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May 2021
Va. HRC Presents: Preservation Through Documentation
An Introduction to the Heritage Documentation Programs (HABS/HAER/HALS), the Federal Government's Oldest Preservation Program Heritage Documentation Programs administers the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), the Federal Government's oldest preservation program, and its companion programs: the Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) and Historic American Landscapes Survey (HALS). Documentation consisting of measured drawings, large format photography and historical reports produced through the programs constitutes the nation's largest archive of historical architectural, engineering, and landscape documentation. The HABS/HAER/HALS Collection is housed at the…
Find out more »Stuff It or Wrap It: Understanding Advanced Wall Designs with Continuous Insulation
This one hour educational session will cover the latest in building enclosure technology for energy efficient buildings. A ROCKWOOL expert will provide an in-depth discussion of emerging wall designs that provide durable, cost-effective and thermally-efficient performance. Learning objectives: Review and understand recent changes to local building and energy codes that impact building enclosure design strategies and whole building energy efficiency. Understand the building enclosure design requirements for wall assemblies and how the selection of the right materials is critical to…
Find out more »Large Firm Roundtable Meeting
Join us for the Q1 Large Firm Roundtable at noon on Thursday, Feb. 25
Find out more »Mid-sized Firm Roundtable Meeting
Join us for the Q1 Mid-Sized Firm Roundtable at noon on Thursday, Feb. 25
Find out more »Small Firm Roundtable Meeting
Join us for the Q1 Small Firm Roundtable at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25
Find out more »Emerging Professionals Roundtable Meeting
Join us for the Q1 Emerging Professionals Roundtable at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25
Find out more »June 2021
Equity in Public Schools: Supporting our Communities through School Design
This virtual event will explore equity in the education systems, communities, and school facilities of three local public school districts – Alexandria City Public Schools, Baltimore City Public Schools, and Prince George’s County Public Schools – each with distinctive challenges, demographics, populations, and settings. We will hear presentations from school system leaders facing challenges of inequity and resource disparity in their communities and schools, and the unique strategies established by each for the planning, design, and procurement of school facilities,…
Find out more »Revitalization Through Rehabilitation: The State and Federal Historic Tax Credit Programs
Presented by Va. HRC Get an introduction to the Virginia and federal historic rehabilitation tax credit programs, which provide financial incentives for the rehabilitations of qualifying historic structures. Learn about the programs' requirements and the necessary paperwork. Hear an overview of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, which are the principals used to guide the rehabilitations of historic structures while protecting historic fabric and character. This introduction to the historic tax credit program may be beneficial to interested property…
Find out more »Significant Changes from the 2015 VEBC to the 2018 VEBC
Get an overview of the major changes from the 2015 Virginia Existing Building Code (VEBC) to the 2018 version which is on track to become effective on July 1. Earn 1.5 AIA LU | HSW. AIA members: FREE Non-members: $10 Register below
Find out more »July 2021
Drainage + Drying in the Exterior Wall
Join us for our free monthly lunch and learn program on Drainage + Drying in the Exterior Wall and earn 1.0 AIA LU | HSW.
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