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  • Aluminum Extrusions, their Environmental Impact & Strategies for Mitigation

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    Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: Aluminum Extruders Council For well over a decade, architects, developers and builders have been focused on reducing the carbon footprint of their projects. Through a combination of site-generated energy, highly energy-efficient building systems, and creative design, net-zero buildings have become not only feasible but also practical. But net-zero […]

  • Technical Advances in Structural Insulated Sheathing (SIS)

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    Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: Dupont This course aims to review various hybridized sheathing solutions and show how the integration of advanced technology has improved performance, capability, and sustainability of SIS. This presentation introduces architects and designers to the many benefits of Structural Insulated Sheathing. In addition to providing structural strength, continuous insulation […]

  • The DEFs of Roller Shade Fabric

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    Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: Hunter Douglas Architectural This course gives designers and architects a refresher on the ABCs of roller shade fabric before moving into the DEFs; Design considerations, Enhancing acoustical performance, and finally, Fenestration, as each relates to roller shade fabric.   Learning Objectives Understand the basics (or ABCs) of roller […]

  • Embracing AI in Architecture: Cost Efficiency, Sustainability, and Compliance

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Covetool Join us for a visionary session where innovation meets architecture, led by Sandeep Ahuja, co-founder and CEO of cove.tool. This engaging presentation will explore the evolving landscape of the architectural profession, highlighting the pivotal role of AI-driven technologies alongside traditional methodologies. Participants will learn about the dynamic ways […]

  • Radon Gas Barriers - The SPF Advantage

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    Radon gas is the number 2 cause of lung cancer in North America behind smoking and is prevalent in the vast majority of homes at some level. Local codes are now demanding radon gas testing and mandating the inclusion of some form of radon mitigation strategy in all residential new construction. Home sellers are now […]

  • Design Case Studies for High-Performance Higher Education and Multi-family

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Covetool Shifting energy codes are challenging architects with a wide array of parameters to balance like energy, cost, daylight, views, and embodied carbon. Hiring a consultant for every kind of analysis is a burden on fees. Many architects are harnessing simulation to shape the design and details of their […]

  • Optimizing Renovation Projects Using Building Performance Analysis

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Covetool 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 carbon emissions. Thus, this session will showcase how each one of these […]

  • Simplifying Revit Sheet and View Management with IdeateApps

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Ideate Software Sign up for this informative webinar from Ideate Software. Using the collection of sheet and view tools within the IdeateApps suite of applications, we will review how to easily automate and manage Revit sheets and views. Duplicate sheets and viewports with ease while keeping views automatically aligned […]

  • Waterproofing Roof Decks and Balconies with Walkable PVC Membranes

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    Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: Duradek Provides an overview of walkable, waterproof roof deck membranes and roofing systems, including a discussion of the key principles of deck design, design considerations, and how to install and specify roof deck membrane systems. This program will be extremely beneficial to architects, specifiers, and contractors involved in […]

  • The Art of Estimating Fees: Unlocking Profitable Projects for Your Architecture Firm

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: BQE Software Ready to master the art of estimating fees and gain profound insights into their impact on your bottom line? Join Douglas Teiger, FAIA, on a journey that begins at the very inception of a project—when that initial request for a proposal lands on your desk or in […]