Arc US
Networking with America’s Leading Architects
November 19-22, 2026
FL, USA
How do you get America's top Commercial Architects to specify your products?
Come and ask them…
Arc US is America’s leading Architect’s Forum: the exclusive annual business retreat that connects North America’s most in-demand commercial architects and designers with the suppliers they need.
It is 3 days and nights of 1-on-1 meetings and relaxed, natural networking with the big-name architects who call the shots on the commercial projects you want in on.
The quality of attendees and the access you get are guaranteed.
Arc US sells out quicker every year. If you want to know exactly who’s coming, what they’re working on and how to get you and your products in front of them, get in touch right now:
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America’s Top Commercial Architects. Guaranteed.
Every architect and designer you’ll meet at Arc US has a portfolio of confirmed large-scale commercial projects and the authority to influence who gets specified and who doesn’t.
If large-scale commercial projects are important to your business, these are the people you need in your life and Arc US is the place to make it happen.
Arc US regular attendees include:
Timothy Taylor
Principal
Gensler
Laurie L. Butler
Project Principal
HDR
Joe Winters
Principal Architect
HOK
Rauzia Ruhana Ally
Vice President, Managing Principal
Leo A Daly
Matthew Houchin
Global Technical Lead, Architecture
Jacobs
Moises Weber
Vice President
CannonDesign
James Torres
Principal
DLR Group
Ben Caldwell
Associate Director
BIG
Large-Scale Commercial Projects Throughout America
Scroll down for a sample of the 100s of commercial projects our Principals are bringing to the table in November. The list should speak for itself.
Arc US is not like any other architect event: it’s how we qualify our ‘Buyers’ that sets us apart. Every single architect and designer that’s invited must:
1. Be a Principal or above
2. Work nationally in scope
3. Evidence a portfolio of live, confirmed large-scale commercial projects.
That’s how BOND delivers an unmatched event experience and the best ROI in the business.
So much more than a trade show
You know who’s going to be here before you arrive and you will have a guaranteed number of 1-on-1 meetings with the Principals of your choice. And this is just the start:
You are all together for 3 days and nights at a luxury resort, so there’s time and space to meet everybody and have proper conversations and this opens up a whole world of possibilities. Because there’s a real community feel here and everyone’s more relaxed, open and helpful and any number of conversations can light up the commercial project trail right in front of you – you’ll see!
> 18 pre-arranged 1:1 meetings
+ 72 hours of networking in a luxury resort
= a proven formula for success
We will deliver North America’s true commercial project influencers with time and space to get to know each other properly.
You just need to show up!
SAVE YOUR PLACE
The speakers and networking opportunities are unmatched. Everything ran like clockwork, so it can be easy to overlook how much time and energy was put in to making it, from a customer’s point of view, look so effortless and professional. I’m quite impressed and blown away. This has been 1st class all the way.
Thomas Mozina
Program
Seminar timings and/or content may be varied at our discretion.
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Thursday, November 19
Friday, November 20
Seminar - In the Zone: A Goldilocks Moment for Buildings and Climate
Zachary Semke | Director, Passive House Accelerator
Synopsis
Solar costs are down 99.6%. Batteries, 99%. The clean energy transition is accelerating on a curve that most experts failed to predict. So why are buildings still the bottleneck — and what does that mean for the architects and firms positioned to act? Zack Semke connects the dots between energy economics, building science, and a few lessons from turkeys and chessboards to argue that this messy moment is exactly when buildings matter most.
Biography
Zack Semke is co-founder and director of the Passive House Accelerator, host of the Reimagine Buildings Collective, co-host of the Passive House Podcast, and a member of the Climate Reality Leadership Corps. A Stanford graduate, he's spent more than fifteen years connecting the dots between building science, energy economics, and climate policy — making the case that buildings are central to the clean energy transition, and building community around that work. Named a New York Build Construction Idol in 2023, Zack spends his spare time learning to sail the Salish Sea from Seattle, dreaming of family voyages among the San Juan Islands.
