Agenda
Symposium
Friday, October 17
Times in EST
8:00 – 9:30 AM
9:30 – 9:40 AM
9:40 – 9:45 AM
9:45 – 9:50 AM
9:50 AM – 10:40 AM
In this panel, architects behind the South Station Tower, a transformative addition to Boston’s skyline will discuss how the 51-story mixed-use tower—rising 690 feet above the city’s most connected transit hub—reimagines the potential of infrastructure and public space. Speakers will share insights on how sustainable facade strategies were integrated while navigating the complexities of building above a live transit center.
10:40 – 11:00 AM
In this civic perspective, policy leaders at the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources will discuss the Massachusetts energy code framework, specifically the State’s Specialized Stretch Energy Code. This code sets stricter energy efficiency requirements for new construction and major renovations in Boston.
11:00 – 11:30 AM
11:30 – 12:00 PM
In this spotlight presentation, architects from leading Boston-based firms will explore how high performance facade designs have been achieved in recently completed educational buildings. Experts in this area will share how these new facades are conceived, developed, and implemented in collaboration with clients, community groups, consultants, and manufacturers.
12:00 – 12:45 PM
In this panel, attendees will explore cutting-edge building envelope products and services that are revolutionizing the AEC industry. These innovations enhance energy efficiency, durability, and sustainability while pushing the boundaries of design and performance. Experts will discuss how advancements in materials, fabrication techniques, and digital tools are enabling architects, engineers, and contractors to work smarter, build better, and achieve their design visions with greater precision. These panelists will share their manufacturing expertise on technologies that contribute to meeting evolving building codes, improving occupant comfort, and reducing environmental impact, ultimately shaping the future of high-performance building envelopes.
12:45 – 1:45 PM
1:45 – 2:45 PM
This session convenes leading academics and practitioners to explore strategies for achieving high energy performance, reducing embodied carbon, and advancing circularity in construction. Speakers will provide insights into how the industry can shift its baselines to accommodate more sustainable practices and systems.
2:45 – 3:30 PM
In this panel, Chris Heider of Longboard Architectural Products and Jim Hammond of YKKAP will discuss how advancements in building skin technology regarding circularity and energy performance have impacted the AEC industry.
Moderated by: Nicolas Orellana
3:30 – 4:00 PM
4:00 – 5:00 PM
This spotlight presentation will explore the facade of Logan International Airport’s Terminal E—an integration of structure, sustainability, and performance. Clad in custom-profile aluminum panels finished in a prismatic red paint, the exterior balances durability with visual lightness. The coating, developed exclusively for the project, subtly shifts in tone with the light and marks the first use of prismatic paint on an airport facade. Speakers will share how this high-performance project, designed by AECOM, uses color and low-carbon materials to create a welcoming, resilient design that meets the demands of a high-traffic, coastal airport environment.
Moderated by: Terry Rookard and Jonathan Rushmore
5:00 – 5:10 PM
5:10 – 7:00 PM
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