Agenda
Symposium
Wednesday, March 12th
Times in EST
8:00 – 9:30 AM
9:30 – 9:40 AM
9:45 – 10:30 AM
To kick off the day, architects from Gensler will present the design of Under Armour’s new headquarters in Baltimore. The new building will reflect the company’s commitment to creating “high performance” athletic gear through the use of equally-performative building systems, including a mass timber structure, building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), state-of-the-art HVAC equipment, and a metal canopy that shades the structure’s glazing. Presenters will discuss the technical challenges of integrating the different building systems, and will share how these features will help the new headquarters achieve a number of high-performance energy certifications.
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
This panel will look at recent restoration and renovation projects in the D.C. area, showcasing efforts to preserve and update the city’s many public institutions. Presenters will dive into the technical aspects of their work including interventions that target energy performance, as well as the archival work and precise detailing required to restore historic facades.
11:00 – 11:30 AM
11:30 – 12:00 PM
Join Alex Terzich and Nat Madson from HGA for an overview of the design and technical development of the marble veneer facade at Capital One Hall. The presentation will highlight the facade’s folded form, optimized daylighting strategy, stone selection, and technical detailing.
12:00 – 12:45 PM
In this panel, attendees will learn about the advanced building envelope products and services that are transforming the AEC industry. These advancements allow designers, engineers, and contractors to work smarter, build better, and realize their design intent.
12:45 – 1:45 PM
1:45 – 2:30 PM
Table Talks is an opportunity to have a guided conversation with your peers in the Washington DC AEC community. During this 45-minute session, fellow attendees offer an excellent opportunity to exchange insights on facades, lessons learned in design and fabrication, and collaboratively tackle complex challenges within a group dynamic. We hope this session will be surprising, engaging, and productive.
2:30 – 3:15 PM
This panel with leading building materials manufacturers will discuss the advanced materials that are newly available and just around the corner. Learn how architects can work together with manufacturers to build with the latest, most up-to-date technologies, code requirements, and products, and hear what’s next for the industry.
3:15 – 3:45 PM
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
Presenters from KCCT, SGH, and Enclos will showcase their work on Australia’s new embassy in Washington D.C. Inspired by the color palette of the Outback, the facade of the building was clad with copper panels. To prevent the panels from oxidizing, and turning green, the team applied a protective coating to the facade that will have to be waxed every five-to-ten years to maintain its efficacy. The team will also discuss the copper-claddings integration with window openings as well as programmatic challenges related to the embassy typology.
4:30 – 5:15 PM
Join D.C.-area experts as they discuss trends related to sustainability in the construction industry. Topics will include design for material health, resilience, and carbon reduction. Additionally, the speakers will provide insight for how the industry can shift its baselines to accommodate more sustainable practices and systems.
5:15 – 5:20 PM
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