Max Berenstein has been developing compelling interactive products and new business opportunities for 25+ years across multiple industries, including glazing, retail, and real estate, synthesizing complex value propositions that deliver economic, operational, and sustainability outcomes. Most recently, Max led Business Development for LuxWall, a US manufacturer of vacuum insulated glass (VIG). Reporting to the CEO,

Northern Enclosure Expert Takesfrom theGreat Lakes July 15, 2021 Earn 7 AIA HSW and 2.0 CPHC CEUs PRESENTED BY Facades+ Northern Enclosure: Expert Takes From the Great Lakes, hosted by The Architect’s Newspaper with our co-chair Snow Kreilich, is a one-day event filled with tailor-made presentations and robust dialogue on high-level detailing of all things

DAY 2 Online via Zoom Workshops Held virtually on Zoom, participants will engage with the industry’s leading design professionals in an intimate, virtual seminar-style setting. Attendees will be encouraged to join in the workshop by sharing their audio and video. Select between three tracks for the day: Envelope Detailing, Sustainability, or Adaptive Reuse. Day 1

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WE ARE LIVE IN Los Angeles November 11-12 Sheraton Grand Los Angeles 16 AIA HSW CEUs PRESENTED BY We are back in person! Facades+ Portland will be The Architect’s Newspaper’s inaugural event in the city. The full-day conference will feature a morning of panel dialogue and presentations and an afternoon of manufacturer-led workshops. The program

WE ARE LIVE IN Denver September 30 Cable Center 7 AIA HSW CEUs PRESENTED BY We are back in person! Facades+ returns to Denver in an extended program brought to you by The Architect’s Newspaper and the Building Enclosure Council of Colorado (COBEC). This event features a full day of stimulating presentations and panels that

WE ARE LIVE IN Dallas July 22 Marriott Downtown 6 AIA HSW CEUs PRESENTED BY Facades+ Dallas will be The Architect’s Newspaper’s first in-person event of 2021. The full day conference is co-chaired by Dallas-based firm Omniplan and will feature a morning of panel dialogue and presentations, and an afternoon of manufacturer led workshops. The

WE ARE LIVE IN Boston October 26 The Westin Copley Place 6 AIA HSW CEUs PRESENTED BY The long-awaited Facades+ Boston conference, hosted by the Architect’s Newspaper and co-chaired by Payette, will finally take place in-person on October 26. Join us for a full day led by the best and brightest in the regional AEC

Methods & Materials Expo Grow your materials knowledge, get hands-on with new products and valuable face time with industry experts in the Methods & Materials Expo. Register Interested in Sponsoring? Participating Exhibitors Interested in Sponsoring? Facades+ conferences are prime informational and networking events for architects, general contractors, engineers, fabricators, material suppliers, building owners and developers,

façade construction specialist since 1984. In 1984, the façade construction specialist seele, based in Gersthofen, was founded by master glazier Gerhard Seele and steel construction designer Siegfried Gossner. Architectural, engineering and economic demands on a building envelope are increasingly merging to form a complex conglomerate. seele brings together the knowledge needed for this and is

Methods & Materials Expo Grow your materials knowledge, get hands-on with new products and valuable face time with industry experts in the Methods & Materials Expo. Register Interested in Sponsoring? Participating Exhibitors Interested in Sponsoring? Facades+ conferences are prime informational and networking events for architects, general contractors, engineers, fabricators, material suppliers, building owners and developers,

Chicago September 12, 2025 Join us at the voco Chicago Downtown Apply Free Access for Qualified AEC Professionals Earn up to 6 AIA HSW CEUs 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

Ryan Markgraf is a Lead Project Engineer for Novum Structures LLC. For over 16 years at Novum, Ryan has been responsible for providing technical services on projects ranging from glazed entrance canopies to atrium facades and skylights for buildings in the medical, education, and corporate sectors. Ryan recently worked on the Gaylord Chula Vista Atrium

Methods & Materials Expo Grow your materials knowledge, get hands-on with new products and valuable face time with industry experts in the Methods & Materials Expo. Register Interested in Sponsoring? Participating Exhibitors Interested in Sponsoring? Facades+ conferences are prime informational and networking events for architects, general contractors, engineers, fabricators, material suppliers, building owners and developers,

Kansas City July 22, 2025 Join us at the Kansas City Marriott Earn up to 6 AIA HSW CEUs 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

Harold is the Practice Lead for Stantec’s new Building Specialty Services division in Western Canada, overseeing the Building Science, Energy Modeling, Façade Engineering, Facility Assessment, Building Commissioning, and Technology specialties. As a Professional Licensee of Engineering in Building Science and a Registered Roofing Observer, Harold is knowledgeable and experienced in cladding, glazing, roofing, insulation and

Stacey Hooper, AIA, LEED AP Stacey helps guide the firm’s healthcare and academic science practices, bringing a research-driven approach that links a deep understanding of clients’ needs with design innovation and efficient project delivery. Working  with clients from concept through construction on projects that include some of the firm’s largest and most complex, she leads

Daniel A. Sesil, P.E., C.E., S.E., P.Eng. is a Partner at LERA Consulting Structural Engineers. With the firm since 1983, his extensive expertise lives in special design projects that answer to function and innovation. He specializes in long span, column-free spaces, high-rise buildings, creative solutions and research initiatives. He has also led several major forensic

With 25 years of experience in the façade and fenestration industry, Bill LaPointe brings extensive expertise in project management, energy-efficient materials, and innovative design solutions. Holding both a Massachusetts Construction Supervisor’s License and a Connecticut Glazier’s License, he has successfully led complex projects that enhance a building’s performance and comfort, while preserving architectural integrity. Bill

Robert (Bobby) Blabolil is an accomplished architect at Gensler, known for his innovative approach and keen attention to detail. With expertise spanning design, documentation, and construction administration, he excels at navigating complex projects from inception to completion. Bobby has led a wide variety of high-profile projects across sectors like commercial office, mixed-use, residential, and repositioning.

Justin is an architectural technologist with more than 20 years of hands-on experience. He has worked on a variety of projects, including educational facilities, border crossings, office buildings, high-rise residential towers, and transit infrastructure and facilities. As a project leader, Justin has developed projects from inception to completion. In his leadership roles, Justin provides continuity

Juan José Castellón is an Architect (ETSA Barcelona, 2003), an M.Arch. in Emergent Technologies & Design (Architectural Association London, 2011), a Doctor of Sciences from the Swiss Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich, 2018), and an Assistant Professor at Rice University from 2018.  As co-founder of xmade Switzerland, he has been part of the design and

Martin Voelkle is a Partner at BIG who focuses on architecture, sustainable construction and technology. Martin has been leading BIG’s collaboration with ICON Build, a developer of advanced construction technologies, including 3D-printed buildings, which are produced with less waste and in a more expedited manner than typical construction methods. Collaborations with ICON have included affordable

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