Multifamily Envelope Requirements Under the 2022 Energy Code

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 […]

Climate Action – Building to Campus Scale: Water Strategies in a Changing Climate

 When: Thursday, December 8th, 12-1:30pmUnits: 1.5 LU/HSW (pending approval)Moderator:Laura Dulski, AIA, LEED BD+C, SEED AP | Principal, DLR GroupSpeaker:Erin English, PE, LEED AP | Practice Leader, BiohabitatsHow do we adapt our built environment’s water footprint for a changing climate?Decentralized strategies, or those that can be implemented at the building, campus or neighborhood scale, will contribute […]

Practice Webinar: Sustainable Restoration of Paul Revere Williams’ Mid-Century Legacy at UCLA

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 […]

Equity in Design: Architecture and Spatial Justice

Virtual

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 […]

U.S. Resiliency Council Seismic Grant Legislation

Units: 1 LU/HSW (pending approval) Speaker: Evan Reis | Executive Director, Co-founder, U.S. Resiliency Council Description: As many as 100,000 apartment buildings in California, which could house up to two million residents, many lower income, elderly or the disabled, may have a dangerous seismic vulnerability known as a soft story. In June, 2022, CA Governor […]

Occupancy Evaluation Technologies: Insights and Trends

Virtual

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 […]

Water Solutions for the Modern World – Climate Action Webinar

Units: 1.5 LU/HSW Speaker: Eric Hough | Chief Commercial Officer, Epic Cleantec Water conservation best-practices for modern buildings are evolving. Epic Cleantec invites you to discuss the growing trend of “onsite water reuse” and why owners and leading design professionals are integrating graywater and blackwater recycling into new development projects. https://youtu.be/Lrfk2x6Vx18 Additional Resources Additional Resources […]

Architecture, Belonging, and Connection (ABC) – Candid Conversations about Equity in Design

Virtual

Speakers:Craig Atkinson | Chapter President | SoCal NOMALance Collins, AIA, NOMA | Principal / Director | Partner EnergyModerator: Carina Mills, AIA | Senior Talent Director | Studio One ElevenConfronting social and economic inequality in our cities is a role for architects and architecture. How do you design with equity? What are the equitable solutions in […]

Practice With Purpose

Virtual

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 […]

The 60-Minute MBA for Architects

Virtual

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 […]

2022 Energy Code for Single-family Lighting

Virtual

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Pikes Peak Summit Complex: An All-Electric & Severe Climate Case Study

Units: 1 LU/HSW (pending approval) Qualifies for 1hr ZNCD MCE.Speaker:Pete Jefferson, PE, WELL Faculty, LEED AP | Principal, BranchPatternAt 14,115 feet above sea level, Pikes Peak is a unique high mountain summit accessible to visitors from all over the world, despite being in the harshest climate in North America. Despite the obstacles posed by the […]

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