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Why Masonry with Basalite Concrete Products?
July 14, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Live, Lunch + Learn
COTE Presentation
Why Masonry with Basalite Concrete Products?
Date/Time: Thursday, July 14, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Learning Units: 1 LU | HSW
Location: Granitrock Construction Materials, 1755 Del Monte Boulevard, Seaside
Cost: Free for AIA Members & Sponsors, $15 for the General Public; lunch from Parker Lusseau Pastries is included.
Basalite is the #1 provider of concrete masonry products for the Northern California market. This presentation focuses on helping you meet embodied carbon and sustainability goals using Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) in your projects.
Course Objectives:
1. Understand how CMU systems will help Architects meet the AIA 2030 challenge while providing sophisticated design options.
2. Gain knowledge of CMU systems and components including manufacturing processes, mix designs and embodied carbon reduction strategies in CMU.
3. Learn the essentials of designing with Concrete Masonry, including passive design techniques that enhance building energy efficiency and are innate to the Concrete Masonry system
4. Learn how CMU can contribute to sustainability as it pertains to material efficiency and environmental responsiveness.
Presenter: Nick Townend, Basalite Architectural Sales Representative