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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
WEBINAR • FREE • 1 HOUR
What exactly is a rain screen wall? This session will unpack common questions and confusion around a rain screen wall assembly and the role it plays in wall performance. The presentation will provide an overview of rain screen wall design, components, and the characteristics of good performance. Attendees will learn what characteristics define a rain screen wall; how to describe the components of a rain screen wall and their functions; how to identify research-backed design best practices for typical rain screen walls; and what heat, air, and moisture control considerations are common for rain screen walls.
ONLINE - ON DEMAND
$27.00
Reducing emissions through building retrofits is a central pillar to curbing greenhouse gas emissions. In this talk, Kristen Yee Loong, David Riley, and Drew Hauser will share the design journey of the Westinghouse HQ heritage building retrofit in Hamilton, Ontario. The team will discuss the data-driven process used in pursuit of a net-zero carbon operating emissions goal while addressing common project considerations such as future-proofing for design upgrades, embodied carbon avoidance, making the business case for a zero-carbon retrofit, and how carbon pricing and energy consumption impact life cycle cost analyses.
ONLINE - ON DEMAND
$27.00
In this session, John Straube reaches back to the basics of design to explore the definition and five fundamental parts of a rainscreen before taking learners through a regional exploration of when, where, and why rainscreen technology is appropriate for different building exposures and typologies. This session is introductory enough for newcomers to appreciate but detailed enough to remind seasoned professionals why we continue to use this technology and the pitfalls to avoid when implementing this design approach. Those attending the session will have access to John’s recommended reading list for rainscreen design and will have the opportunity to ask John their questions on the topic.
Webinar hosted every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.
Contract Administration Essentials is a one-hour course designed to empower architects with the skills needed to navigate the complexities of construction administration. This course is for architects, intern architects, architectural technologists, and project managers seeking to enhance.
This 1-hour introductory online course features leaders in inclusion and accessibility, and people with lived experience and will introduce you to accessibility and disability inclusion concepts. Available anytime, anywhere, this self-directed on-demand course will help you get started on your accessibility journey and begin to break down attitudinal barriers.
This 4-week online course will provide you with increased understanding of the needs of people with disabilities, the barriers to participation and how our physical spaces can be made more accessible. Enhance your knowledge of Universal Design and meaningful access in the built environment through case studies and be introduced to RHFAC methodology.
This 8-week online course trains built environment professionals to understand the needs of people with varying disabilities, and rate spaces from a human-centered perspective. Through the application of the RHFAC methodology, you will learn the practical skills needed to measure the accessibility of existing sites and incorporate a Universal Design lens to your projects.
As the focus on building energy performance continues to grow in many jurisdictions across North America, the interest in the Passive House standard is growing as well. For the uninitiated, this standard can seem daunting, especially when it comes to incorporating manufactured components, such as windows. But window configuration and calculations in Passive House projects dont have to be overwhelming.
Through a review of window materials and configurations, this presentation outlines options for meeting the Passive House standard, as well as opportunities to cost-optimize high-performance fenestration.
As jurisdictions across North America introduce more stringent building energy performance standards (BEPS)—such as the BC Step Code and Seattle 2018 update—developers, architects, and contractors are left wondering the best way to meet the new benchmarks while controlling costs.
This presentation delves into modern high-performance fenestration products, providing a high-level overview of what makes a product ‘high-performance’, benefits of high-performance fenestration in the world of emerging BEPS, plus real-world project examples.
Through a review of window materials and configurations, this presentation outlines the impacts of fenestration on a building envelope’s overall performance, as well as opportunities to cost-optimize high-performance fenestration.
DATE: SEPTEMBER 27 at 12-1 PM (ATL)
As we get better at reducing the operational emissions of buildings, addressing their embodied carbon is becoming more important. So far, the focus in designing sustainable, low-carbon buildings is primarily on the building envelope and major systems. While finishes have a relatively small impact on the overall equation, they are still part of the puzzle.
This course covers the basic considerations to be aware of when specifying concrete countertops or other decorative precast elements, making it easier for architects to include concrete surfaces as a locally made, sustainable alternative to mass-produced mainstream materials.
We desperately need better energy efficiency from building enclosures, from both windows and insulated wall assemblies. Today, the best products and components to enable this are generally made from low conductivity materials. Most of these materials also happen to be combustible—at least, to some extent. Even so, combustible components such as cladding supports and window frames can be safely used in non-combustible construction. For new products that lead the industry for enabling better energy efficiency, a creative and careful approach is required for demonstrate safe use and code compliance. There is rarely a defined path to code compliance. Testing, engineering, and often fire code consulting is required by manufacturers or project teams.
Life cycle assessment (LCA) calculations are increasingly crucial in designing environmentally sustainable buildings, meeting client demands, and reducing the overall environmental impact. They have become an integrated part of the AEC industries’ green transition.
How to Design and Build High-Performance Multi-Unit Buildings at the Lowest Possible Cost
“A Pattern Language from Passive House” is an interactive workshop that teaches cost-effective planning and design of affordable, low-emission, mid-rise, multi-unit, wood-framed housing."
Dates
Day 1: Wednesday October 23, 2024 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (PT) each day
Day 2: Wednesday October 30, 2024 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (PT) each day
Day 3: Wednesday November 6, 2024 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (PT) each day
Day 4: Wednesday November 13, 2024 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (PT) each day
DATE: OCTOBER 25 AT 12-1 P.M. (ATL)
As we get better at reducing the operational emissions of buildings, addressing their embodied carbon is becoming more important. So far, the focus in designing sustainable, low-carbon buildings is primarily on the building envelope and major systems. While finishes have a relatively small impact on the overall equation, they are still part of the puzzle.
This course covers the basic considerations to be aware of when specifying concrete countertops or other decorative precast elements, making it easier for architects to include concrete surfaces as a locally made, sustainable alternative to mass-produced mainstream materials.
DATE: NOVEMBER 22 at 12-1 PM (ATL)
As we get better at reducing the operational emissions of buildings, addressing their embodied carbon is becoming more important. So far, the focus in designing sustainable, low-carbon buildings is primarily on the building envelope and major systems. While finishes have a relatively small impact on the overall equation, they are still part of the puzzle.
This course covers the basic considerations to be aware of when specifying concrete countertops or other decorative precast elements, making it easier for architects to include concrete surfaces as a locally made, sustainable alternative to mass-produced mainstream materials.