Free Live Interactive Webcast Biophilic Design (Spring) - North America

12:05 PM - 01:05 PM

Most architects have heard about biophilic design and agree with the concept of bringing the outdoors inside. However, very few designers take purposeful steps to incorporate it into their plans. Designers may assume that biophilic design is expensive or high maintenance, reserved for only those high-end projects. One may assume that bringing nature inside is complicated and requires customization. An architect may assume that some projects don’t warrant biophilia, like a warehouse. In this one-hour course, we’ll address those assumptions that hold architects back. We’ll introduce a simulated-wood product that mimics nature and delivers that positive human response. You’ll see numerous design ideas and applications that exemplify economical and low maintenance solutions for any project type. At the end of the course, we think you’ll agree that biophilic design is obtainable for any project and every occupant.

• AIA HSW # MMBiophilic | GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC) # 920029476
• Provider: Modern Mill
• Presenter: Kim Guimond
Course Number: MMBiophilic
Credits: 1 AIA HSW, 1 GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC), 1 AIBC Core LU, 1 AAA Structured LU, 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA, 1 AIBD Primary,

01:30 PM - 02:30 PM

The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association (WRCLA) is a Non-Profit trade association that was established in 1954. We offer training to discerning users of WRC including the architect community. Western Red Cedar Distinctive Sustainable Designs is a one-hour, face-to-face training session developed for the architect community and provided by WRCLA qualified trainers. Through this one hour session, architects will increase their knowledge of WRC; its' properties and performance characteristics.

• AIA HSW # WRCLA5 | GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC) # 0920029577
• Provider: Western Red Cedar Lumber Assn (WRCLA)
• Presenter: Jay Poppe
Course Number: WRCLA5
Credits: 1 AIA HSW, 1 GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC), 1 AIBC Core LU, 1 AAA Structured LU, 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA, 1 AIBD Primary, 1 Climate Action (OAA),

02:30 PM - 03:30 PM

This program will discuss the aesthetic value of concrete in biophilic designs. We’ll begin with the history of concrete with a close examination of its relationship with natural elements and its form. We’ll review the use of concrete in a water feature and the benefits this technology brings to the occupant.

This course will explore technologies that improve the durability of concrete, contribute to IAQ/IEQ, while also finding ways to reduce global carbon emissions. The total environment impact of concrete will be examined including the benefits of using alternatives to Portland cement like natural pozzolans. Overall, improving concrete durability is the foundation of this program.

• AIA HSW # SPGBioEnviro27
• Provider: SPG (Specialty Products Group)
• Presenter: Scott Bergsbaken
Course Number: SPGBioEnviro27
Credits: 1 AIA HSW, 1 AIBC Core LU, 1 AAA Structured LU, 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA, 1 AIBD Primary,