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May 2022
Managing Condensation and Thermal Performance with Continuous Insulation
Building codes and green building standards are continuing to raise the bar on energy efficiency and high-performance buildings. In wood-framed buildings designing for thermal and moisture management in wall cavities, as well as air tightness of the building enclosure, are all core components to creating advanced building enclosures. This presentation will discuss the need for exterior insulation to manage heat transfer and reduce condensation in exterior walls by providing step-by-step examples of how to determine the amount of continuous insulation…
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Hosted by HousingForward Virginia and Virginia Center for Housing Research, HousingX brings five nationally recognized speakers to highlight innovation in the fields of design, construction, finance, and justice, and more. Curtis Moody,FAIA, Founder, Moody Nolan Zachary Mannheimer, Founder/CEO, Alquist3D and Atlas Community Studios Anna Mackay, Founder/Principal, Sister City Theo Henderson, Activist/Podcaster, We the Unhoused Abhijeet Mohapatra, Co-founder/CTO, Symbium Three workshops hosted by Anna Mackay, Zachary Mannheimer, and Carlos Valdes-Dapena of Corporate Collaboration Resources will be available to attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. And the Experience…
Find out more »June 2022
Design Forum: South is Up!
Design Forum: South is Up! features an incredible line-up of visionary Latin American designers that question, explore, and redefine spaces that respect and celebrate their urban and natural ecosystems and their rich cultural contexts. Confirmed speakers include: Smiljan Radić | Chile Enrique Norten, Hon. FAIA | TEN Arquitectos, Mexico Viviana Peńa | Colombia Alberto Kalach | TAX Architects, Mexico Cazú Zegers | Cazú Zegers Arquitectura, Chile The program will take place at the award-winning Ballston Center at Marymount University in…
Find out more »Design Forum: South is Up!
Design Forum: South is Up! features an incredible line-up of visionary Latin American designers that question, explore, and redefine spaces that respect and celebrate their urban and natural ecosystems and their rich cultural contexts. Confirmed speakers include: Smiljan Radić | Chile Enrique Norten, Hon. FAIA | TEN Arquitectos, Mexico Viviana Peńa | Colombia Alberto Kalach | TAX Architects, Mexico Cazú Zegers | Cazú Zegers Arquitectura, Chile The program will take place at the award-winning Ballston Center at Marymount University in…
Find out more »September 2022
Online Safety-Assessment Program (SAP) Training
Post-disaster Safety-Assessment Program (SAP) training provides architects, engineers, and building inspectors with the knowledge to provide evaluations of facilities and buildings in the aftermath of a disaster.
Find out more »October 2022
High Performing Resilient Wood Framed Roofs
This course provides an overview and discussion of resilient construction methods related to roof construction. We start by defining resiliency as a design objective, then investigate the financial ramifications of natural disasters on structures not designed with resiliency in mind. We describe numerous programs that promote resilient construction in the US, including a program designed to provide insurance discounts to homeowners that build to resilient standards. Finally, the program describes the construction techniques that qualify as resilient practices and provides…
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