High Rise workshop 2017 Finland

29.3.2017





High Rise Workshop 27th June 2017. Aalto University, School of Arts, Design and Architecture, Hall A1, Otakaari 1, Espoo

08:00    Registration

08:45    Opening words – Kimmo Lintula, Aalto University & Jorma Vitkala, GPD Chairman

09:00    Dr. Leon Jacob, Jacob & Associates Pty Ltd, Australia

  • Introduction to high rise facade design 
  • Historic overview 
  • Development of curtain wall 
  • Façade systems
  • Double skin facades
  • Cold bending

09:30    Mr. Keith Boswell, SOM, San Francisco USA

  • High Rise design considerations - Building Typology, Useable floor area and support “core” floor areas by typology
  • Structural considerations, Vertical circulation (elevators), Life safety systems,
  • Building services (mechanical/electrical/plumbing/etc),
  • Energy efficiency & Public spaces

10:00    Mr. Peter Smithson, BG & E Facades Australia

  • Loading - External and internal Loading – wind, air and water penetration, 
  • Energy efficiency – Natural daylight vs solar heat gain
  • Fire resistance and acoustics  
  • Performance criteria – air infiltration, acoustics, daylight, energy criteria 

10:30    COFFEE BREAK

11:00    Dr. Leon Jacob, Jacob & Associates Pty Ltd Australia 

  • Processing of glass for various applications and performance criteria 
  • Smart design fundamentals
  • Switchable glass
  • Photochromic & Electrochromic glass 
  • Vacuum glazing

11:30    Mr. Peter Smithson & Mr. Oliver Ng, BG & E Facades Australia

  • Energy efficiency – Natural daylight vs solar heat gain
  • Fire resistance and acoustics  
  • Performance criteria – air infiltration, acoustics, Structural and water permeation

12:00    Mr. Keith Boswell, SOM, San Francisco USA  

  • Delivery Methods
  • Impact of wind pressure on Operable windows 
  • Sequencing

12:30    LUNCH

13:00    Mr. James Carpenter, James Carpenter Design Associates Inc USA

  • Façade Design: Integrating Light into the Public Realm  
  • Commercial and other examples of façades that merge structure, performance and materiality to articulate the presence of nature within the urban experience 

13:30    Ms. Lisa Follman, SOM, San Francisco USA

  • 111 South Main—structural glass façade with demanding performance requirements

14:00    COFFEE BREAK

14:30    Dr. Thomas Henriksen, Mott McDonald UK

  • ASpinningfields Manchester, Ian Simpson Architecture
  • Mærsk Tower, Copenhagen, CFMoller

15:00    Discussions; Chaired by Dr. Leon Jacob in association with all the other presenters

CONTACT INFORMATION: Chairman Jorma Vitkala, jorma.vitkala@gpd.fi, +358 40 5532042

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