Facades+ Minneapolis

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WELCOME TO FACADES+ MINNEAPOLIS!

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 and enclosure systems for you to learn about today.

Facades+ Minneapolis 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 Minnesota and across the US and are responding to changing codes, climates, technologies, programs, and client expectations.

I’d like to thank our conference Co-Chairs, Philip Koski and Monica Bettendorf Hartberg of Miller Dunwiddie who have 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 CEO, 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

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

9:30 AM WELCOME

Dionne Darling | The Architect’s Newspaper

9:40 AM PROGRAM INTRODUCTION: Philip Koski | Miller Dunwiddie

9:45 AM SPOTLIGHT | MSP Silver Ramp: Terracotta, Transportation, and Performance

Presenters:

John Steingraeber | Miller Dunwiddie

David McWilliams | Miller Dunwiddie

Phillip Koski | Miller Dunwiddie MODERATOR

10:15 AM SPOTLIGHT | Mayo Clinic: Double Skin Facade for Research & Innovation

Presenters:

Ryan Rademacher | MG McGrath

Josh Cooper | Knutson Construction

Greg Ramseth | HDR

Ricky Silliker | MG McGrath

Monica Bettendorf Hartberg | Miller Dunwiddie MODERATOR

10:55 AM METHODS + MATERIALS BREAK

11:20 AM SPOTLIGHT | The Guardian Building: Facade Restoration, Cast Stone, and Green Roof

Presenters:

Alex Haecker | AWH Architects

John Greene | AWH Architects

Phillip Koski | Miller Dunwiddie MODERATOR

11:45 PM PANEL | Fabrication Futures: Advances in Materials for the Building Envelope

Presenters:

Brian R. White, Ph.D. | H.B. Fuller

Aaron Alterman | STI Specified Technologies

Sneh Kumar | Kawneer

Monica Bettendorf Hartberg | Miller Dunwiddie MODERATOR

12:30 PM NETWORKING LUNCH

1:30 PM SPOTLIGHT | Civic Facades: Minnesota Public Service Building

Presenters:

Sara Rubenstein | Henning Larsen

Monica Bettendorf Hartberg | Miller Dunwiddie MODERATOR

2:00 PM ROUNDTABLE | Emerging Trends in Facade Engineering and Fabrication

Presenters:

Andrea Zani | Permasteelisa North America Jeffrey Vaglio | Enclos

Phillip Koski | Miller Dunwiddie MODERATOR

2:45 PM METHODS + MATERIALS BREAK

3:15 PM SPOTLIGHT | Capital One Hall: Systems + Solutions for Folded Marble Facades

Presenters:

Alex Terzich | HGA Nat Madson | HGA

Phillip Koski | Miller Dunwiddie MODERATOR

4:00 PM SPOTLIGHT | Facade Innovation and Small Practice

Presenters:

Lindsey Evenson | Perkins&Will

Monica Bettendorf Hartberg | Miller Dunwiddie MODERATOR

4:30 PM CLOSING REMARKS

Dionne Darling | The Architect’s Newspaper

Monica Bettendorf Hartberg | Miller Dunwiddie

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Co-Chair

PHILLIP KOSKI - Architect / Miller Dunwiddie

Phillip Koski, AIA has 24 years of experience providing project management, programming, historic preservation, urban design, architecture, and tenant improvement services. Phillip’s portfolio of projects includes a range of transportation, urban design, interior architecture, and adaptive re-use projects. His skill as a team organizer and community engagement facilitator result in integrated design solutions that reflect their client and are embraced by their community.

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).

MONICA BETTENDORF HARTBERG

Principal / Miller Dunwiddie

Monica Bettendorf Hartberg, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP is a Principal Architect and the President of Miller Dunwiddie. She is a Minnesota Licensed Architect with over 25 years of experience. Monica has worked to build the teams and relationships needed to successfully deliver projects of every size to support airport facilities and operations, including leading the design of a $229 million multi-modal transit center at MSP International Airport. Her design experience and knowledge of the aviation industry has been key to developing and growing the aviation practice for Miller Dunwiddie in Minnesota and beyond.

