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  • High Design/Low Carbon™ Residential Design Environmentally Responsive Design, Construction and Operation

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Vectorworks This presentation will explore why homes are a critical part of a low carbon future and how to achieve that goal. The technology to make a home highly energy efficient has become close to mainstream, and taking it to the next level, to net zero, is now a […]

  • Rainscreen Systems Made Easy

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    Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: Sto Corp. This course presents the History of Rainscreen design and explains why rainscreens are an important topic for the building envelope and enclosures. This course enforces the use of control layers to maximize the use of a drained, backed ventilated rainscreen system performance for both new and […]

  • Specifiers Guide to Artificial Intelligence

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Deltek In this webinar you’ll learn how artificial intelligence (AI) can transform your specification process. We’ll cover the basics of AI and show you tools that boost accuracy and efficiency in managing project specs. Discover best practices for integrating AI into your workflows to achieve better results. Plus, see […]

  • IMP 011 – Designing with Architectural Insulated Metal Wall Panels

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: METL SPAN We review the characteristics that best describe architectural IMPs including the myriad design options available. Topics such as finishes and coatings, trimless ends, folded corners, variable reveals, segmented curves, running bond patterns, sunscreens and integrated windows are reviewed. Structural support considerations including stud walls and tube steel […]

  • Prefabricating Architectural Elegance

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    Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: Sto Corp. This presentation uses a case history approach to provide an in-depth look at the benefits prefabricated exterior walls bring to construction projects. Effects on aesthetics, constructability, schedule, cost, and design practices are covered. This presentation also outlines how construction teams can optimize job site safety and […]

  • Planning for Waste Management: DSNY’s new rule for residential buildings

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU HSW Sponsored by: AIA New York Committee on the Environment New residential buildings over 150 units in New York City now need to submit a Waste Management Plan for DSNY review at the same time as they submit plans to DOB. Hear from DSNY how the process works, and what they […]

  • Cash is King: Managing Cash Flow for Growth and Profit

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: BQE Software The average days to collect cash in the AEC industry is between 60 to 120 days. In this training, we will examine the complete project lifecycle to understand how cashflow can be increased or decreased. Participants will gain valuable tips to improve cashflow by improving timesheet practices, […]

  • Driving Excellence and Efficiency in Specifications

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Deltek The need for accuracy and speed is paramount in today’s fast-paced design environment. And it’s no secret that developing construction specifications is time consuming and complex. But it doesn’t have to be. In this session, you’ll learn 5 ways a new age specifier can be pivotal in driving […]

  • Embodied Carbon Update - Emerging Tools & Strategies

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Vectorworks While reducing the operational carbon impacts of structures is important, focus has turned to the impacts of material choices and construction itself – the embodied carbon of a building from extraction, processing, and assembly of materials. This is especially important given progress towards lower carbon intensity of our […]

  • Daylighting and Sustainable Design

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU|HSW Sponsored by: Kalwall Topics discussed include the origins of translucent daylighting with the structural sandwich panel, considerations in design, enhancement of daylighting techniques, real energy conservation, the eight systems, and opportunities offered in contrast, design, form, and aesthetics. The benefits of diffused natural daylighting on performance, health, productivity, safety, and sustainable […]