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Upcoming Events

March

Mar 2, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn

ON THE MENU: “Sintered Stone: The Healthy Material Choice for the Built Industry” 1 AIA LU|HSW|AXP

12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Virtual presentation.
Please RSVP below to register.

Presented by Lapitec

Learning Objectives
Explain what sintered stone is (and is not) and where it is used.
Discuss the sintered stone manufacturing process.
Define the characteristics and sustainability factors of sintered stone.
Assess the performance and testing of sintered stone.
Identify the many applications for sintered stone in residential, commercial, and institutional building projects.

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Mar 4, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn

ON THE MENU: “Water, Wellness, and Sustainability” 1 AIA LU|HSW|AXP, IDCEC

12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Virtual presentation.
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Presented by Graff

Learning Objectives
Discover how water and wellness can positively impact our daily life.
Define wellness and sustainability in bathroom designs.
Learn how to integrate wellness in bathroom designs through water.
Review components that refer to wellness and sustainability.
Understand how water is delivered in sustainable ways.

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Mar 11, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn

ON THE MENU: “Integrating More Sustainable Practices into the Design and Construction Process” 1 AIA LU|HSW|AXP

12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Virtual presentation.
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Presented by Kohler Co.

Learning Objectives
Manufacturing companies are seeing an increased demand for sustainable products. This course discusses what drives the requests for sustainable products and how to incorporate sustainable choices within each step of the design and construction phases, including understanding what makes a product sustainable, what to look for when specifying a product and manufacturer, and how sustainable choices throughout the phases can have a positive impact on the construction project.

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Mar 11, 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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Mar 18, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn

ON THE MENU: “Thermal Bridges & Efficiencies” 1 AIA LU|HSW|AXP

12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Virtual presentation.
Please RSVP below to register.

Presented by H-B

Learning Objectives

Where are the bridges? Gaps, fasteners, structural elements, penetrations…
Air barriers and wall detailing.
Thermally efficient masonry anchoring systems and shelf angles.
Insulation thickness.

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Mar 25, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn

ON THE MENU: “Going Down? Understanding Today’s Smoke Protection Options for Elevator Hoistways” 1 AIA LU|HSW|AXP

12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Virtual presentation.
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Presented by Cornell-Cookson

Learning Objectives

Discuss the recent and historical development of hoistway smoke protection.
Provide an overview of elevator types and function in a high rise building.
Identify specific IBC language for hoistway closures.
Provide the basis for mandatory versus optional elevator lobbies.

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April

Apr 8, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn

ON THE MENU: “Preservative Treated Wood Products” 1 AIA LU|HSW|AXP

12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Virtual presentation.
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Presented by Geberit

Learning Objectives

Discuss how to specify pressure-treated wood products using the American Wood Protection Association’s (AWPA) Use Category System.
Understand oil-borne compared to waterborne preservatives and where they are used in construction.
Be aware of how preservative treating wood extends the life of our natural resources.
Know where pressure-treated wood is required in the Building Code.
Develop an understanding of the AWPA Use Specification Guide and a list of resources where to find more information on pressure-treated wood.

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Apr 8, 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

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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Apr 15, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn

ON THE MENU: “Difference Between Retention and Detention and How this Relates to Green Roofs” 1 AIA LU

12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Virtual presentation.
Please RSVP below to register.

Presented by Sempergreen USA

Learning Objectives

Correctly define the terms “retention” and “detention”
Understand how green roofs provide retention.
Understand the benefits of detention.
Understand how green roofs can provide detention.

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Apr 22, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn

ON THE MENU: “Specifying Natural Stone” 1 AIA LU

12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Virtual presentation.
Please RSVP below to register.

Presented by Polycor

Learning Objectives

State the features and benefits of natural stone products.
Rate the performance of natural stone using ASTM Standard Test Methods.
Analyze the stone quarrying and stone fabrication processes as they affect design constraints and the finished product.
List the application of natural stone in a variety of market segments.
Indentify the characteristics of certain natural stone products which make them more or less shited for specific application.

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May

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

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 20, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn

ON THE MENU: “Long-Spanning Steel Roof and Floor Deck Ceiling Systems” 1 AIA LU

12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Virtual presentation.
Please RSVP below to register.

Presented by Epic Metals

Learning Objectives

Multiple unique shapes/features possible.
Acoustics basics.
Concealing roofing system fasteners.
Hangers for sprinkler lines or other MEP needs.
Access panels for sprinkler/MEP trades.
Air control (indoor/outdoor) at cantilever conditions.
Curved/pre-arched structural systems.
Special paint finishes for high humidity environments.
Factory integration of daylight/Solatube solutions.

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June

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

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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