Facades+ Vancouver

WELCOME

WELCOME TO FACADES+ VANCOUVER!

The Architect’s Newspaper iis 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+ Vancouver 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 Vancouver and across Canada while responding to changing codes, climates, technologies, programs, and client expectations.

I’d like to thank our conference co-chairs, Ryan Bragg and Shauna Bryce from Perkins&Will’s Vancouver office, 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

AGENDA

TIMES IN PST

Vancouver | May 21, 2024 4.75 Core LU's and 6 AIA / HSW CEU's

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

9:30 AM WELCOME

Dionne Darling | The Architect’s Newspaper

9:40 AM PROGRAM INTRODUCTION: Ryan Bragg | Perkins&Will

PANEL | Indigenous Envelopes: First Nations Health Authority

Presenters:

Kate Gerson | DIALOG

9:45 AM

Ryan McClanaghan | DIALOG

Greg Shea | First Nations Health Authority

Ryan Bragg | Perkins&Will

10:30 AM METHODS + MATERIALS BREAK

PANEL | Architectural Solutions for High-Performance Problems

Presenters:

11:00 AM

Michael Banman | Stantec

Caroline Inglis | Diamond Schmitt

Ryan Bragg | Perkins&Will

PANEL | Build Better: Improving Building Skins through Advanced Technology

Presenters:

12:00 PM

J-F Robert | RAICO North America

Michelle Murray | SAFTI FIRST

Shauna Bryce | Perkins&Will

12:30 PM NETWORKING LUNCH

1:30 PM TABLE TALKS: ACCELERATING BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS

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

Presenters:

2:15 PM

Felicity Ju | North Glass

Aaron Alterman | STI Specified Technologies

Shauna Bryce | Perkins&Will

2:45 PM METHODS + MATERIALS BREAK

SPOTLIGHT | Seismic Resiliency: The Museum of Anthropology

Presenters:

Brian Hubbs | RDH Building Science

3:15 PM

Nick Milkovich | Nick MilkovichArchitects Inc.

Felix Weber | RDH Building Science

Ryan Bragg | Perkins&Will

3:45 PM

PANEL | Modular Prefab Facade from Design-Assist process to Construction: UBC Gateway

Presenters:

Aaron Knorr | Perkins&Will

Simon Ross | Thermal Systems

Shauna Bryce | Perkins&Will

4:30 PM CLOSING REMARKS

Dionne Darling | The Architect’s Newspaper

Ryan Bragg | Perkins&Will

5:007:00 PM NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR

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Southeast - June 19

Interiors - June 26 Mid-Atlantic - July 17 Midwest - Aug 7 Mountain - Aug 14

- Sept 11

- Sept 18

- Oct 9

- Oct 16

- Nov 6

SPEAKERS

Co-Chair

RYAN BRAGG

Principal, Corporate and Commercial, Vancouver / Perkins&Will

Adventurous and curious, Ryan jumped at the opportunity to leave northern Alberta and live with relatives in Europe for several months when he was 14. That journey began a life-long love of travel and an appetite for experiencing different cultures—traits that Ryan believes to be the foundation of his context-first design approach. When responding to the contextual and external influences of a project, Ryan looks for the clear simple design solutions first. Through extensive project experience, he has adopted an objective and malleable approach to design. He likens design to another of his passions, artisanal bread baking: all the right ingredients can be combined in the correct proportions, but a successful outcome requires adjusting and responding to the specific environmental conditions.

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 firestoptrainings 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).

MICHAEL BANMAN

Principal / Stantec

Michael Banman is an awardwinning architect with an inspired vision to see beyond the usual. As Stantec’s design director for Western Canada, he leads the design for a wide range of building types and scales. Currently, Michael and his integrated design team are working on FortWhyte Alive’s Buffalo Crossing. This all-mass timber visitor centre achieved the CaGBC Zero Carbon Building Design Standard, is targeting Passive House Certification, and aims to be Manitoba’s most sustainable building. Michael has taught, lectured, and been a visiting critic at universities in Canada and the US.

SHAUNA BRYCE

Senior Associate / Perkins&Will

Shauna has over 20 years experience designing, executing and managing transit, development, civic and cultural projects. As a Senior Associate in the Vancouver office of Perkins+Will, Shauna has led a wide range of project stakeholders through project visioning, goal setting and the design design process. With experience across various market sectors, Shauna has a successful track record of delivering projects with rigorous schedules on time and on budget.

KATE GERSON

Architect / DIALOG

Kate has been an architect in our Vancouver studio for over two decades. She is known for designing interior and exterior spaces that are both beautiful and functional. Kate leads diverse and integrated teams through the design process and loves to see a project evolve from conception to completion. She is a devoted mentor who enjoys collaborating with and sharing her experience with younger colleagues, interns, and students alike.

