Northeast

Credit type: 1 AIA HSW LU
Provider: Porcelanosa

This course discusses the rain screen system for exterior facades using porcelain tile or solid surface

Learning Objectives

• Participants should be able to correctly define various types of exterior cladding systems.
• Participants should be able to identify the major components/features of the ventilated facade system.
• Participants will gain an understanding of the advantages of the ventilated facade when compared to other cladding systems.
• Participants will gain an understanding of appropriate use of the ventilated facade system.

Presenters

Shadette Ramos

Facades Operations Manager

Shadette Ramos

In 2011, Shadette graduated in architecture and launched her career as a drafter in NYC. Joining Porcelanosa in 2014, she played a vital role in introducing the Porcelain in Rainscreen System to North America. Collaborating closely with Ignacio Vidal, she contributed significantly to shaping over 150 projects nationwide. Shadette’s journey reflects a steadfast commitment to excellence in architectural product innovation, already leaving a notable impact in the field.

Credit type: 1 AIA HSW LU
Provider: Atlas Roofing

This webinar explores how strategic continuous insulation (CI) choices can alleviate the pressures on building enclosures & elevate building envelope performance, sustainability, durability, and life safety. Attendees will gain insights into NFPA 285 compliance, the role of CI in rainscreen systems, and key considerations behind insulation material selection. The course highlights key attributes for comparing insulation types—such as R-value, thickness, installation, and environmental impact—and suggests design opportunities using higher-performance products insulations. Through real-world assemblies and best practices, participants will learn how to simplify insulation choices across multiple applications to meet evolving codes, optimize wall assemblies, reduce thermal bridging, and even reclaim interior square footage. Discover how doing more with less supports design efficiency and construction practicality.

Learning Objectives

• Identify how insulation selection impacts NFPA 285 compliance and understand how different assemblies perform with various continuous insulation materials under varying environmental pressures.
• Evaluate sustainability attributes, installation efficiencies, and design flexibility of continuous insulation types for maximizing thermal performance and minimizing installation complexity.
• Explore rainscreen applications and determine critical design & installation considerations for integrating continuous insulation effectively across varied enclosure types.
• Dissect how high R-value insulation can reduce wall thickness, simplify attachment systems, and reclaim usable space within building envelopes.

Presenters

Lance Williams

Architectural Sales Manager

Lance Williams

Lance Williams is an Architectural Sales Manager with Atlas Roofing Corporation focused on continuous insulation applications. His experience includes over 15 years of collaboration with Designers, Specifiers, GC’s, Installers, Building Scientists, and Building Envelope Consultants. With his expertise in building science, as well as the implications of continuous insulation choices, he is exceptionally suited to offer advanced perspectives. He inspires professionals to take advantage of the benefits of exterior CI, while also avoiding its unintended consequences.

Credit type: 1 AIA HSW LU
Provider: Schöck

Concrete slabs and steel beams that project through the building envelope, such as those used in balconies, canopies and parapets, break the insulation layer and create thermal bridging. Incorporating a thermal break significantly improves the thermal performance of building envelopes and helps avoid costly issues down the road. This course addresses thermal bridging solutions, as well as design best practices and local building code requirements related to structural thermal breaks.

Learning Objectives

• Understand how, why and where thermal bridging occurs.
• Identify the three main problems caused by thermal bridging.
• Discuss the pros and cons of different approaches to addressing the problem.
• Know how, when and why to use structural thermal breaks, including local code compliance.

Presenters

Chris Ford

Eastern USA Regional Sales Manager

Chris Ford

Chris Ford is the Eastern USA Regional Sales Manager for Schöck North America and has been with the company since 2016. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, and specializes in technical consulting for engineering and construction projects. Chris is a Certified PMP, LEED Green Associate and Certified Green Roof Professional. Prior to joining Schöck, Chris lent his expertise to numerous projects for Stantec Engineering, Tishman Construction and LEHR Construction, and worked on MTACC’s East Side Access transportation project.

Credit type: 1 AIA HSW LU
Provider: Northern Facades

Reaching towards Net Zero energy ready buildings is becoming a popular topic in todays climate changing world. Energy efficiency has expanded towards exterior wall assemblies where effects of thermal bridging are considered and thermally broken sub-framing systems are becoming the new norm. This course will identify and compare various cladding attachment methods on the market. Learn how to determine the appropriate clip for your project and how to compare effective thermal resistance required to achieve projects targeted R – Value.

Learning Objectives

• In this presentation you will be able to understand how the use of thermal clips will impact thermal bridging on various exterior wall assembly applications.
• Identify types of clips currently on the market.
• Learn how to calculate the number of clips required on your project by identifying structural forces involved to determine clip spacing.
• Gain insight on how the NFPA 285 fire code applies to thermal clips.
• Acquire a new ability to effectively detail thermal clips on architectural drawings.

Presenters

Bilal Khan

Facade Systems Design Advisor

Bilal Khan

An advocate for high performance building envelopes, Bilal’s work has helped build grass-root level educational infrastructure, biomass energy plants and, automated transit systems. Bilal has a Masters in Architecture and an MBA.