Thank you to those who attended the AJA Symposium at AIA25: AAJ Symposium 2025: Restorative Justice, Equity, & Renewal. We would also like to thank the speakers for sharing their time and expertise.
The PowerPoint presentations will be posted within the next few weeks.
We also want to share the essay of the winning AAJ Symposium scholarship recipient.
AAJ Symposium Scholarship winner essay
CRAN on AIAU
Thursday, July 17, 2025 | 2:00-3:00pm EST
1.0 LU | HSW
DescriptionJoin Emily Mottram, known for her work on the "Pretty Good House" concept, for a session exploring the proper detailing and installation for air, water, and insulation layers within a building. Emily will demonstrate how to begin the design process with the specific climate zone, and then reverse engineer decisions from there. Participants will learn to identify risks associated with poorly executed detailing and explore strategies to enhance air quality and building durability through careful material selection and detailing control layers. By viewing the structure as a whole-building integrated system, this approach highlights a practical framework for designing custom residential homes that prioritizes occupant health, safety, and welfare.
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