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May 22, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn
Green-Wood Cemetery – A Live Tour
9:30 am–11:30 am
Green-Wood Cemetery, Main Entrance, 5th Avenue and 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY. Meet by the flagpole.
2 AIA LU’s
Join us in-person to learn about styles of cemetery architecture, materials used in monuments and how they age, and about symbols unique to funerary monuments. Please wear comfortable footwear due to uneven ground surfaces.
At the start of the tour, everyone will be asked the following questions as part of the Cemetery’s check-in process:
- Have you had the following symptoms in the last few days: Felt unwell, especially with respiratory symptoms (cough, high temperature, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing)?
- Have you been in close contact (within 6 feet) with someone who was diagnosed with COVID-19 or has COVID-19-like symptoms?
- Have you tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days?
If the response to any questions is “yes,” then we will, unfortunately, have to cancel or reschedule the tour.
In addition,
- Face coverings are required for all visitors over age 2.
- Maintain a 6-foot distance from those not in your group.
- All public spaces—including bathrooms and the Historic Chapel—will be routinely cleaned and sanitized.
- Green-Wood recommends following all safety precautions traveling to and from the Cemetery, whether by foot, mass transit, or driving. If taking mass transit, please check the MTA’s guidelines.
- Stay home if you are feeling sick. For more information about COVID-19 symptoms, please check the CDC website.
- Complete a health check and questionnaire (administered by the tour guide) before the tour begins
Green-Wood reserves the right to deny entry to public programs or private tours from any visitor who refuses to comply with the guidelines listed here. Our safety protocols are based on current City and State mandates and recommended guidelines. As in any public outdoor setting, we cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed to COVID-19. By visiting Green-Wood, you voluntarily assume such risks.
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Upcoming Events

May
May 6, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn
ON THE MENU: Understanding Active and Passive Floodproofing Options for Non-Residential Buildings in a Special Flood Hazard Area
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Virtual presentation.
Please buy ticket below to register. Free for AIA BK members
1 AIA HSW,
Presented by Floodproofing.com/Smartvent
Learning objectives:
1. Identify the applicable ICC building codes and FEMA regulations pertaining to non-residential floodproofing options
2. Understand the design benefits for each dry floodproofing and wet floodproofing option
3. Identify design issues and occupant’ risk associated with active floodproofing techniques and the liability associated with those risks
4. Analyze the differences between active and passive floodproofing techniques and how they affect the buildings’ sustainability
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May 6, 2021 • CRAN
CRAN – Marketing + Messaging
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Please RSVP to register.
Guest: The Future Forward
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Learning objectives:
1) review key concepts for developing firm message / brand
2) outline recommended levels of investment for firm messaging / branding
3) discuss use of technology to strengthen firm message / brand
4) identify techniques for adapting to technological + cultural changes to keep messaging / branding relevant
Send questions or comments to cran@aiabrooklyn.org
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May 11, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn and BKEP
BKEP | ARE Study Group Virtual Meeting
7:00 pm
Programming & Analysis review continues.
Email ngangidino.arch@gmail.com with any questions
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May 13, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn
Brooklyn DOB | Industry Meeting 1 AIA LU
3:00 pm–4:00 pm
Virtual meeting.
Attend or email questions to Ida Galea – galea.arch@gmail.com no later than 1 week before the meeting.
Second Thursday of Every Month
1. Questions are limited to ten (10) per month. Questions will be submitted on a first come first serve basis. Any questions received that exceed ten (10) will be discussed at the meeting if time allows or will be submitted the following month.
2. All questions shall be submitted via email to galea.arch@gmail.com no later than Thursday at 2:00 PM, the week preceding the scheduled meeting.
3. Questions submitted may NOT be project or application specific. Questions should be generic with respect to clarifications on zoning, code, or technical issues.
4. Virtual or in person meetings will be limited to one (1) hour each month from 3:00-4:00 PM, unless otherwise noted in advance.
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May 18, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn and BKEP
BKEP | ARE Study Group Virtual Meeting
7:00 pm

Email ngangidino.arch@gmail.com with any questions
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May 19, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn
Discussion Panel | General Meeting
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Virtual panel and meeting
Please RSVP below to register
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May 20, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn
ON THE MENU: Long-Spanning Steel Roof and Floor Deck Ceiling Systems
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Virtual presentation.
