete (APC)

Discovering the progression of the Oak Ridge National Lab research project surrounding the development of additive manufacturing for use in forming APC

How the project architect partnered with the manufacturer to realize the "Sugar Cube" design aesthetic of One South First, Site A of the Domino Sugar Factory redevelopment, designed by CookFox

17:15 — 18:00

Moderator

Erik Verboon

Principal & Managing Director

Walter P Moore

Panelist

Carrie Moore

Director

SOM

Panelist

Paul Totten

Vice President | Building Enclosures National Practice Leader