Facades+ Boston

Earn up to 6 AIA HSW CEUs

CORNELL UNIVERSITY

GATES HALL

ITHACA, NY

YKK AP America is a national manufacturer of commercial façade systems for specifiers and glazing contractors seeking smart design, quality engineering and our exceptional customer support. With the support of our dedicated employees, we combine controlled manufacturing and thoughtful design to provide quality solutions that will meet your performance, aesthetic and sustainability needs.

Field Technical Services

Phone and on-site consultation for product installation challenges.

Engineering Consultation

Assistance with codes, system info, calculations and modifications.

Project Center Support

Estimating, design and management for larger scale projects.

Continuing Education

Fenestration and engineering courses that reward AIA/CEU credit.

Rep: Jim Hammond Phone: (857) 753-0251 E-Mail: jimhammond@ykkap.com

Branch: Boston Phone: (978) 749-9554 E-Mail: bostonservice@ykkap.com

WELCOME TO FACADES+ BOSTON!

The Architect’s Newspaper is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of our publication, and the 11th year of Facades+. We are thrilled to welcome both new attendees and longtime supporters to the program’s dynamic dialogue. We bring fresh and relevant programming to each city, and have an exceptional group of projects for you to learn about today.

Facades+ Boston brings together top professionals from the worlds of design, engineering, fabrication, and construction to consider how high-performance envelopes are evolving and transforming the built environment in the Boston metro area, and are responding to changing codes, climates, technologies, and client expectations.

I’d like to thank our conference Co-Chair, Brad Prestbo of Studio NYL who has brought together this amazing program of design leaders. We invite you to connect with presenters and your peers during networking breaks in the Methods+Materials Gallery.

Please get to know the industry-leading sponsors exhibiting in the Methods+Materials Gallery, and learn how they will help you shape the future of facade design and technology.

Has Facades+ struck a chord with you? Have a look at our upcoming events held in 14 cities across the U.S. & Canada. Visit our website to learn more about our other events and additional opportunities to earn your CEUs.

We are eager to hear from you about how we might improve the Facades+ experience. Talk to us. And please spread the word—help us to continue to grow the Facades+ dialogue and community.

All the best,

Diana Darling President AN Media Group

CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS

DIANA DARLING Conference Director, Cofounder, CEO, The Architect’s Newspaper

DIONNE DARLING VP of Brand Partnerships, The Architect’s Newspaper

MARTY WOOD Program Director, The Architect’s Newspaper

AGENDA

Boston | July 12, 2023

6 AIA / HSW CEU's

8:00 AM CHECK-IN & BREAKFAST | Methods + Materials Gallery

9:30 AM WELCOME

Diana Darling | The Architect’s Newspaper

9:35 AM PARTNER WELCOME: Jim Hammond

9:40 AM PROGRAM WELCOME: Bradford J. Prestbo | Studio NYL

9:45 AM CIVIC PERSPECTIVE | Achieving Net-Zero in Boston

Presenter:

John Dalzell | Boston Planning & Development Agency

10:15 AM PANEL | Critical Changes to Stretch Code for Enclosures

Presenters:

Tara Pfadt | Finegold Alexander

Michelle Fennell | BR+A

Emily R. Hopps | SGH

11:00 AM METHODS + MATERIALS BREAK

11:30 AM SPOTLIGHT | Efficiency in Building Envelope Commissioning

Presenter:

Brian Neely | Gale Associates

12:00 PM PANEL | Material Futures: Advances in Architectural Products

Presenters:

Eric Lacroix | STI Specified Technologies

Sneh Kumar | Kawneer

Felipe Francisco | Studio NYL

12:30 PM NETWORKING LUNCH

1:30 PM PANEL | Timber at the Exterior Enclosure

Presenters:

Chris O’Hara | Studio NYL

Shu Talun | RDH

Bradford J. Prestbo | Studio NYL

2:30 PM SPOTLIGHT | 11 E Lenox: Constructing Multifamily Passive House in Boston

Presenters:

Monte French | MFDS Alex Yoon | MFDS

Patrick Haydon | Haycon Lori Ferriss | Goody Clancy

3:00 PM METHODS + MATERIALS BREAK

3:30 PM PANEL | Wellesley College Science Complex: Detailing

Multi-Material Enclosures

Presenters:

Leonard Lopate | SOM

Jongwon Lee | SOM

Michelle Maheu | Wellesley College

Shu Talun | RDH

4:00 PM SPOTLIGHT | National Conservation Legacy Center

Presenters:

Tom Chung | Leers Weinzapfel Associates

Chris O’Hara | Studio NYL

4:35 PM CLOSING REMARKS

Diana Darling | The Architect’s Newspaper

Bradford J. Prestbo | Studio NYL

WI-FI NETWORK: Marriott_Conference

PASSWORD: facades

SPEAKERS

Co-Chair

BRADFORD J. PRESTBO Director - Boston / Studio NYL

An exceptional leader, Bradford J. Prestbo, FAIA, is advancing the profession through his practice, advocacy, and educational efforts in the use of cutting-edge design technologies, high-performance design, and the incorporation of maker culture into the design process. Bradford also finds time to share his knowledge of advanced design technologies, high-performance design, and how maker culture is transforming our practice within the industry. He has practiced internationally, is a sought-after speaker, is frequently interviewed by publishers, and is an educator via his detailing workshops, higher-education classes, design juries, and mentorship of emerging professionals. Bradford is actively involved in the AIA, and has been elevated to the College of Fellows for his notable contributions to the advancement of the profession of architecture. He is part of the leadership group in the AIA’s Technology in Architectural Practice Knowledge Community, and founded the Boston Society of Architect’s MakeTANK Knowledge Community, where he currently serves as the National Director.

TOM CHUNG

Principal / Leers Weinzapfel Associates

Tom S. Chung, FAIA is a principal at Leers Weinzapfel Associates, recipient of the AIA Firm Award. Tom creates a nourishing public realm by pioneering sustainable Mass Timber Architecture, celebrating material and craft, and sharing his knowledge with current and future generation of architects. Tom’s architecture is welcoming, transparent, and sustainable, reflecting our values of diversity, democracy, and care for our environment.

JOHN DALZELL

Senior Architect / Boston Planning & Development Agency

John Dalzell, AIA, LEED Fellow, is Senior Architect for Sustainable Development at the Boston Planning & Development Agency where he leads and contributes to sustainable development, green building, and climate resiliency policies and programs including the Zero Net Carbon Building Zoning Initiative, Interagency Green Building Committee, Mass Timber Accelerator, E+ Green Building Program, and numerous strategic area planning initiatives.

LORI FERRISS

Principal / Goody Clancy

Lori Ferriss, AIA, PE, LEED

AP BD+C is a Principal and Director of Sustainability and Climate Action at Boston-based education design firm Goody Clancy. She leads architecture and preservation projects and research investigations for premier educational institutions that are renewing heritage campuses while advancing climate action goals. She brings an integrated approach with professional experience as an architect, structural engineer, and conservator. She is the 2023 Chair of the AIA Committee on the Environment, a Steering Committee representative of the Climate Heritage Network, and an expert member on the ICOMOS International Scientific Committee on Energy, Sustainability and Climate Change.

FELIPE FRANCISCO

Technical Design Lead / Studio NYL

Felipe Francisco, AIA is an Architect, Builder, and Fabricator with experience ranging from large-scale projects to small-scale digital fabrications. His work can be seen at Harvard University, Boston City Hall, and Princeton University. Felipe is actively engaged in the greater Boston design community, and is an emeritus Chair of the Boston Society of Architect’s MakeTank Knowledge Community. There, he helped lead many efforts, including a digitally fabricated model of the City of Boston.

MONTE

FRENCH

Founder & Principal / MFDS

Monte has over 20 years of design and management experience on projects ranging from small adaptive reuse to international competitions. Monte brings nuanced experience in tackling the challenges of executing projects in urban contexts and navigating the complexities of municipal and civic processes. Monte has been a guest critic at the Boston Architectural College, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and Northeastern University. He was also a faculty member of the Boston Architectural College for over 7 years.

SPEAKERS

initiative and forward-thinking amongst his team of Engineers, Project Managers, and Construction Superintendents. Patrick operates as Project Executive, helping foster a culture of growth and advancement. Patrick has leadership involvement in Boston Real Estate Collaborative (BREC), the client for whom he guided the building process and methodology for 11 E. Lenox.

EMILY R. HOPPS Principal / SGH

MICHELLE

FENNELL Senior Associate / BR+A

Michelle Fennell, has over 14 years of experience in HVAC engineering, energy, and sustainability. At BR+A, she has been involved in the engineering of HVAC systems, energy modeling, and sustainable project management on many project types. Michelle is an active member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and AirConditioning Engineers and the International Institute of Sustainable Laboratories. Michelle was named one of Engineered Systems Magazine’s 20 to Watch: Women in HVAC.

JIM HAMMOND

Architectural Sales Representative / YKK

AP

Jim has worked within the Building Products Industry his entire career since graduating from Merrimack College in 1985. He has been with YKK AP since 2019 working as the New England Architectural Sales Representative. He finds this part of his career to be the most challenging and interesting. Helping today’s Architectural Professionals to solve complex Facade problems and design issues to be very satisfying work.

