227th Edition – Zak World of Façades USA

• An Architectural Village: In response to Uptown's eclectic character, the project introduces a collection of three towers each with a unique façade, conceived as an architectural village rather than a singular mega project
• A Hospitality identity rooted function: The façade language is informed by a terraced massing that creates spaces for private patios, shaded loggias and amenity terraces
• A collaborative approach: Early collaboration between the consultant and contractor teams allowed design iteration to meet design, performance and budget goals

• Origins and legacy of Structural Silicone​ Glazing (SSG)
• Advancements and trends​ in SSG
• Shaping skylines with SSG sealants

• Integrating new and existing façades to create a cohesive design vision for the Fort Worth Convention Center expansion
• Balancing materiality and performance through brick, glass, and steel façade systems tailored to program and context
• Applying building science, constructability lessons, and long-term maintenance strategies to ensure façade durability and performance

• How cross-disciplinary collaboration between architects, façade consultants, developers, and contractors is shaping the vision and execution of Knox
• Navigating the technical and logistical complexities of façade design and construction within a large-scale mixed-use project in a dense urban Dallas context
• Key façade and building strategies that elevate Knox as a distinctive destination while meeting performance, sustainability, and market demands

David Brown

• When unexpected design or construction changes occur, façade testing requirements should be elevated to mitigate risk and ensure performance
• Clearly defining air and water testing parameters upfront is critical to aligning expectations, avoiding ambiguity, and ensuring reliable results
• Adopt a proactive mindset: Planning for potential test failures to build resilience into the design and delivery process

• How does circular façade design look outside the framework of carbon counting and ticking boxes?
• Are passive design strategies still valid?
• Case studies assessing potential for reuse
• Kit of parts thinking to establish efficiencies in reuse, recycling, and minimal material use while maximizing performance

• Material composition and core options (PE, FR, NC) and their impact on fire performance and code compliance
• Coating systems and finish durability, including PVDF and FEVE performance characteristics for long-term façade application
• Best practices for specifying MCM systems, including tested assemblies, performance standards, and lifecycle considerations

• Discover how integrated imagery can elevate a façade, create visual impact, and strengthen a project's identity through real-world case studies, including the Dallas Zoo and other notable installations
• Learn how perforated imagery is created, the technical considerations behind successful applications, and the factors architects should understand during specification and design
• Explore the sublimation process, material options, durability considerations, and design opportunities for incorporating vibrant, long-lasting imagery into architectural surfaces

• ⁠The evolving role of façade design in supporting next-generation data centre performance. Creating visually appealing data centres that contribute positively to the built environment
• Façade strategies for reducing energy consumption and supporting net-zero ambitions
• Navigating the intersection of resilience, scalability, and sustainability in data centre developments