Panel | Enveloping Innovation: Façade Design for Life Sciences & Biotech
Zak World of Façades
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
3:55 p.m. (Pacific)
San Francisco, California

At the upcoming Zak World of Façades conference in San Francisco, Flad Principal Philip Ra will moderate a panel discussion about façade design for life science and biotech facilities. He’ll be joined by a multidisciplinary group of industry experts representing a range of perspectives across the façade industry. Representing materials manufacturers, construction managers, façade consultants, and developers, many of the panel members have partnered with Flad to create innovative, award-winning façades for life science building projects.
The panel will explore a variety of topics related to life science, including:
- How façade design can respond to the highly specialized environmental, operational, and technical requirements of life sciences and biotech facilities
- Balancing daylight, thermal performance, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort while meeting the stringent performance demands of research environments
- Examining how material innovation, adaptable façade systems, and integrated building technologies can support the evolving needs of labs and future-proof these highly complex buildings
About the Event > Zak World of Façades is a globally acclaimed conference series dedicated to façade design & engineering. This event will bring together leading architects, façade engineers, consultants, developers, contractors, and industry specialists to explore the latest innovations, emerging trends, practical solutions, and key challenges shaping the building envelope sector.