Agenda
Symposium
Thursday, November 20th
Times in PST
8:30 – 9:30 AM
9:30 – 9:40 AM
9:40 AM – 9:45 AM
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
10:15 – 11 AM
ZGF will present the PAE Living Building, Portland’s first fully certified Living Building and the world’s largest commercial office designed to meet this standard. The session will highlight its mass timber structure, advanced enclosure systems, and strategies for net-positive energy and water performance.
11:00 – 11:30 AM
11:30 – 12:15 PM
12:15 – 12:45 PM
This roundtable with leading building materials manufacturers will discuss the advanced materials that are newly available and just around the corner. Learn how architects can collaborate with manufacturers to build with the latest, most up-to-date technologies, code requirements, and products and hear what’s next for the industry.
12:45- 1:45 PM
1:45- 2:30 PM
Weber Thompson will present Northlake Commons, Seattle’s first large office building made primarily of mass timber, designed to accommodate biotech and research labs. Its envelope integrates exposed glulam columns, and operable high-performance glass fitted with low‑E coatings, offering both daylighting and thermal control. Featuring “Connectors” — large covered outdoor terraces — and pronounced curtain wall systems, the building’s biophilic design links occupants directly with Lake Union views and outdoor air.
2:30 – 3:00 PM
In this panel, attendees will explore cutting-edge building envelope products and services that are revolutionizing the AEC industry. These innovations enhance energy efficiency, durability, and sustainability while pushing the boundaries of design and performance. Experts will discuss how advancements in materials, fabrication techniques, and digital tools are enabling architects, engineers, and contractors to work smarter, build better, and achieve their design visions with greater precision. These panelists will share their manufacturing expertise on technologies that contribute to meeting evolving building codes, improving occupant comfort, and reducing environmental impact, ultimately shaping the future of high-performance building envelopes.
3:00 – 3:30 PM
3:30 – 4:15 PM
4:15 – 5:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:00-7:00 PM
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