193rd Edition – Zak World of Façades USA

This will be the 193rd edition globally and the 2nd edition in Chicago 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, Interior Architecture & Design, Ware Malcomb
Mark has been involved in the industry since 1999. As Director, Interior Architecture & Design, Mark is responsible for leading the downtown Chicago office and overseeing the growth of the Architecture and Interiors Studios in the Chicagoland market. Combining business...
Design Director, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill
AS+GG Director Luis Palacio AIA, LEED AP, has 15 years of experience in the design and project development of cultural, residential, commercial, urban planning and mixed-use projects. Focused on sustainable building design and sustainable communities, he believes in a holistic...
Principal, HKS
Peyton Booth is an architect with a deep devotion to hospitality and placemaking, focused on creating spaces that connect people, stories, and cities. Her work spans boutique luxury hotels to large-scale convention center properties, with a primary focus on urban...
Marketing Specialist, Kuraray America
With over 10 years of professional experience, including 5 years of direct engagement with professionals in the AEC industry, Delayna brings a strong understanding of the collaborative aspects of the field. She joined Kuraray last year, where she has continued...
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...
National Architectural Manager – Midwest, Vitro Architectural Glass
Jim Lamm is a seasoned architectural and building products professional with over 12 years of industry experience. For the past 7 years, he has served as the National Architectural Manager for the Upper Midwest at Vitro Architectural Glass, where he...
Sales Manager, Boston Valley Terra Cotta
Casey Pritchard is a Sales Manager at Boston Valley Terra Cotta, where she plays a key role in bringing visionary architectural designs to life through the beauty and versatility of terra cotta. With a deep understanding of facade materials and...
Associate Technical Service and Development Scientist, Dow
Skyler Will is an Associate Technical Service and Development Scientist in Dow Consumer Solutions Building and Infrastructure. He provides technical support to the Northeast regions and contributes to the innovation and development of new products for the building and infrastructure...
Founding Partner, Fassada Steel
Eric Claeys holds a degree as Civil Engineer in Construction from KU Leuven, Belgium, a degree in Industrial Engineering in Public Works from KU Leuven, Belgium, and graduated with a Master in Business Administration from the Vlerick Business School, Belgium....
Head of Direct Markets International, Jansen AG
Achim is responsible for the international markets outside Europe at Jansen AG, Switzerland. With more than 20 years of experience in engineering and management, Achim focuses on technology, sales and marketing at Jansen AG to distribute steel facades, windows and...
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...
Conference Agenda
  • Hybrid steel curtain walls, the long-waited disruption in the market?
  • Fire resistance, tower infernos belong to the past
  • Drastic reduction of CO2 emission
  • Become mindful of collision preventative glazing technologies
  • Know the design and specification considerations of each bird-friendly solution
  • Understand how to lower some of the costs of bird-deterrent glazing
  • The evolution of glass design and how transparency was its purpose until climate-conscious design became the driver
  • Which industries can we borrow from to transform the glass industry towards carbon neutrality and cycling of resources
  • How does glass look in the future
  • Structural performance & safety in demanding applications
  • Acoustic, aesthetic & UV aolutions for modern architecture
  • Real-world case studies featuring iconic projects
  • 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
  • Circular economy and sustainability
  • Ultracompact Stone - What is it?
  • Case studies on ultracompact stone applications
  • 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
Event Details
  • 193rd Edition – Zak World of Façades USA, September 17, 2025
  • Start Date
    September 17, 2025 8:00 am
  • End Date
    September 17, 2025 5:00 pm
  • Status
    Upcoming
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