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WELCOME

WELCOME TO FACADES+ BOSTON!

The Architect’s Newspaper is celebrating the 12th year of the Facades+ conference series. 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, every year and have an exceptional group of projects and enclosure systems 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 Boston, across the US, and around the world while responding to changing codes, climates, technologies, programs, and client expectations.

I’d like to thank our conference co-chairs Chris Hardy & Emily Goldenberg, Design Directors from MASS Design Group, who have brought together today’s amazing program of design leaders. We invite you to connect with presenters and your peers during networking breaks in the Methods+Materials Gallery throughout the day.

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 13 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 CEO/ Creative Director, AN Media Group

CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS

DIANA DARLING CEO & Creative Director, The Architect’s Newspaper

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

MARTY WOOD Program Director, The Architect’s Newspaper

TIMES IN ET

AGENDA

Boston | July 17, 2024

6 AIA / HSW CEU's

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

9:30 AM WELCOME: Diana Darling | The Architect’s Newspaper

9:40 AM PROGRAM WELCOME: Jim Hammond | YKK AP

9:45 AM PROGRAM INTRODUCTION:

Emily Goldenberg | MASS Design Group

Chris Hardy | MASS Design Group

9:50 AM SPOTLIGHT | A Downtown School: Josiah Quincy Upper School

Presenter:

Matthew LaRue | HMFH Architects

Emily Goldenberg | MASS Design Group

10:30 AM PANEL | Build Better: Improving Building Skins through Advanced Technology

Presenters:

Chris Heider | Longboard Arch Prod

Tim Nass | SAFTI FIRST

Erin Lindsay | CR Laurence

Chris Hardy | MASS Design Group

11:15 AM METHODS + MATERIALS BREAK

11:45 PM SPOTLIGHT | Resilient Housing is a Just Act

Presenters:

Megan Altendorf | MASS Design Group

Chris Hardy | MASS Design Group

12:15 PM PANEL | Fabrication Futures: Advances in Materials for Building Envelope Excellence

Presenters:

Aaron Alterman | STI Specified Technologies

Chris Giovannielli | Kawneer

Brian R. White | H.B. Fuller

Chris Hardy | MASS Design Group

1:00 PM NETWORKING LUNCH

2:00 PM SPOTLIGHT | The Lewis Law Center at Harvard University

Presenters:

Matthew Scarlett | TenBerke

Ben Shepard | Atelier Ten

Emily Goldenberg | MASS Design Group

AGENDA

2:30 PM SPOTLIGHT | Rivermark Reimagined: Residential Reclad and Deep Energy Retrofit without Tenant Displacement

Presenters:

Jason Jewhurst | Bruner/Cott Architects

Jackie Mignone | Bruner/Cott Architects

Emily Goldenberg | MASS Design Group

3:00 PM METHODS + MATERIALS BREAK

3:30 PM ROUNDTABLE | From Design to Development: A Roundtable on Sustainability Implementation

Presenter:

David Valecillos | The Community Builders, Inc.

Colin Booth | Stack + Co

Chris Hardy | MASS Design Group

Emily Goldenberg | MASS Design Group

4:00 PM PANEL | The View: Prudential

Presenters:

Katie Ownes | Boston Properties

Adam McCarthy | McNamara • Salvia Structural Engineers

Derek Johnson | Perkins&Will

Matthew Pierce | Perkins&Will

Chris Hardy | MASS Design Group

4:45 PM CLOSING REMARKS

Diana Darling | The Architect’s Newspaper

Emily Goldenberg | MASS Design Group

5:00 PM COCKTAIL RECEPTION

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SPEAKERS

Co-Chairs

EMILY GOLDENBERG

Design Director / MASS Design Group

Emily Goldenberg is a designer, manager, and team-builder with over 10 years of experience on a diverse range of projects. Her work focuses on engaging partners and project teams in the design process to develop design solutions that advocate for its users and prioritize the conservation and health of our planet. In her role as a Design Director at MASS, Emily has worked across a diverse scales and range of project typologies in conservation, education, and healthcare. She has contributed to a number of projects, including the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, the New Redemption Hospital, and African Leadership University. Most recently, she spent four years in the Kigali office leading the design and construction supervision of the recently opened Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.

CHRIS HARDY

Design Director / MASS Design Group

Chris has always enjoyed tackling large problems, with the motivating belief that technical innovation and craft traditions can be united in an architectural idea, and that design can support the global need for conservation. Since joining MASS Design Group in 2018, Chris has focused on complex projects and delivery methods. He spent four years in the Kigali office, leading the design and construction of the Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture and the Western Serengeti Research Centre for the Grumeti Fund in Tanzania. He has contributed to or managed a number of projects at MASS, including the New Lots Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, Haven Domestic Violence Shelter, Children’s Services Roxbury, Caddo Childcare Center, 110 Ocean Housing, among others.

