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Procrastinator's Series presented by AIA Virginia: Exterior Cladding Innovation: Rainscreen Design with Ultracompact Surfacing
2024-12-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom Virtual Meeting
Join AIAVA for our Procrastinator series – a series of Lunch and Learn sessions for those of us who couldn’t get around to it before now. These sessions are for you if you happen to be running behind on your learning units for the year or waiting till the last minute, because we get it.
We hope you’ll join us below:

December 9: Exterior Cladding Innovation: Rainscreen Design with Ultracompact Surfacing (1 AIA LU | HSW credit)

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Description:
Modern construction has come to understand that a façade, as part of an overall building envelope, is not only a visual statement, but also an important influencer in the protection of a wall’s structural components, the energy efficiency of the building, and the health of its occupants. This course explores a unique surfacing material known as ultracompact surfacing (UCS) and evaluates its mechanical properties, technical characteristics, and aesthetics to illustrate its endless design potential in exterior cladding, façade, and rainscreen applications.
Learning Objectives:
1. Define ultracompact surfacing and discuss the innovative production process that creates stone-like properties which contribute to project longevity and lower maintenance
2. Learn about innovative manufacturing strategies to reduce carbon footprint and how ultracompact surface sets itself apart from other surfacing material
3. Identify the traits and advantages of ultracompact surfaces in terms of strength, durability, UV resistance, absorption rates, abrasion resistance, and ASTM testing 4. Discuss proper rainscreen design and installation using ultracompact surfacing material.

Procrastinator's Series presented by AIA Virginia: Going with the Grain: Mass Timber
2024-12-10 12:00 - 13:00
Join AIAVA for our Procrastinator series – a series of Lunch and Learn sessions for those of us who couldn’t get around to it before now. These sessions are for you if you happen to be running behind on your learning units for the year or waiting till the last minute, because we get it.
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December 10: Going with the Grain: Mass Timber – TYLin | Silman Structural Solutions with Justin Den Herder (1 AIA LU credit)

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Description:

Going with the Grain explores the philosophical and ethical basis for the implementation of mass timber within architecture and the interconnectivity between the natural environment (forests) and the built environment. It will also touch upon key design considerations for mass timber and touch upon precedent projects and built examples.
Learning Objectives:
1. An ethical basis for the use of mass timber for structural systems within buildings at scale.
2. An understanding of environmental product data (EPD), embodied carbon, and renewable resources with respect to mass timber.
3. A technical description of mass timber structural systems and typologies.
4. Key design considerations with when implementing mass timber.

Procrastinator's Series presented by AIA Virginia: Waterproofing Roof Decks and Balconies with Walkable PVC Membranes
2024-12-11 12:00 - 13:00
Join AIAVA for our Procrastinator series – a series of Lunch and Learn sessions for those of us who couldn’t get around to it before now. These sessions are for you if you happen to be running behind on your learning units for the year or waiting till the last minute, because we get it.
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December 11: Waterproofing Roof Decks and Balconies with Walkable PVC Membranes with Nate Heavel from Duradek (1 AIA LU | HSW credit)

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Description:
Provides an overview of walkable roof deck membranes and roofing systems, including a discussion of the key principles of deck design, design considerations, and how to install and specify roof deck membrane systems. This program will be extremely beneficial to architects, specifiers and contractors involved in single and multiple family homes that include decks, balconies, and rooftop decks.
Learning Objectives:
The participants will have a better understanding of:
1. Types of walkable roof decks, various waterproofing options, and their common problems.
2. The characteristics, advantages, and applications of walkable roof decks and outdoor flooring systems.
3. Important design concepts and considerations for walkable roof decks, balconies and walkways.
4. Walkable roof deck and outdoor flooring system common details and installation considerations.
5. Key specification issues related to roof deck membranes.

Procrastinator's Series presented by AIA Virginia: Phenolic Panels: The Ultimate Sustainable, Durable, Versatile, and Cost-Effective Interior Wall Cladding
2024-12-12 12:00 - 13:00
Join AIAVA for our Procrastinator series – a series of Lunch and Learn sessions for those of us who couldn’t get around to it before now. These sessions are for you if you happen to be running behind on your learning units for the year or waiting till the last minute, because we get it.
We hope you’ll join us below:
December 12: Phenolic Panels: The Ultimate Sustainable, Durable, Versatile, and Cost-Effective Interior Wall Cladding with Steven Culver with Fundermax (1 AIA LU | HSW credit)

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Description:
This course will teach architects and designers about the benefits of using phenolic panels for interior wall cladding. We will discuss the sustainability aspects of HPL phenolic panels both from a manufacturing perspective and from a durability and longevity perspective. Participants will also understand the versatility they can achieve in their designs when using phenolic panels, and they will understand the installation requirements necessary to use this material properly in these applications.
Learning Objectives:
After completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Understand how phenolic panels are made and how this contributes to excellent sustainability.
2. Learn the durability aspects of these panels and the composition that is ideal for interior wall cladding.
3. Be able to relay the design versatility and cost effectiveness of using phenolic panels in interior applications.
4. Understand the installation requirements needed in the proper use of phenolic panels for interior wall linings.
