Zak World of Façades Zak World of Façades
Instagram Facebook Youtube Linkedin WhatsApp x.com
Instagram Facebook Youtube Linkedin WhatsApp x.com
Home

Zak World of Façades India

edition

142

Date

01 March 2024

Venue

India

City

Bengaluru

Watch the Event

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

08:45 — 09:30 Delegate Registration & Networking
09:30 — 09:40 Welcome Address
10:50 — 11:10 Networking Tea / Coffee Break

Session 2

13:20 — 14:20 Networking Lunch Break

Session 3

15:45 — 16:05 Networking Tea / Coffee Break

Session 4

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

Rohan Keswani

Director

Aluplex

Topic

Event Host & Convener

09:40 — 10:00

Neelima Ronanki

Studio Director

Gensler

Topic

Climate Action Through Design Transforming the Built Environment Through a Net Zero Future

Talk points

Holistic design strategies; Putting people first and creating positive climate and economic outcomes
10 steps to get to net zero energy
The adaptive reuse revolution

10:00 — 10:15

TS Aditya

Vice President - Strategy & Business Development

Qutone

Topic

Façade in High Rise Buildings, Unique Applications, and Energy Efficient Installation Systems

Talk points

Defining the character of high rise buildings
Aesthetics, safety & functionality of elements used in a façade
Creating energy efficient façades & maintain ambient internal temperatures

10:15 — 10:35

Ritesh Jindal

Associate | Mumbai Office Leader

Arup

Topic

Advanced Tools and Automation in Façade

Talk points

Automation tools for increasing productivity in day-to-day tasks
How parametric design can help to resolve the geometry for optimised panel modulations?
Advanced data management tools

10:35 — 10:50

Reji Bhami

Director - India and UAE

Eminent International Testing Centre

Topic

Importance of Façade Testing

Talk points

How façade testing helps in leakage & structural integrity, preserving building integrity, enhancing longetivity and preventing costly repairs
Types of essential façade performance tests

11:10 — 11:40

Christoph Timm

Principal

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Topic

Kempegowda International Airport Terminal 2 - A Terminal in a Garden

Talk points

An airport as a destination and a gateway that reflects the identity of its city
Bamboo and biophilia creating a terminal in a garden
A forest belt that introduces massive outdoor space within an airport

11:40 — 12:05

Kushagra Awasthi

Head of Engineering

Schueco India

Topic

Sustainability in the Indian Context

Talk points

Design to decarbonize
Building the supply chain to support sustainability

12:05 — 12:35

Rafael Acosta

Principal

Country Head - Indian Subcontinent, Aedas

Topic

Approaches to Large Scale Façades Design

Talk points

Case Study 1: Pragati Maidan
Case Study 2: Residential Development Design
Case Study 3: Rail Façade Design

12:35 — 13:20

Moderator

Aparna Narasimhan

Partner

Venkataramanan Group

Panelist

Jatin Shah

Chief Technical Officer - India & Managing Director

Colliers

Panelist

Dr. Prashanth Reddy

Managing Director

FunderMax

Panelist

Yogesh Tantia

Director - Architecture

DSP Design Associates

Panelist

Meghna Srivastava

Partner

MAP Architects

Panelist

Mandar Yadkikar

Assistant Vice President - Design

Brigade Group

Topic

Panel Discussion: Exploring the Forefront of Architectural Façades through Progressive Design and Trends

Talk points

Crafting façades tailored for peak performance by prioritizing design with specific functional objectives
Maximizing performance potential through strategic utilization of engineered system façades, optimizing their functionalities to enhance overall building performance
Implementing innovative shading strategies on façades for superior climate control and energy efficiency
Revolutionary design approaches tailored for versatile mixed-use building façades

14:20 — 14:40

Akshara Verma

Partner

ACE Group

Topic

The Evolution of Façade in Educational Architecture

Talk points

Breaking the mould: The transformative tale of educational architecture façade
Embracing a universal shift towards innovation and unconventionality in façades

14:40 — 14:55

Deepak Parameswaran

Sales & Specifications Manager - Architectural

Jotun Powder Coatings

Topic

Elevating Performance, Aesthetics and Sustainability with Powder Coatings

Talk points

Performance: Architectural powder coatings that combines timeless protection, ultimate durability, weathering properties and ease of application
Aesthetics: Wide range of finishes ,colours, metallics, textures to suit your design intent
Sustainability: Architectural powder coatings, the green choice, principles of sustainability at the core

14:55 — 15:15

Nandakumar BS

Project Director

Evermark Façades

Topic

The Right Cladding for an Elegant Façade

Talk points

The design criteria of the façade and essential parameters for architectural aesthetics and functionality
Alternative materials for cladding façade
The care and the unkeep of façades

15:15 — 15:30

Malvinder Singh Rooprai

Senior Technical Program Manager - APAC

Kuraray

Topic

Ensuring High Performance, Durability & Environmental Friendliness of Laminated Glass Façade

Talk points

Choosing the right interlayer for the right application
Good Practices of Lamination
Sustainable interlayers

15:30 — 15:45

Avinash D

Zonal Manager

Kinlong India

Topic

Beyond Aesthetics: Innovations Shaping the Future of Point Fixed Façades

Talk points

Fundamental concepts and principles that form the basis of rod and tension cable façades
Fixed Cable Façades, Integrated Engineering Design and Technological Advancements
Innovation and future trends in point fixed façades​

16:05 — 16:25

Jayesh Ganesh

Regional Head

Edifice Consultants

Topic

Façades as an Expression of Culture

Talk points

A detailed case study on the project Monte Carlo in Ahmedabad

16:25 — 17:10

Moderator

Shyam Raghunandan

Managing Director

Schueco India

Panelist

Rajat Bhattacharjee

Director

Turner & Townsend

Panelist

Rudresh KV

Vice President

Maia Estate

Panelist

Nitin Bansal

Assistant Vice President

Brookfield Properties

Panelist

Sandeep Rajendran

Director - Design and Projects

Aedium

Panelist

Vishnu Mohan

Associate Architect

Architecture Dialogue

Topic

Panel Discussion: BIM and Related Technologies: The Potential to Digitize, Standardize and Gain Productivity

Talk points

How these technologies can assist across the entire value chain starting at the architectural intent stage, through to detailed design, fabrication, and job-site management
Looking at significant practical challenges remain that have denied our industry the full gains
Investor Perspective: Building visualization zooming in and out into various levels of detail
Material Management: Using the model to track material availability and delivery
Job-site Status: Using the model to know if the building is made as per the design

How it was

Watch

Chapters

Partners

Presenting Partner

Powered By

Associate Partners

We use cookies to ensure you the best experience. By using our website you agree to our Cookie Policy.