Chicago

September 12, 2025

Join us at the voco Chicago Downtown

Earn up to 6 AIA HSW CEUs

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Sustainable and High Performance Building Enclosures
Sustainable and High Performance Building Enclosures
Sustainable and High Performance Building Enclosures
Sustainable and High Performance Building Enclosures
Sustainable and High Performance Building Enclosures
Sustainable and High Performance Building Enclosures
Sustainable and High Performance Building Enclosures
Sustainable and High Performance Building Enclosures
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Facades+ returns with an all-new program featuring the latest developments in building enclosure design and technology

Everything from high-performance facades, to new iconic projects across the city and region, and strategies for increasing climate resilience and energy performance.

Themes we’ll explore:

  • Emerging Trends in Sustainable Construction
  • Facades and Energy Performance: Challenges and Solutions
  • Fabrication Futures: Advances in Materials for Building Envelope Excellence
  • New Definitions of Good Facade Design: Expanding the Envelope

Co-chairs

Matt Dumich

Senior Principal

SmithGroup

Coty Sandberg

Senior Design Principal

SmithGroup

Jason Smith

Senior Principal

SmithGroup

Featured Speakers

What to Expect at Facades+

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Symposium

Attend our Symposium for a full day of stimulating presentations and panels.

Examine the fast-paced evolution of facade technology, address new perspectives on building skins, and explore innovative, sustainable design practices.

View the Agenda

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Methods & Materials Expo

Every Facades+ Conference features an Exhibitor Gallery with leading building product providers.

Get hands on with the latest materials, talk to the experts, get your questions answered and update your product knowhow.

Meet the exhibitors

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Networking Opportunities

Join with your peers, build relationships, and meet new design partners.

Facades+ features many opportunities to meet and connect over meals, cocktails, and structured activities catered to your interested.

Save Your Seat Today!

Join us for peer-learning and networking opportunities
to keep you at the forefront of practice.

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EARN 6 AIA HSW CREDITS

Pricing

VIP Access

Free *

  • Free Access to Qualified Applicants
  • All Day Access to Symposium
  • Methods+Materials Expo
  • Peer Networking All Day
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Coffee and Snacks
  • 6 AIA HSW Credits

* Qualified Applicants Only from Architecture, Engineering. Construction Firms, Design Faculty and Students.

General Admission

$229

  • All Day Access to Symposium
  • Methods+Materials Expo
  • Peer Networking All Day
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Coffee and Snacks
  • 6 AIA HSW Credits
Manufacturer

$500

  • All Day Access to Symposium
  • Methods+Materials Expo Gallery
  • Peer Networking
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Coffee and Snacks
  • 6 AIA HSW Credits

Ticket for Non-Exhibiting Manufacturers &
Building Product Reps Only

Testimonials

Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Industry Partners

Location

VENUE

voco Chicago Downtown, an IHG Hotel
350 W Wolf Point Plaza Building 1

Chicago, IL 60654

Single & Double Occupancy Rate: $229 plus tax.

Special sleeping rates end on 8/19/25

Make your reservation here.