173rd Edition – Zak World of Façades Mexico

173rd Edition – Zak World of Façades Mexico, March 13, 2025, Sheraton Maria Isabel, Mexico

This will be the 173rd edition globally and the 2nd edition in Mexico City 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
Miguel Ruvalcaba
Director of Projects, GVA Arquitectos
Manuel Maldonado Trueba
Technical Engineer, KinLong
Manuel is an Industrial designer focused on manufacturing processes and materials science. He is responsible for the design of solutions for façades, customized products and calculations.
Flor Cordova
Project Specification Expert, Saint-Gobain México
Architect from the Instituto Superior de Arquitectura y Diseño de Chihuahua, currently completing her Master’s degree in Diseño Arquitectónico at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). Much of her professional career has been focused on working as a consultant...
Iria Novás
Sales Manager Outdoor Division, Kriskadecor
Iria Novás has a master’s degree in advanced interior design and a background in business administration. She has more than 15 years of experience in companies within the construction sector, including ventilated facades, metal carpentry, and natural stone, working across...
Martín R. Gil von der Walde
Director General / General Manager, Bear Facade Engineering
MSc Arq. Martín Gil von der Walde, a graduate of the Technical School of Architecture of Madrid (ETSAM), is an expert in facade design and management with a solid international career. His professional experience has been developed in prestigious firms...
Daniela Castro
Co-Founder / CEO Mexico, JWA
Daniela Castro is a sustainable architectural design and real estate development specialist with extensive experience in large-scale projects. She is currently a Partner and CEO for Mexico at JWA, a leading environmental consultancy in Central Europe, operating in the Middle...
Errol Bull
Technical Manager - Construction Products, Momentive
Errol holds a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering Technology from Boston Institute of Technology and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of New York. Errol...
Rodrigo Rivero Borrell
Founder & CEO, Reurbano
Rodrigo Rivero Borrell is founder and CEO of ReUrbano (Urban Recycling), a real estate development and private investment fund-management platform focused on urbanism and architecture. He aims to generate attractive returns for investors while fostering a positive impact on the...
Rafaela Behrens
Climate Engineer, Associate, Transsolar KlimaEngineering
Rafaela Behrens combines her architectural expertise with a deep commitment to sustainability and innovation. With a background in sustainable design and renewable energy, she transitioned from practicing architecture in Chile to pursuing advanced studies in Spain and earning a master’s...
José Ramon Tagle
Director of Architecture, Beck Group
José Ramón Tagle, Director of Architecture for Beck’s Mexico office, joined the company in 2006 as a Senior Project Architect, soon focusing on expanding Beck’s Architecture division. With an Architecture degree from Universidad Iberoamericana, a master’s in Architectural Design from...
Alan Micha Balas
Project Director, Archetonic
Alan Micha Balas, Architect, graduated from the School of Architecture of the Universidad Iberoamericana (Mexico City, 2018), where he received an honorable mention and the Manuel Garibay Award for academic excellence and outstanding performance during his Bachelor’s degree. Throughout his...
Isaac Michan
Founding Principal,, Michan Architects
Isaac Michan Daniel is an architect and the founder of Michan Architecture. Based in Mexico City and working internationally, he holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico and a Master of Science in Architecture from...
Gustavo Carmona
Design Principal, Materia
Gustavo Carmona (b. 1975, Mexico City) holds a Bachelor’s in Architecture from Universidad Anáhuac and a Master’s from Arizona State University, with further studies at UC Berkeley and Harvard. His work focuses on sensory experiences through the careful crafting of...
Cesar C. Rios
Branch Manager - Mexico City Office, Allana Buick & Bers
Cesar Rios joined Allana Buick & Bers in 2019 after working for 15 years for top retailers in Mexico. He holds an undergraduate degree in Architecture and a graduate degree in Construction Management. He has a proven track record in...
Alonso Burgos
Director - Design & Project Management, Marriott
Mr. Burgos holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Universidad Anahuac del Sur, and an MBA from the Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey Campus Santa Fe. Since may 2013, he has served as Vice President, International Lodging Development...
Bernardo Pozas
Principal, Pozas Arquitectos
Bernardo Pozas is a renowned architect from Monterrey, Mexico, graduated from the Tecnológico de Monterrey with a degree in Architecture. He founded Pozas Design Group in 2000, which has grown into a leading multidisciplinary firm with over 150 professionals. Known...
Alicia Silva
Founder | Director General, Revitalisa Consultores
Alicia Silva is a sustainability leader with over 20 years of experience driving environmental strategies in the building industry. As a director at Revitaliza Consultores, she has spearheaded the certification of 96 projects and managed over 520 assets under ESG...
Frank Zhong
TS&D Application Engineer, Dow
