The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois is pleased to announce the Ninth Annual Structures Symposium, which provides a forum for engineers to share analysis, design, and construction information from recent projects with unique and/or distinguishing characteristics.  Attendance typically represents a diverse cross-section of all aspects of the profession, including design, construction management, material suppliers, academia, general contracting, and owners’ representatives. 

Keynote Speaker

Gordon Gill FAIA, Founding Partner - Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture

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In the presentation, Gordon will address the role of structure in performance-based design by considering the relationships between Form and Performance through an integrated design process that includes building performance and embodied carbon. 

Gordon is one of the world’s foremost exponents of performance-based architecture. Ranging from the world’s tallest buildings to sustainable communities, his work is driven by his philosophy that there is a purposeful relationship between formal design and performance; and that there is a Language of Performance, which is the basis of his practice: Form Follows Performance. His approach is based on an ecologically conscious philosophy that sets new standards for the relationships between the built and natural environment. His buildings and urban projects have transformed cityscapes and defined as well as restored city centers around the world.

A founding partner of award-winning Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, Gordon’s work includes the design of the world’s first net zero-energy skyscraper, the Pearl River Tower (designed at SOM Chicago), the world’s first large-scale positive energy building, Masdar Headquarters, the world’s tallest tower, Jeddah Tower in Jeddah Saudi Arabia, and most recently the design of Astana Expo 2017 and its sustainable legacy community for Astana, Kazakhstan. Local design work includes the recently completed The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. These landmark projects pursue energy independence by harnessing the power of natural forces on site and striking a balance with their environmental contexts. Gordon’s designs also include performing arts centers, museums, strategic carbon planning and urban master plans across the globe.

Attendees receive 7.0 hours of continuing education credit for the Symposium.

Program

Location

150 North Riverside
Chicago, IL

Registration Information

Registration is $380 for members and $430 for non-members.   

Students - $100

Group Pricing Discount* is $50 off each registration.

*Five or more employees from the same firm; May not be applied retroactively – all registrations must be received at the same time; not applicable to student rate. Please contact staff@seaoi.org to get your group pricing discount.

A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Exhibitor Opportunities

Limited Exhibitor Opportunities are available at $825 per space.  Exhibitors will receive recognition in the program, one admission to the Structures Symposium, and access to participants during breakfast, lunch and breaks during the day.  For more information, or to reserve your space online, please visit this page. 

Sponsorship Opportunities

There are four different levels of corporate sponsorship.  The following are the costs and respective benefits for each of the four levels.

Platinum: $1,000 – Recognition in program, poster exhibit at event, and recognition for sponsoring lunch. 

Gold: $850 – Recognition in the program, poster exhibit at event, and recognition during the technical session for sponsoring one of the following: Continental Breakfast, Morning Break or Afternoon Break

Silver: $600 – Recognition in the program and poster exhibit at event

Bronze: $300 – Recognition in the program

Companies interested in sponsoring this event are invited to  register here. 

Organizing Committee

Derek Boeldt, SE, PE Committee Chair
             Chicago Transit Authority

Kevin Conroy, SE, PE
             Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger

Brian McElhatten, SE, PE
             Arup

Jose Medero, SE, PE
            Thornton Tomasetti

James J. Pawlikowski, SE, LEED AP
            Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLC

Jeannette Pfeiffer, SE, PE
            GRAEF

Chris Rockey, SE, AIA
            Rockey Structures LLC

Michelle Ryland, SE, RA
            Klein & Hoffman

Adam Theiss, SE, PE
            Magnusson Klemencic Associates

Nishan Pethiyagoda
            Hilti