Smoke Containment Strategies for Elevator Hoistways and Lobbies

The spread of smoke in mid- and high-rise building fires is recognized as a major threat to the safety of the building occupants and responding fire personnel and the effectiveness of firefighting operations. This course explains how smoke migrates in a multi-story building fire and discusses how building codes have evolved to address this danger and why they mandate smoke containment in specific areas of a structure. Product applications and assemblies designed to meet building code requirements and limit vertical smoke migration via elevator hoistways and lobbies are examined.

Presented By: Candace Kitchen
Available Credit(s): 1 AIA/LU

Daylight Design with Diffused, Highly Insulated, and Sustainability

Objectives of this course will be to have the participants leave with the ability to understand the health, safety, productivity, protection and aesthetic benefits of Natural daylighting in occupied spaces. The benefits to the occupants of a space with diffused sunlight (no glare) instead of direct sunlight (glare). Understanding Natural Daylight improves occupant’s attendance productivity and health. Also the benefits of designing with low solar heat gain to lower the energy costs of cooling and high insulation properties benefiting the efficiency of heating of the building. There will also be explanation about providing safety of occupants egressing a building during a fire. Attendees will also learn about safety of providing a daylighting material, which can meet OSHA fall through, windborne debris, blast resistance and explosion venting protection. *This course is presented on behalf of Kalwall’s strategic partner Structures Unlimited, Inc.

Presented By: Mark McNichol
Available Credit(s): 1 AIA/LU

SpotLight on Alside

Hear from our experts! Alside is a recognized leader in the home improvement industry and a charter member of the Vinyl Siding Institute, as well as a member of the American Association of Architects, the National Association of Home Builders, and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.

Presented By: Sam Savides
Available Credit(s): N/A

Wilsonart Woodgrains™ The Smarter Way to Do Wood

Wilsonart Woodgrains™ provides unlimited species, cuts, stains, and finishes, captured in a tougher, more sustainable material than wood veneer. Learn how you can get the look of wood you love, with the superior durability and availability of a Wilsonart engineered surface. You’ve got to see it to believe it.

Presented By: Ricky Crow
Available Credit(s): N/A,

Greening the Amenity Deck

Over time urban parks and other open landscaped areas are being lost to development. One solution to mitigate this issue is to reconsider undeveloped areas such as building roofs to create green amenity spaces. Amenity decks can provide some alleviation of lost green space, while affording developers the potential to monetize unutilized spaces in their buildings and provide an advantage over older buildings to attract tenants.

Presented By: Brian Mitalo
Available Credit(s): 1 AIA/LU

Rooftop Snow Retention Solving the Mystery with the Facts

This course provides a review of the problems, safety issues, and solutions associated with snow and ice moving on roofs, particularly in heavy snow accumulation areas. It also provides in-depth training on the proper engineering and installation of snow retention systems.

Presented By: Mindy Dahlquist
Available Credit(s): 1 AIA/LU