Offered by AIA Seattle (times given are Pacific Time) For many years, our focus as a professional association has been on reducing or eliminating operating carbon from new buildings. But the significant scale and urgent timeframe of our climate crisis demand interventions that are broad and immediate, and that recognize decarbonization is directly correlated to health, safety, and equity in […]
Zoom Registration required 1.0 HSW Course Description: Architectural resin panels are engineered to suit the demands of a wide array of interior and exterior applications and offer almost unlimited combinations of color, pattern, and design. This course presents the features and options that allow resin panels to meet design requirements for both function and beauty, […]
Zoom Registration required 1.0 HSW Course Description: Hear about lessons learned from a pre and post move-in study with the Wake Forest University School of Business, to understand the link between design, student’s satisfaction, and the perception of the school. Learning Objectives: Review the goals of the two part study (pre and post move-in) Describe six […]
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1.0 HSW Zoom Registration required Course Description: Because of its modular nature, different concrete masonry units can be combined within the same wall to achieve variations in texture, pattern, and color. Because of its durable nature, and use of less embodied energy, masonry is an environmentally friendly building product. Masonry offers a variety of different […]
1.0 HSW Zoom Registration required Learning Objectives: Comprehending the differences between EPDM, TPO, and PVC Learning the basic roof components; insulation, fasteners, adhesives, and typical and non-standard roofing assemblies Understanding the need for proper uplift design in respect of certification, roof assembly and perimeter edge Realize the differences in “warranty language” and what to watch […]
1.0 HSW Zoom Registration required Description: An overview of automatic door systems typically designed, specified, and installed in commercial and industrial applications; with a primary focus on the most common applications with swinging and sliding doors. Learning Objectives: By the end of the program the attendee should have a basic understanding of: The function of […]
1.0 HSW Zoom Registration required Course Description: This course explores the importance of detailing continuity in maintaining the integrity of the four control layers of the building enclosure. We will explore methods for identifying areas where continuity can be disrupted and solutions for maintaining control layer continuity in these areas. Learning Objectives: After completion of […]
1 HSW Zoom Registration required Course Description: Participants will learn the energy benefits and values associated with an IMP (Insulated Metal Panel). They will learn how to reduce the carbon footprint, contribute to the ongoing LEED initiative and understand the various applications associated with IMP panels. These include wall, roof and ceilings. Their use applies to […]
1 HSW Zoom Registration required Course Description: This is a discussion on the Sustainable Forestry Initiative program (SFI). The presentation details history, membership and qualification into the SFI standard and what it means to have that certification. Included is discussion about how our forests help to sequester carbon from our atmosphere while providing a renewable […]
This event has been canceled. The 2021 AIA Conference on Architecture will be in Philidelphia, PA. The 2020 AIA Conference on Architecture will be in Los Angeles, CA. Register Here
1 HSW Zoom Registration required Course Description: In a perfect world, the architect designs a building and the contractor builds it, accurately and on time, with all the skilled labor necessary. In the real world, the supply of skilled construction labor ebbs and flows. Today is has ebbed. The scarcity of skilled labor drives up […]