PATRICK HAYDON Founding Partner / Haycon

As founding partner of Haycon, Patrick Haydon is a construction industry veteran with more than 20 years of design, construction, and development experience. With a passion for streamlined sustainable and highperformance building, Patrick’s broad-based knowledge provides clients with integrated solutions, ultimately providing more costeffective results, faster. Haycon has become a well-regarded local firm with a reputation for quality, wherein Patrick encourages

As a versatile leader and mentor, Emily R. Hopps contributes to SGH and the engineering profession in many ways and especially enjoys work that requires team collaboration, sensitivity to architectural character, and creative solutions to diverse and challenging technical issues. She has experience in design, investigation, restoration, commissioning, and construction administration of historic and contemporary buildings. She specializes in building enclosure systems, including waterproofing, wall systems, windows and curtain wall, and roofing.

SNEH KUMAR Product Management / Kawneer

Sneh is the Product Manager for Kawneer’s Curtain wall, Windowwall, Sun-control, Finishes and Arconic Architectural Products. With 20 years in this industry, Sneh has gained deep building envelop domain expertise and helped in commercialization of 40+ highperformance building façade products. Sneh is an actively engaged externally with industry organizations, architects, and customers.

ERIC LACROIX Director, Strategic Accounts Construction / STI Specified Technologies

Eric Lacroix in consistently recognized throughout the design community and construction industry for his firestop expertise, especially in terms curtain wall perimeter fire barrier systems where he is considered the “Industry Specialist”. Eric has over 20 years of real world experience serving as an invaluable resource on many of largest, most complex high profile projects around the world. He works closely with inspectors, glazing contractors, and curtain wall consultants as a trusted advisor during the design, fabrication, construction and installation of a wide range of curtain wall projects.

SPEAKERS

JONGWON LEE

Associate / SOM

Jongwon Lee, AIA joined SOM in 2009 and has led a wide range of projects, from higher education buildings to large transportation centers. With his technical expertise, he guides projects from concept design through construction administration, focusing on providing creative design solutions for fabrication and constructability. Sustainability and tectonics are essential to his work, and he has used a variety of new materials, including timber, copper, and aluminum, in designing the details and geometry of a number of buildings around the world.

LEONARD LOPATE

Associate Principal / SOM

Leonard Lopate brings a wealth of experience in mixed-use, commercial office, and institutional buildings to his work at SOM. As a technical expert, he collaborates directly with clients, engineers, contractors, and fabricators to realize the design vision and minimize environmental impact. His strong attention to detail throughout the documentation process ensures quality workmanship and thorough deliverables on each of his projects.

MICHELLE MAHEU

Director for Planning, Design & Construction / Wellesley College

Michelle has 30+ years experience with a dedication to planning and design of higher education facilities. She provides leadership to a talented and high performance team, accomplishing a wide range of projects at the beautiful and diverse Wellesley College campus.

BRIAN NEELY

Vice President / Gale Associates

Mr. Neely is a certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider and is actively involved with supplying design review analysis and managing building enclosure commissioning and testing services for new construction and renovation projects. Mr. Neely is a past President of the Boston Building Enclosure Council and assisted the National Institute of Buildings Science in the development and presentation of the building enclosure training program.

CHRIS O’HARA

Founding Principal / Studio NYL

O’Hara is facade director for the Skins Group, a division of Studio NYL, established to provide full service facade design specializing in thermal modeling, moisture/ condensation analysis, and in-depth detailing. Although Studio NYL is recognized for its skins work with cutting-edge glass and glazing, their team also specializes in digitally fabricated metal skins, GFRC, reinforced polymers, stone, ultra high performance concrete, terra cotta, and traditional precast. O’Hara is currently working on multiple projects in the Boston area.

LARA PFADT

Sustainability Strategist / Finegold Alexander

Lara Pfadt has 23 years of experience in preservation, adaptive reuse and new construction projects serving as the firm’s Sustainability Strategist. She has a demonstrated track record with systems integration as it relates to sustainable practices and the role it plays in preserving and reusing existing and historic buildings. She graduated from the Virginia Polytechnical Institute and State University with a Bachelor of Architecture in 2000.

SHU TALUN

Senior Facade Consultant / RDH

Shu Talun brings her passion for the mechanics and science within facade systems to the RDH Boston team. With a Master of Architecture from Harvard Graduate School of Design, and over 14 years of experience in the field, Shu provides clients with a balanced approach to achieving architectural distinction and cost aware optimization. Recent projects include Seaport Circle Parcel H, Volpe Redevelopment, UCSF New Hospital at Parnassus Heights and 1700 Alberni.

ALEX YOON

Project Manager / CHPC

Alex Yoon is Director of Design at Monte French Design Studio. His work across the last 12 years runs the gamut of housing: designing new singlefamily homes, retrofitting Boston triple-deckers, infilling urban lots with midrise multifamily, and recently overseeing the construction of Boston’s first ground-up mass timber structure, a 7 story Passive House multifamily. His experience in the breadth of Boston housing has underscored and girded his commitment to crafting a better built environment across all scales.

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