LOCATION: Hope & Main, 691 Main Street, Warren, RI 02885 This year AIAri will host its 2014 Annual Design Awards Celebration at Hope & Main, Rhode Island's first culinary business incubator in Warren, RI. Join us for passed hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine and spirits, music and fun! Please RSVP by November 26, 2014. Click here […]
The East Bay Met School, 115 Girard Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 Did you know that Rhode Island's school construction and renovation criteria-NE-CHPS-was recently updated? Come learn about the latest updates and more at this December workshop. Wrap up the day with an optional tour of the nearby Pell Elementary School.What: A forum for school construction […]
The goal of this workshop is to provide participants with design and construction practices and the building science that underpins the RI Energy Code. This section will focus on the building enclosure in residential remodel/renovation and new construction projects. Participants will learn about best practice strategies for building assemblies, from foundations through roofs. Using case studies, exercises, and discussion […]
This workshop will be centered on the opportunities for improvement and to inform builders and design professionals of what they need to know about HVAC and the energy code. We will delve deeply into the issue of ductwork and its impact on health, safety, and energy savings, as well as best practices and right sizing for […]
89 Waterman Street, Providence, RI {{brown{{This project tour will showcase built examples of passive and active systems that were implemented at the Building for Environmental Research & Teaching (BERT) project to reduce its predicted site energy use by more than 25% when compared to its code equivalent baseline. The Building for Environmental Research & Training […]
LOCATION: AIAri Window on Architecture, 158 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903
{{cote-header}} The Window on Architecture, 158 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903 1HSW LU There is no charge for this event. Join AIAri COTE for its first event of 2015 to learn more about what continuous is, why it is important, and how to achieve ACTUAL continuous insulation. Hint, you are not allowed to use metal […]
Providence Marriot, One Orms Street, Providence, RI RICSI and NAWIC join to offer 2015 Construction Outlook technical program presented by Chris Orrell from Dodge Data and Analytics. Chris will begin the program by reviewing the national economy and move to a review of the local market. Major questions facing the construction industry such as […]
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Providence Public Library, 225 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903 The Providence Preservation Society’s Annual Meeting will be held on the evening of Thursday, January 29th, in the auditorium of the recently-restored Providence Public Library. In addition to the presentation of the 2015 Board of Trustees, PPS will be joined by former Mayor of […]
Tuesday, February 3rd at 5:00pm at 444 Westminster Street in the first floor cafeteria space. City staff will provide an overview the general organization of the new Zoning Ordinance and provide guidance on how to use the Use Matrix, Use Standards, and Use Definitions. Changes to the City’s zoning districts, and other hot topic items […]
The U.S. Green Building Council and the Greater Cranston Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with National Grid will present guidelines on Programs, Incentives, and Guidance for Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy in New Construction, Renovations, and Rehabilitations. These programs are presented by Tracey Beckstrom and Fred Paine from National Grid. When: February 10th, 2015 Time: […]