Energy Code Ace strives to make energy code compliance fast and easy. During this session, we’ll explore how designers can use the Virtual Compliance Assistant to document nonresidential envelope projects using the prescriptive approach, verify compliance prior to permit submittal and even provide installers with pre-populated installation forms. Please join Jill Marver, Energy Code Ace […]
With the California State Legislature in session – Actively considering and voting and legislation – Mark Christian, Hon. AIA CA and Director of Governmental Relations of AIA California, will discuss the current political climate in California and highlight the legislation under consideration that is of interest to the architectural profession. In addition to his presentation, […]
When looking at the environmental impact of a building, it is important to assess every stage of the environmental life cycle, from material extraction and product manufacturing to building operations and maintenance through to end-of-life. Concrete offers many environmental attributes that help reduce the overall environmental life cycle impacts of a building. This presentation explores […]
With the 2022 Energy Code going into effect January 1, 2023, California is moving closer to meeting goals for carbon reduction, grid harmonization and energy efficiency. Electrification, photovoltaics, and ever-increasing building efficiency measures are all tools utilized to help single-family construction achieve these goals. During this session, we will review the electrification measures of the […]
The 2022 Energy Code, going into effect January 1, 2023, has new chapters devoted to multifamily occupancies. These chapters include new envelope requirements supporting multifamily buildings (along with other increased efficiency measures not discussed during this session). Topics we will explore include: the new requirements for opaque surfaces (walls, roofs and ceiling), the new fire […]
This course will focus on the strategies used in the renovation and seismic retrofit of two significant buildings on UCLA’s campus designed by Paul Revere Williams, FAIA. Participants will learn how these mid-century buildings have been transformed to support modern research and teaching and the structural techniques used to strengthen them while retaining their character […]
The creation of space is fundamental to the practice of architecture. Space is physical yet it is a social construct. As Edward Soja writes, “space is socially produced and can therefore be socially changed”. In this webinar we will explore the concept of Spatial Justice - What does it mean? The spaces we inhabit can […]
Speaker: Flavia Grey, PhD - Principal | ZGF Architects, LLP. The purpose of this session is to provide an introduction to occupancy evaluation, the range of applications, and technologies available today. We will discuss the tradeoffs between effort of implementation and impact of the technology, and how to select the right application for your projects. Flavia […]
William Leddy, FAIA | Principal | LMS ArchitectsRyan Jang, AIA | Principal | LMS ArchitectsHow can we redesign the practice of architecture to focus the transformative power of design on some of society’s most urgent issues?Today, our communities face overwhelming challenges, including the accelerating climate emergency, persistent social injustice, chronic homelessness, and the need for […]
Now on Video!Scroll down to access this session.Speaker:Steve Burns, FAIA | Founder | The Well-Designed Firm Description: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 […]
Panel: Jennifer Kretschmer, AIA | Principal Architect | J.Kretshmer Architect - Moderator Ellen Bildsten, AIA | Principal Architect | Bildsten Architecture and Planning Michael McLaughlin | HCD Specialist | California Housing and Community Development Nick Brown, CEA | President | Build Smart Group Mehgie Tabar, AICP | Principal Consultant | Senate Housing Committee Denise Pinkston […]
Prefabrication, modularization, offsite and industrialized construction are increasingly being used as strategies to address mounting supply chain challenges, labor shortages, and escalating costs. The market for factory-based construction continues to raise in the U.S., especially in muti-family housing, as developers seek alternatives to conventual delivery models. The approaches are also evolving. This type of construction changes the […]