Please RSVP below to register.
1 AIA LU
Presented by Epic Metals
Learning Objectives
1. Multiple unique shapes/features possible.
2. Acoustics basics.
3. Concealing roofing system fasteners.
4. Hangers for sprinkler lines or other MEP needs.
5. Access panels for sprinkler/MEP trades.
6. Air control (indoor/outdoor) at cantilever conditions.
7. Curved/pre-arched structural systems.
8. Special paint finishes for high humidity environments.
9. Factory integration of daylight/Solatube solutions.
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May 22, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn
Green-Wood Cemetery – A Live Tour
9:30 am–11:30 am
Green-Wood Cemetery, Main Entrance, 5th Avenue and 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY. Meet by the flagpole.
2 AIA LU’s
Join us in-person to learn about styles of cemetery architecture, materials used in monuments and how they age, and about symbols unique to funerary monuments. Please wear comfortable footwear due to uneven ground surfaces.
At the start of the tour, everyone will be asked the following questions as part of the Cemetery’s check-in process:
- Have you had the following symptoms in the last few days: Felt unwell, especially with respiratory symptoms (cough, high temperature, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing)?
- Have you been in close contact (within 6 feet) with someone who was diagnosed with COVID-19 or has COVID-19-like symptoms?
- Have you tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days?
If the response to any questions is “yes,” then we will, unfortunately, have to cancel or reschedule the tour.
In addition,
- Face coverings are required for all visitors over age 2.
- Maintain a 6-foot distance from those not in your group.
- All public spaces—including bathrooms and the Historic Chapel—will be routinely cleaned and sanitized.
- Green-Wood recommends following all safety precautions traveling to and from the Cemetery, whether by foot, mass transit, or driving. If taking mass transit, please check the MTA’s guidelines.
- Stay home if you are feeling sick. For more information about COVID-19 symptoms, please check the CDC website.
- Complete a health check and questionnaire (administered by the tour guide) before the tour begins
Green-Wood reserves the right to deny entry to public programs or private tours from any visitor who refuses to comply with the guidelines listed here. Our safety protocols are based on current City and State mandates and recommended guidelines. As in any public outdoor setting, we cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed to COVID-19. By visiting Green-Wood, you voluntarily assume such risks.
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May 25, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn and BKEP
BKEP | ARE Study Group Virtual Meeting
7:00 pm
Programming & Analysis review continues.
Email ngangidino.arch@gmail.com with any questions
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May 27, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn
ON THE MENU: Interior Moveable Glass Wall
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Virtual presentation.
Purchase ticket below to register. Free for AIA Brooklyn members.
1 AIA LU HSW|AXP, IDCEC
Presented by Hufcor Operable Walls
Learning Objectives
1. Review the different systems of glass on the market.
2. Key performance attributes of glass systems.
3. Acoustical ratings.
4. HSW, Sustainability, LEED.
5. Learn how glass wall systems achieve their acoustical ratings and how their use may earn points for LEED accreditation.
6. Glass Applications in case studies: Education, Hospitality, Corporate, Civil.
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June
Jun 1, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn and BKEP
BKEP | ARE Study Group Virtual Meeting
7:00 pm
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/663167798
Meeting ID: 663 167 798
Call in: +19292056099,,663167798# US (New York)
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2349409371821802/
Email ngangidino.arch@gmail.com with any questions
Jun 3, 2021 • CRAN
CRAN – Roof Gymnastics (Power + Plants)
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Please RSVP to register.
Send questions or comments to cran@aiabrooklyn.org
Jun 8, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn and BKEP
BKEP | ARE Study Group Virtual Meeting
7:00 pm
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/663167798
Meeting ID: 663 167 798
Call in: +19292056099,,663167798# US (New York)
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2349409371821802/
Email ngangidino.arch@gmail.com with any questions
Jun 10, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn
Brooklyn DOB | Industry Meeting 1 AIA LU
3:00 pm–4:00 pm
Virtual meeting.
Attend or email questions to Ida Galea – galea.arch@gmail.com no later than 1 week before the meeting.
