SPEAKERS

NATHAN BARNES Computational Lead, Research & Development / ZAHNER

Nathan Barnes is the Computational Lead at ZAHNER. He has a background in architectural fabrication through programmatic mass customization. He is passionate about encapsulating solutions to problems through technological solutions. Additionally, he has a passion for fostering an inquisitive culture around him. Nathan holds a master’s degree in architecture from UTA with an emphasis on digital fabrication. His current research is centered around developing software and hardware improvements to nudge forward fabrication capabilities.

KATHERINE CHAN

Senior Associate / Walter P Moore

Kat Chan is a Senior Associate at Walter P Moore. Her past project experience includes Safdie Architect’s Singapore Changi Airport newest terminal, Grimshaw’s Sustainability Pavilion for the Dubai World Expo, and Studio Gang’s Gilder Center and the expansion to New York City’s American Museum of Natural History. Her current projects include the ThyssenKrupp Elevator Tower and Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia by Gensler, and the Omaha Performing Arts Center by Ennead in Omaha, Nebraska.

JULIA CHAPMAN

Senior Associate / Ennead

Pedja Bilinac, AIA joined Pelli Clarke & Partners in 2017. He is active in the broader field of sustainability, and he is interested in ways in which we can ethically materialize ideas that keep promoting a diverse future ahead of us. His recent work includes 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D. C., a 450,000-square-foot LEED Gold office building. He has taught courses on alternative architecture at Bauhaus University. He is active in the field of architectural theory and has a passion for music and photography. Pedja holds a MArch from Faculty of Architecture from University of Belgrade.

Julia Chapman, AIA is a Senior Associate at Ennead Architects, where she serves as a Senior Designer and Project Architect on cultural, educational, and healthcare projects. She combines an interest in climate change and sustainable design with curiosity about form and materials to create buildings that expand the impact of institutions and communities.

MARK CHIU

Senior Project Director / Thornton Tomasetti

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Burwell has worked on complex building enclosure projects both in the US and throughout East Asia from concept through construction. Prior to joining WPM, he was an Associate and team leader for Ove Arup & Partners Facade Engineering practice, Hong Kong. Past projects include: the Jockey Club Innovation Tower with Zaha Hadid Architects, Museum Plus with Herzog & de Meuron, and Terminal 3 at Taoyuan International Airport,Taipei, with Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners. Current projects include: two high-rise towers in Atlanta, a large-scale aviation project in NYC, and an 18,000-seat performance venue in Las Vegas. Burwell has served as a guest critic at Columbia University, the Hong Kong University Graduate School of Architecture and has lectured at the City University of Hong Kong and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is a Member of the Society of Facade Engineering as well as the Council for Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

Mark Chiu, R.A., LEED Green Associate, has more than 12 years of experience in the Architecture industry, where he focused his career on the engineering and detailing of façades. Mark is also an NFRC Certified Simulator, with in-depth knowledge on thermal and energy performance of skin systems. Mark has amassed a great deal of knowledge in the fabrication and installation of all types of façade systems, an understanding of how these operations impact the performance of the building envelope, and a strong familiarity with material applications and advancements.

CRISTOBAL CORREA Principal / Buro Happold

Cristobal Correa joined BuroHappold’s New York office in 1998. Throughout his career, he has been at the forefront of innovative design in structural engineering. Cristobal has led the design of tension structures, facades, art installations, long span structures, stadiums, and temporary buildings, as well as more traditional buildings of concrete and steel. As project director and design principal, he assures the quality and timeliness of the work produced and is responsible for managing teams of engineers.

Speakers

DEVANSHI DADIA Associate / Atelier Ten

Devanshi is an associate at the New York office and co-leader of Atelier Ten’s Energy Analysis practice. With expertise in both sustainable and architectural design, Devanshi further enhances all projects with her focus and deep interest in building energy performance. Since joining the New York office in 2016, Devanshi has been heavily engaged in accelerating the decarbonization efforts for new construction and existing building projects on the east coast. She has completed detailed analysis for projects pursuing passive house equivalency & net zero energy goals, and has helped projects meet their sustainability aspirations.

LUC DECKINGA Digital Practice Manager / Perkins&Will

As Digital Practice Manager for Computational Design, Luc brings a programmer’s rigor and designer’s creativity to every area of Perkins+Will’s diverse practice, giving designers new tools to create more sophisticated designs. Trained as an architect, his portfolio now encompasses a wide range of scales and disciplines, from robotic fabrication to environmental simulation and responsive parametric design. Luc’s work pushes at the boundaries of technology and creativity.

STEVE DOWNEY Technical Director / Elicc

Mr. Downey has been engaged in the development, management, and construction of monumental projects for over three decades. With his primary focus on the specialized field of curtain walls, his work has included the conceptual detailing, system design, consultancy services and supervision of installation and repair of facades on over two hundred projects across North America, Asia and the Middle East. He is recognized as a leading expert in building facades in both the domestic and international markets.

FELIPE FRANCISCO Technical Design Lead / Studio NYL

Felipe Francisco is an architect, builder, and fabricator with experience including large-scale commercial and institutional projects, medium scale Passive House residential projects, and small scale digital fabrication projects. At Studio NYL, Felipe’s role is that of technical design lead for the Boston Office. As part of the facades division, he works with architects, building teams, and contractors to provide expertise on challenging facade systems.

As a charter member and co-chair of the Boston Society of Architect’s MakeTank Knowledge Community, he has played a lead role in many of the committee’s efforts in the greater Boston area.

CRAIG GRABER Associate / Atelier Ten

As an associate in Atelier Ten’s New York office, Craig has almost two decades of experience as a green building consultant advocating for energy efficient and sustainable design strategies. He is a Certified Passive House Designer with demonstrated experience in sustainable materials, envelope optimization, benchmarking, and energy efficient design. Craig has industry experience that spans commercial, residential, institutional, and academic projects. Craig has also provided strategic green building consultation for corporate organizations, including developing tenant sustainability guidelines for Four Times Square and One World Trade Center.

ROGER KRULAK CEO / Full Stack Modular LLC

With over 25 years in the construction industry, Roger has extensive experience on both the construction and development sides of the real estate business. Prior to starting FC Modular within Forest City Ratner Companies, Roger spent 12 years at Forest City Ratner Companies as SVP of Mixed Use and Residential Development, entitling and planning over 1,000 residential apartment units integrated into many of FCRC’s Retail projects. In 2008 Roger spearheaded the first R&D project for Modular Construction which lead to The Creation of FC Modular and subsequently the creation of a factory and business to build the tallest volumetric modular building in the world.

BRET MANTYK Associate / Atelier Ten

As an associate at Atelier Ten and its benchmarking practice leader, Bret contributes his in-depth knowledge of the LEED administration process while managing Atelier Ten’s certification projects. Bret is also a certified FITWELL ambassador and contributes his expertise to optimize buildings’ occupant health standards. Since starting at Atelier Ten in 2007, Bret has successfully managed a wide array of benchmarking projects ranging from the sustainable design of cultural projects, to the development of new residential towers and commercial headquarters, and major renovations and retrofits of historically significant institutional buildings and facilities.