Large Doors: How to Select the Right Door (Online)

Modern design trends are favoring larger openings, and while this blank canvas offers a wide-range of options, it can also pose a challenge. Because of the almost unlimited variations of different types, styles, and available options for large doors, it is often more important that the architect understands how to utilize the proper selection process, rather than which specific door to choose. The process for specifying should include client aesthetic expectations, environmental conditions, building performance, and durability concerns.

Earn 1 AIA LU | HSW

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Designing with Insulated Metal Roof Panels

This course focuses on design considerations when using insulated metal roof panels. Panel characteristics, paint finishes and roof geometry options are reviewed. Support structure requirements (ex: purlins, joists, decking) including steel alignment/tolerances, panel spans and roof diaphragm considerations are studied. Functional aspects including environmental control layers (air, vapor, water and thermal) are examined. A full color animated video provides guidance on the step by step process of how IMP roofs are installed. Code compliance including air/water, thermal, fire safety and wind uplift is addressed.

Earn 1 AIA LU | HSW

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Coating Innovations and the Healthy Building Movement

Indoor air quality is critical to occupant health and well being.  Advanced coatings can help address common concerns prevalent in commercial space. Transparency is critical to selecting products that perform as claimed, so you’ll learn how to find coatings that are third-party certified. Finally, you will learn strategies for incorporating natural elements with biophilic design theory. This is especially beneficial in urban areas with minimal exposure to green space.

Earn 1 AIA LU | HSW

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YAF Virtual ARE Trivia Night

Join AIA Richmond’s Young Architect’s Forum for an evening of trivia. Questions will touch on topics from all of the exams, so no matter which section you’re preparing for, you’ll learn a thing or two. You don’t have to be actively studying to attend, but these questions will make you think! Plus, you’ll have a chance to win gift cards from some of our favorite restaurants.

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Young Architects Forum: Storytelling for Community

YAF RVA introduces a virtual storytelling series to inspire one another and support our local businesses. Three emerging professionals will tell their unique stories around architecture while highlighting what started and currently shapes their careers today.

Reinforcing the diverse paths an architect’s career can take, we’ll embark on a Pecha Kucha-style journey with some of Richmond’s exciting young architects.

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