Specifying Wood and Wood-Composite Products - North America - Free Live Interactive Webcast

11:05 AM - 12:05 PM

Architects and LEED professionals understand the numerous benefits of building with wood. But, many are unaware of its application in a timber curtain wall (TCW). Today’s technology provides opportunities to incorporate the beauty and energy-efficiency of wood into glazed facades that not only bring the outdoors in but also serve as the building’s heavy lifter. 

This course will present the differences between a conventional curtain wall and a timber curtain wall (TCW) including load-bearing and non-load-bearing capabilities as well as net-zero and passive building. We will also show example of projects using TWC.

• AIA HSW # Unicel5WGFNZ23
• Provider: Unicel Architectural Corp
• Presenter: Sergiy Kholodov
Course Number: Unicel5WGFNZ23
Credits: 1 AIA HSW, 1 AIBC Core LU, 1 AAA Structured LU, 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA, 1 Net Zero (ZNCD), 1 Sustainable Design, 1 AIBD Primary,

12:10 PM - 01:10 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 # O-WRCDesign | GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC) # 0920029577
• Provider: Western Red Cedar Lumber Assn (WRCLA)
• Presenter: Jay Poppe
Course Number: O-WRCDesign
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),

01:45 PM - 02:45 PM

This course examines the use of thermally modified woods in sustainable building practices. Through this course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the thermally modified wood process, its environmental benefits, and its applications in architectural design. We will explore the science behind thermal modification, its impact on wood properties, and its advantages over traditional wood treatments. Additionally, the course will address key considerations for specifying, installing, and maintaining thermally modified wood products, equipping attendees with the knowledge needed to incorporate this innovative material into their projects. Discover how thermally modified woods are reshaping the landscape of sustainable construction and contributing to a greener future.

• AIA HSW # GMXThermWood27 | GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC) # 0920030910
• Provider: GMX Group
• Presenter: Lisa Ayala
Course Number: GMXThermWood27
Credits: 1 AIA HSW, 1 GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC), 1 AIBC Core LU, 1 AAA Structured LU, 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA, 1 Sustainable Design, 1 AIBD Primary,

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

This learning unit will provide an in-depth overview of current “wood” design technologies natural and synthetic. - Identify current market “wood aesthetic” technologies - Understand the core materials of each technology - Understand the sustainable features and Life Cycle benefits for each technology based on the following criteria: Color Retention, Maintenance & Warranty - Describe the surface burning characteristics and explain how they can be specified to achieve code compliance - Installation Details - Budgetary Information

• AIA HSW # GL WPC 2023 | GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC) # 920024241
• Provider: Hughes & Associates
• Presenter: Yancey Hughes
Course Number: GL WPC 2023
Credits: 1 AIA HSW, 1 GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC), 1 AIBC Core LU, 1 AAA Structured LU, 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA, 1 Sustainable Design, 1 AIBD Primary,

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Why does a room feel right when you walk into it? What's the significance of scale and proportion? Have we lost our "design" roots? This AIA continuing education program touches on these issues and more, looking back to the Greek's, the evolution of moldings, and why they make such an impact on any building project. Understand why moldings play such an important role in the design of structures, making them ascetically pleasing while creating an emotional response.

• AIA HSW # 001
• Provider: WindsorONE
• Presenter: Mike Phillips
Course Number: 001
Credits: 1 AIA HSW, 1 AIBC Core LU, 1 AAA Structured LU, 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA, 1 AIBD Primary,