Assemblies & Committees

Academic

Architecture

This assembly brings together architects and designers to explore innovative approaches to shaping the built environment. Members focus on pushing the boundaries of design, integrating aesthetics with functionality, sustainability, and user experience to create transformative architectural solutions.

Construction

This assembly unites construction experts to share advancements in safety, delivery methods, and contractor activity. Members focus on defining best practices and objective standards for construction, with an emphasis on improving industry outcomes through innovation and rigorous quality control.

Chair: Mark Borland

Vice-Chair: Jon Croxford

Cost

Focusing on the economics of tall buildings, this assembly addresses the challenges of value, cost control, and the impacts of inflation. Through collaborative efforts, this group aims to identify key parameters for cost efficiency while ensuring the financial feasibility of building projects.

Chair: Jeremy Mayhew

Vice-Chair: Chris Lalies

Developer

This assembly unites developers, investors, and project managers to discuss the evolving landscape of real estate development. This group addresses the key challenges of project feasibility, market trends, and sustainable growth, collaborating on strategies to bring visionary developments from concept to completion.

Chair: Jeff Spiritos

Vice-Chair: Tengku Dato Mahmud

Engineering

This assembly connects professionals from diverse engineering disciplines to share knowledge on building systems, structural integrity, and technological innovations. Members work together to tackle the technical challenges of modern construction, ensuring that projects are not only feasible but also safe, efficient, and sustainable.

Chair: Roy Denoon

Vice-Chair: Luke Leung

Global In-house Counsel

Materials

This assembly examines the latest strategies for achieving carbon-neutral buildings through material innovation. Members focus on developing materials that support sustainability while ensuring durability, flexibility, and environmental neutrality in construction.

Chair: Joseph Dardis

Smart Technology

This assembly explores the intersection of smart technologies and the built environment, with a focus on creating smarter, more sustainable buildings and cities. Members discuss advancements in artificial intelligence, user interaction, and urban infrastructure, aiming to leverage technology to achieve new levels of efficiency and sustainability.

Chair: Ilkay C Standard

Sustainability

The Sustainability Assembly brings together specialists in engineering and sustainability to discuss strategies for improving energy efficiency and long-term building performance. This committee works to identify cutting-edge solutions for reducing energy consumption and enhancing sustainability throughout a building's lifecycle.

Chair: Stefan Abidin

Urban Habitat

This assembly examines the relationship between tall buildings and their urban surroundings, focusing on how buildings impact the ground level and wider community. Through presentations and curated discussions, this committee explores best practices and strategies for measuring a building's urban impact.

Chair: James Parakh

Vice-Chair: Manuela Belova

Adaptive Reuse

Assembly: Sustainability

The Adaptive Reuse Committee brings together industry professionals to explore the potential of repurposing existing buildings as a sustainable and cost-effective approach to development. This group focuses on the intersection of climate goals, commercial redevelopment, and housing solutions, creating a platform for innovative strategies in adaptive reuse.

Chair: John Tessem

Vice-Chair: Manuela Belova

Façade

Assembly: Engineering

This committee focuses on innovation in façade design and construction, aiming to balance aesthetics with optimal performance. Members collaborate to identify the key parameters that ensure façades meet both visual and functional goals, enhancing building efficiency and beauty.

Chair: Mikkel K Kragh

Vice-Chair: Beres Dowdle

Fire & Life Safety

Assembly: Engineering

Bringing together international fire experts, the Fire & Life Safety Committee explores evacuation strategies, risk management, and legislative updates. This committee engages in discussions around design, safety standards, and insurance considerations, ensuring that fire and life safety remains a critical focus in the built environment.

Chair: Cristian Maluk

Vice-Chair: Tony Ryan

MEP Systems

Assembly: Engineering

The MEP Systems Committee brings together experts in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering to discuss the latest advancements and best practices in building systems design and integration. Members focus on ensuring that MEP systems are efficient, sustainable, and resilient, driving innovation to meet the growing demands of modern buildings.

Co-Chair: Mehdi Jalayerian

Co-Chair: Tyler Jensen

Vertical Transportation

Assembly: Engineering

The VT Committee focuses on the latest innovations in vertical and horizontal transport systems within buildings. Members collaborate to establish performance parameters and best practices for mobility solutions, enhancing both user experience and system efficiency in built environments.

Chair: Alan Cronin