AIA CA Climate Action Webinar Series | Storm Water as a Site Design Element
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Smart Carbon Goals: Lessons Learned in the Construction of a Carbon Calculator When: Wednesday November 30th, 12-1:30pmUnits: 1.5 LU/HSW (pending approval)Qualifies for 1.5 hrs Zero Net Carbon Design Mandatory Continuing Education. Certificate of completion will be provided to those who stay on and watch the webinar live.Speakers:Sean Cryan | Associate Principal, MithunClaire McConnell, BEMP | Associate , MithunOriginally released in 2007, Mithun is in the middle of an update to the Build Carbon Neutral free online calculator.This ZNCD session will provide a “behind the scenes” look at the development of BCN version 2.0, and how we plan to incorporate the lessons learned at Mithun and across the broader industry in the 15 years since the calculator’s debut.Leveraging industry research, Mithun’s internal project database and iterative parametric modeling, the updated BCN calculator will better address complex construction types, specific structural quantities, site design and above-ground biomass for simplified carbon assessments of comparative elements of buildings and sites, and the specific elements of design that can be influenced for a lower carbon footprint.Earn 1.5 LU|HSW and 1.5hrs ZNCD MCE for attending live.https://youtu.be/RCqOg1U1UwI
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 rating considerations, and how Quality Insulation Installation (QII) applies to new multifamily buildings; increased fenestration efficiency including a new AW (Architectural Window) performance class and new area allowances; and the new air barrier design considerations and testing requirements and compliance options for new multifamily buildings and how they will impact the design professional’s scope of work. We also will examine the performance method changes and how it might, or might not, allow the flexibility allowed in the past code cycles due to the major revisions by the Energy Commission in support the new multifamily requirements. In addition, we will share how Energy Code Ace supports the design professional via their suite of classes, resources and tools get up to speed on these new requirements. Speaker: Gina Rodda | Principal/Owner of Gabel Associates, LLC (Watching video recordings of past webinars does not give the opportunity to receive any AIA LUs / CE credit.) https://youtu.be/MLVZHJ2xds4 Additional Resources Additional Resources AIA CA 2022 Multifamily Handout