Speaker: Steve Burns, FAIA | Founder | The Well-Designed Firm Being a brilliant architect rarely translates into having a successful business. With all the years of education and training to make us experts in our profession, the skills needed to have a successful business were conveniently overlooked. This webinar will fill the void and provide you […]
The Board of Forestry and Fire Protection has launched the CAL FIRE / Office of the State Fire Marshal’s Community Wildfire Preparedness and Mitigation Division and Community Wildfire Planning Center's Introduction to Land Use Planning for Wildfires in California Trainings. These free, all-day, in person trainings are now open to land use planners, fire marshals, […]
On March 10th we will have a webinar, 'Getting to Know the AIA Materials Pledge’, with an author of the Prescription for Healthier Materials, Frances Yang of Arup, as well as Lona Rerick, architect and sustainable materials leader at ZGF Architects in Portland. This webinar will will discuss the Materials Pledge, benchmarks and resources for specifying healthy […]
Speaker: Gina Rodda, CEA | Principal/Owner of Gabel Associates, LLC This hour-long Code Breaker focuses on requirements in California’s 2022 Single-family Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6) for indoor and outdoor lighting luminaires and controls. We will also review resources available from the industry supporting Single-family lighting design and installation. Register online here.
Understanding Embodied Carbon - Net Zero Considerations for Precast Concrete Date: Thursday, March 16, 2023. Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Presenter: Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute West Units: 1 AIA LU/HSW; Qualifies for 1 hr. ZNCD MCE Embodied-carbon requirements are being implemented in various ways and at different stages of the project design, from “Buy Clean” programs, […]
SPEAKERS: Daniel Simons, FAIA and Pedram Farashbandi, AIA Developed and proven over four decades of multifamily housing design, the “9 Ways” are design principles that provide a thoughtful framework for making better housing. Flexible and human-centric, these community-oriented strategies work together to elevate a building, improve wellness and stability, and support social bonds. With extensive […]
Pikes Peak Summit Complex: An All-Electric & Severe Climate Case Study Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Presenter: Pete Jefferson, PE, WELL Faculty, LEED AP | Principal, BranchPattern Units: 1 LU/HSW (pending approval); Qualifies for 1 hr. ZNCD MCE Tickets: Free At 14,115 feet above sea level, Pikes Peak is a […]
Passive House Multi-Family - Good for All is Good for One How Passive House Qualities Benefit both Occupants & Owners Presentation by Shane Pollin - CA Passive House Target Audience: Building owners, developers, code reviewers, planning officials and design professionals interested in learning about the benefits of integrating passive house principles into larger multi-family or […]