Sustainable and High Performance Building Enclosures

Washington
D.C.

March 12, 2025

Join us at the Westin Washington DC 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:

  • 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
  • Emerging Trends in Sustainable Construction

What to Expect at Facades+

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.

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.

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.

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

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EARN 6 AIA LU CREDITS

Pricing

General Admission

$229

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

$500

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

Ticket for Non-Exhibiting Building Product Reps Only

Students

$25

  • All Day Access to Symposium
  • Methods+Materials Expo
  • Peer Networking
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Coffee and Snacks

Students w/ valid ID only

Expo Pass

$25

  • Limited Access to the Methods and Materials Expo
  • Meet with Exhibiting Vendors
  • Networking with AEC Professionals

AEC Professionals Only

* Valid only from 1:30-4:30 PM

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Testimonials

Big thank you to AN's Facades + Boston 2024 and industry partners for an inspirational day packed with inspiring stories, projects, and design excellence for reuse, resilience, health, sustainability, performance, renewal, and community!

Jason Jewhurst Partner
Bruner/Cott Architects

I had the pleasure of participating in a panel at Facades+ focused on sustainability and real estate development. The conference provided a unique platform to exchange ideas and insights beyond the traditional architectural perspective. I truly valued the opportunity to learn from the diverse array of professionals present.

David Valecillos Senior Development Project Manager
The Community Builders, Inc.

This year’s Facades+ LA event was impressive. It was a gathering of people seeking knowledge about the integration of environmental excellence in our industry and the work we need to do. Congratulations on the Facades + team and their efforts at putting together an amazing event.

Bill Zahner CEO
Zahner

Facades+ LA has been an invaluable platform fostering a network of facade and sustainability-minded professionals, offering unparalleled insights and strategies that elevate our collective commitment to environmentally-conscious and inspiring building envelopes.

Andrea Zani Building Physics and Sustainability Leader
Permasteelisa North America

Facades + NYC was a great day filled with engaging discussions and presentations. The keynote on carbon reduction and regenerative design was insightful and a wake-up-call to the architecture profession on the environmental and social impact of our work. Facades+ delivers transformative ideas for the profession.

Darin C. Cook, AIA Partner
Pelli Clarke & Partners

Facades + is an essential annual forum for anyone interested in elevating design and Architecture.

Craig Copeland, FAIA Partner
Pelli Clarke & Partners

Facades+ is a great event and the presentations are always very informative. This is my second year attending and I learned something meaningful on both occasions.

Idaliza Camacho, AIA Project Leader
GFF

Facades+ continues to be the premier event for architects with interesting product showcases and well curated lectures by leaders in the industry!

Patrick Chopson Co-Founder
Covetool

The FACADES+ conference offers architectural participants at all levels of experience great opportunities. Recent graduates learn from experts and develop a basic understanding of facade issues to share with their colleagues. Seasoned professionals contribute to the development of a richer facade design vocabulary within the profession.

Jane Weinzapfel, FAIA Founding Principal
Leers Weinzapfel Associates (Boston)

Over the past 12 years, Facades+ has evolved into a vital voice within the facades industry. Facades+ continues to provide a much needed forum for facade geeks and created a vibrant community we so desperately needed.

Bradford J. Prestbo, FAIA Director (Boston)
Studio NYL

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Location

VENUE
The Westin Washington DC Downtown
999 9th Street NW
Washington DC 20001

Single & Double Occupancy Rate: $389.00 USD plus tax.

Special sleeping rates end on Feb. 11, 2025.

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