218th Edition – Zak World of Façades Canada

This will be the 218th edition globally and the 3rd edition in Vancouver 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
Dale Wannamaker
Senior Associate - Building Envelope, Entuitive
Ouri Scott
Principal, Urban Arts Architecture Inc.
Ouri Scott, a Tlicho Dene architect originally from the Northwest Territories, currently lives and works in Vancouver and thanks the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil- for allowing her to live on their territories as an uninvited guest. Ouri is honoured to...
Brad Carmichael
Principal, 4EA Building Science
Brad Carmichael has been consulting on building enclosures throughout North America for over a decade. Brad is passionate about good design and the role it can play in social and environmental stewardship. He believes that durable and efficient building enclosures...
Thomas Oster
Senior Project Manager, Chandos Construction
Claude Touikan
Co Founder & Executive Director, Lead8
Claude is a Co Founder and Executive Director of Lead8, based in Vancouver. A Madagascar-born Chinese Canadian, he has dedicated his career to the practice of architecture and design around the world. He serves on the Royal Architectural Institute of...
Avery Guthrie
Principal, Teeple Architects
Avery Guthrie is an Architect and Principal at Teeple Architects and leads the firm’s Vancouver practice, overseeing projects in western Canada. With graduate degrees in both history and architecture, Avery brings a skillset that draws on both technical expertise and...
Jason Santeford
Managing Director | Senior Associate, Gensler
As Managing Director of Gensler’s Vancouver office, Jason champions a culture of creative excellence within a wide diversity of practice areas including office, mixed-use, residential, retail, and education spaces. He possesses over 20 years of diverse experience leading clients and...
Christina Chow
Design Manager | Associate, Gensler
Licensed Architect in British Columbia and Ontario, with extensive experience in commercial mixed-use retail design and business development. A driven and creative leader, with a proven ability to motivate team members and keep projects flowing. Christina is enthusiastic about opportunities...
James Cheng
Principal, James KM Cheng | Architects
James K.M. Cheng is a Canadian architect recognized for his pioneering contributions to west coast architecture and city building. Born in Hong Kong and educated in North America, Cheng’s approach represents a sensitive marriage of generous open environments with vibrant...
Anton VanDyk
Principal | Fenestration Division Manager, JRS Engineering
Anton is a Principal and Fenestration Division Manager at JRS Engineering, and brings over 25 years of industry experience. His expertise is rooted in building science and spans industries, including fenestration product development and manufacturing, and specialty glazing consulting. Leveraging...
Mahsa Adib
Studio Manager | Senior Associate, Arcadis Architects (Canada) Inc.
Mahsa’s combined design and technical skills have made her a highly valued asset within Arcadis IBI office. She graduated with honors from Columbia University in New York, where she was exposed to innovative and forward looking architectural challenges. She has...
Venelin Kokalov
Design Principal, Revery Architecture
Revery Architecture is an internationally recognized design firm specializing in architecture, interior design, and planning. Guided by the philosophy of Building Beyond Buildings, the Vancouver-based studio is recognized for its leadership in creating outstanding civic facilities displaying deep resonance –...
Matias Reyes
National Architectural Manager, Vitro Architectural Glass
With over 11 years of experience in the architectural and construction industry, Matias Reyes brings a deep understanding of both design intent and building performance to every project. For the past two years, he has been with Vitro Architectural Glass,...
Mourad El Garci
International Sales Director, Alucoil
Mourad El Garci is an architect with extensive international experience, having worked on projects in France, Brazil, Portugal, Morocco, Turkey, and Spain. With over 12 years at Alucoil, he has led major international projects, seamlessly blending technical expertise with a...
Jordi Marasse
Technical Project Consultant, Reynaers Aluminium
Jordi Marasse is Project Consultant Manager North America at Reynaers Aluminum. For the last 4 years Jordi has been coordinating the North American projects. Jordi consistently goes above and beyond to foster enduring partnerships with our esteemed architects, real estate...
Peter Dushenski
Managing Director, GlasCurtain
Peter Dushenski is the Managing Director of Canada-based GlasCurtain inc., the leading manufacturer of fibreglass-framed curtain wall systems. Since 2013, he’s lead the company to several industry firsts including the world’s highest thermally-performing glazed curtain wall based on Passive House...
Timothy Wong
Associate - Building Envelope, Entuitive
Timothy Wong brings more than 10 years of professional industry experience to his role across Canada, the United States, and abroad. Educated in architecture and engineering methodologies, his building envelope work focuses on material selection, system analysis and testing, environmental...
Conference Agenda
  • How Ideas Become Built Envelopes
  • Measured Impact: When Buildings Give Back
  • From Intention to Execution
Speakers:
  • Panel layout and movement joint design considerations for the use of large-format prefabricated wall panels systems in seismic regions
  • A case study will show an innovative approach to minimizing the impact of movement joints in a panelized facade in a cost-effective manner
  • Examples of panel joint designs will be provided that can be applied to other projects with complex panel geometries
Speakers:
  • Sustainability strategy
  • The importance of operational carbon and embodied carbon: Need to go hand in hand to decarbonise
  • What really makes a building sustainable
Speakers:
  • Understanding biophilia
  • Designing with nature in mind
  • Glass as a catalyst for biophilia
Speakers:
  • 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?
Speakers:
  • Beyond Flatness: Unconventional forms via conventional materials
  • Macro to Micro: Deconstructing continuous forms into buildable façade modules
  • Front-Loaded Intelligence: Early fabricator engagement and integrated digital workflow
Speakers:
  • Case studies
  • Circular economy
Speakers:
  • Using the ASHREA handbook of fundamentals to predict heat gain on dark surfaces at peak summer temperatures and how this impacts fenestration
  • How to convert a unitless Solar Heat Gain Coefficient into a Relative Heat Gain value to understand the impact high SHG has on occupant comfort
  • The balance of high SHG, Low U values, and low embodied carbon has on overall life cycle
Speakers:
  • The panel would look at aspects of the façade which are commonly ignored that intersect with fire, and the role of testing, simulation, and professional judgement
Event Details
  • 218th Edition – Zak World of Façades Canada, May 21, 2026
  • Start Date
    May 21, 2026 8:00 am
  • End Date
    May 21, 2026 5:00 pm
  • Status
    Upcoming
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