Second Thursday of Every Month
1. Questions are limited to ten (10) per month. Questions will be submitted on a first come first serve basis. Any questions received that exceed ten (10) will be discussed at the meeting if time allows or will be submitted the following month.
2. All questions shall be submitted via email to galea.arch@gmail.com no later than Thursday at 2:00 PM, the week preceding the scheduled meeting.
3. Questions submitted may NOT be project or application specific. Questions should be generic with respect to clarifications on zoning, code, or technical issues.
4. Virtual or in person meetings will be limited to one (1) hour each month from 3:00-4:00 PM, unless otherwise noted in advance.
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Jun 15, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn and BKEP
BKEP | ARE Study Group Virtual Meeting
7:00 pm
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/663167798
Meeting ID: 663 167 798
Call in: +19292056099,,663167798# US (New York)
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2349409371821802/
Email ngangidino.arch@gmail.com with any questions
Jun 16, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn
Discussion Panel | General Meeting
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Virtual panel and meeting
Please RSVP below to register
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Jun 22, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn and BKEP
BKEP | ARE Study Group Virtual Meeting
7:00 pm
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/663167798
Meeting ID: 663 167 798
Call in: +19292056099,,663167798# US (New York)
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2349409371821802/
Email ngangidino.arch@gmail.com with any questions
Jun 29, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn and BKEP
BKEP | ARE Study Group Virtual Meeting
7:00 pm
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/663167798
Meeting ID: 663 167 798
Call in: +19292056099,,663167798# US (New York)
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2349409371821802/
Email ngangidino.arch@gmail.com with any questions
July
Jul 1, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn
ON THE MENU: Specifying Natural Stone
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Virtual presentation.
Please RSVP below to register.
1 AIA LU
Presented by Polycor
Learning Objectives
1. State the features and benefits of natural stone products
2. Rate the performance of natural stone using ASTM Standard Test Methods
3. Analyze the stone quarrying and stone fabrication processes as they affect design constraints and the finished product
4. List the application of natural stone in a variety of market segments
5. Identify the characteristics of certain natural stone products which make them more or less suited for specific applications.
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Jul 1, 2021 • CRAN
CRAN –
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Please RSVP to register.
Send questions or comments to cran@aiabrooklyn.org
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Jul 8, 2021 • CRAN
CRAN – Topic: Drink + Draw
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Please RSVP to register.
Send questions or comments to cran@aiabrooklyn.org
Jul 21, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn
Discussion Panel | General Meeting
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Virtual panel and meeting
Please RSVP below to register
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Jul 22, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn
ON THE MENU: Contaminated Vapor Intrusion Into Buildings
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Virtual presentation.
Please buy ticket below to register. Free for AIA BK members
1 AIA LU|HSW|AXP
By Langan Engineering
Learning objectives:
Attendees will learn about assessment and mitigation of contaminated sub-surface soil vapor intrusion into occupied buildings. The course will cover containment sources, pathways to human health exposures, assessment sampling techniques, and building design measures to mitigate soil vapor intrusion.

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August
Aug 5, 2021 • CRAN
CRAN – Fall Planning/Happy Hour
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Please RSVP to register.
Guest: Everyone
Send questions or comments to cran@aiabrooklyn.org
Aug 18, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn
Discussion Panel | General Meeting
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Virtual panel and meeting
Please RSVP below to register
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September
Sep 2, 2021 • CRAN
CRAN – Work Dynamics (Ethics + Ownership)
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Please RSVP to register.
Guest: Architecture Lobby
Send questions or comments to cran@aiabrooklyn.org
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Sep 22, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn
Discussion Panel | General Meeting
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Virtual panel and meeting
Please RSVP below to register
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October
Oct 7, 2021 • CRAN
CRAN –
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Please RSVP to register.
Send questions or comments to cran@aiabrooklyn.org
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Oct 20, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn
Discussion Panel | General Meeting
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Virtual panel and meeting
Please RSVP below to register
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November
Nov 4, 2021 • CRAN
CRAN –
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Please RSVP to register.
Send questions or comments to cran@aiabrooklyn.org
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December
Dec 2, 2021 • CRAN
CRAN –
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Please RSVP to register.
Send questions or comments to cran@aiabrooklyn.org
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