17 September 2018
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Conference Day: Monday, 17 September 2018
8:00 am - 8:45 am Registration, refreshments and networking
8:45 am - 8:50 am Chairman’s welcome and opening remarks
8:50 am - 9:00 am Keynote address: Government entity
Mavericks in design innovation
9:00 am - 9:45 am Panel discussion: Streamlining complex design for iconic projects
- New forms in aesthetic territory: Accommodating new geometric complexities
- Creating iconic façades that create an impact
- Latest trends in façade design innovation - gathering the mavericks of the industry in the region and at global scale
Panellists:
9:45 am - 10:05 am Case study: ADNOC headquarter’s record-breaking granite facade
- Creating the highest building in the world with an exterior façade of granite
- Overcoming challenges connected to high-rise through careful planning and development
10:05 am - 10:25 am Case study: Facade creation for a pavilion in Dubai
- Innovation in modern architecture: Coinciding geometry with engineering
- Structural challenges of highly complex geometrical facades
10:25 am - 10:45 am Case study: Complex geometrical facade of a museum in Dubai
- 3D-printed facades: Benefits and challenges of complex geometrical design
- Creating timeless design: Perforated facade with Arabic script
10:45 am - 11:15 am Case study: Oriental ornamentation of the kinetic sunshade facade of a museum in Abu Dhabi
- Creating a mesmerising architectural impact
- Dynamic moving building facade that creates an eye-catching aesthetic
11:15 am - 11:35 am Dragon’s den: New generation of facades - 3D-printed, photovoltaic facades, glued systems and double skin facades
- Facade 3D printing benefits: Integrating functions such as ventilation, shading and air conditioning
- Green buildings: Benefits and consideration on photovoltaic facades
- Benefits of double skin facades: Enhancing acoustic insulation, reducing energy consumption and creating thermal insulation
Disruptive technology in smart facades design
11:35 am - 12:20 pm Panel debate: How the Internet of Things is disrupting facade monitoring
- Tech disruption in smart buildings: Data collection on IoT-enabled sensors
- Edge detection for identifying cracks on building facades and roofs
Panellists:
12:20 pm - 12:40 pm Case study: Digital facade of a skyscraper in Dubai
- Setting a world record through ground-breaking engineering: LED lighting on facades
- Maintenance and energy consumption on high-rise buildings
12:40 pm - 1:00 pm Case study: BMU and fully-automated facades
- Benefits of fully-automated cleaning systems for high-rise buildings
- Saving on costs and preserving the lifespan of the facade
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch and networking
2:00 pm - 2:15 pm AWARDS CEREMONY: Recognising facade designs in the Middle East
2.0 solutions that ensure safety in façade development
2:15 pm - 2:30 pm Regulatory update: Latest regulations presented by government entity
2:30 pm - 3:10 pm Panel discussion: Fire safety compliance issues and practical feasibility
- Setting fire safety for facades as a focal point for the industry
- Developers perspective: How to successfully manage liability and safeguard investments
3:10 pm - 3:30 pm Safety and materials: Safety aspects of glass balustrades
- Complex curved facade: Selecting the right materials to deliver excellent results
- Benefits of glass facade construction: Reliable, structural and thermal performance
Hard talk: Breakthroughs in sustainability
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm Panel discussion: Facade modernisation for retrofitting existing buildings to achieve energy efficiency
- Aligning design to current regulations: Retrofitting existing buildings
- Tackling air, moisture leakage, thermal or acoustical performance issues
Panellists:
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm Case study: State-of-the-art methodology for Dubai’s English College facade energy optimisation
- Stage 1: Facade options study – Comparative analysis of 3 architectural options for the facade and energy saving recommendations
- Stage 2: Facade optimisation – Sensitivity analysis and final results
4:00 pm - 4:40 pm Facade environmental performance optimisation from masterplanning to building scale
- General masterplanning arrangements and principles
- Techniques to measure solar radiation from masterplanning
4:40 pm - 5:00 pm Building integrated, photovoltaic and energy-efficient building design in the MENA region
- How solar PV can be integrated into distributed generation – BAPV and BiPV
- How BiPV can be a game-changer for the construction industry and accelerate the country’s vision towards sustainability?
- When onsite renewable energy and energy efficiency meets - Net zero energy building
5:00 pm - 5:00 pm Chairman’s closing remarks and end of conference day
The published programme is correct at time of printing. However, given the seniority of our speakers and the nature of their roles, speakers may subsequently substitute or remove themselves from the programme. This is always regrettable, and we will always try to replace the speaker with a speaker with equivalent insight.