Bonnie Kastel
AIA New Hampshire
603.501.1881
bkastel@aianh.org
EDUCATION CATCH-UP DAY
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
5 HSWs can be earned in one day.
Opt for full day or select morning (2HSWs) or afternoon (3HSWs) sessions.
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CHAPTER ANNUAL MEETING
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
During lunch break, we will conduct our Chapter Annual Meeting. We invite all members to attend the Annual Meeting, meet association leadership, and hear about accomplishments of 2018 and plans for 2019. The Board of Directors also wants to hear from you. Do you have thoughts about our programs, suggestions or ideas for new initiatives, or concerns about the profession? Please share them at the Annual Meeting.
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SCHEDULE
9:00 am – Check-in and Continental Breakfast
9:30 am – 11:30 am Morning Sessions
Presented by Randall Walter, AIA and Chris Carbone - Bensonwood Inc.
Off-Site Wood Construction (including Multi-family buildings) - 1HSW
Due to skilled labor shortages, compressed schedules, and the potential for greater quality control, off-site wood construction has become increasingly popular. This presentation will cover the unique design and construction techniques associated with pre-fabricated and off-site panelized wood systems. An introduction to the different levels of off-site construction and review of associated products and services will be followed by a demonstration of cost and schedule benefits based on real-world projects. A step-by-step process will be presented for designers new to off-site construction, with information on how to find and utilize partners and resources, the integrated design process, and differences compared to traditional on-site methods. Trends and future projects for the use of off-site construction, as well as its advantages, will also be reviewed.
Uses and Applications for Mass Timber - 1HSW
Mass Timber products are gaining market share as owners and architects seek to provide warm, inviting spaces, made from renewable materials. Wood's carbon profile is far superior to alternate heavier structural materials, and with modern adhesives and fasteners, timber can now compete with steel and concrete for midrise construction. While stick frame construction is common for buildings up to six stories in height, above that, the amount of wood required to support gravity loads becomes such that glue laminated column and beam systems with or without mass timber panels are more appropriate. CAD driven CNC robotic equipment can deliver high performance large building elements to the job site with tolerances of 1/16". These elements install rapidly with just in time delivery logistics. The capacities and performance of these Mass Timber elements are improved compared to historical Heavy Timber (type IV) construction, but there are considerations particular to today's Mass Timber elements that an engineer and architect should be familiar with prior to undertaking a design effort.
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Lunch break and Chapter Annual Meeting
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Afternoon Sessions
Presented by Oliver Klein of 475 High Performance Building Supply Inc.
Passive House Multifamily Buildings - 1HSW
In this one-hour course, we will address the challenges that building larger, multifamily buildings to meet Passive House standards can pose. This presentation will look at critical goals such as the comfort, health, affordability, reliability, and occupant-friendliness of the building. We will detail strategies to hit these goals and to make the best living environment for the building's population.
High Performance Historic Masonry Retrofits - 1HSW
The goals of historic preservation and energy efficiency and comfort often seem in conflict, as higher insulation levels can pose new risks to these timeless structures. Yet it need not be so. This comprehensive presentation discusses strategies for minimizing the apparent conflict while allowing for the highest possible performance - ensuring that the integrity of the structure won't be compromised and making a more robust structure for the next 100 years: preservation and high-performance working together for a truly sustainable future. The classic brick wall is un-insulated (R-6-ish) 3 wythe thick wall, prone to air infiltration. As many historic buildings fall under some form of aesthetic scrutiny often exterior insulation is prohibited. Therefore, the only option to make these buildings energy efficient is to insulate them on the interior. This presentation takes a close look at how to insulate these walls safely from the interior - considering moisture drive, bulk rainwater issues, and insulation materials - avoiding the dangers of freeze-thaw and mold.
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm Afternoon Session
Presented by Carolyn Sarno and John Balfe of NEEP.org
The Path to High Performance Schools – What is it and how do you get there? – 1HSW
High Performance Schools are a key component in the drive toward zero energy buildings. Schools are symbolic of what we value as a society and the decision to embrace sustainability in the field of school construction is an indicator of our cultural priorities. Long after builders have come and gone, schools will continue to serve their purpose of communicating sustainable design principles. Tangible building attributes such as daylighting, automated fixtures, or photovoltaics allow for the school building itself to be used as a teaching tool. Further, a school’s high occupancy profile presents a unique opportunity to deliver these values, not only to students, but also faculty, staff, and the community at large.
In support of productive, efficient and healthy learning environments, NEEP has led development of the Northeast Collaborative for High Performance Schools (NE-CHPS) Criteria. The criteria--which was originally developed in California and subsequently adapted to fit the building codes, climate, and educational priorities of the Northeast--is a prescriptive roadmap for sustainable school design. It contains categories including integrated planning, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, site selection, and materials management.
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SPONSOR
Thank you to our event sponsor for underwriting part of this program.
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The Audubon McLane Center is handicap accessible.