Houston, TX - Thursday November 21, 2024

Houston, TX

Event Date
Thursday November 21, 2024

7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Available Credits

Up to 8 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
Up to 1 GBCI General Hour
Up to 1 IDCEC HSW CEU(s)
Up to 1 ADA Accessibility / Barrier-Free Req.
Maggiano's Little Italy
2019 Post Oak Blvd
Houston, TX 77056
Registration Price

$100.00

Terms
Early Bird Discount! $30.00 off if purchased before Nov 7, 2024

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Event Agenda

Thursday, November 21, 2024

7:30 am

Breakfast & Networking

8:00 am

Course TBA

9:10 am

Crafting Culinary Spaces: Exploring Kitchen Cabinet Construction, Finishes, and Uses

Crafting Culinary Spaces: Exploring Kitchen Cabinet Construction, Finishes, and Uses

Sponsored By Wolf Home Products
Presented By Brian Barron
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

A study of the US cabinet market and cabinet construction methods including substrates, composition, hardware, and finishes.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Understand the categories that go in to making up the domestic kitchen cabinet market. Knock down cabinets flat stacked and shipped from overseas and how they are competing against domestic cabinet makers with higher labor costs against countries with no labor laws.
  2. Identify and compare various substrates and composition of kitchen cabinets. How furniture board and MDF are made with binders and materials that can off gas.
  3. Examine the features and benefits of various finish options for kitchen cabinets. How these finishes are applied regarding robotics for paint and stain booths as well as capturing and recycling fumes/off gas. Discussion on off gassing of compounds in Resins such as thermofoil and melamine cabinet finishes.
  4. Define and compare framed and frameless cabinets, as well as factory built versus assembled cabinets. These differences play a significant role in how they are installed as well as the sturdiness and safety of hanging heavier weights/cabinet materials.
  5. Discuss available and new hardware options as well as best installation practices for safe and sturdy install.
Wolf Home Products

10:20 am

Optimized Insulation

Optimized Insulation

Sponsored By Elevate Commercial Roofing Systems
Presented By Chad Angerstein
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the functions and different types of roof insulations, focusing on comparing the performance of different types; layout and attachment methods; condensation issues and tapered insulation.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Discuss the common types of roofing insulation
  2. Outline current ASHRAE/Code issues affecting insulation design R-Value
  3. Explain the layout and attachment methods of roof insulation
  4. Explain critical design considerations such as tapered insulation and roof condensation
Elevate Commercial Roofing Systems

11:30 am

Commercial Restroom Design to Promote Safety, Sustainability and Savings

Commercial Restroom Design to Promote Safety, Sustainability and Savings

Sponsored By Excel Dryer, Inc.
Presented By Melissa Aguiar
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour
1 IDCEC HSW CEU(s)

This course is designed to help you consider what it takes to design restrooms that are sustainable and safe, without breaking the bank.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Articulate the role that commercial restrooms play in supporting occupant health and well-being
  2. Identify key safety considerations within commercial restrooms, to protect building occupants
  3. Describe sustainability considerations within commercial restrooms, including those that promote occupant well-being
  4. Recognize opportunities for cost savings when designing commercial restrooms

12:30 pm

Lunch & Networking

1:00 pm

Lawns and Beyond

Lawns and Beyond

Sponsored By ForeverLawn
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

The enhanced need for water conservation and a decrease of harmful runoff resulting from lawn maintenance has pushed the demand for environmentally friendly alternatives for landscaping and recreational areas.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Recall the benefits of synthetic grass
  2. List the applications of synthetic grass
  3. Describe the construction of a standard synthetic grass system
  4. State the installation considerations to facilitate a long service life
ForeverLawn

2:10 pm

Course TBA

3:20 pm

Wood-Plastic Composite Cladding Sustainable Rainscreen Wall System

Wood-Plastic Composite Cladding Sustainable Rainscreen Wall System

Sponsored By Fiberon Composite Cladding
Presented By Brandon Greer
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

Rain is one of the most important things to control in wall construction for both a building’s structural integrity and the occupants’ health. Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss the aesthetic, performance, and sustainable attributes of wood-plastic composites (WPCs) for use in rainscreen applications.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Identify potential moisture management issues that can cause harm to both a building’s aesthetic and structural integrity as well as occupants’ health and safety.
  2. List four basic components of rainscreen wall systems that help minimize rainwater passage into the wall and effectively dissipates any water remaining back to the exterior.
  3. Compare and contrast the suitability of various cladding materials to serve in rainscreen systems, particularly their durability, sustainability, and safety.
  4. Evaluate wood-plastic composite (WPC) cladding options for use in rainscreen applications, including recyclability, strength, and life-cycle cost attributes.
Fiberon Composite Cladding

4:30 pm

Accessible Elegance: Railing Systems + ADA Code Compliance

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)

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:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Analyze key railing specifications, including material selection, gripping surfaces, and installation standards, while reviewing how these aspects align with broader ADA code requirements.
  4. 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.
Livers Bronze

State CE Requirements

Texas CE Requirements

Texas Board of Architectural Examiners
(512) 305-9000
Renewal Cycle: 
Annual
Total Hours Required: 
12 Hours
Renewal Deadline: 
December 31st
Board Guidelines
12 HSW (1 hour SD or energy efficient design + 1 hour barrier-free design + min. 8 hours structured + max. 4 hours self-directed)