209th Edition – Zak World of Façades USA

This will be the 209th edition globally and the 2nd edition in Washington DC 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
Amanda Edwards
Principal | Sr. Architectural Conservator, MTFA Design + Preservation
Johann Mordhorst
Principal, Kieran Timberlake
Daniel Lucenti
Senior Project Director, Design & Construction, Wexford Science & Technology
Daniel brings over 15 years of experience in design and construction specifically in innovation districts and life sciences. A skilled collaborator, he is detail oriented and technical. Daniel is responsible for managing all aspects of the planning, design, and construction...
Amanda Stacy
AVP - Building Enclosures & Dept. Head - DC, WSP
Dean Mouritzen
Project Executive, HITT
Michelle Lee
Architect, Behnisch Architekten
Rence Gill
Principal, Beyer Blinder Belle
Rence Gill joined BBB’s Washington DC office in 2007. He has experience working on commercial, institutional, government, multi-family residential, and religious projects. Key clients include the JBG Companies, DC Courts, US Department of State, and the US Department of State...
Tyler Grimshaw
Principal Architect, Ewing Cole
Tyler Grimshaw is a Principal and registered Architect at EwingCole, specializing in life science facility planning and design. As a trusted advisor to institutional and commercial clients, Tyler has led projects ranging from new construction and retrofits to building conversions,...
John Barbara
Principal, ZGF Architects
John Barbara believes that impactful architecture is always distilled in well executed details. He melds his appreciation for craft and design excellence with a depth of technical expertise on every project and team he collaborates with, bringing focused leadership on...
Matt O’Malley
Preconstruction and Commercial Market Lead, DPR
With over twenty-four years of experience working with two of the largest general contractors in the United States, Matt O’Malley has worked on some of the largest and most complex commercial construction projects in the country. For more than fifteen...
Jason Wu
Associate, BIG
Jason Wu is an Associate at Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), where he has been instrumental in the conception and delivery of some of the studio’s most defining works. Before joining BIG in 2013, he earned his Bachelor of Architecture with...
Daniel A. Martin
Lead Fire Protection Engineer, Jensen Hughes
Daniel A. Martin, PE, CFEI, CVFI is a Fire Protection Engineer with 10 years of experience at Jensen Hughes related to building code consulting, fire testing, passive fire protection engineering, code development, and fire investigation. He received his Bachelor’s of...
Reginald Truxon
Senior Associate, Gensler
Reginald Truxon is a senior architectural leader with more than 18 years of experience delivering complex projects across the United States and internationally. A graduate of Hampton University with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, he began his career in the...
Colin MacKillop
Principal, Quinn Evans
Colin MacKillop, AIA, LEED AP, CDT, is a Principal at Quinn Evans and established architect in the design and restoration of cultural institutions, delivering high-performing facilities that engage and inspire. With extensive experience in museum and events venue modernization, Colin...
Vicente Montes
Façade Engineer | Principal, Curtain Wall Design & Consulting, Inc.
Vicente Montes-Amoros is a façade engineer at Curtain Wall Design and Consulting (CDC) in CDC’s Virginia/Washington DC office. He joined CDC in 2005 and worked in the engineering division during his first years where he designed and engineered different building...
Robert Miller
President, Jansen America
Robert leads the North American activities for Jansen, a Swiss-based manufacturer of steel systems for facades & fenestration.   Robert has over 20 years experience with international projects in both construction and architectural planning. He has a passion for innovative...
Martina Driscoll
Principal & Unit Manager, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates
Since joining WJE in 1997, Ms. Driscoll has developed and/or served as Project Manager for a wide variety of projects including forensic investigation, repair document preparation and oversight during implementation, field performance testing, and building enclosure commissioning (BECx) on a...
Dean White
Regional Façade Sales Manager, Cosentino
Dean has a 30-year history in the building materials and construction industry ranging from quality management to senior sales management focused on the building envelope. His approach is solution based and consultative. Dean provides practical knowledge to help with design...
Roman Schieber
Managing Director, knippershelbig
Roman Schieber joined knippershelbig in 2007 and is now a managing director. Leading the knippershelbig Facades team in Europe and North America allows Roman the opportunity to work on unique, challenging projects all over the world. His association to structural...
Conference Agenda
  • Leading the revitalization of the museum to improve the protection and display of its treasured artifacts, for future generations of visitors
  • The redesigned building envelope maintains the museum's historic character through rigorous material selection and precision-engineered wall assemblies that optimize thermal, moisture, and structural resilience
  • High-performance stone-clad and glazed curtain wall systems, paired with a custom PTFE entrance enclosure, were integrated to achieve long-term durability, energy efficiency, and architectural expression aligned with the museum’s mission
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  • Computer simulation to predict and quantify sunlight reflected off building façades
  • How to make glazed buildings and surroundings, less suscelptible to solar reflectivity
  • Using data output when designing, plazas, amenity decks, outdoor sitting areas, pedestrian comfort, highway traffic flow
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  • Historical renovations: Traditional aesthetics with modern performance
  • New building designs with optimized materials
  • Tips for LEED certification
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  • Exploring the innovative envelope of HITT Contracting’s new Virginia headquarters which is not just a workplace, but a prototype for what’s next in the industry
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  • Conceived as a physical expression of the student body diversity, gathered beneath a constellation of timber pavilions
  • Cascading timber roofscape choreographs an indoor landscape—informal in use yet monumental in scale—fostering a serendipitous gathering space that is open all and reserved to none
  • A porous, dematerializing façade mediates between campus landmarks and the historic woodland, reading as a welcoming beacon that connects the Campus and the City
  • A climate-responsive enclosure that performs like a machine yet feels like a forest
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  • Engineering the unitized aluminum curtain wall with integrated natural ventilation and external screen consisting of steel frames with ETFE infills
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  • New flood-proofing requirements in Baltimore and other mid-Atlantic cities
  • Materials that match the needed resiliency
  • Coordination is key between structural and façade engineers
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  • Preserving the character of the façade while optimizing performance
  • Integrating new additions to improve efficiency and flow
  • Tightening the transitions for energy efficiency between old and new sections

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Event Details
  • 209th Edition – Zak World of Façades USA, March 19, 2026
  • Start Date
    March 19, 2026 8:00 am
  • End Date
    March 19, 2026 5:00 pm
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