171st Edition – Zak World of Façades Australia

This will be the 171st edition globally and the 4th edition in Sydney 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
Associate Director (Facade), TTW
Engineer, Surface Design Consulting
Design Partner, SOM
Inspired by SOM’s legacy of innovation, Scott designs spaces that incorporate emerging technologies in balance with human needs. Since joining SOM in 1998, he has championed the studio’s interdisciplinary approach to design, which brings engineers, planners and myriad specialists into...
Founding Partner, Fassada Steel
Eric Claeys holds a degree as Civil Engineer in Construction from KU Leuven, Belgium, a degree in Industrial Engineering in Public Works from KU Leuven, Belgium, and graduated with a Master in Business Administration from the Vlerick Business School, Belgium....
Managing Director, Frontek Australia
Bernat has more than 20 years of experience in the technical ceramic world, particularly in ventilated façade cladding systems.  Having worked in Europe, Asia and now Australia, he possesses a thorough understanding of façade cladding for different markets with different...
Market Development Manager – Façades, Lysaght
Michael’s focus is on innovation, strategy, market, channel and product development for the Australian commercial facades segment, concentrating on the development of the AZURE® Façade System. Prior to BlueScope, Michael has extensive experience within technical design, fabrication, supply, installation and...
Director of Client Relations, Insol
Shane serves as the Head of Client Relations at Insol, where he has been instrumental in the development of testing capabilities and standards to cement the firm’s reputation as the nation’s leading bespoke façade provider. His expertise in project management...
CEO, BM Windows
Mr. Tran Van Tien has dedicated over 23 years to the construction and façade industry. Starting as a civil engineer, he later pursued his passion for façades at BM Windows. With his leadership, BM Windows has swiftly risen to become...
Technical Director, Inhabit Group
Neil leads Inhabit’s Sydney team in maintaining technical quality and engineering consulting. He is an internationally respected façade specialist with a particular focus on delivering major projects and iconic buildings with leading international architects. Neil has more than 30 years’ international experience working...
International Sales Manager – Flat Glass, Vitro Architectural Glass
A 18-year sales veteran in the North American glass industry, Deron Patterson has handled Vitro/PPG architectural accounts in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mexico. Patterson assumed responsibilities as International Sales Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean on Oct. 1,...
Conference Agenda
  • What we don't know
  • Unseen trials of new façades
  • New standards and guidance for façade testing
  • Large format, custom made, ventilated rainscreen panels
  • Project panel design and installation support with ESI
  • Façade design and manufacturing considerations for a faster, more economical supply and installation process
  • Hybrid steel curtain walls, the long-waited disruption in the market?
  • Fire resistance, tower infernos belong to the past
  • Drastic reduction of CO2 emission
  • Redefined sustainability: Not just 0 energy, but also 0 finance cost!
  • Structural Compatibility
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Aesthetic and Heritage Considerations
  • Material Selection
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Coating processes of “solar control” and “passive” low-e glasses
  • Impact of coatings on glass performance and the energy efficiency of buildings
  • Common performance measures
  • “Spectrally selective” glazings
  • Miranda Dental Hospital: Horizontal configuration on unitized system
  • Bondi Archibald: Vertical configuration on unitized system
  • Macquarie University: Complex geometry cladding
Event Details
  • 171st Edition – Zak World of Façades Australia, February 20, 2025
  • Start Date
    February 20, 2025 8:00 am
  • End Date
    February 20, 2025 5:00 pm
  • Status
    Upcoming
  • Location
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  • Sponsors