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Zak World of Façades United Kingdom

edition

50th

Country

United Kingdom

Date

10.02.2018

City

London

About event

This was the 50th edition globally and the 2nd edition in UK. It showcased the latest innovations and challenges in the construction industry pertaining to building envelopes and the latest technological solutions. Russell Cole Christoph Troska Thomas Spitzer Andrew Pryke Sam Potter Luke Lowings David Metcalfe Martin Liepmann Mark Bax Hans Jansen João Simões Phil Obayda Colin Westpfel Aaron Caffrey Simone Pagani Graham Coult James Ford Louisa Bowles Paul Kalkhoven Alex Wraight Gary Clark Gordon Talbot Chris Cummings Darren Kent Peter Runacres Steve Bosi Klaus Hedding Clyde Abela Bruce Nicol Anna Wendt Judith Schulz Meredith Davey Christian Glatte Claudia Farabegoli David Barker Kai-Uwe Bergmann Max Radt Meinolf Wortmann Knut Stockhusen Roy Weghorst Carlos Piles John Downes Ron Hull Phil Sedge Dr. Bettina-Gerharz-Kalte Mark Pniewski Markus Plettau

Speakers & Panelists

The formats of events combine exhibitions, inspiring presentations, expert discussions, and opportunities for effective networking, creating a platform for knowledge sharing and promoting innovation in the façade industry.

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

Session 4

Conference Agenda

08:00 — 08:50

Delegate Registration & Networking

About

Stephen Tanno

Director Pre-Construction Services, Schüco International

08:50 — 08:55

Welcome Address

About

08:55 — 09:20

Weaving tomorrow

About

Weaving tomorrow delivers deep insights into the collaborative nature of the creative part of an engineers work, which helps delivering unique international landmark projects from concept to construction

Materials of the future

Projects for a better future

Projects from a better past for a better future

Knut Stockhusen

Partner, Schlaich Bergermann Partner

09:20 — 09:45

The Narrative of Shelter

About

Representation

Layers

Craft

Alex Wraight

Partner, Allies & Morrison

09:45 — 10:05

“La casa del desierto” – A glass house in the desert!

About

In the desert? – Shouldn’t we build a cave?

This is going to get hot!

Let’s take the challenge!

Max Radt

Director - Aluminium Systems + International Projects, Gutmann Bausysteme

10:05 — 10:25

Façades - Towards a holistic approach

About

Façade design as part of an overall fire protection and natural ventilation strategy, and also of the acoustic and thermal building performance

Traditional versus unitised systems to achieve a reliable performance of joints and interfaces

How can we extend existing capabilities and what future potential is there?

Paul Kalkhoven

Senior Partner & Head of Technical Design, Foster + Partners

10:25 — 10:45

NETWORKING & TEA/COFFEE BREAK

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Partners

Presenting Partner

Associate Partners