AIA Kansas City: The American Institute of Architects

The Building Enclosure Council of Kansas City is pleased to announce our next session on May 23rd. We will be gathering at 6pm with the presentation starting shortly afterwards. Please note that the session will be located at AIA-Kansas City at 1801 McGee on the first level.
The session speaker will be Scott Benson the Architectural Advisor at Schuco-USA. This session will focus on their various systems as outlined below.
This session is NOT worth any AIA earning units.
1) Curtainwall systems
American systems vs European systems
Curtainwall parts and pieces
Pressure equalized
Curtainwall options: Skylight/steel appearance
2) Insert windows
Parts and pieces
Window placement into curtainwall
3) Unitized systems
Parts/design
Options
When/where to use systems
4) Windows/Doors/Sliding systems/Folding systems
Parts/design
Operations (tilt/turn, hopper, casement, awning, parallel)
Glazing bead options
Higher performing systems
5) Sunshade systems
Louver blades
PV blades
Motor driven systems
6) Photovoltaics
BIPV
Thin film material
7) System testing
Air/water/structural
Thermal/noise reduction
Seismic
8) Schuco accessories
Software
Machinery
What we build

Scott Benson has been in the glazing business for 18 years. He spent 15 years with a premium wood window company as an Architectural Representative, 3 years with aluminum windows/doors/curtainwall working as a supervisor in the drafting department for a fabricator/installer with 2 years as the head of business development on solar energy projects.
The Session is open to all trades and professions related to building design, construction, maintenance and property management.
So that we may provide adequate food and beverages, please RSVP by no later than the end of the day on May 22nd

Join Custom Building Products for their 7th Annual Beer & Learn!

This program explores the different types of waterproofing membranes, moisture barrier systems, anti-fracture membranes and sound underlayment technologies. The proper specification of waterproofing, anti-fracture, moisture barrier and sound attenuation membranes is essential to the success of a tile installation. We will review practical application, theories, and system integration for a successful installation. Different means and methods of installation over these materials will be illustrated through actual project. References to the changes in the 2011 TCNA Handbook in regards to the use of these systems will be referenced.

This program is worth 1 HSW and beer and appetizers will be served.

Topics Covered:
ACI 330 Guidelines for Parking Lot Design
• Jointing
• Depth, Loads
• Reinforcement
• Pavement Design Software (hands on, bring your laptop)
• Concrete Overlays (pavement restoration)
• Roller Compacted Concrete

4 Continuing Education Credits for Engineers, Architects AIA 4 LU/HSW, Contractor Licensing 4 Education Hours

Online registration available at http://www.moksacpa.com under “Registrations”, you may use credit cards online only.

Steve Berry, the international and New York Times bestselling author of historical thrillers, will teach his acclaimed writers’ workshop, Lessons from a Bestseller, May 24 at the Writers Place, 3607 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, MO. The workshop, hosted and organized by the Historic Kansas City Foundation (HKCF) in conjunction with Berry’s History Matters foundation, will run from 1 pm to 5 pm with a reception to follow at 5:30 pm. Tickets for the workshop are $70 for members and $110 for nonmembers. The cost of the reception is $20; complimentary for workshop students. Proceeds benefit Historic Kansas City Foundation’s education and advocacy efforts to save historic buildings in the urban core.

For online ticket purchase: http://www.historickansascity.org/?event=save-the-date-author-steve-berry-event

French president Nicolas Sarkozy presents 10 architects with a unique challenge: redesign Paris for the 21st century. This 50-minute film focuses on the response by Winy Maas, whose designs include the Netherland’s pavilion at the 2000 World’s Fair. After the screening, local architects pose the question: how would we redesign Kansas City for the 21st century?

The Museum is pleased to partner with AIA Kansas City for this program.

More information on tickets to follow.

Participants will be better able to understand and apply the critical concepts of the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code. These concepts provide a basis for the correct use of the code in the design, plan review, inspection, and analysis of projects. It will provide a clear understanding and correct use of the requirements identified by these basic code provisions, tables and categorizations. Participants will apply the code in clear-cut situations and build their understanding of the intent of the code when asked to make code compliance decisions.

Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be better able to:
• Locate general topics in the 2012 IECC.
• Locate applicable tables in the 2012 IECC for specific situations.
• Apply code requirements to real-world situations.
• Explain the intent behind a code requirement.
• Identify borderline scenarios as compliant or noncompliant.
• Identify essential code components for designing energy-efficient building thermal envelopes; energy-efficient mechanical design principles; and electrical power and lighting systems.

Email Bill Watson for additional information on how to register at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Participants will be better able to understand and apply the critical concepts of the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code. These concepts provide a basis for the correct use of the code in the design, plan review, inspection, and analysis of projects. It will provide a clear understanding and correct use of the requirements identified by these basic code provisions, tables and categorizations. Participants will apply the code in clear-cut situations and build their understanding of the intent of the code when asked to make code compliance decisions.

Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be better able to:
• Locate general topics in the 2012 IECC.
• Locate applicable tables in the 2012 IECC for specific situations.
• Apply code requirements to real-world situations.
• Explain the intent behind a code requirement.
• Identify borderline scenarios as compliant or noncompliant.
• Identify essential code components for designing energy-efficient building thermal envelopes; energy-efficient mechanical design principles; and electrical power and lighting systems.

Email Bill Watson for additional information on how to register at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Come out for the next ARE 4.0 study session on Programming Planning and Practice. Chris Herring of BRR Architecture will be leading this informative session at the BRR office.

Join TED Systems for this informative program on security integration.

The integration of individual security systems is often thought to be expensive and benefits questioned. Comprehensive security strategies must take the strengths of individual security components to off-set the weaknesses of others. Systems must integrate to provide a timely assessment of alarm conditions so an immediate response by authorized agents can occur and occupants of buildings can take appropriate action. Integration of security systems can minimize the nuisance alarm, save organizations money and provide peace of mind to the end user. Topics discussed will include; what is system integration, ideal door hardware configurations, the false alarm, police response, internal and external threats, immediate assessment of alarm conditions and the benefits/cost savings of system integration.

This program is worth 1 HSW and lunch will be provided.

The West 18th Street Fashion Show will be held outside at dusk on Saturday, June 9, 2012, in the Crossroads Arts District on West 18th Street between Baltimore and Wyandotte. The event is free and open to the public, with a limited number of ticketed runway seats available for purchase beginning May 1, 2012. Be sure to watch our website or updates. http://westeighteenthstreet.com/sponsors/