Tag: sustainability | AIA Winston-Salem

AIANC Environmental Stewardship Series – Part 2

March 24, 2021

AIANC, architecture, carbon reduction, design, education, electricity, energy, environmental stewardship, future trends, sustainability, sustainable, webinar

We will provide an overview of the history of energy generation and how electricity rapidly changed how buildings function. We will explore how architects can prepare for the continuing changes in the industry. We will also discuss the concept of electrification and how utility companies are planning for its future use in their delivery of power with the goal of carbon reduction.

AOL: Sustainable Design Through Daylighting

March 4, 2021

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AIA South Atlantic, AIANC, architecture, community, continuing education, HSW, sustainability, sustainable, webinar

Topics discussed include daylighting strategies available through the integration of structural sandwich panels, energy conservation, enhancements, options, form and aesthetics. The many benefits to health, productivity, safety and sustainable design will be discussed, as well as specialty applications including explosion venting, blast resistance, OSHA fall through protection and hurricane resistance

AIANC Environmental Stewardship Series

February 24, 2021

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2030 Challenge, AIANC, Carbon-neutral, climate change, continuing education, design, education, energy efficiency, HSW, North Carolina, sustainability, sustainable, webinar

Over the past few decades, it has become commonplace to think about the energy efficiency of the buildings we create during the design phase. More recently, the analysis has expanded to include the impact on greenhouse gas emissions and climate.

Just Hanging Out on the Wall – Masonry Rainscreens

December 16, 2020

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continuing education, energy code, HSW, masonry, rainscreen, sustainability, webinar

To discuss Masonry Veneer Rainscreens and the wide variety of potential uses for them including new and renovation applications. This course covers how to meet the requirements of the Energy Code when utilizing these assemblies.

Incorporating Sustainability into Projects through the AIA Sustainable Projects Exhibit

September 24, 2020

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aia contract documents, aia national, AIA Winston-Salem, AIANC, AIAWS, architecture, continuing education, contract documents, design, Educational Event, sustainability, sustainable, training, webinar

Sustainable projects offer exciting opportunities for the construction industry to drive positive change by reducing negative environmental impacts, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing the health of building occupants.

AIA WS | VIRTUAL Lunch & Learn – RESCHEDULED

Learn about the latest trend in interior design: Biophilic Design, which is the incorporation of natural elements using design techniques to improve the environment, employee well-being and productivity. This presentation is more than just theory, it offers case studies and data that back up this type of design and shows how retail, commercial, school, health and hospital buildings and employees can benefit substantially by incorporating the principles of biophilic design. From water features, daylighting, acoustic treatments, sounds and natural imagery to analogs of nature and elevated visual planes, the techniques and materials to invoke them are available for the next generation of design.

AIAWS | Lunch & Learn | CaraGreen

May 26, 2020

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AIA Winston-Salem, AIAWS, architecture, chapter event, chapter meeting, continuing education, Educational Event, LEED, lunch and learn, sustainability, sustainable, USGBC, winston salem

Biophilic Design ** Earn 1 HSW/LEED ** Learn about the latest trend in interior design: Biophilic Design, which is the incorporation of natural elements using design techniques to improve…

Through-Wall Flashing compatibility, Sustainability, and Performance

May 26, 2020

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architecture, construction, continuing education, Educational Event, flashing, masonry, sustainability, sustainable, training, webinar

Southeast Concrete Masonry Association (SCMA) has created a Concrete Masonry Academy designed to provide monthly education webinars on a variety of topics for all industry professionals at no cost.The SCMA will continue to focus on the design and construction of Concrete Masonry buildings. The instructors will include member experts along with other industry presenters. Each webinar will offer either AIA-CES Learning Units and Professional Development Hours.

The AIA’s New Sustainable Consultant Scope of Services and Revised Guide

May 21, 2020

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aia contract documents, aia national, architecture, continuing education, contract documents, Educational Event, HSW, sustainability, sustainable, training, webinar

Owners are realizing the value of incorporating sustainable design and materials into their facilities has on the environment, building efficiency, and occupant health. Many owners are now shifting traditional sustainability coordination efforts from architects of record to consultants who specialize in sustainability and may or may not be architects.

Insulation Characteristics in Low-slope Roofing Applications

May 12, 2020

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architecture, continuing education, energy efficiency, roofing, sustainability, sustainable, training, webinar

This course will describe Insulation and it's associated applications in commercial low-slope roofing related to energy-efficient design, fire resistance, code compliance and enhancing building resiliency.