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Zak World of Façades Canada

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91

Date

19 May 2022

Venue

Canada

City

Toronto

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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 — 08:55 Welcome Address
10:25 — 10:50 Networking Tea / Coffee Break

Session 2

12:50 — 13:40 Networking Lunch Break

Session 3

15:10 — 15:35 Networking Tea/Coffee Break

Session 4

16:50 — 16:55 Vote of Thanks & End of the Conference

08:55 — 09:20

Hamid Vossoughi

Senior Principal - Building Sciences

WSP

Topic

Building Façades Past, Present and Future

Talk points

The changing building fabric
Design and construction trends
Competing demands and expectations

09:20 — 09:50

Gordon Gill

Partner

Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture

Topic

Say Something

Talk points

Façades that communicate intent
How architects and designers leave indelible prints on our planet
Therefore, architects and designers have a responsibility to communicate a greater deeper and more purposeful intent about sustainability, environmental stewardship, technology, comfort and beauty

09:50 — 10:05

Eduardo Rosa

International Business Manager

AGC Interpane

Topic

The Ronald O. Perelman Performing Arts Center

Talk points

Translucency achieved through mixing two different industries
Stone industry vs Glass industry; Organic vs Inorganic
Sandwich glass stone: Meeting technical requirements working with stone and glass

10:05 — 10:25

Michael Picco

President

Picco Group

Topic

Exploring Structural Solutions for Masonry, Stone, & Thin Veneer Façades

Talk points

Building success with a collaborative approach to façade design
Designing solutions to meet demanding criteria and complex architecture
Innovative engineered façade solutions

10:50 — 11:15

Zenon Radewych

Principal

WZMH Architects

Harrison Chan

Principal

WZMH

Topic

Investigation of Applicable Building Envelope Innovations

Talk points

Research and development of new technologies
Opportunities for smart and sustainable façades
Adaptability in recladding projects

11:15 — 11:30

John Krouse

Chairman of the Board

Boston Valley Terra Cotta

Topic

Terra Cotta: The Age-Old Material for 21st-Century Architecture

Talk points

How architectural terra cotta can be fabricated to meet the demands of geometrically and aesthetically complex buildings due to its malleable nature
Flexibility makes architectural ceramics the preferred choice for technologically challenging designs, applicable to a multitude of façade attachment systems and construction methods
Insight into architectural terra cotta’s natural properties, low embodied energy and long-lasting durability making it a eco-friendly solution for high-performance façades

11:30 — 11:55

John Kooymans

Principal

RJC Engineers

Topic

Maximize Your Façade: Get the Most From Your Façade Consultant

Talk points

Protecting the façade design, owner and architect by early engagement of a façade consultant
Optimize your façade by leveraging your façade consultant’s full expertise and resources
The benefits of holistic design for façades

11:55 — 12:20

Piero Delucia

CSO | Vice Président

Reynaers Group

Topic

Virtual Reality, a Game Changer in the Decision-Making Process of Architectural Design

Talk points

Visualize
Analyse
Evaluate
Experience

12:20 — 12:50

Shirley Blumberg

Founding Partner

KPMB

Topic

At the Edges: Fort Severn, Ponderosa Commons, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

Talk points

Rigorously applying principles of sustainability — social, environmental and economic, in the design of these building envelopes
Integrating building physics with the art of design and the practical challenges of construction
The pivitol role The National Research Council of Canada has played in setting high standards of construction

13:40 — 14:00

Carol Phillips

Partner

Moriyama & Teshima Architects

Topic

The Changing the Face of Sustainable Architecture

Talk points

How innovative façade design and prefab envelope development not only contributes to the technical performance of the building but also reduces the impact of construction in our communities, creating a healthier environment in the daily lives of the building occupants
How architects use energy modelling data in our creative process and for research
How fresh air and natural daylight, through façade design are key players in the experience of these buildings

14:00 — 14:20

Sudhir Bommu

Associate | Building Envelope Consultant

Arup

Topic

Structure & Façade Movements and Tolerances

Talk points

Why do we need joints in façade systems?
Movements and tolerances in primary building structures and façade system
How different façade systems accommodate structural movements
What is the future: New systems, new strategies, new ways of communicating (workflows and tools)

14:20 — 14:35

Dean White

Regional Façade Sales Manager

Cosentino

Topic

Façade Design with Dekton Ultracompact Surface

Talk points

Ultracompact surface as a superior façade material
Attachment methods for ventilated rainscreens and curtainwall integration
Design considerations related to meeting performance, budget criteria and design intent for a project

14:35 — 14:55

Tomer Diamant

Principal

Teeple Architects

Topic

Campus Gateway Façades

Talk points

Campus gateway buildings are public-facing symbols of institutional growth and require a highly tailored and deliberate approach to façade design
How collaborative design methodologies, including CM pre-construction services can be used to navigate supply chain and competitive procurement challenges
Case studies on the Langara College Science Building (Vancouver) and Morgan State University’s Calvin and Tina Tyler Hall (Baltimore)

14:55 — 15:10

Michael Ondrus

Market Development Manager

Eastman

Topic

A New Innovative Solution for Bird-Friendly Glazing

Talk points

Trends that are driving change
Understanding bird glazing performance requirements
Introducing a new solution for bird glazing, Saflex® FlySafe™ 3D

15:35 — 16:05

John Douglas

Pre-Construction Director

Alutec

Evan Levelle

Associate Principal

Front Inc

Topic

Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DfMA) for Cold Bent Façades

Talk points

Designing for variability: How to ensure even the most complex facades are fabricated, assembled, and installed correctly with minimal documentation at each stage
Managing scale, complexity, geometry, computational demands, legibility and data accessibility at all levels of the design and manufacturing process
Materials and the supply chain and how to optimize and reduce material use in a fully bespoke design and manufacturing environments

16:05 — 16:20

Brian White

Technical Director - Americas Building Adhesives Solutions

H.B. Fuller

Topic

Kodispace 4SG Reactive Thermoplastic Spacer: The Key to Energy Efficient Structural Glazing Façades

Talk points

Mechanical and optical benefits of a reactive thermoplastic spacer system in modern structural glazing
Architectural design flexibility using reactive thermoplastic spacer
Energy efficiency through superior gas retention

16:05 — 16:50

Moderator

Steven Paynter

Principal | Regional Practice Area Leader

Gensler

Panelist

Jelena Madzarevic

Manager - Building Science

EllisDon

Panelist

Anik Teasdale St. Hilaire

Principal | Façade Engineering

Morrison Hershfield

Panelist

Enda McDonagh

Principal

Montgomery Sisam Architects

Panelist

Joshua Lax

Chief Development Officer

Mizrahi Developments

Topic

Panel Discussion: Improving the Design & Delivery Process: How Early Collaboration & New Façade Systems Produce Multiple Benefits

Talk points

Streamlining the documentation and design process
Leveraging scale of economy by using repetitive components, still allowing for bespoke design
JHAs and insurance companies need to adopt innovative ideas, mitigating risk
Effect on the bottom line; cutting delivery and construction time
Ecological benefits from less waste, consolidated transit of materials

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