Web-Series for Southwest Region - Session One

Event Dates

Wednesday, February 12 | Thursday, February 13

Available Credits

3 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

1 ADA Accessibility / Barrier-Free Req.

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Event Agenda

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | 1:00 pm Central

Accessible Elegance: Railing Systems + ADA Code Compliance

Sponsored By Livers Bronze

Presented By Lee Kirby

1 ADA Accessibility / Barrier-Free Req.
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour

Handrails and guardrails are a safety feature that we easily take for granted as a common fixture in environments where stairs and balconies are featured, aiding us in our coming and going.

Learning Objectives:

Determine the specific conditions that mandate the installation of ADA-compliant handrails for various environments, including stairways and ramps, to ensure compliance with accessibility regulations.
Clearly outline the required dimensions, such as height, width, and clearance, for ADA-compliant handrails and explain how these measurements contribute to creating accessible and user-friendly spaces.
Analyze key railing specifications, including material selection, gripping surfaces, and installation standards, while reviewing how these aspects align with broader ADA code requirements.
Assess the specific requirements for railings on ADA-compliant ramps and stairs, focusing on details like slope, landing, and handrail continuity to ensure structures meet accessibility standards.

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | 2:00 pm Central

Terrazzo Unriddled: Answers for Architects

Sponsored By The National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association, Inc.

Presented By Gary French

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

The purpose of this presentation is to answer the frequently asked questions about terrazzo from the design community.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be introduced to terrazzo, it's components, and rich history. They will learn about the advancements made in the installation of terrazzo.
Attendees will hear about the benefits of terrazzo as a sustainable, durable material that is also low maintenance. They will be shown examples of terrazzo's unlimited design capabilities.
Participants will see photos of 100-year old terrazzo that has been restored to like-new condition as well as floors restored after a flood. They will see examples of adaptive reuse projects involving terrazzo.
Attendees will see examples of vertical applications of terrazzo, both poured-in-place and precast. They will understand divider strip requirements and placement along with surface preparation.

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 1:00 pm Central

Differentiated Performance and Long-Life Architectural Coatings

Sponsored By Arkema, Inc.

Presented By Ron Partridge

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

Building owners have come to rely on weatherable coatings to provide long-term protection to their buildings. With an increased focus on sustainability, performance, and durability, PVDF resin-based coatings can help architects and painting contractors exceed their clients’ design goals.

Learning Objectives:

Describe the ways PVDF resin-based coatings, both water based and solvent based, provide a consistent, pristine appearance while achieving durability goals over a variety of substrates as demonstrated in applicable case studies
Discuss why some coatings fail and the important considerations when selecting a coating system for an application, including weathering performance, longevity, and application method
Discuss the standards of performance for architectural coatings and recognize why PVDF coating technology outperforms other coating technologies
Explain how water-based PVDF coatings, by their chemistry and performance, can help design professionals and building owners achieve their sustainability goals.