September 2026 Monthly Meeting

From solar and optical properties to thermal performance, from structural and safety to acoustic performance, glass selection is one of the most important decisions you will make for a façade. But with a large variety of coatings, substrates, glass treatment options, cavity fills, and spacer options to choose from, where do you begin? And how do you protect your design intent through tender and procurement? Felix Weber, Principal and Glass and Façade Specialist, will guide the audience through a roadmap for glazing selection and procurement using different case studies and decision tools.

Felix advances complex façade and glass design at RDH out of the San Francisco Bay Area. He is a highly creative engineer and experienced team leader with over 15 years of experience in façade consulting and structural engineering. Trained as both a structural engineer and an architect, Felix has a passion for solving complex challenges, engaging with innovative technologies, and conducting research and development. He is comfortable working on all stages of a project, from conceptual design to detailed design and engineering through to realization. He has also worked on the development and testing of new products for the building industry and is an experienced lecturer.

Felix enjoys designing structures and façades influenced by individual materials or products. He has worked with many cladding types and specializes in structural façades, structural glass, complex geometry structures, and uncommon building materials such as ETFE and fiber-reinforced polymers.

Prior to joining RDH in 2021, Felix led the San Francisco façade group at Arup and worked on a broad variety of projects in the Bay Area and London. He served as team leader on many award-winning projects with renowned architects and contributed to more than 250 international projects.