AIA Connecticut

CE Units: 1+ HSW hour

Tour of Stony Creek Quarry

Date: 08/03/2010

Time: 10:30 am-1:00 pm

Location: 99 Quarry road, Branford, Connecticut

Description: Join your fellow AIA Connecticut members in a tour of the Stony Creek Granite Quarry, in operation since 1858. You will learn about the properties of the quarry’s pink granite, as well as its various applications as panels, stairs, pavers, veneer, quarry cut block, and crushed stone.

Led by Darrell Petit, the tour of will be followed by an all American barbeque, hosted by the Quarry Corporation. Don’t miss this delightful summer excursion that combines learning and a delicious lunch!

Please wear casual, appropriate attire and walking shoes. Please bring sun screen, as we will be walking through the quarry for an hour and a half.

Cost AIA, Senior Associate AIA, Affiliate & allied organization members: $18.00

Cost Associate AIA & Participating Emeritus members: $18.00

Cost Non Member: $36.00

Telephone Number: (203) 865-2195

CE Units: 1.5 HSW hours

The New Connecticut Fire Prevention Code

Date: 08/05/2010

Time: 9:00-11:00 am

Location: AIA Connecticut, 370 James Street, Suite 402, New Haven, Connecticut

Description: Joe Kingston, Fire and Life Safety Supervisor, Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal, will present a program on the new Connecticut State Fire Prevention Code, in force July 1, 2010. Joe has many years of experience in presenting programs on fire safety issues to building and fire officials and design professionals.

Primarily for existing buildings, the new Fire Prevention Code is designed to assist local fire marshals in their day-to-day inspections. The code covers many of the referenced standards as found in the Connecticut Fire Safety Code. Design professionals should attend this program to insure compliance.

Copies of the new code may be downloaded from the Office of the State Fire Marshal website,
http://www.ct.gov/dps/cwp/view.asp?a=2149&q=294300 or may be purchased from AIA Connecticut for $10.00 (members) or $12.00 (non members) plus Connecticut sales tax.

Cost AIA, Senior Associate AIA, Affiliate & allied organization members: $35.00

Cost Associate AIA & Participating Emeritus members: $15.00

Cost Non Member: $70.00

Cost Member Copy of Connecticut Fire Prevention Code-Pickup Only: $10.00

Cost Non Member Copy of Connecticut Fire Prevention Code-Pickup Only: $12.00

Telephone Number: (203) 865-2195

CE Units: 2 HSW hours

A.R.E. Review Series Lecture

Sponsor: AIA Connecticut Emerging Architectural Community

Date: 08/18/2010

Time: 5:30 pm

Location: AIA Connecticut, 370 James Street, Suite 402, New Haven, Connecticut

Description: Taking the A.R.E.: "Tips and Discussions"
Panel to be determined.
A light meal will be served.

Cost Associate AIA: $45.00

Cost Non Member: $80.00

Telephone Number: (203) 865-2195

CE Units: 3 CES hours/.75 IDP units

Sustainable Sites I

Date: 09/08/2010

Time: TBA

Location: AIA Connecticut, 370 James Street, Suite 402, New Haven, Connecticut

Description: Details coming soon.

Telephone Number: (203) 865-2195

Lightning Protection 101

Date: 09/10/2010

Time: 12:30 pm

Location: AIA Connecticut, 370 James Street, Suite 402, New Haven Connecticut

Description: The Lightning Safety Alliance will present a review of proper lighting protection system design and its application to meet UL and NFPA requirements. Learn about the five essential elements of proper lightning protection systems; the standards that such systems should meet; non-conventional methods of lightning protection; and how to specify effective, attractive, low maintenance systems for all types of structures.

Please note that there is no fee for this program for members, but we prepare food so please sign up beforehand. Those who sign up and do not cancel if they cannot attend and walk-ins will be charged $10.

Cost AIA, Senior Associate AIA, Affiliate & allied organization members: $0.00

Cost Associate AIA & Participating Emeritus members: $0.00

Cost Non Member: $15.00

Telephone Number: (203) 865-2195

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CE Units: 1+ HSW hours

A.R.E. Review Series Lecture

Sponsor: AIA Connecticut Emerging Architectural Community

Date: 09/15/2010

Time: 5:30 pm

Location: AIA Connecticut, 370 James Street, Suite 402, New Haven, Connecticut

Description: Structural Systems, Part I -
General Structures with Nils Ericson, III, P.E.
A light meal will be served.