MEGAN ALTENDORF

Senior Architect / MASS Design Group

Megan is a Senior Architect and Project Manager at MASS Design Group. She has 11+ years of experience in housing design, ranging from single-family to master planning, but more recently her focus has been on affordable, supportive, and market rate multifamily projects of up to 300 units. Her growing passion for social justice through means of affordable housing design brought her to MASS in 2021. She currently manages a range of community-driven affordable housing projects in the greater Boston area, challenging the conventions of residential design through research-based sustainable and resilient building practices. Megan holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Oklahoma State University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude and was awarded the AIA Henry Adams School Medal.

AARON ALTERMAN

Curtain Wall & Facade Specialist / STI Specified Technologies

Curtain Wall & Facade Specialist for the Strategic Accounts Division of STI Specified Technologies, covering the central United States and Canada. Aaron joined STI Specified Technologies in 2015 and has over 30 years of experience in construction materials. He has conducted firestop trainings for STI, The International Firestop Council and to a variety of groups including; architects, engineers, consultants, code officials, inspectors and all types of trades. He is certified at Level 2 of Firestop Instructional Training (FIT II).

SPEAKERS

COLIN BOOTH

Associate Principal / Stack + Co

Colin’s career has focused on the importance of integrated design, delivery, and business models in delivering a more sustainable built environment. His commitment to a better process and product has led to 20 years of architecture and urban planning at all scales locally and globally, a decade of multifamily real estate development in the greater Boston region, and recognition as an industry thought leader. With Stack+Co., Colin focuses on company strategy, business development, and integrated project management.

CHRIS GIOVANNIELLI

Global Director of Product Management / Kawneer

Chris Giovannielli is Director of Global Product Management for Kawneer, where he has been a leading contributor for more than 25 years. Chris directs product development, positioning and launch strategies across global markets with an emphasis on education and sustainability. His deep expertise on the benefit of Kawneer’s products in the educational setting and how they tie to sustainability in people’s daily lives is highly valued in the industry. He has been featured in Metropolis and Green Building and Design, and recently was the member spotlight for the Air Barrier Association of America. Chris earned his Executive MBA from University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business in 2021.

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.

CHRIS HEIDER

Business Development Manager / Longboard Arch Prod

Chris has been involved with the construction industry for the past 23 years and worked professionally in architecture for 9 years prior. At Longboard he is Business Development Manager for the Northern US, and he is proud to offer architects a sustainable and highquality facade system for commercial projects. In his spare time, he enjoys happy moments with his wife Karen as well as carpentry projects on their historic home. He also enjoys gardening, running, and playing guitar.

JASON JEWHURST

Partner / Bruner/Cott Architects

Jason Jewhurst, AIA, is a Partner and Principal at Bruner/Cott Architects. Inspired by architectural challenges that demand innovation and adaptable solutions, he thrives on leading teams to realize them. A specialist in high-performance buildings, he has directed several transformative projects including the Smith Campus Center at Harvard University; the R.W. Kern Center at Hampshire College; the adaptive reuse of the Swift Factory in Hartford, Connecticut, a job incubator for a HUD Promise Zone; and the adaptive reuse of Charles River Speedway, an iconic and historic former horse racing track turned community destination in Boston.

DEREK JOHNSON

Associate Principal, Corporate and Commercial, Boston / Perkins&Will Derek was constantly drawing as a kid. At restaurants he would take full advantage of the paper place mats, using them as his medium for sketches and elevations. His creativity and love of problem solving naturally led him to architecture school, where the broader exposure of the disciplines further fueled his passion. While in school, Derek traveled to several of Europe’s capitals, which opened his eyes to not only other cultures and ways of building, but also how these cities have evolved over time and how their vitality has been influenced by design. This experience shaped the way he approaches his projects – he strives to create buildings that are resilient and capable of withstanding the test of time.

SPEAKERS

MATTHEW LARUE

Associate Principal / HMFH Architects

Matt LaRue AIA, LEED Green

Associate, is an Associate Principal at HMFH Architects with 26 years of experience in educational design. His practice focuses on student-centric K-12 schools that support a broad spectrum of teaching and learning methods and integrate high performance design features. As Design Leader for numerous public school projects throughout New England, Matt’s ability to clearly articulate complex architectural ideology leads to strong public support and designs that reflect the community’s vision. Matt holds a Bachelor of Science in Art from Northeastern University and a Master of Architecture from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design.

ERIN LINDSAY

Director of Architectural Business Development / CR Laurence

Erin has spent the past twenty-two years representing manufactures within the architectural community. Twelve of the most recent have been in Los Angeles with an emphasis in facade materials. Erin joined C.R. Laurence two years ago to build a team of dedicated architectural specialists who assist the design community with specifying systems and components related to glazing applications.

