227th Edition – Zak World of Façades USA

This will be the 227th edition globally and the 2nd edition in Dallas which will showcase sustainable innovations and challenges in the construction industry pertaining to the building envelope and will also display latest technological solutions.

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Speakers & Panelists
Marc Angelillo
Director of Architectural Structural Sales, Wells
Marc Angelillo is Director of Architectural Systems at Wells, where he leads the development and implementation of innovative prefabricated façade solutions. With a background in architecture and over two decades of experience in building enclosure systems, Marc specializes in bridging...
Marlon Blackwell
Founding Partner, Design Director, Marlon Blackwell Architects
Marlon Blackwell, together with his partner in life and work, Ati Blackwell, AIA, ASID lead the internationally recognized practice Marlon Blackwell Architects. Their work has received recognition with significant publication and more than 200 design awards including the 2016 Cooper...
Lei Gao
Principal, TVS Design
Lei Gao joined TVS in 2000 and has been involved in all aspects of architectural design, working primarily within the mixed-use, convention, and hospitality studios. In the past few years, he has been focused on ground-up and renovations of convention...
Roy Evans
Operations Director, Balfour Beatty
Josh McKeown
Associate, Woods Bagot
Josh McKeown has over twenty years of experience in the industry and a strong grasp of all phases of design and construction and brings extensive knowledge and a passion for innovation, craft and sustainability to his projects. Most recently, a...
Trey Greer
Director of Technical Practice, Fitzpatrick Architects
Trey Greer graduated from Louisiana Tech University with his Bachelor of Architecture in May of 1998. Licensed in New Mexico and Texas, Trey has managed a wide range of projects. He knows how to bridge the gap between design and...
Matthew Mittelstet
Senior Consultant, Lerch Bates
Matthew Mittelstet brings more than 25 years of construction and building enclosure expertise to the Lerch Bates team. He began his career with a leading general contractor, where he spent nine years managing high-profile projects and developing deep knowledge in...
Kevin Conway
Senior Associate Principal, SOM
Andrew Bennett
Partner & Design Principal, BOKA Powell
R Andrew Bennett joined BOKA Powell in 1995 and has been a creative force behind BOKA Powell’s full range of architectural and interior design services. Andrew helps foster BOKA Powell’s atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration, planning mock design exercises that...
Eneko Igartua
Regional Façades Sales Manager, Cosentino
Eneko Igartua is the Regional Façades Sales Manager at Cosentino, where he specializes in delivering high-performance architectural solutions using innovative materials. With a strong background in sustainable design and façade systems, he collaborates closely with designers, contractors, and manufacturers to...
Andrew Pries
Director of Innovation & Technical Sales, Boston Valley Terra Cotta
Andrew Pries, Director of Innovation + Technical Sales at Boston Valley Terra Cotta, holds a BS in Architecture from the University at Buffalo and a Master of Architecture from the University of Michigan. With a focus on design development and...
David Brown
Studio Practice Leader, Commercial/Mixed‑Use | Principal, HKS
David Brown is a Principal and Studio Practice Leader, Commercial/Mixed-Use at HKS. With a strong interest in urbanism and the vibes of the city, David understands how architecture and urban design can help shape the future of the city through...
Chris O’Hara
Senior Principal - Structural and Facade Design, Studio NYL, a Lerch Bates Company
Chris O’Hara is a Founding Principal of Studio NYL. Trained as a Structural Engineer, Chris has a passion for Architecture. This passion has fostered the collaborative approach that is a cornerstone of Studio NYL’s collaborative approach to structures and enclosures....
Irene Martin
Associate Principal, Arup
Irene Martin leads Arup’s Americas West Facades Team. She has an Environmental and Mechanical Engineering background and brings international experience on a range of building typologies. Her passion for environmental considerations and occupant comfort has led her to advocate for...
Lisa Rammig
Director, Eckersley O'Callaghan
Lisa Rammig is the Director of Eckersley O’Callaghan’s West Coast offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles. She initially joined EOC to support the firm’s emerging facade engineering group in London. After playing a key role in its remarkable growth,...
Conference Agenda
  • The Opportunity: An overview of the Chalk Hill Mixed-Use Office Tower and Dallas EDITION Hotel & Residences
  • The Process: When strong massing and geometric design must be complemented by an exceptional and intentional façade design
  • The “Inside Baseball”: There are multiple decisions layered thought processes in solving to market conditions: how we got there
Speakers:
  • Addressing global issues in the built environment and realizing the potential of terra cotta solutions
  • Materiality and performance benefits of terra cotta façades in modern architecture
  • Terra cotta façade innovations that address global challenges and enhance building performance
Speakers:
  • Circular economy and sustainability in façade design
  • Understanding ultracompact stone as a material
  • Case studies: applications of ultracompact stone in façades
Speakers:
  • Designing a high-performance façades for a next-generation mixed-use district
  • Aligning architectural intent with performance and user experience
  • Collaboration between architects, engineers, and contractors in realizing a large-scale mixed-use development
Speakers:
  • Origins and evolution of structural glazing silicones
  • Advancements and trends, meeting today’s demands
  • The importance of impact-rated products
  • When unexpected design or construction changes occur, façade testing requirements should be elevated to mitigate risk and ensure performance
  • Clearly defining air and water testing parameters upfront is critical to aligning expectations, avoiding ambiguity, and ensuring reliable results
  • Adopt a proactive mindset—plan for potential test failures to build resilience into the design and delivery process
Speakers:
  • How cross-disciplinary collaboration between architects, façade consultants, developers, and contractors is shaping the vision and execution of Knox
  • Navigating the technical and logistical complexities of façade design and construction within a large-scale mixed-use project in a dense urban Dallas context
  • Key façade and building strategies that elevate Knox as a distinctive destination while meeting performance, sustainability, and market demands

David Brown

Speakers:
  • Integrating new and existing façades to create a cohesive design vision for the Fort Worth Convention Center expansion
  • Balancing materiality and performance through brick, glass, and steel façade systems tailored to program and context
  • Applying building science, constructability lessons, and long-term maintenance strategies to ensure façade durability and performance
Speakers:
  • How does circular façade design look outside the framework of carbon counting and ticking boxes?
  • Are passive design strategies still valid?
  • Case studies assessing potential for reuse
  • Kit of parts thinking to establish efficiencies in reuse, recycling, and minimal material use while maximizing performance
Speakers:
  • ⁠The evolving role of façade design in supporting next-generation data centre performance. Creating visually appealing data centres that contribute positively to the built environment
  • Façade strategies for reducing energy consumption and supporting net-zero ambitions
  • Navigating the intersection of resilience, scalability, and sustainability in data centre developments
Event Details
  • 227th Edition – Zak World of Façades USA, September 17, 2026
  • Start Date
    September 17, 2026 8:00 am
  • End Date
    September 17, 2026 5:00 pm
  • Status
    Upcoming
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