Princeton, NJ - Thursday August 11, 2022

Princeton, NJ

Event Date
Thursday August 11, 2022

7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Available Credits

Up to 8 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
Up to 2 GBCI General Hour
Up to 2 RCEP PDH(s) for Engineers
Up to 1 IDCEC HSW CEU(s)
Miele Experience Center Princeton
9 Independence Way
Princeton, NJ 08540
no registration link
Registration Price

$65.00

Terms
Early Bird Discount! $30.00 off if purchased before Jul 28, 2022

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This Event is Partnered with Miele

Miele is a German manufacturer of high-end domestic appliances and commercial equipment, headquartered in Gütersloh, Ostwestfalen-Lippe. The company was founded in 1899 by Carl Miele and Reinhard Zinkann, and it has always been a family-owned and run company.

Event Agenda

Thursday, August 11, 2022

7:30 am

Breakfast & Networking

8:00 am

The Devil is in the Details: Common Pitfalls Specifying Commercial Boilers & Water Heaters

The Devil is in the Details: Common Pitfalls Specifying Commercial Boilers & Water Hea...

Sponsored By Rheem Commercial Water
Presented By Kevin Brace
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour
1 RCEP PDH(s) for Engineers

Overlooking the smallest detail in the beginning can cause huge issues later on. Join us in this one-hour course as we cover common pitfalls designers face when specifying commercial boilers and water heaters. We will review different types of installation and application errors that can cause major safety concerns.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Review combustion fundamentals and differentiate between condensing and non-condensing water heater systems
  2. Discuss how misapplication of water heaters and boilers can cause major concerns and dangerous environments for contractors and occupants
  3. Identify the end results of poor venting, including increased liability, destroyed boiler components, and potential risks to occupant safety
  4. Recall minimum combustible clearance and minimum service clearance guidelines and articulate the importance of proper service clearance for operation and safety
  5. Judge real world applications for proper venting, clearance, piping, and other processes to ensure best practices and guidelines have been followed
Rheem Commercial Water

9:10 am

Designing Functional Outdoor Living Space

Designing Functional Outdoor Living Space

Sponsored By Wolf Home Products
Presented By Jason Foura
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour

Overview of the outdoor living space and materials used in outdoor living design. Material selection, care and design, will be discussed, and common misconceptions will be addressed.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Understand the evolution of the outdoor living market.
  2. Address trends and materials used in outdoor living spaces.
  3. Apply standard design principles and how they relate to outdoor living spaces.
  4. Identify and explain common misconceptions and safety issues in designing outdoor living spaces.
  5. Explain proper use and care of outdoor living spaces and how to avoid them for extended performance.
Wolf Home Products

10:20 am

Moisture Management and Exterior Cladding Performance

Moisture Management and Exterior Cladding Performance

Sponsored By Wolf Home Products
Presented By Jason Foura
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour

An examination of the various categories of exterior siding and how they perform in a complete moisture management system.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Examine latest trends in exterior moisture management systems.
  2. Understand how the combination of PVC siding and a drainable weather resistant barrier provide a superior moisture management system.
  3. Compare and contrast different siding substrates and installation methods
  4. Explain the role exterior siding plays in a total moisture management solution.
Wolf Home Products

11:30 am

A Clean Slate: Hygienic Public Restroom Design with WELL v.2

A Clean Slate: Hygienic Public Restroom Design with WELL v.2

Sponsored By World Dryer
Presented By Alan Squires
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour

Now more than ever, public restrooms must be clean and comfortable for all users. However, exactly what that looks like has been up for debate. Join us in this one-hour course as we make the case for multi-stall public restrooms that address users’ concerns of privacy and hygiene through partitions, fixtures, hand dryers, and beyond.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Identify emerging trends in public restroom design and how multi-stall restrooms address users’ concerns of privacy and hygiene
  2. Evaluate partition materials and types to ensure public restroom stalls are designed to be safe, sustainable, and accessible for all users
  3. Illustrate how touchless restroom fixtures promote sanitation and water efficiency
  4. Demonstrate how warm air hand dryers equipped with HEPA filters can encourage proper hand hygiene and sustainability
World Dryer