Seminar - The Role of Mockups in Façade Construction
Felix Weber | Principal – Senior Façade Specialist, RDH Building Science Inc.
Synopsis
In the façade industry, mock-up units are an important part for the technical and visual verification of prefabricated and site-built enclosures. Visual Mock-up Units (VMU’s) are used to confirm glass and material selection and their quality, and to fine tune finishes and geometric features and fit.
Performance Mock-Up Units (PMU’s) are tested to verify that the façade fulfills the project’s performance criteria. VMU’s as well as PMU’s can vary drastically in scale and configuration, depending on the critical aspects of a project. There are micro-PMU’s and multi-story assemblies, there are ‘Frankensteins’ and ‘typical’ assemblies, and there are many conventional and bespoke testing procedures that can be utilized to verify that a façade will meet a project’s unique challenges. The quality of the final install and façade elements that are not part of a mock-up can be verified via site testing. This lecture will provide a overview of mockup types and their purposes, and review a series of diverse project examples, from structural glass walls to unitized curtain walls and mega panels, from residential to office, from retail projects to mission critical healthcare facilities.
Biography
Felix brings a distinctive approach to façade and glass design by levering his education in both structural engineering and architecture. With nearly 20 years of experience from working at RDH and previously Arup in Germany, London and San Francisco, he has worked on new construction projects and existing buildings with many cladding types and materials, developed innovative cladding solutions for iconic buildings and helped develop new products and solutions for the construction industry. By working closely with clients from concept to execution, Felix tackles challenging design issues and creates enclosures that meet both functional and design objectives. He is an experiences lecturer at conferences and guest lecturer, currently at UC Berkeley and California College of the Arts.
Saturday, November 21
Seminar - AI in AEC - How to Save $4.5 Million USD with AI (Case Study)
Stjepan Mikulić | CEO, AI in AEC
Synopsis
Learn about a real and practical AI Implementation Case Study at a 250-person interior design firm, where Stjepan, the founder of AI in AEC, helped the company save $4.5 million USD through optimizing their technology. Hear about some surprising insights on why BIM isn’t as needed as we might think, but AI and automation are. Stjepan will present his vision for the AEC as well as the 9-step process on practical AI implementation applicable to any AEC firm.
Biography
Stjepan is the founder of AI in AEC, a global training provider serving architects, engineers, and construction professionals in over 60 countries. Stjepan worked as a Constructing Architect at Europe's largest engineering practice Sweco, and as a Project BIM Lead in the world-renowned architectural studio BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group). AI in AEC maintains the world's largest database of AI tools for the AEC industry, the AEC AI Hub, accessible to everyone for free and recognized by more than 26k LinkedIn professionals.
Seminar - Designing With The Ears
Julian Treasure | Author & Communication Coach, Julian Treasure Limited
Synopsis
This session explores the critical role of sound in creating healthy, sustainable, and inspiring built environments. Drawing on research and concepts relating to indoor environmental quality (IEQ), behavioural science, and biophilic design, it examines how sonic design influences human wellbeing, productivity, and social connection. Attendees will learn how to integrate acoustics and soundscaping seamlessly with aesthetics, to create spaces that are not only visually striking but also sonically supportive.
Biography
Julian Treasure helps leaders and teams to transform communication, performance, and relationships. His books, talks, and workshops reveal the science-backed secrets of conscious listening, powerful speaking, and designed sound to supercharge productivity, engagement and wellbeing.
Julian’s five TED talks, including the sixth most-viewed of all time, have been viewed more than 160 million times, and his online courses have taught over 150,000 students. His books are Sound Business, the award-winning How To Be Heard and Sound Affects, and he curates The Listening Society online. He has been honoured with Toastmasters’ Golden Gavel Award and the International Listening Associations's Special Recognition Award.
Sunday, November 22
Gallery
Venue
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
I truly enjoyed the format of the one to one meetings and feel that I made some real connections with suppliers that I will be calling on for future projects. I was actually surprised to find that almost every supplier I met had something that I feel I could specify.
