Designing for Zero Net Carbon – 3 Case Studies, All Electric Buildings

When: April 13th, 202211:30am-1pmUnits: 1.5hrs LU/HSWQualifies for Zero Net Carbon Design Mandatory Continuing Education. Certificate of completion will be provided to those who watch the webinar live.Speakers:Edward Dean, FAIA LEED AP BD+C, PhD | Bernheim + Dean, Inc Description:Edward Dean, FAIA, will present case studies of three common building types, designed as all-electric buildings to […]

AIA’s Economic Outlook: 6 Things You Need to Know

Architecture can’t escape the current reality of volatile economic conditions, but watching AIA’s Managing Director of Research and Practice, Michele Russo’s economic forecast helps break down the the complex issues into practical reality and provided specific information for California markets. AIA CA hosted this Outlook on May 19 – and compiled this list of key […]

Water: Resilient Sustainable Outcomes Part I

When: May 25th, 2022 11:30am - 1pmUnits: 1.5 LU/HSWSpeakers:Robin Seidel, AIA | Resiliency Architect / Project Manager | Weston & SampsonKenneth J. Filarski FAIA, LEED FELLOW, LEED AP BD+C, SITES AP, AICP, CFM, SAP + AEER, NCARB | FILARSKI ARCHITECTURE + PLANNING + RESEARCHWhat is the architect’s role in resilient design? Our buildings and communities […]

Division of the State Architect Update – Sustainability Education and Outreach and Regulatory Activity

This course provides a regulatory update on recently passed regulations that will be effective in the California Building Standards Code next year and offers attendees information on how to engage with state agencies in the rulemaking process that will impact sustainability and carbon reduction in future codes. Ida Clair will give a regulatory update for […]

Design for Wildfire Resilience

 June 15th, 2022 12:00pm – 1:30pmAs climate change intensifies, the risk of devastating wildfires around the world will surge in coming decades and is being considered a “global wildfire crisis.” In recent years, California has seen the wildfire season expand beyond a few months to the entire calendar year, and conditions in spring and early […]

Easing Energy Code Compliance Through the Virtual Compliance Assistant

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 […]

AIA CA Statewide Advocacy Update

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, […]

Resilient Sustainable Outcomes Pt. II | Design Approaches to Integration of Natural and Built Systems

When: July 13th, 2022 11:30am – 1:00pmUnits: 1.5 LU/HSW (pending approval)Moderator:Pauline Souza, FAIA, LEED Fellow, WELL AP, LFA --- Partner, Director of Sustainability | WRNS STUDIOSpeakers:John Leys, PE, LEED AP --- Managing Principal Sherwood Design Engineers headquarters office San FranciscoDesigners aspire to do the right thing when it comes to ensuring resilient outcomes for our […]

In Practice: Life Cycle Assessment of Concrete Buildings

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 […]

ZNCD Case Study: California Air Resources Board, Mary D. Nichols Campus

When: August 10th, 2022 11:30am – 1:00pmUnits: 1.5 LU/HSWQualifies for Zero Net Carbon Design Mandatory Continuing Education. Certificate of completion will be provided to those who stay on and watch the webinar live.Moderator:Avideh Haghighi AIA, LFA, LEED GA --- Associate Principal | ZGF ARCHITECTS LLPSpeakers:Marisa Keckeisen |Associate, ZGF Architects Paul Erickson LEED® AP BD+C --- Principal […]

Climate Action Webinar : Title 24 Interface to The 2030 Commitment – Zero Net Carbon Designed ADUs and Residential Projects

Date: Thursday, August 18th  Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm PSTUnits: 1.5 LU/HSWQualifies for Zero Net Carbon Design Mandatory Continuing Education. Certificate of completion will be provided to those who stay on and watch the webinar live.All-electric homes are becoming more and more common in California. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are also becoming a common […]

Resilient Design: Performance Assessment of Structural Materials

**Scroll Down for Link to Video**Speakers:Evan Reis, PE, SE | Executive Director, Co-Founder | U.S. Resiliency CouncilBrandon Wray | Director, Building Innovations | National Ready Mixed Concrete AssociationDay | Date | Time: Thursday, August 25, 2022 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMAIA LUs: 1 LU / HSW (pending)Description: The U.S. Resiliency Council (USRC) conducted a […]

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