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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Chris started in construction early, following along on his father’s job sites. He would step into the family business as a laborer, then into sales. Chris’s love of design led to a full-time role with Wenger Corporation. He moved to Dallas and began his career as an Architectural Rep. Now with CRL, Chris is ready

Aida Ayuk is the Sustainable Design Coordinator at EskewDumezRipple, where she leads sustainability efforts firmwide. Specializing in the integration of sustainable, healthy, and equitable design strategies, Aida coordinates pledge commitments, facilitates design charrettes, and identifies opportunities for impactful solutions. She collaborates closely with project teams to build internal capacity and ensure a shared foundation in

Patrick Elmore is a seasoned sales and business development leader with over 25 years of experience in sales and sales management. As the President of Business Development at Infinite Recycled Technologies, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s growth and impact since its inception in 2017, leading to its official launch in

With 30 years of experience, Jeff is a guiding figure in the practice of blending architecture with urban design. His portfolio includes a wide range of program types, informing his expertise in large-scale, mixed-use developments. In his role as a Design Principal, Jeff’s dedicated approach to his projects has furthered the firm’s and the industry’s

Julie Ju-Youn Kim, AIA is Professor and Chair at Georgia Tech’s School of Architecture, where she is the current director of the Flourishing Communities Collaborative, an interdisciplinary research and design lab. Julie has been nationally recognized with a 2024 AIAS Educator Impact Honor Award; 2023 AIA Georgia Educator of the Year, and the 2023 ACSA

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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,

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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,

Chris Wrobel is the multi-family sales manager at Innotech Windows + Doors. Chris has over twenty years of experience in project management and architectural product sales. His deep knowledge of the construction industry, specifically large-scale commercial and mixed-use multi-family developments, allows him to effectively work with all stakeholders on a project team.

Dirk is an experienced professional in all facets of architectural glazing and facade engineering, manufacturing and construction operations, including strategic planning and corporate management. An expert in sophisticated structural glass facades, custom enclosure solutions and sustainable building envelopes, coupled with a long term global industry & market experience, providing leadership role in customer focused business

Allison Schwartz is a seasoned project manager at NYC-based Morris Adjmi Architects (MA), with over 15 years of experience delivering some of the firm’s most ambitious and complex work. Specializing in conceptual design, site planning, zoning analyses, and feasibility studies, she has successfully led a wide range of projects through rigorous entitlements approvals, both in

As Senior Vice President Development at Tavistock Development Company, he led the development and construction of Fort Lauderdale’s $1B redevelopment of Pier Sixty Six’s on a 32-acre site with luxury residences, resort, marina and retail. He comes to Pier Sixty-Six from Swire Properties, where he spent 20 years overseeing and executing complex, large-scale development projects

Like many people in the industry, Harrison’s path to construction was influenced by his family. His extended family includes engineers, landscape architects, and interior designers, so he was exposed to those related fields. But it was his father—a dentist who was also a skilled carpenter—who was Harrison’s most direct influence. From the time Harrison was

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