AIA Kansas City: The American Institute of Architects

This program is designed to look at Cast in Place Concrete with voids or openings as decorative, structural and environmentally friendly for stormwater mitigation. It is an introduction for Grasscrete and an update to Pervious Concrete in Kansas City metro Area. It explores various applications and uses.

Learning Objectives:
• Recognize various Void Structured Concrete Systems including grassed, gravel filled, open void structures and pervious concrete for stormwater mitigation.
• Utilize Void Structured Concrete (Grasscrete) and Pervious Concrete for Environmental and Economic Benefits.
• How the concrete itself can be designed to meet LEED and Green Friendly requirements.
• How Void Structured Concrete (Grasscrete) and Pervious Concrete reduce Urban Heat Island Effects and Reduce Energy Costs for Lighting parking lots and court yards.
• An Introduction to Grasscrete.
• An overview of Pervious Concrete to date in the Kansas City Metro.

Presenters:
Chris Sullivan, Vice President, ChemSystems, Inc. & Grasscrete
Christy Martin, Exe. Dir., Concrete Promotional Group

This program is worth 1 SD credit and lunch will be provided.

Join 3 Axis for this presentation on digital fabrication.

The use of digitally controlled tools to create unique forms and shapes has become widespread in recent years. The use of CNC machines to produce intricate architectural elements has become attainable for projects large and small.

We’ll start with an overview of the different types of CNC machines (lasers, waterjets, routers, mills, 3D printers) and how they are used most effectively.

Covered next will be essential questions to ask so you can find a digital fabricator for your project and ensure a successful collaboration.

Finally, there will be examples of how to generate both 2D and 3D digital artwork to achieve your design intent.

This program with be worth 1 LU and lunch will be provided.

Join Lafarge for this program on self consolidating concrete.

This program is an introduction to self-consolidating concrete. It is designed look at the history of SCC, the design characteristics, as well as offer specification suggestions. The presentation explores various applications and uses for self-consolidating concrete.

Learning Objectives: • Define self-consolidating concrete and its features • Explain various applications • Discuss structural integrity, quality and testing of the product.

Presenter: Shannon Seipel, LEED GA, Technical Sales Specialist, Lafarge North America

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

Join AIA and IES for this program on lighting for healthcare.

We will discuss trends in the healthcare market with regard to general trends and construction with an emphasis on lighting. Presentation includes discussion of light and color rendering as it relates to task and aesthetics in healthcare applications. Circadian rhythms, daylighting, lighting for healing (light therapy) and the physiological aspects of light for healthcare will be included. In addition, lighting for the various spaces and new technologies being incorporated in healthcare facilities will be highlighted (ex: NICU, patient rooms, corridors.) Learning Objectives for this course: Attendees will gain basic knowledge needed to:
• Identify and discuss current trends in the general construction and lighting of Healthcare Facilities
• Recognize issues involved in designing lighting for treatment specific (and non-specific) areas of healthcare facilities.
• Recognize how human physiology and wellness is affected by lighting

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

Join Tom Gant with ClarkDietrich™ Building Systems for this session on steel stud products.

Having problems understanding equivalent “EQ” metal framing and how it compares with traditional metal framing? Are you receiving the correct, properly tested material on your projects? Since their introduction over 5 years ago much has been done to develop standardized requirements for “EQ” metal framing products. This presentation will address both questions as well as outline the ASTM standards that govern the specification and performance requirements of the products. The course will review the purpose and contents of an evaluation report and conclude with an analysis of how “EQ” studs are listed in fire-rated assemblies.

Learning Objectives:

• Evaluate and compare alternative steel stud products to traditional steel studs
• Identify the ASTM standards that govern the material, manufacturing and performance requirements of alternative studs
• Identify cold-formed steel framing members that meet acceptance criteria through evaluation reports
• Analyze UL fire-rated assembly requirements

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

Join Susan Brown with Brightery for this presentation on Solar Photovoltaics.

Topics will include:
• Discussion on various renewable energy technologies and lay out why the focus is on Solar PV for businesses.
• Discuss the technology, incentives, and various financing options including zero-up-front cost leasing.
• Show actual Missouri projects with clients like JE Dunn, KCP&L, Commerce Bank, Faultless Starch, Thomson Reuters, City of Clayton, City of Ballwin, Rockhurst High School and many more.

This program will be worth 1 SD credit and lunch will be provided.