168th Edition – Zak World of Façades Saudi Arabia

This will be the 168th edition globally and the 5th edition in Riyadh 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
Managing Partner, Phase 02 Consultants
Sustainability Manager, Misk City
National Sales Manager, AGC Obeikan Glass
Graduated year 2002 from The Lebanse University of Engineering holding Master degree in Mechanical Engineering, Youssef has valuable experience in the building facades industry, his journey started in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia early 2003 in Aluminum Extrusion Industry, later...
Partner | General Manager KSA, Foster + Partners
Tomasz studied architecture and urban design at Silesian University of Technology in Poland and Seville University of Architecture in Spain. His graduation project was awarded ‘Best Diploma Project’ in 2006, and he received his Master of Science Degree with first...
Global Director | Senior Principal, Populous
Shireen is a Senior Principal and a member of the firm’s Global Board of Directors. Her experience spans stadium, arena and convention centre design for projects in the UK, Europe and the Middle East, as well as mixed-use sports masterplans...
Association Manager, Quali Middle East Association
Faizur Rahman is in the aluminum industry for almost a decade with a specialization in licensing, quality control, project and supply chain management. Currently, Faizur serves in a management role at Quali Middle East Association (QMEA), where he plays a...
Sustainability Lead and Engineering Manager, DAR
Waleed Salaheldin is a renowned Sustainability Activist, LinkedIn community Top Voice, and a recognized leader in sustainable development, with over 20 years of impactful experience across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Known for his strategic insight and technical rigor,...
Managing Director, HKS
Dragana Linden serves as Managing Director in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at HKS, where her expertise in architecture and engineering allows her to seamlessly blend creative vision with technical precision. Her leadership ensures that projects are groundbreaking in innovation yet grounded...
Façade Project Manager, Florim
Federico Ferfoglia is a Façade Engineer with over 10 years of experience in the design, construction, and sales of ventilated facades using porcelain stoneware slabs. Throughout his career, he has been involved in every aspect of the process, from developing...
Project Director, Studio Anne Holtrop
Remco Siebring (MSc) (1983) is a Dutch architect who studied architecture at the Academy of Architecture in Arnhem. Since 2014, he has been a project architect at Studio Anne Holtrop, contributing to significant projects such as the National Pavilion of...
Associate Project Director, Mace
Alex is an Associate Project Director at Mace, where he combines hands-on experience with strategic oversight to deliver project success. Alex began his career as a subcontractor, gaining valuable insights into the construction industry and its various processes. Following this,...
Associate Director - Facade Engineering, BuroHappold
Panos is an Associate Director at Buro Happold’s façade engineering team, based in London since 2012. With a background in architectural engineering and building technology, he brings his expertise to deliver innovative engineering solutions. He specialises in technical design and...
Façade Consultant & Technical Support Head, Abdulmohsin Altheyab & Partners
Samer, a graduate of Cairo University with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Urban Planning, is a seasoned professional with a diverse skillset. As Facade Consultant Director, he expertly designs and selects materials for facade systems. Additionally, he serves as...
Regional Director - Middle East & India, Cosentino
A Mechanical Engineer by vocation with over two decades of experience, Eddy started his career in Lebanon heading commercial roles for manufacturers in the Power generation and HVAC sectors. 2006 saw a change of base to the UAE to handle...
Middle East Regional Director, Maffeis Engineering
Giovanni Zizioli is the Middle East Regional Director at Maffeis Engineering, a leading international consulting firm, headquartered in Italy. He has been involved in managing, planning, coordinating and designing projects over a wide range of engineering services and in four...
Director - Façades, AESG
Marina is AESG’s Associate Façades Director. Since joining the firm in 2017, she has been involved in a varied range of projects such as the writing of thermal insulation guidelines, a residential development with a GFA of 300,000 sqm. In...
Director – Leader Façade UK, Arup
Russell is the leader of Arup’s façade business in the UK. Russell has a background in façade and structural engineering and specialises in the design, assessment and construction of all types of façade systems for a broad range of buildings....
Head of Strategic Projects & Business Development EMEA, Kuraray
With more than 20 years in glass, interlayers & facades, Jochen has developed a keen understanding of the role of advanced materials in modern architecture. He has been involved in various aspects of building envelope projects, contributing to both technical...
Conference Agenda
  • Investigating how traditional and contemporary-looking façades can achieve comparable performance standards
  • The essential roles of material specification and prefabrication in developing durable and sustainable Iconic assets
  • Insights gained from Iconic projects in the region
  • Merging aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability to meet Vision 2030 goals and beyond
  • Sustainable and innovative production
  • Façade fixing systems
  • Project references
  • Using performance requirements to drive building form and composition of the building envelope
  • Tuning the skin of the building to create the right internal environment
  • Project examples of technical factors impact architecture
  • Ultracompact manufacturing technology in Dekton
  • Sustainable façade design with a carbon neutral solution
  • Project journey
  • Dekton project references
  • Selecting right glass
  • Supply chain and localization
  • Value engineering with no compromise
  • Case study on the façade of the Misk Art institute in Riyadh
  • What’s next for sustainable façades?
  • Renovate or start fresh?
  • The façade renovation journey
  • Key considerations for new design
  • Future-proofing façades
  • Setting the standard for architectural coatings and ensuring quality with Qualicoat, Qualanod and Qualisteelcoat labels
  • Qualideco: Ensuring quality in decorative finishes
  • Qualicoat seaside: Enhanced protection for coastal environments
  • Are clients actively requesting carbon reduction in façades?
  • To what extent are clients educated on or committed to sustainability in the context of giga projects?
  • Challenges in balancing design ambitions with carbon reduction goal
  • What practical steps can be taken to reduce the carbon footprint in façade materials and processes on a large scale?
  • Address the impact of regulatory frameworks, green certifications, and how they are influencing client interest in low-carbon façades

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Event Details
  • 168th Edition – Zak World of Façades Saudi Arabia, December 10, 2024
  • Start Date
    December 10, 2024 8:00 am
  • End Date
    December 10, 2024 5:30 pm
  • Status
    Upcoming
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