Cost Associate AIA &: $45.00

Cost Non Member: $80.00

Telephone Number: (203) 865-2195

CE Units: 3 CES hours/.75 IDP units

New Energy Codes: Modifying Your Practice to Meet Future Demands

Sponsor: Generously Sponsored by the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund, in conjunction with the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC/CT), AIA Connecticut, and the Connecticut Society of Professional Engineers (CSPE)

Date: 09/16/2010

Time: 9:00-11:00 am

Location: Northeast Utilities, 107 Selden Street, Berlin, Connecticut

Description: A discussion of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code and the 2010 ASHRAE 90.1.

Moderated by George McGoldrick, AIA.
Fred Wacjs, Senior Program Administrator, Conservation & Load Management, Northeast Utilities, will present a program on the impact of new codes and how, working with them, architects and engineers must work together to achieve goals. Fred will cover:
· New Envelope, Mechanical and Electrical Requirements for Commercial Buildings
· Requirements Result in 30% Reduction in Energy Consumption
· Need for Architects and Engineers to Incorporate Integrated Design Practices

There is no charge for this program.

This program is also offered on October 14 at the AIA Connecticut offices.

Telephone Number: (203) 865-2195

CE Units: 2 AIA HSW, SD hours; 2 NY State PDHs certified by the CSPE

An HVAC Primer

Date: 09/21/2010

Time: 1:00-4:00 pm

Location: AIA Connecticut, 370 James Street, Suite 402, New Haven Connecticut

Description: "Understanding MEP Systems and System Requirements for Commercial and Residential Construction"

John E. Kohler, P.E., Rory S. Ronan, P.E., and Joseph V. Lembo, P.E. of Kohler Ronan, LLC Consulting Engineers, Danbury and New York City, will present a seminar addressing the most common questions that the Architect may have in executing a project with an MEP Engineer or Design Build Contractor. Kohler Ronan is a multi-disciplined firm providing Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection engineering design services.

The three-part seminar will include:
· A detailed review of common MEP systems, including system components and sustainable options such as geo-thermal heating and cooling.
· Focus on the two common methods for project delivery, explaining in detail typically “what comes in the box” in terms of services and the role of the MEP engineer or design/build contractor; how to set up the project for success; understanding what questions to ask the G.C., the HVAC Contractor.
· Pitfalls in the construction process: what can and will go wrong; including a review of MEP issues that typically arise and how to recognize and address them for a successful project.

Cost AIA, Senior Associate AIA, Affiliate & allied organization members: $45.00

Cost Associate AIA & Participating Emeritus members: $15.00

Cost Non Member: $90.00

Telephone Number: (203) 865-2195

CE Units: 3 HSW hours

VISIONS, The AIA Connecticut Annual Conference

Sponsor: Sponsorship Opportunities

Date: 10/05/2010

Time: -

Location: Woodbridge Country Club, Woodbridge, Connecticut

Description: A day of education, networking and congeniality.

Telephone Number: (203) 865-2195

New Energy Codes: Modifying Your Practice to Meet Future Demands

Date: 10/14/2010

Time: 3:00-5:00 pm

Location: AIA Connecticut, 370 James Street, Suite 402, New Haven, Connecticut

Description: A discussion of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code and the 2010 ASHRAE 90.1.

Moderated by Paul Brady, Executive Director, ACEC.
Fred Wacjs, Senior Program Administrator, Conservation & Load Management, Northeast Utilities, will present a program on the impact of new codes and how, working with them, architects and engineers must work together to achieve goals. Fred will cover:
· New Envelope, Mechanical and Electrical Requirements for Commercial Buildings
· Requirements Result in 30% Reduction in Energy Consumption
· Need for Architects and Engineers to Incorporate Integrated Design Practices

There is no charge for this program.

Telephone Number: (203) 865-2195

CE Units: 2 AIA HSW, SD hours; 2 NY State PDHs certified by the CSPE