SPEAKERS

BRIAN HUBBS

Principal / RDH Building Science

Brian is recognized as a practical engineer and researcher who delivers innovative solutions. He is one of the three co-founders of RDH and has a unique blend of theoretical and hands-on knowledge gained from completing hundreds of projects across RDH’s various practice areas. A key member of any design team, Brian specializes in facade engineering and is regularly involved in the design, testing, and construction of unique and complex building facades.

AARON KNORR

Senior Associate / Perkins&Will

A creative and inquisitive designer, Aaron’s work is propelled by empirical research and conceptual clarity. With a deep interest in Transportation and Higher Education, he approaches design with a multidisciplinary perspective. A respected expert in the future of mobility, his research and thought leadership continues to be a resource to our private and public sector clients.

CAROLINE INGLIS

Architect / Diamond Schmitt

Caroline is a Vancouver based architect with expertise in sustainability and accessibility. She is a certified Passive House Designer, a LEED Accredited Professional in Building Design & Construction, and is a member of Diamond Schmitt’s Sustainability Committee where she plays a vital role in helping project teams achieve ambitious sustainability targets. Caroline is Diamond Schmitt’s first Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) Accredited Professional and shares her knowledge on creating inclusive spaces with the firm.

FELICITY JU

Sales & Operations Manager / North Glass

Felicity Ju is the Sales & Operations Manager at Northglass, responsible for the company’s North American business. With a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta, she has a strong background in technical project management and strategic operations. At EPCOR, Alstom, and Bombardier Transportation, she coordinated large-scale engineering projects, optimizing operational efficiency while demonstrating exceptional leadership.

RYAN MCCLANAGHAN

Architect / DIALOG

Ryan is an architectural and urban designer whose work is informed by design innovation, research, and collaboration with clients and colleagues. An advocate for functional, elegant designs that are specific to a project’s unique culture, local community and environment, Ryan also looks at each project as an opportunity for creative evolution.

MICHELLE MURRAY

Architectural Sales Representative / SAFTI FIRST

Michelle Murray has over 15 years of experience in the architectural glazing industry. As the Architectural Sales Representative at SAFTI FIRST®, she brings her extensive knowledge and expertise of fire rated glazing systems and fenestration in general when working closely with architects, specifiers, glazing contractors and code officials. Michelle is a dynamic presenter and speaker who has been delivering our AIA-registered presentation to various architecture firms, AIA local chapters, CSI local chapters, and at other architectural and glazing industry events.

NICK MILKOVICH

Principal / Nick Milkovich Architects Inc.

Nick Milkovich was born and educated in Vancouver. After graduating from UBC in 1968, he joined the firm of Erickson/Massey. He continued to work for Arthur Erickson Architects from its origins in 1972, and was a member of the design team for the awardwinning Museum of Anthropology at UBC. Nick established Nick Milkovich Architects in 1991. Since its inception, the firm has created a broad portfolio including large planning and urban design projects, large-scale public buildings, small- and medium-scale residential developments, and single-family residences, in North America and Asia.

SPEAKERS

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.

J-F ROBERT

Director / RAICO North America

As a Professional Engineer and owner of Blackcomb

Facade Technology, J-F Robert has focused his practice on significant curtainwall projects. His experience ranges from 60 story high rise, PHI certified commercial buildings, high end residences and complex freeform structures. Blackcomb Facade Technology is the exclusive fabrication partner for RAICO Bautechnik in the Pacific Northwest for all systems types including Timber, Steel and Aluminum.

SIMON ROSS

Technical Manager / Thermal Systems

Simon Ross has over 20 years of experience in the architectural building envelope industry. He’s the Regional sales and technical manager at Thermal Systems. Thermal Systems is a leading building envelope, mechanical insulation and daylighting subcontractor serving the commercial and industrial marketplace with high quality and exclusive products. He enjoys collaborating with architects, consultants, contractors, and owners to help deliver their project vision. Some examples of his work include Studio Bell National Music Centre, Shane Homes YMCA, and Eighth Avenue Place Towers.

GREG SHEA

Vice President / First Nations Health Authority

Greg is a Vice President at the First Nations Health Authority responsible for health infrastructure and development, which includes the construction and maintenance of health facilities in BC First Nation communities and FNHA office accommodations. He has over 25 years of management experience, most of this serving health and wellness organizations in British Columbia.

FELIX WEBER

Facade Specialist / RDH

As a Facade Specialist, Felix has a deep knowledge in complex facade and glass design. He is a highly creative engineer and experienced team leader with over 15 years of experience in facade consulting and structural engineering. . He has worked with many cladding types and specializes in structural facades, structural glass, complex geometry structures, and uncommon building materials such as ETFE and fiber-reinforced polymers.

BOB ZHANG

Sales Director | North America / North Glass

Bob is the Sales Director of Tianjin Northglass for North America, the leading fabricator of specialty and oversized architectural glass for the global construction industry. Bob has many years of experience working with Quality Control department. Bob was the project manager for Apple Park project in Cupertino, supporting the design team on the glass selection for Apple’s new headquarters. In 2015, Bob came to the US to make more connections with architects and support their designs of future projects with the innovation and capabilities that Northglass has to offer.

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