ADAM MCCARTHY

President / McNamara • Salvia

Structural Engineers

Adam, is the President of McNamara • Salvia Structural Engineers. He has more than 30 years of engineering experience and possesses a detailed approach to structural design and project management. Adam is well-rounded in all aspects of complex structural systems, as well as respected throughout the industry for his experience and strong collaborative skills most notably on large scale, multiphase projects. In addition to working on View Boston Adam has served as the Principal-in-Charge of The Exchange at 100 Federal St, South Station Tower, One Congress Office Tower, 888 Boylston St, Echelon Seaport and 421 Park Drive @ Landmark Ctr.

JACKIE MIGNONE

Architect / Bruner/Cott Architects

Jackie has a passion for community-focused and people-driven projects. She strives to design spaces that are both sustainable and inclusive and is particularly interested in the rehabilitation of existing buildings. Jackie joined Bruner/Cott Architects in 2018 after receiving her Bachelor of Science and Master of Architecture from Wentworth Institute of Technology. In addition to managing complex projects like Rivermark, Jackie serves on the Boston Preservation Alliance Board of Young Advisors and is a volunteer with DigitalReady.

TIM NASS

VP of Sales / SAFTI FIRST

Tim Nass has nearly 30 years of experience in the architectural glazing industry. As the Vice President of Sales at SAFTI FIRST, leading USA-manufacturer of fire rated glass and framing systems, he brings his extensive knowledge and expertise when working closely with architects, consultants, general contractors and glaziers to deliver a code-compliant glazing solution that meets all the aesthetic, performance and budget requirements of the project. Tim also oversees SAFTI FIRST’s global network of architectural sales representatives. Tim Nass is a dynamic presenter and speaker who has been delivering educational presentations to various architecture firms, AIA local chapters, CSI local chapters, at the CSI National Convention and other architectural and glazing industry events.

KATIE OWNES

Sr. Construction Manager / Boston Properties

Katie has worked at BXP for 7 years and has been responsible for managing design, budgeting, scheduling, and construction of new development and tenant improvement projects as a Senior Construction Manager. Katie has managed a variety of commercial projects from large renovations to ground-up research and development lab buildings, including 290 Binney Street in Cambridge, 103 CityPoint in Waltham, 20 CityPoint in Waltham, and View Boston, of course!

SPEAKERS

MATTHEW

PIERCE

Principal / Perkins&Will

Matt approaches his practice with a spirit of adventure that parallels his love of travel and the outdoors. Viewing each project as a unique opportunity for exploration and discovery, his novel approach responds to the specific qualities of a place and his clients’ individual aspirations. He sees the design process as analogous to hiking in the mountains, propelled by his desire to find what lies around the next bend or the perspective offered from a distant peak. By undertaking new endeavors with this spirit of curiosity and discovery, Matt unlocks the potential to discover unforeseen possibilities.

MATTHEW SCARLETT

Senior Associate / TenBerke

Matt joined TenBerke in 2019 and was promoted to Senior Associate in 2023. Matt balances his technical and aesthetic design expertise on complex and large projects. He specializes in facade design, applying detailed technical knowledge at early phases of projects to achieve innovative aesthetic concepts. He received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Carnegie Mellon University and his Master of Architecture degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Design.

BEN SHEPARD

Director / Atelier Ten

As Atelier Ten’s planning practice leader, Ben has extensive experience with urban ecology, renewable energy systems and green development assessments. He has directed numerous projects and managed the development of sustainability guidelines for a wide range of masterplans on a multitude of sectors including commercial, university, government, and transportation. He has consulted on more than 100 high-performance building and planning projects including one of the first outpatient facilities to achieve LEED for Healthcare certification in New York City and a comprehensive environmental framework for Harvard Business School.

DAVID VALECILLOS

Senior Development Project Manager / The Community Builders, Inc.

David is an award-winning real estate developer and urban planner with 10 years of experience focusing on district-level real estate planning, economic development, and affordable housing. As a Senior Development Manager with The Community Builders in Boston, he currently manages the design and development of 650+ residential units and 100,000 SF of commercial space. David serves on the advisory board of the Boston University City Planning program, where he has taught several neighborhood planning studio courses.

BRIAN R. WHITE, PH.D.

Technical Manger North America Glass / H.B. Fuller

Brian White is the Technical Manager for the Americas Insulating Glass team at H.B. Fuller Company, where he manages research and development and technical service for North America. Brian has been with H.B. Fuller for 10 years, starting as a scientist developing insulating glass sealants and gaining experience and familiarity within the fenestration industry. Currently, he is active in the Insulating Glass Manufacturer’s Alliance (IGMA), Insulating Glass Certification Council (IGCC), American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), and supports activities in ASTM and the National Glass Association (NGA). He earned his B.A. in Biochemistry from St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN and his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Minnesota.

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