2012 AIAS/COTE Scholar Report Released
From the Committee on the Environment
Catherine Killien, the 2011 AIA/AIAS COTE Research Scholar, examines the critical roll existing buildings play in the effort to dramatically reduce carbon emissions and energy use to a point that can reverse the impacts of global climate change. Read the report Deep Green Renovation: Broad Scale Strategies for Achieving Deep Energy Savings in Existing Buildings. Are you interested in the scholar program or want to read 2008 – 2011 reports? Visit the COTE scholar page.
RE: Legislative Priorities – 2012
By Walter Hainsfurther, AIA
I would suggest that the AIA Housing KC develop a National Housing Policy that says, in effect, that it should be a right for every citizen in the United States to go to bed each night in a safe, secure and weather tight environment. In other words, we need to eliminate homelessness from our nation's vocabulary. Read the entire thread from the Housing Knowledge Community Discussion Forum. Read the original posting.
Volunteer Needed to Serve as Healthcare Webinar Leader
From the Academy of Architecture for Health
The volunteer is responsible for the Academy of Architecture for Healthcare (AAH) knowledge community webinar program. The Academy hosts monthly webinars presented by architects and design professionals tailored to healthcare design professionals. The volunteer leader is responsible for identifying and recruiting presenters who can speak to a webinar audience of clients, consultants, or colleagues on topics directly related to the healthcare profession at large, including but not limited to design, policy, local and global communities, and the remunerative “value impact” that healthcare architects can impart above and beyond “just drawing buildings.” Deadline to apply is Friday, March 2. Download the full description. See archived Healthcare 101/102 webinars on Youtube.
RE: Number and Scope of Submittals
By Julie Montgomery, AIA
We are in the process of evaluating the number and types of submittals that are required through our standard specs. We have found that over the past several years we've been asking for more and more submittals which takes us more time to review.
Does anyone have some basic guidelines for which submittals to require? Is it really necessary to require in-depth submittals for a product identified by name in the specs? What is the best way to decide which submittals are required and which could be deleted from the specs? Join the discussion in the Project Delivery Discussion Forum.
AIA Trust Resources for Emerging Professionals
Posted by the AIA Trust
The AIA Trust is a free risk management resource for AIA members! The AIA Trust continuously updates its resources for members on the AIA Trust website, www.TheAIATrust.com (this is separate web site from the AIA web site). Under the “Member Resources” button located at the top of the home page, you’ll find a host of member & firm resources and tools. New risk management articles, studies, and reports are added monthly. Read the Trust brochure.
Upcoming Knowledge Community Webinars
10 Winning Tactics to Making Intelligent Choices When Purchasing Business Insurance
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET | Earn 1.5 LUs | Register Now at No Cost
Mr. Feeney will share his 32 years of insurance company experience and brokerage experience by presenting useful methods and approaches to help small firm practices make intelligent choices when purchasing professional liability, business office package, umbrella liability, and workers’ compensation insurance coverage. His presentation is oriented toward the perspective of a small practice firm and will provide meaningful insight to understand these insurance coverages and confident that proper insurance coverage pricing was secured. There will be an opportunity for questions and discussion.
Detailing for Durability
Monday, March 5, 2012 | 12:00 PM – 1 PM ET | Earn 1 HSW/SD CEH | Register Now at No Cost
Controlling moisture, rain and ground water are the most important factors in the design and construction of durable buildings. The shell of a house serves as the first line of defense between the occupants and the outdoor environment. Walls function as a weather barrier, nail base for finish materials and an energy conserving boundary. A sensible wall system is durable. And this requires all components in a wall assembly to be compatible for the long haul. Siding, siding finishes, housewraps, insulation and wall frames must work together while achieving distinctive goals.
This AIA Housing Knowledge Community webinar will discuss the detailing of houses as part of an overall strategy to control moisture. These strategies will reduce maintenance and lengthen the working life of structural components in wood-frame structures. The webinar will focus on moisture transport mechanisms, relative threats, primary actions, prevention and control.
View the complete webinar calendar.