Available through April 30.
Join the AIA Northern Virginia Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) and AIA Virginia for a virtual tour and panel discussion about the new Heights Building, an Arlington Public School (APS) facility in Northern Virginia. The panel discussion features speakers from Bjarke Ingels Group, Leo A Daly, Arlington Public Schools, Silman, and Gilbane. Free.
Opens April 1; Entries due April 26, by 5 p.m.
Offered by AIA Northern Virginia as part of Virginia Architecture Month.
Architects and architecture students in the Northern Virginia area are invited to submit up to 3 travel sketches which will be juried by professional artists from the Torpedo Factory Arts Center. Award-winning sketches selected by the jurors will be featured on the AIA Northern Virginia website. Free.
Provides a comparison of the functional and physical features of PMR systems to conventional low-slope roofing applications. Includes a discussion about the ASCE 7 standard and its impact on wind uplift design and how weather events such as hail impact roof design.
Specifically, discussion will focus on:
• Compare the components, characteristics and cautions of conventional low-slope roofing assemblies to determine their impact on a building’s energy use, safety and service life
• Explain why a Protected Membrane Roof (PMR) assembly improves the durability and long-term performance of a roof by preserving the insulations efficiency and reducing damaging stresses a roof experiences under temperature change and physical abuse
• Discuss the importance of proper wind uplift design and wind testing protocols, and review the changes within the latest version of ASCE 7
• Explain why a PMR assembly with concrete-topped insulated roofing panels can eliminate major causes of leaks and roof failures by examining how it protects the waterproofing membrane and insulation from wind, hail, UV, thermal cycling and physical abuse
• Identify the four ballast design options for a PMR assembly and discuss how they can contribute to a sustainable design strategy by examining how they reduce rooftop temperatures and the heat island effect.
Earn 1.0 AIA LU | HSW
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The informed specification of ceiling systems can contribute to high speech intelligibility, minimal noise, a naturally lit environment, and good air quality. This leads to better behavior and an enhanced learning process. This course demonstrates the importance of ceiling systems to a high-performing school, and therefore to the development of high-performing students, and to the wellbeing of educators and administrators. To improve the performance of schools and students, look up. It could be as simple as that.
Learning Objectives:
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This presentation provides an overview of issues associated with assessment, acquisition and redevelopment of abandoned, idle or underused industrial or commercial properties known as Brownfield sites. There will be a discussion of the criteria for evaluating candidate sites, drivers for redevelopment, risk analysis, planning, the pursuit of agency closure and sources of funding. Lastly, there will be highlights of successful Brownfield redevelopments.
Earn 1.0 AIA LU | HSW
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Presented by Arriscraft, in conjunction with Potomac Valley Brick
We will discuss Masonry Veneer Rainscreens 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.
Specifically, discussion will focus on:
• Clipped or Anchored Back Drained and Ventilated Rainscreen Applications (Sealed or Open)
• Identify Rainscreen wall design systems that are applicable for the particular building design, climate, codes etc… (i.e. Energy Code (ASHRAE 90.1/IECC/SB-10) compliant wall assemblies)
• Continuous insulation requirements versus the U-value of the assembly and how they’re different
• Benefits of rainscreen for Retrofit Applications
• Versatility of masonry rainscreens (soffits, battered walls, barrel vaults, cantilevers etc…)
Earn 1 AIA LU | HSW
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How often do you get into a conversation virtually or in person and you have no idea what to say – or even how to introduce yourself? Meeting people won’t end any time soon, so let’s dig in together!
Join us for an interactive workshop to flex small talk and conversation skills with Jen Brown, founder of The Engaging Educator.
Additional communication workshops will be held on May 19 and June 23. The workshop series is sponsored by Shalom Baranes Associates.
Save the dates! WIA will be hosting two additional sessions scheduled for May 19 and June 23.