While natural stone veneer has a timeless popularity in commercial and residential applications, its cost, weight, and availability can make it prohibitive for some projects. Natural-looking manufactured stone veneer alleviates those concerns but still requires time and experience in mortared stone installation. This course explores these options and then introduces the latest manufactured stone product, a panelized, mortarless veneer that installs with the ease, speed, and all-weather flexibility of siding. Application examples and case studies present the many options that offer a real stone aesthetic without the time, skill, and constraints required for mortared applications.

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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High-performance coatings are a necessity when it comes to protecting building exteriors and restoring them after harsh weathering and UV degradation; the right coatings prolong a building exterior’s life span and divert materials from landfills. New PVDF coating systems provide superior protection while satisfying aesthetic and environmental considerations. Their various characteristics and benefits are explored, and application methods are discussed.

Architects are challenged when creating a design balancing resiliency, aesthetics and construction costs. How do you create a strong structure on budget without sacrificing the design values clients want. This course outlines the aesthetic opportunities with masonry materials that create great projects and build a safer Florida.

This course is a review of Masonry Best Practices in construction. Currently adopted ASTM Masonry Standards and Masonry Best Practices will be reviewed. These standards have proven over time to insure resilient structures in harsh environments. We will be summarizing material specification, flashing/weep details, differential movement, vertical relief, mock-ups and sampling.

Masonry products have greatly evolved since being introduced in the US over 150 years ago. Today, there are complete systems which target the critical needs of reducing energy costs in buildings, and consolidating multiple trades, which increases the installation efficiency. This presentation will explain why masonry products have shifted in design, and how each of the different systems address the important requirements of the architects’ projects.

This course is designed to provide an understanding of the importance of a properly designed Air and Water Resistive Barrier System. You will learn the importance of an air barrier system and how a properly designed system can contribute to the environment and improve indoor air quality. You will learn to identify the different types of air barrier systems and where each may be more appropriate. You will learn to design a system to properly control air and water vapor, and how this may differ from one area of the country to another. You will learn how to specify an air barrier system, including the performance criteria for and system, and the code requirements, testing criteria other governing factors.

This 15-minute Product SpotLight is part of the larger AEC Building Insight SpotLight Event being held January 23, 2024. Register for one session, stay for them all!

Design with Arto: Our collaboration extends beyond creativity. We partner seamlessly with design professionals, offering the capacity to deliver on large-scale projects while honoring the essence of design craftsmanship. Let's bring your visions to life, together.

Window opening air and water leakage has been a difficult problem for the construction industry. This course evaluates building failures, conventional construction approaches, and new developments in waterproofing techniques to show a path forward for designers seeking higher-performing wall assemblies.

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A survey of types and causes of staining common to new masonry construction, with recommendations and guidelines for cleaning and product selection.

This course is for landscape architects seeking information about permeable pavement in commercial and residential applications. The course begins with basic information on what permeable pavement is, and how to identify it. Once that has been established, the instructor will teach correct installation methods, as well as proper maintenance for maximum permeability.

This course outlines the dangers posed by Mother Nature and the science, codes, testing and methods in which to build and combat these forces. In addition, this course addresses the value of continuous insulation to improve the energy conversation of the building. We will also address how proper incorporation of martials including continuous insulation and air and weather-barrier systems will improve indoor air quality and contribute to environmental sustainability.

High-quality masonry in tried and true finishes. Manufactured locally and tailored to each region, Echelon collection options are perfect for interior or exterior applications that will stand the test of time. In this session, we will review Echelon Masonry’s product line options, features and benefits.

A review of the ventilated facades rainscreen system, detailing the technical advantages for the architect in which potential energy efficiencies are seen, along with the reuse of existing buildings.

Concrete Masonry is an effective solution for the ever-changing design environment, as well as offer a wealth of health and safety benefits to the occupants. This one-hour HSW program will explore how to effectively design masonry walls using legacy stone products, such as Natural Limestone, Cast Stone and Architectural Stone. Attendees will learn the proper design techniques which focus on the prevention of moisture and crack control issues. Additionally, the discussion will emphasize the planning and designing of sound masonry walls using proper architectural components based on industry guidelines and specifications.

Concrete Masonry is an effective solution for the ever-changing design environment. Masonry buildings offer a wealth of health and safety benefits to the occupants, including mitigating moisture (which can lead to mold growth and degraded air quality), resiliency and the overall energy performance of the built environment. Moreover, for multi-family and light commercial, masonry stands the test of time and offers the Architect an array of aesthetic possibilities as they work to create an experience for the end user and exceed their client’s expectations.

This course will discuss the large veneers that are available for selection by the architect and the proper detailing procedures that need to be followed for moisture prevention and crack control.

Concrete masonry units create the most resilient, strongest, and affordable wall system on the market. As construction schedules tighten – speed of construction without sacrificing quality is key to the success of a project. Automated Masonry is a cutting-edge technology applied to an age-old craft. Bricks and blocks have been used for centuries to build timeless structures now we can build them robotically. New technology takes masonry construction to the next level - improving the speed and accuracy of construction while promoting creativity and resilient best practices.

Attendees will receive information about how to properly detail Cast Stone for a variety of project types. Building movement and deadloads as a function of the design requirements for veneers are discussed. The proper use of anchors, types of mortar, sealant joints and kerfs on exterior veneer applications are also addressed in this informative session. Attendees will be able to understand appropriate specification of cast stone for architectural applications

An in-depth examination of the roles masonry walls and concrete floors play in building that improve occupant well-being; environmental performance and economic returns.

Learn about PROSOCO products, tools and resources to support the design, specification, training and implementation phases of your next project. From restoration, retrofit and adaptive reuse to LEED, WELL and Living Building qualifying builds, we have the products and the people to help you realize your vision.

An introduction to air and water-resistive barriers and how they work. The role of air leakage in causing mold in walls and high energy costs is explained. The program includes discussion of the different products on the market. It also explains why contemporary building envelopes need these products now more than ever before.

This course provides architects with insights regarding the structural engineering concepts that are critical to successfully constructing concrete masonry structures.

This course discusses how designers can take advantage of the benefits of thermal mass for providing buildings that are energy efficient and passively resilient. Participants will learn how thermal mass functions, learn the definition of a mass wall, and learn how to incorporate thermal mass into typical building conditions.

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This presentation will inspire designers and specifiers to utilizing concrete pavers as the best solution for innovative design. Too often spaces, such as plazas, sidewalks, entries, drop-offs, courtyards and commons, default to less creative options such as scored, poured-in-place concrete. With many important factors to consider when designing spaces, this presentation will illustrate the basic principles of design with photos from projects that have successfully demonstrated innovative concrete paver solutions. Many of these solutions implemented several concrete paver characteristics, such as style, shape, texture, color and pattern. These characteristics, as well as the technical and functional aspects of a segmental, concrete paving system, will be examined. By applying the advantages and flexibility of pavers into a selection process will translate into great design.