With over twenty years of experience as a practicing architect, Dieter’s work and curiosity have led to a broad range of collaborations with media & textile artists, photographers, dance and theatre groups, structural engineers, landscape architects, furniture designers, and graphic designers. These relationships have contributed to a unique expertise in a range of building types

Michael Leckman demonstrates strong leadership and consensus building both within the firm and in the field. His design of college and university buildings has transformed academic life across Canada. He champions sustainable innovation, which has enabled new approaches to green building design. As Principal at Diamond Schmitt, Michael pioneered two important initiatives of knowledge exchange:

The premier conference on high-performance building enclosures Austin calendar_month October 31, 2024 location_on Join us at the Fairmont Austin Earn 6 AIA HSW CEUs This event has ended. Sign up to be notified of our upcoming events. Themes we’ll explore: Co-Chair Featured Speakers What to Expect at Facades+ The Premier Conference for High-Performance Building Enclosures

Arno Matis has over 29 years of experience delivering award-winning architectural projects in greater Vancouver and internationally.A former Senior Director of Bing Thom Architects, he actively designed and managed numerous award-winning landmark projects, including Arena Stage in Washington and the Sunset Community Centre in Vancouver. Under BTA, Mr.Matis led Hotel Georgia through the first rezoning

WE ARE LIVE IN Washington DC October 14, 2021 The Washington Plaza 6 AIA HSW CEUs PRESENTED BY We are back in person! Facades+ Washington D.C., hosted by The Architect’s Newspaper, is an event filled with tailor-made presentations and robust dialogue on high-level detailing of all things building skin. We invited leading specialists to present

WE ARE LIVE IN Seattle December 3 Motif Seattle 6 AIA HSW CEUs PRESENTED BY We are back in person! Facades+, hosted by The Architect’s Newspaper, is an event filled with tailor-made presentations and robust dialogue on high-level detailing of all things building skin. We invited leading architects, engineers, and enclosure specialists to present their

WE ARE LIVE IN Portland September 15, 2021 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland 6 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

Northern Enclosure Multi-MaterialEnclosures & VentilatedFacades June 24, 2021 6 AIA HSW CEUs PRESENTED BY This June The Architect’s Newspaper will present Multi-Material Enclosures & Ventilated Facades. The conference, our first of the summer, is grounded in the city of Atlanta, and is co-chaired by HKS Director of Commercial, Atlanta, Shelby Morris. Although the Peach State

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

IN PERSON & ONLINE NYC August 5-6 Day 1 – Metropolitan PavilionDay 2 – Online 13 AIA HSW CEUs PRESENTED BY New York City is coming back to life—be part of it at Facades+ NYC on August 5 + 6! For the first time in more than a year, professionals will gather in person for

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. 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, educators,

Toronto September 26, 2025 Join us at the Hyatt Regency Toronto Apply Now 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

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. 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, educators,

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

Coty Sandberg, AIA is a senior design leader at SmithGroup’s Chicago office who excels at creating thoughtful and innovative design solutions that positively impact the human experience. Her design philosophy prioritizes wellbeing, inclusivity, and timelessness, aiming to enhance the social, emotional, and physical wellbeing of individuals. With her diverse array of expertise spanning the health, higher

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

Agenda Symposium Tuesday, July 22 Times in CDT Previous Next Save Your Seat Today! Join us for peer-learning and networking opportunitiesto keep you at the forefront of practice. EARN 3.5 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,

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