JOSH COOPER Project Executive / Knutson Construction

Josh joined Knutson in 2018 as a project manager before being promoted to project executive in 2022. He has over 20 years of construction experience with expertise in healthcare and K-12 markets. Recent projects Josh has worked on include Northfield Public Schools, Rochester

Public Schools and Mayo Clinic’s Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Building. Josh holds a BS in Building Construction from the University of Florida, is a DBIA Associate, and holds LEED AP, BD+C and B+ Best Value certifications. He serves on the MN Laborers Vacation Fund Board of Trustees, completed the AGC Advanced Management program in 2019 and was in the 2022 class of Leadership Greater Rochester.

LINDSEY EVENSON

Senior Associate / Perkins&Will

Lindsey Evenson excels at space planning and creating individualized solutions to meet the unique needs of each of her clients. With more than 20 years of experience working in the healthcare industry, she effectively manages and coordinates with consultants and equipment vendors to create a well-organized and seamless process from design conception through the end of construction. Working closely with user groups, she helps to establish overall project goals and keeps teams on track throughout the duration of the project.

JOHN GREENE Architect / AWH Architects

John Greene has over 6 years of professional experience in design, digital fabrication, architecture, historic preservation, adaptive reuse and rehabilitation. Before entering the profession, John completed a two-year apprenticeship with a master carpenter in mid-coast Maine after a long period of moving around the country in pursuit of good snowboarding. In addition to his professional work John teaches an undergraduate conceptual drawing course in the College of Design at the University of Minnesota. John is inspired by architectural processes that synthesize the needs of the community, create joy in the built environment, and respect the individuality of how each person occupies space.

ALEX HAECKER Principal / AWH Architects

Alex Haecker has over 25 years of professional experience in design, architecture, historic preservation, adaptive reuse and rehabilitation. Alex has worked on a wide array of projects during the course of his career, but has focused on adaptive reuse, historic preservation, urban infill, and workplace environments. Along with his architecture practice he is deeply committed to serving the community by both serving on non-profit boards and being a past 3 term Commissioner on the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission. His work encompasses residential, municipal, non-profit, educational and corporate clients across the nation.

KUMAR Product Management & Marketing / Kawneer

Sneh Kumar is the Director of Global Sustainability for Arconic Building and Construction Systems (BCS). Sneh is responsible for the development and execution of BCS strategy to deliver an increasingly sustainable product offering to customers and stakeholders. He is focused on product design and certification, along with supply chain transparency, and optimization of BCS’ overall manufacturing footprint to achieve Arconic’s sustainability commitments.

NAT MADSON Design Principal / HGA

Nat Madson is a design principal at HGA with over 15 years of experience working on a range of arts, civic, and education projects. Passionate about architecture’s transformative impact on the social life of the city, his recent projects include Capital One Hall in Tysons, VA, Mills Hall and the Gibbons Center for Arctic Studies at Bowdoin College in Maine, as well as the Blake Early Learning Center in Hopkins, MN. Nat is the recipient of the Rapson Traveling Fellowship, and holds a Master of Architecture from the university of Minnesota where he frequently teaches both graduate and undergraduate level design studios.

SPEAKERS

David McWilliams, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP is an Architect, Project Manager, and Associate with Miller Dunwiddie. With nearly 20 years of experience, he is skilled at bringing projects through design, document development, and construction. David was an integral member of the design team for the Silver Ramp and led the architectural team through 3+ years of construction. He holds a B.S. in Architecture and Masters of Architecture degrees from the University of Minnesota.

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.

RYAN RADEMACHER Director / MG McGrath

Ryan Rademacher currently serves as the Director of Virtual Design & Construction at MG McGrath and has over 20 years of experience in the architecture, design, and construction industry. Having worked as an architect and now overseeing preconstruction activities for a leading national façade contractor, he has experience executing work from the planning and programming phases all the way through to final construction and project closeout. Ryan is a licensed architect and has a Master of Architecture Degree from Parsons School of Design. Ryan specializes in complex & high-performance façades, digital fabrication, sustainability, project management, project estimating, and strategic operations planning.