Frank Zhong, Assoc. AIA, is a TS&D Scientist for Dow Chemical. He oversees the West Region of USA and Mexico. He is part of the HPB High Performance Building Solutions, Frank graduated from the University of Texas with a degree...
Felipe Flores
Façade and Building Physics Leader, South, Arup
Felipe joined Arup’s façade engineering group in 2008. His experience includes the development of building envelope components on various building types located in the US, Australia, Asia, and the Middle East. Before joining the Buildings Group in Los Angeles in...
Denisse Merino Tress
Gerente Nacional Arquitectónico, Vitro Vidrio Arquitectónico
Denisse Merino Tress has over 14 years of experience in the technical specification of architectural products, focusing on glass, for the last 7 years. She currently holds the position of National Architectural Manager (NAM) at Vitro Architectural Glass, where she...
Rodrigo Borghino
Partner, The Facade Studio
Rodrigo is cofounder at the Façade Studio, a company based in Mexico City dedicated to solving façade projects focusing on energy efficiency, safety, affordability and design intent compliance of the façade. With around 10 years of experience working on façade...
Anayeli Tapia
Marketing LATAM, Kuraray
Based in Mexico City, Anayeli is the Latin America Marketing Representative for Kuraray’s Advanced Interlayer Solutions division. With more than 13 years of experience in sales and marketing, she works closely with architects, designers, and engineers to help them specify...
Ricardo Daniel Diaz
Commercial Director, The Façade Studio
Ricardo is cofounder at the Façade Studio. a company based in Mexico City dedicated to solve façade projects focusing on energy efficiency, safety, affordability and design intent compliance of the façade. Ricardo studied Architecture at University of Colima, Mexico and...
Adrian Betanzos
Principal, VIA
Adrian is a Materials lover that was born in Tapachula, Chiapas. He is married, has two kids and a dog. On his free time, he is a Principal at VIA, a facade consulting firm with projects all over the world....
Craig Copeland
Partner, Pelli Clarke & Partners
Craig Copeland is a Partner in the New York City studio of Pelli Clarke & Partners. He has been Design Team Leader for several significant projects in New York: the currently-in-construction The 74 Residences, The Visionaire, 1214 Fifth Avenue, The...
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Conference Agenda
  • Bringing materials to their limits as the better environmental strategy
  • How are these projects made
  • It is not what you think it is, it is more
Speakers:
  • T.OP Tower: The design philosophy behind Torre TOP and its alignments with Monterrey’s urban development with its challenges and solutions
  • Rise Tower: A deep dive into the façade design of Latin America’s tallest building and its impact on the building’s performance with a particular focus on the skyjack and its role as a public space
Speakers:
  • Design considerations and specification of bird-friendly glazing
  • Aesthetic options to complement a façade design
  • Innovative design tools for façade experts
Speakers:
  • Applications showcasing innovation and performance
  • Enhanced strength and safety for demanding applications
  • Reducing your carbon footprint
Speakers:
  • Importance and relevance to design for circular economy
  • Circular buildings toolkit as an aide to design for circular economy
  • Façade projects delivered using the circular buildings toolkit
Speakers:
  • Learn why reducing embodied carbon in building materials such as silicones is important for reducing greenhouse gases
  • Recognize the carbon-neutral silicone sealants that are available for three different building façade applications
  • Identify the benefits that the project-specific carbon neutrality service can offer architects, design consultants and building owners
Speakers:
  • Limitless creativity: Versatile architectural solutions to transform façades
  • Beyond aesthetics: Solar protection, privacy, and thermal comfort
  • Success stories: Innovative cladding system case studiesand building owners
Speakers:
  • Design & cultural significance: Torre Mitikah’s curved taper shape is unlike any Mexico City tower
  • Its sleek modern form creates a “window to the heavens” and embodies an axis mundi, symbolizing the connection between earth and sky
  • Advanced curtainwall technology: The silvery curtain wall enhances the overall tower’s design, with seamlessly integrated louvers for mechanical ventilation, and maintains the natural rhythm in pairing a esthetics with function
Speakers:
  • The hidden potential of working with existing non-heritage buildings
  • Adaptability and transformation as a design strategy
  • Blurring lines between existing and addition

Isaac Michan

Moderator:
Panelists:
  • Energy-efficient façades through envelope analysis
  • High-performance glass
  • ORAÉ®: The world's first low-carbon glass
  • Recycling: A key element in the glass life cycle
Speakers:
  • Concrete panels
  • Joints and water repellents
  • Case studies
Speakers:
  • Origins and legacy: A foundation of innovation
  • The evolution of structural glazing silicones: Advancements and trends
  • Navigating the latest ASTM standards for SSG: What you need to know
  • Shaping skylines with SSG4600: Revolutionizing the industry with state-of-the-art silicone sealants
Speakers:
  • Product integration
  • Trends and solution development
  • R+D and Testing Center
Speakers:
Associate Partners
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8 AIA LU/HSW credits
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