Upcoming Continuing Education Opportunities

 

 

Sustainability, Integrated Practice, and Diversity
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
AIA Center for Architecture
403 NW 11th Avenue

Cost:
$50 AIA members
$65 non-members

Jim Suehiro, AIA, currently representing the NW + Pacific Region on the AIA National Board of Directors, will help analyze emerging changes to the traditional practice model.

The "Sustainability, Integrated Practice, and Diversity" seminar relates to integrated delivery of projects, a sustainable approach to the process and the practical aspects of implementing this method - with attention to new resources and opportunities for contractual relations between owner, designer and contractor.


Earn 2 AIA HSW Learning Units

Refreshments provided.


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Radiant Heating Workshop
Thursday, August 28, 2008
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
AIA Center for Architecture
403 NW 11th Avenue

Cost:
$75 AIA members
$90 non-members

Hydronic radiant heating is an effective way to heat a home that is well constructed and insulated. It is also a good alternative means of space heat when duct space is limited and air conditioning is not needed. Systems can be installed using a gas boiler, a tankless water heater, or even a conventional water heater. Heating efficiencies approaching 95% are achieved with high efficiency boilers and condensing water heaters. This class will explore the basic principles of heat transfer and heating loads, basic concepts of how radiant heat works, system types and some examples of installations of radiant heating systems. This class is intended to provide an introductory level of information and may be too simplified for advanced users or system installers.

	Agenda
	9:00 - 9:05		Welcome (Introductions, Housekeeping and Announcements)
	9:05 - 10:20		Understanding radiant heat and thermodynamics Radiant heat in house as a system
	10:20 - 10:30		Break
	10:30 - 11:40		Planning, system options, cost effectiveness, sample radiant heating systems
	11:40 - Noon		QA and evaluation

Earn 3 AIA HSW Learning Units

Refreshments provided.

Presenter:
Dan Cote
Technical and Training Manager, Conservation Services Group

Daniel Cote has extensive experience in the construction industry, including an industry-related B.S., as well as several years experience in building technologies and residential construction. Dan has worked directly with builders and developers in facilitating the adoption of ENERGY STAR New Homes standards in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, New York, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Oregon. Cote's experience includes design modifications, in-field training, and inspections, all leading to successful program participation for builders and subcontractors.

Dan's role as a resource for builders and industry trades includes: building science educational workshops, job-site trainings, ENERGY STAR Homes program support, technical analysis, home energy ratings and various levels of technical support. Dan has spoken at several builder training events as well as media spots and green building workshops and his knowledge in the areas of building efficiency and performance allow him to be a valuable resource for builders, educators, and utility programs.


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