COTE Course Presented by AIA MB Green Specs Division 1: Construction Waste Management, Reducing Waste at Every Step (while improving collaboration between architect, contractor and waste facility) Date: Friday, May 21, 2021 Time: 12:00 to 1:30 P.M. Credits: 1.5 AIA LU Zoom Webinar Description Construction waste makes up one-third of the total refuse nationwide in […]
Date: Friday, June 18, 2021 Webinar: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Learning Units: 1.25 AIA LU | HSW Description: This webinar will discuss the importance of green products and what components in a material qualify it as an Environmentally-preferable product (EPP), and how to go about integrating these products into the Architectural Specifications. The discussion will […]
Date: Thursday, June 24, 2021 Webinar: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. PST Learning Units: 1 AIA LU | HSW Description: This course unveils the healing potential of indoor sky illusions and how cognitive mechanisms map out our body’s location in relation to our immediate surroundings, as well as to perceived connections to nature. This understanding of […]
Insulating Roof and Wall Systems to Create Buildable, Quiet, and Healthier Structures In-Person Presentation and Lunch Sponsored by Hayward Lumber Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 Time: 12:00 - 1:30 P.M. Location: Turn 12 Bar & Grill, 400 Tyler Street, Monterey Credits: 1.25 LU | HSW Cost: Free to Members, $15 for Non-Members, Meal Included Mark […]
How We House Webinar Series AIA CA and the California Council of Architectural Component Executives (CA CACE) are excited to announce the launch of the How We House webinar series. This 4-part series, which begins August 4, will take a look at California’s housing crisis, the impacts on different regions across the state, and the […]
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 23, 2022, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST Learning Units: 1 LU Description: Buildings contribute nearly 40% of annual global CO2 emissions currently and about two-thirds of the global building stock will still exist in 2040. If not retrofitted, the existing buildings will continue to generate unsustainable levels of GHG emissions. Thus, this session […]
COTE Event Provided by AIA Monterey Bay Decoding the 2030 Challenge for 2022 Date/Time: Friday, March 4, 2022, 12:00 - 1:30 P.M. Learning Units: 1.5 LU/HSW Cost: Free to AIA MB Members, Allies, Associates, Sponsors, and Architecture Students; $15 for Non-Members Santa Barbara based architect/principal Paul Poirier and AIACA COTE member will walk us through […]
Date/Time: Wednesday, Mar 9, 2022, 12:00 PM in Pacific Time Learning Units: 1.5 LU | HSW Views out of windows have traditionally been considered “nice to have”, but not crucial for human health and well-being. However, evidence is mounting that quality views are essential for not only increased occupant comfort, satisfaction, and productivity, but long-term health. […]
This webinar course is an introduction to California State Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) laws and their implementation for local jurisdictions, presented by planning staff from those jurisdictions. Panel discussion will address the differences in implementation regulations in varying jurisdictions. The Panel will also include an ADU specialist who works on ADU projects in many localities […]
Smart Carbon Goals: Life Cycle Assessment in Design Practice Date/Time: Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m., Pacific Time Learning Units: 1 LU | HSW Speaker: Claire McConnell, BEMP | Associate, Mithun, Seattle Description: Since the release of the 2030 Challenge in 2006, energy efficiency has driven sustainability metrics in building design and construction. […]
ADUs: A Climate Action Standard Date: 4/6/22 Time: 12 pm – 1:30 pm Description: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) increase supply and diversity of housing stock, add value to existing homes, support infill development, and can provide options for multi-generational and non-traditional families. Good ADU design and construction can also help California to meet goals for […]
Design for Wildfire Resilience Lunch & Learn Webinar Date/Time: Wednesday, June 15, 12:00-1:30 p.m. Learning Units: 1.5 LU | HSW As climate change intensifies, the risk of devastating wildfires around the world will surge in coming decades and is being considered a “global wildfire crisis.” In recent years, California has seen the wildfire season expand beyond a […]