Studio James Carpenter / JCDA is a unique studio that grew out of the Environmental Art world of the 1970’s into an internationally recognized art/architectural design studio whose foundational principles place the presence of nature, environmental sustainability and the individuals deep experience of place at the center of each project. With the studio’s unique knowledge

Nic Goldsmith, FAIA LEED AP has spent an entire career in the pursuit of designing innovative structures, starting with working in Germany for the Pritzker Prize winning Frei Otto in Germany for 3 years where he collaborated with Peter Rice and Sir Ted Happold. Subsequently Nic founded FTL Design Engineering Studio, then developed a partnership

Upcoming Events Your browser does not support the video tag. Project of the Week CE Strong offers AIA, IDCEC, LACES, OAA, and USGBC live in-person and online courses in several convenient ways All courses provide Learning Units (some with HSW credits) and a certificate of completion. Visit CE Strong Quick takes Facades+ is visiting 15

Chad is a Technical Director with Blackcomb Façade Technologies which represents RAICO systems in North America. He found a love for technical drawing at an early age, winning a number of awards throughout his high school years that ultimately led to being acquired by Overdraught CAD Services (now known as Commercial CAD) as an apprentice.

Young is a senior associate and senior project designer with 9 years of experience leading the design of a wide range of projects. With a proven ability to create visionary architecture, Young has an expansive portfolio of work both in the US and abroad. Most recently, he led the design effort for the International Arrivals

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,

San Diego May 22, 2025 Upcoming Facades+ More Facades+ in 2025! Since 2012, Facades+ has brought the best of building enclosure knowledge to professional audiences around the US. Each conference combines stimulating presentations and panels that examine the fast-paced evolution of facade technology, award-winning design explorations, a building product expo, and over two hours of

Facades+ is the leading conference on high-performance and high-design building skins. Join the robust dialogue that covers all aspects of building envelopes with a specialized, professional audience who design and specify your products and services. Facades+ conferences are prime educational and networking events for architects, general contractors, engineers, fabricators, material suppliers, building owners and developers,

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,

Agenda Symposium Thursday, January 23 Times in PST Previous Next Save Your Seat Today! Join us for peer-learning and networking opportunitiesto keep you at the forefront of practice. EARN 6 AIA LU CREDITS

Agenda Symposium Tuesday, February 4 Times in EST Previous Next Save Your Seat Today! Join us for peer-learning and networking opportunitiesto keep you at the forefront of practice. EARN 6 AIA LU CREDITS

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,

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,

Agenda Symposium Friday, March 21 Times in EST Previous Next Save Your Seat Today! Join us for peer-learning and networking opportunitiesto keep you at the forefront of practice. EARN 6 AIA LU CREDITS

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,

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,

Agenda AGENDA Symposium – April 3 WORKSHOPS Workshops – April 4 Symposium Thursday, April 3 Times in EDT Workshops Friday, April 4 Times in EDT Held in person at the New York Law School, participants will engage with the industry’s leading design professionals in an intimate, classroom-style setting. Select between four thematic tracks including: sustainability,

New York City April 3+4, 2025 Day 1 at the Metropolitan Pavilion Day 2 at the New York Law School Earn up to 12 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

Sharon Oh joined the firm in 2012. As a key senior staff member, she has held significant roles as project architect and manager and collaborated on projects ranging from museums and residences to hotels and high-rise buildings. Ms. Oh has been involved with designing projects throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, and her extensive experience

Colin has been the driving force behind some of SOM’s most unexpected projects since joining the firm in the early 2000s. A focus on the human experience is the foundation of Colin’s design philosophy, which he applies across a range of project types including education, transportation, culture, workplace, and urban planning. Clients and collaborators appreciate

With 25 years of experience via multiple division 7 and 8 materials, Graydon has a deep knowledge of building envelope applications. He supports architectural insulated metal panels in Northern California, Nevada, Oregon and Idaho.

Priscilla M. Lopez is a senior project manager at the Nevell Group Inc in Southern California. With over 12 years in the building industry, her leadership in prefabrication and preconstruction has enabled her to collaborate on many successful projects. She is a member of the DBIA and a graduate of California State University Long Beach in Civil Engineering.

German architecture firm Allmannwappner has completed a tower within Berlin’s new Europacity quarter, a massive mixed-use development near the city’s central train station. The 21-story building is leased solely to KPMG, a global accounting firm. It features a double-skin facade with an outer layer of folding aluminum rods that modulate in depth across the surface

Lateral Office, a small Toronto-based practice, has completed work on the Innuusirvik Community Wellness Hub (ICWH) in Iqaluit, Nunavut. The 2-story building, located in the heart of downtown Iqaluit, was designed for the Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre, a female-led nonprofit that combines traditional Inuit knowledge and cultural practices with scientific research to improve public health