211th Edition – Zak World of Façades Canada

• Problem: The quest to achieve a sustainable future for building façade design and installation is one that faces key challenges vis a vi the extremes of our rapidly evolving Canadian climate
• Insight: Knowledge of key design principles to avoid failures in performance is only part of the solution, with those working in the field installing the façades may face unexpected challenges not addressed in drawings
• Solution: Where does building sustainability start if not at the front lines of the envelope?

• Why does a Canadian supply chain now rank alongside U-factor on so many project specs?
• With –40°C design temps and Net-Zero standards gaining traction, how do we keep attractive window-to-wall ratio and still meet building performance targets?
• What innovative domestic glazing technologies can architects leverage to maximize performance while minimizing geopolitical risk?

• How we cut into a 1970s concrete “fortress” to make real front doors and a street-facing museum on Stephen Avenue and 9th Avenue
• The story behind the thin, textured GFRC shell that wraps the old frame, catching light and shadow so the façade changes through the day and seasons
• What it means for visitors, neighbours, and downtown Calgary when a museum becomes part of the city life

• How different delivery and procurement models shape façade design outcomes, collaboration, and risk allocation
• The impact of early contractor and facade consultant involvement on buildability, cost certainty, and performance
• Lessons learned from alternative procurement approaches in delivering complex, high-performance façade systems

Anine Eschberger Wortmann

• How the design of the metal panel façade was achieved with the desired curves and bends with the trade partner
• Fabricating the metal lantern structures and teaming with local fabricators to achieve the desired look and feel
• Design and fabrication of the illuminated canopy

• Advantages of air-tightness testing in achieving energy targets and National Energy Code (NECB) Compliance
• Air tightness considerations in design and Tools to monitor air tightness testing during construction
• Air tightness testing procedures, logistics, and limitations

• Innovative design for sustainable urban living
• Case studies in Canada and Europe
• Technical specifications

• Exploring how adaptive reuse can preserve a building’s historic character while integrating high-performance façade systems
• Strategies for modernizing aging envelopes while maintaining heritage value
• Techniques for blending old and new materials to create cohesive, revitalized façades

John Brown