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Aug 21, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn

Tour of Ridgewood Reservoir

9:30 am–11:30 am

Ridgewood Reservoir
58-2 Vermont Place, Glendale, (Queens) NY 11385
(Meet in the parking lot)

2 AIA LUs

Join us for a tour of the Ridgewood Reservoir led by NYC H2O who has been leading a coalition of community groups to protect and preserve the Reservoir. They educate New Yorkers about protecting the city’s local water ecology and encourage advocating for responsible public policy. They promote science-based knowledge of New York’s local ecosystems and what is needed for urban water resilience in a time of escalating climate change impacts.

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Oct 1, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn

Glenwood Mason Plant Tour & Seminar – Carbon Sequestration Technology

9:00 am–12:00 pm

Glenwood Mason Supply
4100 Glenwood Road, Brooklyn, NY, 11210

3 AIA LU|HSW|AXP, USGBC, LEED

Space is limited to the first 12 participants who register.

Attendees will be introduced to the history of concrete Masonry and current standards of CMU. We will review the modern masonry composite wall and the benefits CMU brings to this system. We will also cover how CO₂ reduction is achieved through carbon sequestration technology (Carbon Cure)in our CMU. In addition, the recycled process of using ground glass pozolan (GGP) Pozzotive. During the seminar, attendees will tour a CMU factory to witness the manufacturing of concrete masonry units and discuss strategies for selecting CMU and brick for shape, durability, performance, and sustainability. Included in this tour is a walk through our Brickyard featuring our extended relieving angle system (Ferro Fast Bracket), on our relieving angle selection wall.

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Upcoming Events

August

Aug 5, 2021 • CRAN

CRAN – Fall Planning/Happy Hour

6:00 pm–8:00 pm

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Guest: Everyone

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Aug 21, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn

Tour of Ridgewood Reservoir

9:30 am–11:30 am

Ridgewood Reservoir
58-2 Vermont Place, Glendale, (Queens) NY 11385
(Meet in the parking lot)

2 AIA LUs

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September

Sep 2, 2021 • CRAN

CRAN – Work Dynamics (Ethics + Ownership)

6:00 pm–8:00 pm

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Guest: Architecture Lobby

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Sep 9, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn

ON THE MENU: Thermally-Broken Shelf Angles

12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Virtual presentation.
Free for AIA BK members. Please buy ticket below to register.

1 AIA LU

By Fero Corporation

Learning objectives:
1. Identify thermal bridging in masonry construction.
2. Methods for mitigating thermal bridging, including proprietary solutions
3. Comparison of conventional shelf angle installation to other methods, including an examination of the following topics: adjustability for construction tolerances, thermal performance, costs, and installation methods.

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Sep 14, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn

ON THE MENU: On The Move: Automated Moveable Wall Systems

12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Virtual presentation.
Free for AIA BK members. Please buy ticket below to register.

1 AIA LU|HSW|AXP

By Modernfold, Inc.

Learning objectives:
1. Define space division and flexible space, describing their ability to improve the emotional and social health of occupants.
2. Compare and contrast operable wall systems, especially in their ability to efficiently and effectively encourage social interaction through space management.
3. Discuss the characteristics and benefits of automated walls, especially safety features that ensure occupants and operators are kept from physical harm.
4. Illustrate how automated walls can be used in a variety of applications to meet the diverse needs of different markets.

Sep 22, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn

Discussion Panel | General Meeting

6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Virtual panel and meeting
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Sep 23, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn

ON THE MENU: Contaminated Vapor Intrusion Into Buildings

12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Virtual presentation.
Free for AIA BK members. Please buy ticket below to register.

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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Sep 28, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn

ON THE MENU: The Carbon Sequestered Concrete Masonry Unit

12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Virtual presentation.
Free for AIA BK members. Please buy ticket below to register.

1 AIA LU|HSW|AXP

By Glenwood Mason

Carbon reduction in both the materials used to construct a building and the resulting performance is vital in reducing further damage to our environment. With the advent of carbon sequestration technology, collecting CO2 from entering into our air and dispersing this overabundant gas into concrete masonry units is now available.

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October

Oct 1, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn

Glenwood Mason Plant Tour & Seminar – Carbon Sequestration Technology

9:00 am–12:00 pm

Glenwood Mason Supply
4100 Glenwood Road, Brooklyn, NY, 11210

3 AIA LU|HSW|AXP, USGBC, LEED

Space is limited to the first 12 participants who register.

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Oct 7, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn

ON THE MENU: Site Planning and Mapping in Flood Zones

12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Virtual presentation.
Free for AIA BK members. Please buy ticket below to register.

1 AIA LU|HSW|AXP

By Langan Engineering

Learning objectives:
Attendees will learn how to identify suitable waterfront design approaches to encourage sustainable development, clean up contaminated waterways and waterfront properties, enhance ecology and wildlife habitats at the shoreline, improve residency during natural disasters, and provide safe public access to our waterways for future generations to enjoy.

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Oct 7, 2021 • CRAN

CRAN –

6:00 pm–8:00 pm

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Oct 20, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn

Discussion Panel | General Meeting

6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Virtual panel and meeting
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November

Nov 4, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn

ON THE MENU: Fireplace Safety in Commercial Fireplace Design

12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Virtual presentation.
Free for AIA BK members. Please buy ticket below to register.

1 AIA LU|HSW|AXP, IDCEC

By Montigo the Art of Fireplaces

Fireplaces: Considerations for high-end residential, light commercial and full, custom commercial designs. The discussion will include safety, installation requirements, and venting.

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Nov 4, 2021 • CRAN

CRAN –

6:00 pm–8:00 pm

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December

Dec 2, 2021 • CRAN

CRAN –

6:00 pm–8:00 pm

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Dec 9, 2021 • AIA Brooklyn

ON THE MENU: Making Glass Come to Life: The Principles of Glass Selection

8:00 am–9:00 am

Virtual presentation.
Free for AIA BK members. Please buy ticket below to register.

1 AIA LU|HSW|AXP

By Guardian Glass

Learning Objectives:
1. How all the parts of a glass facade work together to meet project vision and goals.
2. How glass composition and low-E coatings affect aesthetics and performance.
3. Identify important design considerations for glass substrates and low-E coatings.
4. Recognize the ways fabricated glass can affect building aesthetics and performance.
5. Understand the variety of performance coatings and customized glass fabrication options.

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