Elevating Exteriors: The Criticality of Façade Refurbishment in the GCC

WSP Anticipate Podcast

Imagine a skyline dotted with high-rises, each a testament to architectural ambition and economic growth. What happens when these towering structures, built around the same time, begin to show their age?
In this episode of the WSP Anticipate Podcast, Susanna Noureddine, Head of Facades interviews Andy Dean, Senior Technical Director - Asset Transformation at WSP in the Middle East to explore how facades age, and the potential risks of neglect. More importantly, the discussion highlights the strategic planning and preparation needed to address the current situation of buildings in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.

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Discussion Points

00:00 Introduction and Overview

06:13 The Aging Process of Facades

09:55 The Problems of Neglecting Facade Maintenance

25:04 The Urgency to Start Planning and Assessing

32:13 The Role of Designers and System Suppliers

38:24 The Need to Start Addressing the Challenges Now

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