This program will discuss thin brick manufacturing, sustainability and unique brick detailing when thin clay brick is employed in building design.
continuing education
The Changing Landscape of Thin Adhered Masonry Veneers
We will discuss Thin Adhered Masonry Veneer and the wide variety of potential uses for them including new and renovation applications. We will cover how to meet the requirements of the Energy Code when utilizing these assemblies.
AIAWS | March Lunch & Learn
Participants will gain a general understanding of available rolling closure product lines so that the most applicable products can be specified to meet end user needs.
AIAWS | March Section Lunch
Appalachian State University Assistant Dean of the College of Fine and Applied Arts
AOL: Getting it Right for your Commercial Facade
This Guardian Glass CEU is intended to help architect appreciate the value of fabrication as he stepped in the total glassmaking process – as well as the fabrication choices and consideration they should know for their projects.
AOL: Healthcare and Acoustics
This session explores how health care codes, regulations, and design guidelines impact the acoustical comfort of patients, their families, and building occupants. Participants will learn how acoustics has a positive impact on the design of healthcare facilities including hospitals and trauma centers, laboratories, and assistive living facilities.
AOL: Sustainable Design Through Daylighting
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
Aspire Online Learning
Understand different the production methods for clay thin brick while learning how to execute and establish a realistic aesthetic expectation as it relates to a successful thin brick wall system
Aspire Online Learning
The presentation reviews the foundations of glass selection and explores options for meeting both aesthetic and performance goals. Covering the glass manufacturing process and the basics of performance measurement, it also provides a comprehensive overview of float and coated glass choices—and related fabrication decisions—that can affect the final appearance of the glass façade.
Aspire Online Learning
Master class on the latest specialty tax benefits and strategies in recent CARES Act of 2020-2021, Coronavirus Relief and Tax Extenders Bill that just renewed some important original Energy Policy Act incentives for the design of energy-efficient buildings and renewable energy.