VSAIA

The VSAIA Historic Resources Committee presents a special two-part tour:

Dovetail Construction Offices and 2710 Monument Avenue 

Wednesday June 13

Dovetail Construction renovated a former electric railway car barn originally built in 1907 in the heart of Richmond for their offices.  The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, certified LEED platinum, and a net zero energy commercial office

Dovetail took what was arguably one of the least efficient buildings in Virginia and made it into one of the most efficient — all in an enterprise zone that really needed some tender loving alternative energy.

More about the building:

http://www.dovetailinc.com/wherewework.html

On June 13 we will combine a visit to the Dovetail offices with a tour of 2710 Monument Avenue.  The 1914 mansion is owned by the owners of Dovetail Construction, and at present is undergoing a significant renovation and restoration.  The owners, Paul and Julie Weissend, are writing a blog about the process.  From the blog:

This is the story of a very special house that has seen a lot of changes since it was built in 1914.  Our company, Dovetail Construction, has been in the business of high performance and sustainable renovation since 1987.  The scope of the renovation is in fact “monumental” and it actually sits on the renowned Monument Avenue in Richmond, VA.  The house was originally built for William Schwarzchild and designed by the architect D. Wiley Anderson.  It went from being a single family residence to the home of the Senior Center of Richmond thanks to the hard work from the ladies of the Junior League of Richmond.  As progress is made to take the house back to its original use as a single family home, we are fortifying it with the best resources, and technology available to make it last at least another 100 years.

www.monumentalrenovation.com

Times and other details TBD.  Register below and we will keep you apprised as things are finalized.

2 AIA/CES LUs (HSW, possibly SD)

$40 includes box lunch

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2009 I-Codes and Green Building® provides information about the role of buildings in a sustainable environment, why green building is important and how the I-Codes support sustainability goals.  Building code professionals play a key role in the development of an increasingly sustainable built environment.  This course is designed to support their efforts as leaders in achieving increased sustainability in the built environment.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be better able to:

• Describe the goals of green building
• Explain the need for green building
• Describe how the six strategic areas of sustainability are achieved in building design and construction
• Explain current sustainability programs and initiatives including both similarities                 and differences
• Utilize the International Codes to increase and support sustainability programs and goals
• Evaluate building components for code compliance and sustainability features

6 AIA/CES CEHs (HSW, SD)

$170 for AIA member registration   (Continental breakfast, and lunch included)

$230 for non-AIA registration     (Continental breakfast, and lunch included)

8:15 a.m. – 4 p.m. (class begins at 8:40)

Location: Virginia Center for Architecture, 2501 Monument Ave.  Richmond, VA 23220

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5 p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2012

Questions? Contact Jim Walker, Ph: (804) 237-1777(direct), Email: jwalker@aiava.org

The 2009 IBC^® Solving Means of Egress in Commercial Buildings seminar provides participants with the requirements for means of egress. Plans for a 4-story commercial building are provided to allow participants the opportunity to practice problem solving related to each egress issue.

 Objectives:

Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be better able to:

•       List and describe each of the three parts of a means of egress.

•       Identify the seven fundamental means of egress design issues.

•       Calculate the occupant load and determine the required means of egress

capacity.

•       Determine the required number of exits.

•       Determine the requirements for arrangement of the means of egress facilities

including:

–      Remote location of doors and exits.

–      Exit access travel distance.

–      Common paths of egress travel.

–      Egress through adjoining spaces.

•       Determine the requirements for fire-resistance-rated construction for egress

elements.

•       Determine the requirements for design of egress elements.

•       Determine requirements for door hardware.

•       Determine requirements for locations and amounts of means of egress lighting

and signage.

•       Evaluate the adequacy of a horizontal exit as part of a means of egress plan.

•       Evaluate the means of egress in assembly spaces.

•       Determine requirements for exit access widths in smoke-protected assembly

seating.

•       Evaluate the adequacy of accessible means of egress

6 AIA/CES CEHs (HSW)

$170 for AIA member registration   (Continental breakfast, and lunch included)

$230 for non-AIA registration     (Continental breakfast, and lunch included)

8:15 a.m. – 4 p.m. (class begins at 8:40)

Location: Dewberry, 8401 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22031

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5 p.m. on Friday, July 6, 2012

Questions? Contact Jim Walker, Ph: (804) 237-1777(direct), Email: jwalker@aiava.org

This seminar discusses critical concepts of the 2009 International Existing Building Code® (IEBC®). It will provide a basis for the correct use and application of the code. It will build an understanding of the intent of the code through detailing basic tables, categorizations and a case study.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be better able to:

• Recognize the limitations and extent of the codes related to existing buildings.
• Recognize the classifications of work associated with existing buildings.
• Identify fire protection systems that need to be upgraded.
• Recognize vertical openings that need partial or complete enclosure.
• Identify unsafe interior finishes that need to be replaced.
• Determine adequate means of egress.
• Identify needed accessibility improvements.
• Identify improvements to structural systems.
• Describe the compliance alternative tabular method of evaluating existing buildings.

6 AIA/CES Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) (HSW)

$170 for AIA member registration   (Continental breakfast, and lunch included)

$230 for non-AIA registration     (Continental breakfast, and lunch included)

8:15 a.m. – 4 p.m. (class begins at 8:40)

Location: The Stultz Center for Business and Career Development on the campus of Piedmont Virginia Community College (free on site parking)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5 p.m. on Friday, August 31, 2012

Questions? Contact Jim Walker, Ph: (804) 237-1777(direct), Email: jwalker@aiava.org

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