Speakers

With over 30 years of expertise spanning building contracting, aluminum fabrication, and architectural aluminum systems, Robinson Sam is a transformative leader in the construction industry. As Vice President for the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Americas at Hydro Building Systems,...

After completing a six month internship at Eckersley O’Callaghan in early 2019, Rocco joined the company as a graduate engineer later that year. He forms part of Eckersley O’Callaghan facade engineering group, capitalising on the building engineering knowledge he gained...

Working with his project team and overseeing the envelope for EllisDon at Oakridge Redevelopment project, Rodel Sebastian has several years in overseas procurement including metal cladding systems and glazing systems. Focusing on de-risking scheduling and QA/QC concerns related to overseas...

Rodrigo is cofounder at the Façade Studio, a company based in Mexico City dedicated to solving façade projects focusing on energy efficiency, safety, affordability and design intent compliance of the façade. With around 10 years of experience working on façade...

Rodrigo Cerqueira has been the firm’s associate engineer at Martin Roy et Associés since 2022 and Director of the Energy Modeling Department since 2012. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Catholic University of Minas Garais since...

Rodrigo Flores is an architect from Tecnológico de Monterrey. He complemented his Architecture studies by attending specialized courses in Architectural Engineering during his international exchange at SungKyunKwan University, Seoul, South Korea in 2011. Rodrigo reinforced his skills in Project Management...

Rodrigo Rivero Borrell is founder and CEO of ReUrbano (Urban Recycling), a real estate development and private investment fund-management platform focused on urbanism and architecture. He aims to generate attractive returns for investors while fostering a positive impact on the...

R.VILLAROSA • ARCHITECTS is an architectural firm engaged extensively in Design, Consultation, Construction Support Services, and Construction Management. It was established in 1972 and from a modest one-man professional practice, and has grown into a partnership with personnel currently numbering...

Roger Brooks, National Technical Manager has worked for HVG (Halifax Vogel Group) since 2017. Prior to his role as National Technical Manager, Roger worked as the NSW Architectural Manager for the HVG Facades Division. Roger took up the role as...

Roger Chang, PE, has over two decades of building engineering experience and currently leads Buro Happold’s Washington DC office. He has significant experience with complex cultural, education, civic, and government projects, including two AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) Top...

Roger had more than a decade experience in Facades, specializing in the design of Stick Wall System, and Waitised Curtain Wall System, and other cladding system. He had worked with various prestigious Facade Contractors well known worldwide. With his solid...

As Design Principal at ARK, Roger collaborates with his colleagues on the design of educational, commercial and master plan projects within the Princeton and Istanbul studios. His portfolio includes an impressive collection of commercial and higher education projects including Ozyegin...

Roger is an architect who owned his own firm in Canada and eventually came to Malaysia back in 1997, just prior to the economic crisis. Roger has worked in the Malaysian and SE Asian markets, where he brings more than...

With over 40 years of experience in the aluminum and glass façade industry across demanding international markets—including the Middle East, Dubai, the United States, and Switzerland—Roger Scharer brings exceptional expertise in delivering custom-designed façade engineering solutions. His career encompasses the...

Armed with a Structural Engineering double-degree from Oxford University, Rohan has experience working with Façade and Fenestration companies in Thailand, Spain and South Korea. Leading the operations at Aluplex since 2011, Rohan has been using his strong technical foundations to...

Instilling fascination, elevating the human spirit, and initiating conversation are the cornerstones of Urban Zen’s design story. A passionate proponent of independent thinking and creative change, Rohit Suraj, Urban Zen’s Founder and CEO, is a TedX Speaker and has been...

RohithaRajaratne is the Head of Engineering at Aitken Spence Hotels. He is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer by profession and counts over two decades of professional experience after graduating from the University of Moratuwa. He served in the Sri Lanka Navy...

Rok Lee, AIA, leads DeSimone’s global façade and building envelope practice, which includes façade design, restoration and forensics. He provides invaluable insight to DeSimone’s structural engineering and forensic consulting teams across project types, employing his expertise for new façade design,...