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Credit type: 1 AIA HSW LU
Provider: Pulp Studio

Few building materials have as great an impact on aesthetics, performance, and function as glass does. Yet, not all the different types of glass and their potential for being fabricated into different architectural components are as well-known as they could be. This course provides architects and other design professionals with an overview of the full range of possibilities available from glass manufacturers and fabricators.

Learning Objectives

• Identify and recognize the characteristics of different types of architectural glass and some of the national safety performance standards that are applicable.
• Investigate the design potential and innovative opportunities to create building exteriors and interiors that are safe and attractive using glass technology.
• Assess the fabrication options of architectural glass to contribute to the welfare of building occupants through light and artistic applications.
• Specify different appearances, textures, and properties for architectural glass for use in new and existing commercial buildings of all types.

Credit type: 1 AIA HSW LU
Provider: Evolv Surfaces

NEOLITH® (meaning New Stone) is pioneering a revolutionary new product category that is born in the last decade in order to effectively respond to the most demanding architectural and interior design needs. Designed and produced in Spain, NEOLITH® is a 100% natural product with extraordinary physical and mechanical characteristics that make it an ideal material for virtually limitless indoor and outdoor applications.

Learning Objectives

•  Identify and recognize the characteristics and beneficial properties of sintered compact surfaces.
• Investigate the manufacturing process of sintered compact surfaces and the suitability of the product to both interior and exterior building applications. How are Sintered Compact Surfaces Manufactured?
• Assess the functional contributions of Sintered Compact Surfaces as they contribute to green and sustainable building design.
• Specify Sintered Compact Surfaces in a variety of green and conventional buildings and formulate appropriate selections related to specific applications.

Presenters

Peter Wazna Blank

President

Peter Wazna Blank

Peter Wazna Blank, President of Evolv Surfaces has been involved in construction and stone industry for over 25 years. He brings a wealth of experience of developing solutions that are both beautiful and sustainable for residential and commercial Façades. His experiences span projects from the Chase Center in San Francsico to custom residential estates in Western United States. His expertise focuses on site specific design issues with unique architecture.

Credit type: 1 LU/HSW
Provider: Cascade Architectural

Architecture is light.” As Le Corbusier stated, indeed architects spend a lot of design time working with the dynamic interplay of natural and artificial lighting on to, and in to, their building’s surfaces, materials, and three-dimensional spaces to create a complete experience for building occupants. With variable light transmission and reflection qualities, coiled wire fabric has quickly become one of the most popular materials for incorporating light into buildings by offering unparalleled design flexibility and customization through an incredibly cost-effective and durable material option suitable for a wide range of interior and exterior applications. This course delves into the specifics of this versatile architectural metal mesh material and looks at the variety of ways that it can be used to enhance architecture through the use of light. Starting with an overview of the material, we then look at the ways it can be a means of control and enhancement of both natural daylight and electrical lighting. Further, we explore its use as a surface where still or moving imagery can be projected. Ultimately, it is the combination of design prowess, materials, and lighting that create beautiful, functional architecture as seen in examples cited.

Learning Objectives

• Identify and recognize the specific nature of coiled wire fabric with its abilities to impact lighting, ventilation, and well-designed healthy spaces.
• Assess the use of coiled wire fabric to control or enhance the use of sunlight to create improved indoor environments for the welfare of their occupants.
• Explain the options available for using electrical lighting, including low voltage or energy efficient LED lighting, for interior and exterior installations.
• Determine ways to use coiled wire fabric to receive projected imagery, both fixed and moving, for artistic or performance purposes.

Presenters

Geoff Duck

Commercial Sales Manager

Geoff Duck

Geoff, a member of Cascadia Windows & Doors’ technical sales and management team, has nearly 20 years of experience in the building products industry. In his current role, he works with clients to optimize product configurations and specifications for better building envelope performance. With senior roles at multinational companies like nVent and Pentair, Geoff has global market experience. Based in Vancouver, Canada, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a minor in Commerce from the University of British Columbia.