Envelope Performance
Bolstered by new materials and modeling software, façade designs for tall buildings have become incredibly complex, breaking new ground in visual and structural expression. Yet, with growing awareness of the massive energy expenditure required to maintain the built environment, the performance requirements for today’s tall building envelopes have increased as well. The industry demands that envelopes mitigate solar gain and heat while allowing copious natural light; and maintain comfortable interior temperatures while filtering in fresh air year-round. This workshop explored issues surrounding the design and construction of façades, including access and maintenance, while examining burgeoning techniques to increase structural performance and energy efficiency.
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When: Monday, 28 October 2019, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pmVenue: Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel at the Aqua Tower
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Workshop Program
| 1:00 pm | Arrival & Coffee |
| 1:30 pm | Welcome |
| 1:40 pm |
Presentations Mark CaseyChief Executive Officer, RISsafety“The Evolution of Facade Access Design and the Challenges for Mega Tall Buildings” Diarmuid KelleherAssociate, Thornton Tomasetti“Repositioning Willis Tower – Fifty Years of Façade Development” |
| 2:40 pm | Coffee/Tea Break |
| 3:00 pm |
Presentations Presenter to be ConfirmedTo be Confirmed“Presentation to be Confirmed” Stephan WursterBusiness Development Manager, POHL Group“Rainscreen Systems on High Rise Facades - From Past To Future” Matthias RoikResearch & Development Manager, Leviat GmbH“Is earthquake resistance a privilege of lightweight façades?” |
| 4:00 pm | Q&A Session |
| 4:30 pm | Discussion on Next Steps |
| 4:50 pm | Closing Remarks |
| 5:00 pm | Workshop End |
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