This session will discuss the definition, description and origins of ventilated facades as an energy saving system. We will look at various technical details and performances. This session will also look at various case studies, as well as options for architectural and structural design.
Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:
- Discuss assembling and technical features of ventilated facades
- Determine how to find the necessary information on manufacturers’ websites
- Understand the use of porcelain in ventilated systems: its material performances and advantages
- Understand its structural and architectural design through the examining of a case study
About the Speaker:
Luca Bollini is a Technical Sales Manager at ImolaTecnica, a world leader manufacturer of Ventilated Façade/Rainscreen Systems in Porcelain. Luca has a strong technical background: he graduated in Civil Engineering at the University of Bologna, and after obtaining his degree he worked as a Structural Engineer. He completed his education with an MBA in Finance at Lindenwood University (St Charles, MO). He joined in 2018 Imola Tecnica, as technical responsible for the North American market.