FREE Live Interactive Webcast - Biophilic Design - North America

12:05 PM - 01:05 PM

This course discusses the process of wood acetylation, the resulting changes to wood, applications for acetylated wood, its green credentials and a number of case studies involving acetylated wood.

• AIA HSW # Accoya2020 | GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC) # 920022858
• Provider: Accsys Technologies - Titan Wood Inc.
• Douglas Gillikin Presenter

  Doug has nearly 30 years in millwork manufacturing, OEM national account sales management and project management. Having been on all sides of the process, he understands the challenges faced beginning with inspiration, design to installation.
Course Number: Accoya2020
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,

01:10 PM - 02:10 PM

In this course, we will discuss the myriad health benefits of natural wood in flooring, cladding and ceilings in the built environment. We will explain the value of specifying natural wood in biophilic design cannot be overstated. Natural wood improves indoor air quality, overall health, sleep, stress reduction. We will also talk about the sustainability of wood, carbon sequestration and the use of multiple species of wood to maintain the health of our biodiverse forests The distinctive beauty of natural wood in application will be demonstrated through architectural photographs of its use in high-end restaurants, healthcare facilities, hotels, residences, schools, event spaces, offices and showrooms We will discuss the importance of specifying fully certified natural wood for flooring, walls and ceilings. There will be a brief overview of the various certification schemes for wood and how to avoid “greenwashing” in your projects We will explain the stability of cross-laminated, balanced engineered natural wood flooring for radiant heat application And finally, we will outline the benefits of vertically integrated manufacturing without the use of any harmful chemicals resulting in holistically carbon-negative wood flooring even when shipped around the world.

• AIA HSW # Mafi001 | GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC) # 920025485
• Provider: Mafi America Inc.
• Presenter: Walter Lourie
Course Number: Mafi001
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,

02:20 PM - 03:20 PM

This course delves into the trend of integrating outdoor living, offering practical insights on creating a healthy and enjoyable outdoor space with louvred pergolas. It includes various images illustrating seamless indoor-outdoor integration. The aim is to share ways to enjoy outdoor areas year-round, regardless of weather, emphasizing important safety aspects and necessary certifications.

• AIA HSW # REN_OUTDOOR_21
• Provider: Renson Inc
• Presenter: Benjamin Talpe
Course Number: REN_OUTDOOR_21
Credits: 1 AIA HSW, 1 AIBC Core LU, 1 AAA Structured LU, 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA, 1 AIBD Primary,

03:30 PM - 04:30 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
• Provider: Modern Mill
• Presenter: Kim Guimond
Course Number: MMBiophilic
Credits: 1 AIA HSW, 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA, 1 AIBD Primary,