Stefan Aepli, Partner, Francl Architecture, Canada

Speaker Biograghy: Stefan is an architect and graduate of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich. Prior to relocating to Vancouver in 1992, he worked on a number of institutional and hospitality projects in Switzerland. Stefan’s broad experience in infrastructure, commercial and institutional projects, his passion for quality of design and craftsmanship and his strong technical leadership enable him to contribute significantly to the quality of the built environment. Stefan is a Partner at Francl Architecture in Vancouver, a registered architect in Switzerland and in British Columbia, and a LEED-accredited professional. He serves as a member of the Registration Board and chairs the Qualifications Committee of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia. He is a member of the Advisory Design Panel of the City of Vancouver and is an advisor to the Board of the Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce (BC and Alberta).


Day 2 - 16 March
Session:
Management & Operations


09:55 - 10:20 - Welcome to YVR's new Airside Operations Building/Fire Hall
Synopsis: The new Airside Operations Building (AOB) successfully opened in 2014, and is now providing a consolidated home for all emergency response services (crash rescue fire trucks), airside operations, airfield maintenance and fleet maintenance. By choosing a centralised location, the Airside Operations Building facilities enhance overall airport safety and airside operations programme efficiency through a reduction in the return to service times for equipment, and shortening runway closures caused by winter conditions or foreign object debris (FOD) incidents. The presentation showcases innovative building features and outlines valuable operational lessons learned since the building was commissioned.

Audience will learn: