This course is an introduction to spray foam insulation in commercial construction. Presentation goes into detail on building code requirements, effect on indoor environment, the impact on a building's energy performance and a life cycle analysis of spray foam insulation.

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This course covers the wall assembly thermal performance requirements of current energy codes (both the 2009 and 2012 versions of the IECC are covered). In addition, the course discusses the alternative compliance paths that are available for masonry walls under IECC and ASHRAE, including the use of COMcheck software, and provides an introduction to the basic concepts and terms that are used with respect to thermal performance. Finally the course covers how masonry wall assemblies may contribute credits under LEED.

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An overview of the effects of water on masonry architecture. Types of masonry water repellents are compared and contrasted. Application methods are discussed. The program ends with a look at treatments for protecting masonry against non-water threats such as oil and graffiti.

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Learn about integrated door systems, sustainability, compliance, and code. Understand the importance of smoke and fire protection in various applications and vertical markets and how with the proper protection from integrated door systems you can save lives.

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Based on published studies, a vented rainscreen assembly provides the following for a wall assembly:

• Effectively drain water that has entered behind the cladding

• Reduces the wet time of absorptive claddings

• Increased drying of the interstitial wall assembly

• Mitigate reverse vapor drive for highly permeable Water Resistant Barrier / Air Barrier (WRB/AB) systems

Learn the current research and field practices on vapor open (permeable), vented rain screen cladding wall assemblies and their impact to mitigate water long-term intrusion and enhance the drying capacity of the building envelope assembly for the life of the building.

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Explore alternative stucco lathing and stucco compositions while providing a review of advantages and disadvantages of the various lath products and compare lathing alternatives. In addition the course reviews the essential design details for stucco wall systems and identifies specific challenges of stucco wall systems while reviewing best practices and solutions. In addition Standards and Code compliance of various stucco lathing are explored

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Light-manipulating materials use internal channels to capture, bend, scatter, and redirect light and create visually stunning spaces. Panels and slabs in resin, glass, and terrazzo create an experiential surface for privacy screens or signage, primary or accent lighting, countertops or flooring—anywhere the interplay of light and shadow is desired for beauty and inspiration. This course describes the different types of light-manipulating materials and substrates as well as the design and installation options for a wide range of dynamic, unique applications.

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This program introduces building retrofits as a method to achieve green building standards by adapting existing structures. While a building retrofit may have several types of interventions, participants will learn how effective air sealing will improve overall occupant comfort, health, and safety. This includes a detailed look at sources of air leakage and the various methods to address this infiltration. Several real-world examples will demonstrate the importance of identifying source of air leakage, investigating existing conditions, and proper detailing.

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Maximizing Envelope Performance with IMP-Integrated Components explores an advanced insulated metal composite panel building envelope system, components that have been engineered to integrate with the system - including windows, daylighting panels, sunshades, and louvers - and how the IMP system and integrated components combine to create a high-performance building envelope.

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All construction types, regardless of our best intentions during design and construction, have various vulnerabilities. Knowing what to look for in each type of construction is critical to performing effective maintenance. This starts with assessing conditions, identifying improper design or construction that may lead to premature deterioration, looking for small, developing conditions, and evaluating the consequence of doing nothing. StructureCare team members will speak on parking structures, and how owners and operators can maintain the health of the parking structure.

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As interest in cross laminated timber buildings grows, the market for building enclosure products, as a whole, has yet to fully provide the water-resistant barriers, vapor barriers, and air barriers to optimally support the unique characteristics of wood. Furthermore, there are few building enclosure design guides specific to detailing wood-framed walls, floors and roofs. This comprehensive course fills the gap, providing detailed information on mass timber, building enclosure issues, the vapor-permeable technology available to address wood’s unique moisture characteristics, and a how-to guide on detailing the walls, floors and roof of the enclosure.

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Concrete Masonry has many advantages for building envelope construction. This course explains five key unexpected advantages that are not as widely known as they should be.

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This course details sustainable attributes, the aesthetic and functional benefits, construction, certifications, and sample installations of artificial grass.

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The course, ‘Design with Aluminum Full View (AFV) Sectional Doors’ will answer these questions and more: 1) What are the potential applications and building types for AFV doors? 2) What are the options for installation type, panel/frame design, finishes, and glass? 3) Do AFV sectional doors qualify for LEED Points? 4) Are there custom variations when designing with AFV doors?

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In this course, attendees will learn how to design walls that optimize performance for project requirements in a cost-efficient way. The course discusses initial cost and operating cost implications of exterior wall system choices. The course also discusses options to provide interior walls that save money and provide exceptional performance for demanding interior environments.

