Seismic Considerations for Design

Contemporary Design & Details for Masonry Construction

Seismic Considerations for Design with Tom DiBlasi
Tuesday, May 13, 2008; 3:00-6:00 pm
AIA Connecticut, 87 Willow Street, New Haven
(Please note change of location)

Sponsored by the AIA Connecticut Education Committee

In this seminar, you will learn how to:

• Determine the Seismic Design Category of a building
• Understand the importance of the Seismic Design Category
• Develop a basic understanding of the seismic design parameters required in construction documents
• Understand general requirements for seismic bracing of architectural and mechanical components
• What's in store for the future?

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Green Materials: Green Metals
Zinc and Copper in Architectural Applications
AIA Connecticut, 370 James Street, New Haven, Fourth Floor
(Note our New Address)
Thursday, June 19, 2008; 3-5 pm; 2 CES Hours HSW

Sponsored by the AIA Connecticut Education Committee

Presenters:
Anne Schade, CSI, CD
Gail Whitney Karn, AIA

Today more Green products are being specified than ever before, as Owners and Architects alike become increasingly concerned with our environment and dwindling resources. This program will explain the role that metals play in the specification of Green products and in particular the roles of Copper and Zinc.

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Contemporary Design & Details for Masonry Construction
A special presentation co-sponsored by the
AIA Connecticut Education Committee and the International Masonry Institute (IMI)
Wednesday, June 25, 2008; 3 to 6:30 pm
IMI Training Center, 17 North Plains Industrial Road, Wallingford 06492

Presenters:
Richard Filloramo, IMI Director of Market Development and Technical Services
Jim DeStefano, AIA

This presentation covers new details and technologies for contemporary masonry construction including materials' specifications and examples of buildings.

3 HSW Hours

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