2026 GLASS+METAL SYMPOSIUM
Join Us for Florida’s Premier Educational Event Since 2012
Facade Designs and Best Practices
for Hurricanes and Flooding
AC Hotel by Marriott, Dania Beach, FL
Thursday, October 29, 2026 |7:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Where Innovation Meets Resilience in Facade Design
OUR AUDIENCE
Architects, Contractors, Engineers, and all Related Industry Professionals
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Architects Earn 4 AIA LUs for Health, Safety, and Welfare
AIA Certificates Provided to all Attendees
REAL WORLD DESIGN SOLUTIONS
Glazing, Curtain Walls, Flood Resistance, Code Updates, and much more.
BUFFET BREAKFAST INCLUDED
Complimentary Full Buffet Breakfast Included
EVENT DETAILS
October 29, 2026
7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
AC Hotel by Marriott
166 N Compass Way, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Group Room Rate Available
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Why Attend the 2026 Symposium?
Whether you design, engineer, specify, or build, this half-day session brings you face-to-face with leading manufacturers, testing experts, and structural specialists to tackle South Florida’s toughest building envelope challenges.
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Actionable Technical Knowledge: Gain practical insights on impact glazing, severe windborne debris, floodproofing systems, and LEED v5 updates.
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Code & Compliance Clarity: Learn how evolving standards affect upcoming commercial projects in Florida.
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Direct Manufacturer Access: Engage with technical experts from Crawford-Tracey, Viracon, Intertek, Floodproofing.com, and Paramount Engineering.
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Continuing Education Credits: Architects earn 4 AIA LUs / HSW toward annual license renewals.
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High-Value Networking: Connect with South Florida design and construction peers over a full buffet breakfast and dedicated Q&A breaks.
PRESENTERS
SPONSORS
AGENDA
REGISTRATION/BREAKFAST | 7:30 am – 8:00 am
Moderator | 8:00 am – 08:15 am
Shawn Donovan, Donovan+Associates
High-Performance Glass | 08:15 a.m. – 09:00 a.m.
Marni Windschitl, Viracon
BREAK / Q+A | 09:00 a.m. – 09:15 a.m.
Floodproofing Designs and Best Practices | 09:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Zack Faulkner, Floodproofing.com
Learning from the Storm: Engineering Resilient Facades | 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Vinu Abraham, Intertek
BREAK / Q+A | 10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
High-Performance Curtain Wall Systems | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ray Crawford, Crawford-Tracey Corp.
AIA APPROVED
AIA Course Title: Facade Designs and Best Practices for Hurricanes and Flooding
AIA Provider: Crawford-Tracey Corporation
Course Number: GMS-2025.1
Course Credit: 4 LU|HSW
Learning Objectives:
– Learn how to analyze the performance of high-performance curtain wall systems, including water-resistance ratings and impact capabilities for hurricane-prone environments.
– Learn how to evaluate laminated glass and glazing assemblies for their role in meeting impact and pressure requirements under Florida and ICC code regulations.
– Learn how to identify current and emerging standards (e.g., ASTM and LEED v5) related to resilience and how they influence building envelope design decisions.
– Learn how to explore design strategies and product innovations that mitigate flooding, including integration of floodproofing systems into commercial building design.
– Learn how to apply facade system design principles to exceed code requirements and deliver buildings that are safer, longer-lasting, and better equipped to handle severe weather.