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DAVID MCWILLIAMS Architect, Project Manager / Miller Dunwiddie

SPEAKERS

GREG

RAMSETH Project Manager / HDR

Greg Ramseth is a Project Manager who leads the Education, Science & Community practice in HDR’s Minneapolis office. He has 21 years of experience as a team member and leader designing technically complex, fast-paced projects and strategic and master planning efforts. In the “Seller-Doer” role at HDR, Greg is responsible for building relationships, business development, and seeing projects through from inception to occupancy. One of the genuine highlights of Greg’s career has been partnering with Mayo Clinic on the Kellen Research Building and now on the Rochester campus Research Space Master Plan. Greg is a licensed Architect in Wisconsin and has a Bachelor’s of Mathematics with a minor in Studio Art from Dartmouth College.

SARA RUBENSTEIN Principal / HGA

As Director of Operations, Sara Rubenstein handles the daily management of Henning Larsen’s New York office. Since joining Henning Larsen in July 2018 she has become invaluable, leading the business and tying New York operations together with Henning Larsen’s offices around the world. Sara is a registered architect with many years of experience delivering full service projects, designing and managing complex projects, and leading project teams.

JOHN STEINGRAEBER

Architect / Miller Dunwiddie

John Steingraeber, AIA, CDT is an Architect with Miller Dunwiddie where he works on aviation, education and worship projects. He has 12 years of experience in architecture and has been at Miller Dunwiddie since 2016. John has an MArch from the University of Minnesota, a BA in English from St. John’s University (MN) and an AAS in Cabinetry from Minneapolis Community and Technical College. Prior to architecture, John was a Wilderness Instructor for Outward Bound and a cabinetmaker specializing in custom furniture and millwork.

ALEX TERZICH

Associate Vice President / HGA

Alex Terzich is a registered architect specializing in custom facade design and detailing, and the development of highperformance technical solutions for complex projects. Alex is an Associate Vice President at HGA in Minneapolis, and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

JEFFREY VAGLIO, PHD

Vice President – Advanced Technology Studio / Enclos

RICKY

SILLIKER Senior Project Manager / MG McGrath

Ricky Silliker currently serves as a Senior Project Manager for MG McGrath. Ricky graduated from New Brunswick Community College with a degree in Architectural Civil Engineering Technology. He has over 22 years of experience working with architectural surface fabrication, operations, and project management. Production engineering and project management have been Ricky’s career specialties and he has extensive knowledge when it comes to curtainwall fabrication, glazing, and unitized glass systems. As a Project Manager, Ricky works closely with Architects, General Contractors, and other project team members to ensure the goals, scope, budget, and schedule are all accurately defined.

Jeffrey has 17 years of experience in the industry, 16 of those with Enclos. He is an engineer, architect, and researcher who focuses on the design and performance of advanced building enclosure technologies. In his role with the Advanced Technology Studio, he leads a team of designers and engineers who explore technology transfer and solutions from other disciplines to compliment Enclos’ time-tested competencies in design and engineering. He completed a Ph.D. in Architecture at the University of Southern California where he was an Oakley Fellow and studied innovation theory and leadership extensively.

BRIAN R. WHITE, PH.D. Technical Section Manager –Americas / 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.

ANDREA ZANI Building Physics Leader / Permasteelisa North America

Andrea Zani is the Building Physics and Sustainability Leader at Permasteelisa North America where he is responsible for managing and leading the Building Physics team in delivering high-performance curtain wall systems for all North American projects. Andrea is also involved in innovative design concepts and advanced simulation techniques with the goal of improving user comfort, increasing energy efficiency, and decreasing carbon emissions. Currently, he is a Member of Society of Facade Engineering and co-chair of the North-America Hub, active in FTI Advocacy and Embodied Carbon committee and he collaborates with LBNL Window Group and CBE Berkeley on several research activities. Andrea holds a master degree and Ph.D in Building Engineering from the Politecnico of Milan.

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