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This course provides an overview and discussion of resilient construction methods related to roof construction. We start by defining resiliency as a design objective, then investigate the financial ramifications of natural disasters on structures not designed with resiliency in mind. We describe numerous programs that promote resilient construction in the US, including a program designed to provide insurance discounts to homeowners that build to resilient standards. Finally, the program describes the construction techniques that qualify as resilient practices and provides a financial comparison of the costs of these practices.

As a result of participating in this presentation, attendees will be equipped to:

1. Identify and recognize the natural environmental forces that affect the design considerations of wood-framed roof systems.
2. Assess the advantages and disadvantages of resilient vs. non-resilient design.
3. Compare and contrast the performance characteristics of the components of a wood-framed roof system.
4. Provide best practice solutions for resilient design of wood-framed roofs.

Earn 1.0 AIA LU | HSW

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Presented in collaboration with Huber Engineered Woods.

Building codes and green building standards are continuing to raise the bar on energy efficiency and high-performance buildings. In wood-framed buildings designing for thermal and moisture management in wall cavities, as well as air tightness of the building enclosure, are all core components to creating advanced building enclosures. This presentation will discuss the need for exterior insulation to manage heat transfer and reduce condensation in exterior walls by providing step-by-step examples of how to determine the amount of continuous insulation required to meet prescriptive code requirements depending on climate zone.

After completing this course, participants will be equipped to:

1. Explain the concept of thermal bridging and how it impacts building energy usage in green and sustainability building design.
2. Define the commercial and residential wood frame wall insulation requirements found in the 2015 IECC
3. Explain how condensation forms in wall cavities and investigate strategies to mitigate risk of damage to construction while maintaining sustainable and healthy indoor environments.
4. Identify the practical and green building characteristics of continuous insulation as part of the exteriors wall sheathing compared with other alternatives.

Earn 1.0 AIA LU | HSW

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By completing this course, the design professional will be able to:

• Identify a variety of wall-to-wall, bottom-of-wall, and head-of-wall joints, including their UL assemblies and ratings
• Evaluate different joint treatment types for their advantages and disadvantages, particularly in regard to their durability, cost, and safety
• Discuss International Building Code that relates to fire resistant joint systems and firestopping that protects occupants in the event of a fire
• Apply knowledge of IBC standards to specify, install, and operate fire resistance joints to ensure occupant safety

Earn 1.0 AIA LU | HSW

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Post-disaster Safety-Assessment Program (SAP) training provides architects, engineers, and building inspectors with the knowledge to provide evaluations of facilities and buildings in the aftermath of a disaster.

At the end of this training, you will be able to:

• Recognize the important role architects and associated building professionals play in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
• Accurately conduct a post-disaster rapid building assessment and complete appropriate damage assessment forms.
• Demonstrate understanding of the Applied Technology Council’s ATC-20 Post-earthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings and ATC 45 Safety Evaluation of Buildings after Windstorms and Floods damage assessment procedures.
• Earn a Cal-OES registration ID card.

Fee: $105 members; $180 non-members
Earn 6.5 AIA LU | HSW

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