174th Edition – Zak World of Façades Brazil

This will be the 174th edition globally and the 1st edition in Sao Paulo 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
Director, Crescêncio Petrucci Engenharia
Crescêncio Petrucci is an engineer with a distinguished 40-year career in engineering projects for aluminum frames and curtain wall façades. His work is widely recognized in the sector, particularly for integrating highly complex solutions with technical efficiency, aesthetics, and innovation....
Principal - Design Director, Sao Paulo, Perkins+Will
Body, mind and soul of an architect, this is how I define myself andunderstand my passions for architecture, design and life. I am interested in human relations and have more than 26 years of experience working in various sectors. As...
TS&D Engineer, Dow Brasil
Emir Debastiani is Technical Service & Development Engineer at Dow Brazil. Responsible for technical support and application development of silicone sealants for Building & Infrastructure, mainly in applications related to Silicone Structural Glazing and facade weathersealing. For 19 years working...
CEO, Petinelli
Diretor Técnico, QMD Consultoria
Partner, aflalo/gasperini arquitetos
In 1999, José Luiz Lemos joined aflalo/gasperini arquitetos and graduated as an architect and urban planner from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie in 2001. He completed a master’s degree in Design Research Laboratory at the Architectural Association School of Architecture in 2007...
Brazil Sales & Technical Service Specialist, Kuraray
Based in São Paulo, Marcos is a seasoned professional with 15 years of industrial experience, specializing in negotiation, product management, and technical expertise. As the Specialist in Brazil Sales & Technical Service, he plays a pivotal role in developing and...
Executive Director, Studio MK27
Sustainability Director, CTE – Centro de Tecnologia de Edificações
Rafael Lazzarini, Architect and Urban Planner, graduated from the Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas. Specialist in environmental comfort and energy conservation from FUPAM/USP. LEED® ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL from the US GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL (BD+C). Executive MBA in Business Management and Innovation...
Chief Architect Officer, Pininfarina of America
Samuele is Member of the register of Architects of Florence and leads the architecture department of Pininfarina as Chief Architect. Samuele has well over two and a half decades of experience in a global setting from project conception to competitions...
Diretora Executiva, FG Empreendimentos
With over a decade of experience in supertall building engineering, Stéphane Domeneghini’s passionate about leading solutions and managing projects that push the boundaries of construction. At Talls Solutions, her role as Executive Director involves orchestrating high-level technical solutions and managing...
Technical Director, KinLong
Leo Liu is the Structural Engineer of KINLONG. He has been specializing in frameless facade design, calculation and installation for 8 years. He has a very rich experience in cable facades and has worked on many projects in the UAE,...
Conference Agenda
  • Diagnostic approach and performance assessment of the existing façade
  • Key challenges in upgrading façade systems
  • Benefits and outcomes of revitalization: Aesthetics, efficiency, and performance
  • Why reducing embodied carbon in building materials such as silicones is important for reducing greenhouse gases
  • Carbon-neutral silicone sealants that are available for three different building façade applications
  • Identifying the benefits that the project-specific carbon neutrality service can offer architects, design consultants and building owners
  • Do traditional methods, cobogós, brise soleils, screens, fins and louvers, meet the challenges?
  • Modern day interpretations that pay homage to the original Brazilian modernists
  • How simple technologies paired with current ones provide holistic resistance to solar heat gain

Mariana Simas

  • What are the concerns of building taller in SP and what is expected of the function of the facade in creating a more livable urban core?
  • Is conforming to the new code an incentive to build taller or does it need to be updated?
  • Wind, seismic, defining design features of taller towers
Event Details
  • 174th Edition – Zak World of Façades Brazil, March 18, 2025
  • Start Date
    March 18, 2025 8:00 am
  • End Date
    March 18, 2025 5:00 pm
  • Status
    Upcoming
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