As affluent consumers increasingly prioritize wellbeing, a new paradigm for construction of luxury venues is emerging, thanks to recent technological advances. Development of luxury homes and hotels is a rapidly evolving sector, and developers are looking for guaranteed high-quality, turnkey results with bespoke looks and peerless IAQ -- a tall order for those remote locations (desert, mountain, tropics) that these demographics favor.
In this session, an architect focused on luxury sector joins a recognized leader in building technology for wellness to present new paradigms in design. First, a "hybrid prefab" approach leverages precision-engineered prefab systems to defy the gravity of traditional building and modular proportions, delivering stunning bespoke aesthetics and ensuring high-quality results with reduced on-site construction time. Then, integrating state-of-the-art air filtration systems and other green-building products seamlessly into the home or hotel ensures unmatched indoor environments and IAQ for supporting occupant health and wellbeing.
Alexander Zilberman, AIA
Principal
Alexander Zilberman Architecture
Alexander Zilberman, AIA is founder and principal architect of Alexander Zilberman Architecture PC (AZA), a globally active studio in working on residential, high-end retail, hospitality and workplace projects, among others. As an architect, artist and designer, he translates brand identity and experience into architectural solutions that reflect a focus on craft, technology and detail. Zilberman’s work with well-known brands such as Versace, Michael Kors, and Aston Martin can be seen from New York to Savannah, Palm Beach and Dubai. Recent speaking experience includes HD Expo in Las Vegas, and The Architect's Newspaper's Facades+ event in New York City. Founded in 2011, AZA stands among the most respected and sought-after architecture and design studios for the luxury retail sector, and taking on “everything luxury branded” in global markets. Most recently the firm has created a prominent Versace store on Madison Avenue in New York as well as the first major showroom for Aston Martin in North America, Q New York, the Wall Street flagship location for high-end body care product purveyor Aesop, and a 9,000-square-foot freestanding flagship and headquarters just outside Philadelphia for luxury watch retailer Precision.
Paul Scialla
CEO
Delos
Paul Scialla is founder and CEO of Delos, and founder of the International WELL Building Institute, which administers the WELL Building Standard globally. Paul founded Delos with a mission to transform indoor environments into catalysts for better health and well-being, helping to improve indoor environments across the world such as offices, schools, homes, hotels, and beyond. Since the company’s inception, Paul has become a leading voice in the wellness and sustainability movements, serving as a keynote speaker at prominent green building, real estate, and technology forums and conferences around the world.
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