12:30 pm

Lunch & Networking

1:00 pm

Innovations in Residential Appliances 1.0

Innovations in Residential Appliances 1.0

Sponsored By Miele USA, Inc.
Presented By Tricia Kozlowski
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 IDCEC HSW CEU(s)

Technological advancements are now a must in a number of household appliances. Design, features, and functionalities are integral in delivering the best experience for a homeowner and this course will examine innovations in residential appliances.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Understand smart home technologies and the benefits to the built environment and its occupants
  2. Recognize available appliances that promote healthy living
  3. Learn about the futures in residential appliances and how it can deliver intuitive and meaningful features that benefit the built environment
  4. Review safety mechanisms available in home appliances which engender occupant relief and welfare
Miele USA, Inc.

2:10 pm

Security Pass-Thru Combinations - Update

Security Pass-Thru Combinations - Update

Sponsored By Specialty Fenestration Group
Presented By Wade Arnold
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour

The course teaches about bullet resistant and secure pass thru windows and equipment to keep employees safe in hospitals, banks, pharmacies and all public domains. The course will instruct upon the varying levels of bullet resistant protection, anti-theft, various window tints, shades and security levels.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Define & clarify the types of bullet resistant protection levels
  2. Evaluate & recognize where and when to specify security windows and pass thru devices
  3. Specify correct products to support the design criteria
  4. Distinguish the differences of fire-rated applications along with added security measures and how they overlap
Specialty Fenestration Group

3:20 pm

Maintaining Temperature & Humidity in Critical Zones

Maintaining Temperature & Humidity in Critical Zones

Sponsored By Rheem Commercial Air
Presented By Michael Walters
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 RCEP PDH(s) for Engineers

The battle to maintain temperature and humidity within critical zones has given HVAC engineers headaches for years—but not anymore!

Learning Objectives:
  1. Recall the three main zone variables—temperature, humidity, and particulates—and discuss their impact on a building’s indoor air quality and occupant health
  2. Explain how implementing a reheat design improves upon the standard heating and cooling scenario to provide optimal humidity levels
  3. Define neutral air and discuss its role in providing ideal zone conditions with optimal temperature and humidity levels
  4. Illustrate how to incorporate emerging technologies into new and existing projects in order to control temperature and humidity
Rheem Commercial HVAC

4:30 pm

Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier

Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier

Sponsored By Rmax, A Business Unit of the Sika Corporation
Presented By Steven Kristensen
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

This course is designed to provide an understanding of how better construction practices can increase building sustainability and longevity.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Understand how proper building envelope design can contribute to Building Longevity and Sustainability and how these concepts impact making building more energy efficient, as well as increasing indoor air quality and occupant comfort.
  2. Understand how aluminum faced polyiso continuous insulation can provide the Air and Water Resistive Barrier, in addition to providing thermal control, and be incorporated into an NFPA 285 Wall Assembly.
  3. Discuss the benefits obtained from incorporating polyiso continuous insulation in steel stud building envelope design to comply with building and energy codes.
  4. Identify the key properties of polyiso insulation and associated components that should be addressed when specifying and insulation system incorporating Air & Water Resistive Barrier functionality, for optimal energy performance and design efficiency.
Rmax, A Business Unit of the Sika Corporation
no registration link
COVID-19 Protocols

Just like you, we are excited for the opportunity to resume live events. That being said, the health and safety of our attendees and presenters is our prime concern so, in addition to specific venue infection prevention procedures, we are doing the following:

  • Requiring that any presenter or attendee with any COVID-19 symptoms not attend the event (full refunds given, no matter how late the notice)
  • Working with venues to allow for social distancing while seated at the event
  • Providing hand sanitizer at the entrance to the presentation space
  • Following best practices for food distribution at the event
  • Monitoring and following local guidelines/mandates for infection prevention

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