183rd Edition – Zak World of Façades USA

183rd Edition – Zak World of Façades USA, May 15, 2025, Mandarin Oriental, Miami
  • 183rd Edition – Zak World of Façades USA, May 15, 2025

This will be the 183rd edition globally and the 2nd edition in Miami 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
Benjamin Reich
Senior Associate, DeSimone
Benjamin Reich has over 15 years of experience in the architectural design of high-rise buildings and project management for complex building envelopes. Benjamin has worked on numerous high-rise commercial, residential, and hospitality developments. In Miami, his recent experience includes the...
George Puig
Landscape Architecture Practice Builder, Kimley-Horn
Ezequiel Miedvietzky
CEO & Founder, Amarilla
Danilo Nanni
Principal, DeSimone
Based in DeSimone Consulting Engineering’s Miami office since 2006, Danilo Nanni has led some of the firms most complex, high-profile, and award-winning projects. Last year his work on the Aston Martin Residences in Miami earned an ENR “Best of the...
Dean Maltz
Managing Partner, Shigeru Ban Architects
Matt Wisniewski
Senior Landscape Architect, Kimley-Horn
Rob Harrison
Senior Partner, Foster+Partners
Robert gained an MA in Architecture at Kingston University in 1995, joining F+P soon afterwards. He has led teams designing professional services HQs, brand hotels and resorts, residential buildings, cultural and exhibition centres, boutique retail stores and a private house...
Zachary Nord​​​​
Principal | Regional Director SE, SOCOTEC
Erika Duran
Asst VP - Sustainability Innovator in the Built Environment, WSP
Erika Duran is an Assistant Vice President at WSP USA, where she leads Green Building Programs services. Erika specializes in using sustainability dialogue to integrate project teams and inspire innovative, cost-effective solutions. She collaborates with national and global clients to...
Luis Sanchez
Project Manager, Nichols Architects
Luis Sanchez is an Associate and Project Manager at Nichols Architects, bringing over a decade of experience in mixed-use, hospitality, multifamily, and commercial projects. He holds a professional bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami and has been an integral...
Cristina Moreno
Vice-President, Facade+Envelope
Cristina Moreno Is a seasoned professional with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Florida International University and an Engineer in Training Certificate. With over 9 years of experience in engineering, forensics, consulting, inspections, and field testing, she specializes...
Manuel Morales
Founding Principal, Facade+Envelope
As the Founding Principal of Facade+Envelope, a consulting firm that specializes in the entire building envelope, Manuel Morales leads a team of engineers and specialists with decades of experience. He is a Professional Engineer registered in Florida and New York,...
Joseph Chase
Principal, SOM
Joe Chase is an expert in navigating the technical challenges of building in New York and beyond. His path to architecture is rooted in a desire to merge creativity and practicality. As a leading technical architect, he excels in solving...
John Kilpatrick
Principal, RWDI Climate & Performance Engineering
John Kilpatrick is the Wind Engineering Practice Leader at RWDI and a Principal of the firm. During his 29 years at RWDI, John has earned a reputation as an insightful wind engineer who delivers substantial value for clients. John is...
Igor Reyes
President, Nichols Architects
As President of Nichols Architects, Igor Reyes has played a key role in shaping the firm’s design culture and expanding its impact on Miami’s skyline. Since joining the firm in 1998, he has led numerous mixed-use, high-rise residential, office, and...
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...
Jack Redden
Director of Architectural Sales, ES Windows
Jack Redden is the Director of Architectural Sales for ES Windows, with 25 years of commercial glazing experience. He is a CSI-CDT Accredited Professional and has presented over 1,000 CEUs to over 10,000 architects. Jack is based in Orlando and...
Jac Selinsky
Director, Rafael Viñoly Architects
Jac Selinsky is an accomplished architect with over 17 years of experience in commercial and residential design, including more than 10 years at Rafael Viñoly Architects. His expertise centers on the design and execution of buildings with intricate geometries, along...
Lisa Rammig
Director, Eckersley O'Callaghan
Lisa Rammig leads the teams in Eckersley O’Callaghan’s California offices. She has played a significant role in its expansion, establishing a West Coast presence, and leading many of the group’s most challenging projects, while she remains involved in academia and...
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Conference Agenda
  • Set Afloat: How our building location outside campus gave us a unique role and design direction
  • Scrapbook of Design: Design ideas from original chateau design reinterpreted with new materials
  • Effective Execution: Working with material properties and unique qualities to amplify design intent
Speakers:
  • How early design climate and performance innovations maximize performance and minimize impact
  • Crucial insights that reflect building geometry and surrounding context - unlike codes of practice
  • Benefits, limitations and trade-offs of AI models
Speakers:
  • Design options & QC measures
  • The unitized advantage
  • Project case studies (unitized WW/CW)
Speakers:
  • Riverfront towers are connected by a 2-story sky bridge amenity deck
Speakers:
  • Recladding of 1980's and 1990's buildings to today's standards of Class A office and retail
  • Creation of a custom unitized curtain wall
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:
  • Geometric options
  • Testing protocols
  • Glass selection
Speakers:
  • How to make planted façades withstand wind & water
  • The role of green façades for stormwater compliance
  • Green roofs as a sustainable amenity

Erika Duran

Moderator:
Panelists:
  • Requirements for product approval (NOA or FL Approval) tends to limit architectural creativity to pre-approved systems
  • The façade contractors and not the architects are defining the look of a building
  • Timely design and the similarities in testing requirements in the IBC and the FBC will allow for innovation and creativity even in hurricane prone regions
Speakers:
  • Review initial proposal for cast in place concrete
  • Review final design using precast
  • Consideration in South Florida
Speakers:
  • Aston Martin Residences
  • MSC Cruise Terminal
  • Calle 8 Tower
  • Miami Dade Courthouse
Speakers:
Associate Partners
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Event Details
  • Start Date
    May 15, 2025 8:00 am
  • End Date
    May 15, 2025 5:00 pm
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