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Earlier this year, the NYC Department of Buildings enacted laws mandating structural inspections for all NYC parking garages to be completed within a prescribed six-year cycle. First time hearing about this? You’re not alone. During this presentation Tom Moyer and Steven Jeter, P.E. of StructureCare will review who is responsible for completing these inspections, how the inspection process works, the City’s phases, and how much time you have left to complete yours. As one of the very few qualified inspectors certified by the NYC Department of Buildings, Steven wants to help parking structure owners, investors, and operators best prepare for this process. Built from the foundation of the New York State parking inspection law, the NYC law is significantly more impactful with significantly higher consequences. In addition to reviewing the inspection law, Steven and Tom will review the process of how to ensure the garage owner stays in compliance beyond the initial inspection period. In wrapping up the presentation, audience members will be able to understand the difference between interim maintenance, service life replacements and reactionary repairs in a parking garage, to help avoid surprising and often costly reactive maintenance projects.

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Modern lab facilities have evolved to be more flexible, adaptable, and sustainable. They are safer for occupants to work in, and more economical to operate. Building systems have evolved to support these needs, and to support scientific advancement by delivering greater capability and performance. This is true of building utilities in general, and specifically true of building vacuum systems. Local vacuum networks are economical and sustainable systems which deliver deep, stable, high-quality vacuum to lab buildings by taking a modular, yet scalable, approach. This course will compare local vacuum networks against central vacuum systems with respect to the components used as well as design and project execution considerations. Brief case studies of representative installations will be used to highlight the suitability of this strategy for building-wide vacuum supply.

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Parking structure owners and owner’s representatives need to know what do and who to call in an unforeseen emergency. From collapses, to car fires, fatalities or even floods, these events can happen to anyone with little or no notice. While parking structure incidents and collapses are rare, we are seeing these unfortunate events occur more frequently. StructureCare team members speak from their very recent experiences responding to local emergencies and provide structure owners and owner’s reps with the tools necessary to start developing their own emergency plans. Because when disaster strikes, you’ll be relived to turn your panic into a plan.

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As architecture professionals, we are trained in the craft of architecture, but never formally taught how to explain our value in the way that clients understand. As a result, there is often misalignment between a client’s expectation of fees and what firms require to produce high-quality work. When value is not captured by a design firm, firms are forced to produce the same level of quality for less compensation. Are you being compensated both in recognition and money for the enormous value you bring to the table as an architect? Do your clients clearly recognize your value? Can they articulate it? Can YOU articulate it? Often there is a misalignment between the perception of architects and their clients in terms of value. As a result, it isn’t uncommon for design firms to have their fees questioned and examined by clients, be price-shopped, and compete with other firms on fee alone. This creates a working pressure that decreases the quality of work and creative innovation, not to mention stress and business problems for practitioners. In this session, you’ll discover how to apply the findings of 70+ years of research in behavioral economics to maximize the value you capture for your design work.

Discuss daylighting strategies including the relevance of daylight factor calculation and fabric characteristics and identify the impact of shading on LEED certification.

This course will highlight the pitfalls of traditional doorways and doorway protection as well as provide design solutions to minimize health and safety issues, benefit patient well-being, and extend the life of interior doorways.

Successful AE firms rely on technology to collect and store information related to their clients, projects, and employees. However, once you have this vast amount of complex data, do you know how to leverage it to improve productivity? Or do you feel like your firm is drowning in a sea of meaningless information? Join Steven Burns, FAIA, Founder of The Well-Designed Firm, as he walks you through how smart technology can help you save time on repetitive tasks and unlock the meaning to your valuable stream of data. During the webinar, Steven will share the lessons he’s learned while working with over 1,300 AE firms and demonstrate how your firm can leverage this mine of precious data to achieve greater organization, efficiency, and profitability by adopting best practices and taking advantage of modern, user-friendly, and affordable computing technologies.

With energy codes calling for continuous insulation and a substantial increase of architects and builders using insulated concrete sandwich panels in many diverse applications, we would like to present a course that defines not just what an insulated concrete sandwich panel is but review load bearing and non-load bearing panels as well as composite and non-composite wall panels. The course would also go into depth on the importance of choosing the right wythe connector, insulation and the energy saving advantages of using low or non-conductive connections in the panels. Lastly we would be reviewing the overall sustainability of insulated concrete structures.

Concrete is a foundational building material in every industry – and on every project. Understanding the fundamentals of what concrete is, how it performs, and how to select the right mix for specific project applications is often taken for granted, but is critical to the success of every project. This course will introduce specifiers to the basics of concrete, including its manufacture, specifications, performance and applications. While the course is focused on bagged mixes ideal for small- to medium-sized construction and repairs, the insights will prove invaluable for pros working with large-scale pours like those seen in foundations, footings, columns, precast panels and more.

Construction Specialties, the industry leader in architectural louver products is pleased to offer our AIA presentation to your firm. Attendees will earn (1) learning unit and (1) HSW credit for participating. Program name: LVR200- Louver Innovation-Advancements in Rain Defense Additional program description: Louver Design and Selection Criteria: What Every Architect Should Know During this presentation you will learn: 1. Architectural louver types and their application: correct louver selection - which type, when, why. 2. Understanding AMCA testing procedures and protocols including video clips of actual louver testing. 3. Performance issues: Free area, pressure drop, water penetration and wind driven rain defense. 4. How to meet the Mechanical Engineer's needs while maintaining your design aesthetic. 5. Cost issues: by louver type, structural considerations, finish options. 6. Open discussion, Q+A.