AIA”™s Economic Outlook: 6 Things You Need to Know

Architecture can”™t escape the current reality of volatile economic conditions, but watching AIA”™s Managing Director of Research and Practice, Michele Russo”™s economic forecast helps break down the the complex issues into practical reality and provided specific information for California markets. AIA CA hosted this Outlook on May 19 ”“ and compiled this list of key […]

Division of the State Architect Update ”“ Sustainability Education and Outreach and Regulatory Activity

This course provides a regulatory update on recently passed regulations that will be effective in the California Building Standards Code next year and offers attendees information on how to engage with state agencies in the rulemaking process that will impact sustainability and carbon reduction in future codes. Ida Clair will give a regulatory update for […]

Easing Energy Code Compliance Through the Virtual Compliance Assistant

Energy Code Ace strives to make energy code compliance fast and easy. During this session, we’ll explore how designers can use the Virtual Compliance Assistant to document nonresidential envelope projects using the prescriptive approach, verify compliance prior to permit submittal and even provide installers with pre-populated installation forms. Please join Jill Marver, Energy Code Ace […]

AIA CA Statewide Advocacy Update

With the California State Legislature in session ”“ Actively considering and voting and legislation ”“ Mark Christian, Hon. AIA CA and Director of Governmental Relations of AIA California, will discuss the current political climate in California and highlight the legislation under consideration that is of interest to the architectural profession. In addition to his presentation, […]

In Practice: Life Cycle Assessment of Concrete Buildings

When looking at the environmental impact of a building, it is important to assess every stage of the environmental life cycle, from material extraction and product manufacturing to building operations and maintenance through to end-of-life. Concrete offers many environmental attributes that help reduce the overall environmental life cycle impacts of a building. This presentation explores […]

Single Family Electrification Considerations and Requirements under the 2022 Energy Code

With the 2022 Energy Code going into effect January 1, 2023, California is moving closer to meeting goals for carbon reduction, grid harmonization and energy efficiency. Electrification, photovoltaics, and ever-increasing building efficiency measures are all tools utilized to help single-family construction achieve these goals. During this session, we will review the electrification measures of the […]

Multifamily Envelope Requirements Under the 2022 Energy Code

The 2022 Energy Code, going into effect January 1, 2023, has new chapters devoted to multifamily occupancies. These chapters include new envelope requirements supporting multifamily buildings (along with other increased efficiency measures not discussed during this session). Topics we will explore include: the new requirements for opaque surfaces (walls, roofs and ceiling), the new fire […]

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