Austin, TX

Event Date

Tuesday November 17, 2026

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 ADA Accessibility / Barrier-Free Req.

Maggiano's Little Italy

10910 Domain Dr
Austin, TX 78758

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Registration Price

$70.00

Terms

Early Bird Discount! $20.00 off if purchased before Nov 3, 2026

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Event Agenda

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

7:30 am

8:00 am

The New Age of Construction: Silane Modified Polymer (SMP) Technology

9:10 am

10:20 am

11:30 am

Beyond the Frame: Choosing Windows for Design and Performance Goals

Sponsored By All Seasons Architectural Windows

Presented By Isaac Ratliff

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

This course provides a comprehensive overview of selecting the appropriate window products based on project-specific design and performance requirements. It covers various window types and their performance characteristics, examining factors such as location, building type, air and water infiltration, and design pressures.

Learning Objectives:

Analyze how window function, including operation and usability, influences product selection to enhance occupant comfort and accessibility in various project applications.
Examine key performance factors—air infiltration, water resistance, and structural integrity—to ensure durability, indoor air quality, and protection against environmental conditions.
Identify critical code requirements such as egress, tempered glass, smoke evacuation, and energy efficiency to support safe building design and emergency preparedness.
Assess aesthetic considerations, including finish options, color choices, and sightlines, to achieve both functional and design objectives.

12:30 pm

Lunchtime Product Presentation - Lunch Provided

1:00 pm

Aluminum Framing Solutions for High-Performance Interiors: Sound, Safety, and Style

Sponsored By Avalon International Aluminum

Presented By Rick Carleton

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour

Aluminum doors and frames are increasingly popular in commercial interiors for their clean aesthetics and strong performance. This course explores practical applications of aluminum framing systems in modern architectural projects.

Learning Objectives:

Identify the components and configurations of modern aluminum interior door and framing systems including sidelights, borrowed lights, flush assemblies, and sliding doors and their role in supporting safe, functional interior environments.
Describe the aesthetic and functional benefits of aluminum framing systems including minimal sightlines, flush glazing, and integration with contemporary interiors and how these design attributes contribute to occupant well-being and spatial quality.
Explain how aluminum assemblies meet critical performance and code compliance requirements such as fire ratings (45 to 90 minute), positive pressure testing, and acoustic control (STC-rated assemblies) to support life safety, occupant comfort, and building code adherence.
Assess hardware compatibility, prep options, and code-related considerations including ADA accessibility, NFPA 80 compliance, and electric strikes and specify aluminum assemblies that align with applicable safety, egress, and sustainability standards including LEED and EPD documentation.