Prefabricating Architectural Elegance

Earn 1 AIA LU.

This presentation uses a case history approach to
provide an in-depth look at the benefits prefabricated exterior walls bring to construction projects. Effects on aesthetics, constructability, schedule, cost, and design practices are covered.

This presentation also outlines how construction teams can optimize job site safety and minimize on-site construction waste using prefabricated exterior walls.

Learning Objectives:

• The aesthetic versatility of prefabricated exterior walls
• Factors that favor use of prefabricated exterior walls
• How and why projects are often redesigned to incorporate exterior wall prefabrication
• The benefits of exterior wall design assistance in Schematic Design (SD) and Design Development (DD) project stages.

Michael Gracey

Construction Design Manager

StoPanel

Michael Gracey

Mike has worked in the construction industry for 15 years. Mike has held positions across multiple building material market segments with a primary focus on exterior façades. As a Construction Design Manager for Sto Corp., Mike helps owners, designers, and contractors design and implement cladding solutions across a broad range of aesthetics, utilizing Sto Corp.’s collection of building enclosure systems. In his role, Mike supports the Georgia and Tennessee markets and manages projects for several key accounts throughout this region.