Facade Lunch and Learns

Credits: 1 LU/HSW Hour

Availability: San Fransisco, Virtual

For years, covering a building façade has been an important challenge to overcome the fundamental characteristics of ceramic tile that will outperform other cladding material such as natural stone, wood, aluminum and or prefabricated concrete systems. This one-hour AIA | HSW program will cover the Ventilated Façade criteria required for a porcelain tile exterior cladding solutions and, attendees will gain knowledge why porcelain tile ventilated façade systems that incorporate the open joint system are fast emerging of choice for buildings across a variety of commercial and/or residential sectors today. Fact, ventilated façade systems are playing a key role for sustainable building envelopes especially since reduction in consumption is now driving sustainability. Read Full Course Description >

Credits: 1 LU/HSW Hour

Availability: CA, AZ, Las Vegas Area, AK, HI, OR, WA, Virtual

Join Fundermax's Lunch and Learn presentation to gain valuable education and insights into the installation and components of HPL panels in a rainscreen facade. This program is designed to enhance your understanding of the mounting process and provide valuable knowledge about HPL panels. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your expertise in rainscreen facade systems and learn about the essential components involved in creating durable and visually appealing exteriors. Read Full Course Description >

Credits: 1 LU/HSW Hour

Availability: CA, AZ, Las Vegas Area, AK, HI, OR, WA, Virtual

This course is designed to help architects and designers understand what HPL Compact is and the benefits of using this material as cladding in rainscreen systems. We will discuss how the product is manufactured, applications for the product in exterior construction, design considerations, installation details, code compliance, and sustainability. We will also cover the basics of rainscreen design and function.

Credits: 1 LU/HSW Hour

Join this CENTRIA Lunch and Learn presentation and delve into the world of advanced insulated metal composite panel building envelope systems. Discover the engineered components, such as windows, daylighting panels, sunshades, and louvers, designed to seamlessly integrate with the IMP system. Gain insights into how the IMP system and these integrated components work together to create a high-performance building envelope, maximizing energy efficiency and sustainability.

Credits: 1 LU/HSW Hour

Enhance your knowledge of building envelope design with CENTRIA's Lunch and Learn presentation. Gain a comprehensive understanding of building physics, focusing on practical concepts that benefit building designers. Explore the performance of cladding systems in diverse climate zones and applications. Delve into environmental control layers and the analysis of hygrothermal loads. Discover the concept of the perfect/perfect/universal wall, streamlining wall system design and installation for optimal results.

Credits: 1 LU/HSW Hour

Discover the secrets to achieving exceptional building envelope performance in rainscreen wall design with CENTRIA's Lunch and Learn presentation. Dive into the theory behind rainscreen wall design, exploring their effective control of hydrothermal loads. Identify the limitations of current multi-component backup wall assemblies in rainscreen construction and compare them to the innovative single-component insulated metal composite backup wall system. Witness how this advanced system overcomes the shortcomings of traditional methods, delivering a building envelope with superior performance and a range of additional benefits.

Credits: 1 LU/HSW Hour

Gain crucial insights into the compliance of insulated metal panels with fire safety regulations in CENTRIA's Lunch and Learn presentation. This course simplifies the complex topic by focusing on the key aspects of fire safety, empowering building designers to make informed decisions when utilizing these popular cladding systems for highly energy-efficient and sustainable buildings. Explore how insulated metal panels are addressed in the International Building Code, examining their applications in both combustible and non-combustible structures, as well as single and multi-story construction. The program concludes with an examination of third-party product listings, evaluation reports, and engineering judgments that serve as evidence of compliance with the International Building Code.

Credits: 1 LU/HSW Hour

Join CENTRIA's Lunch and Learn presentation to delve into the world of exterior wall design performance. Gain valuable insights into energy code requirements and the impact of air, moisture, thermal, and vapor barriers. Discover real-life project case studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of CENTRIA's building envelope weather barrier construction. Engage in an interactive session that encourages feedback and questions, ensuring a dynamic and engaging learning experience.

Credits: 1 LU/HSW Hour

Join CENTRIA's Lunch and Learn presentation for a concise overview of the architectural insulated metal panels (IMPs), including their historical significance, current trends, and a comparative analysis with other materials. Discover the exciting developments in IMPs that are shaping future aesthetic possibilities and performance enhancements.

Join Citadel's Lunch and Learn presentation for a comprehensive understanding of metal composite material (MCM). Discover the fundamentals of this versatile material and its applications, along with in-depth exploration of advanced topics such as installation, code compliance, and LEED considerations. Engage in a dynamic Q&A session following the program to address any queries you may have.

Credits: 1 LU/HSW

Architectural metal fabric is a dynamic exterior material than can be used to create beautiful and functional facades, balustrades, and screening for libraries, academic buildings, parking garages, stadiums, and other public and commercial buildings. This course will discuss exterior applications for metal fabric and its performance benefits including safety, security, solar management and sustainability. We will also explore coatings and graphics technologies that can be incorporated into metal fabrics to create a building and brand’s visual identity. Read Full Course Description >

Credits: 1 LU/HSW Hour

Join American Fiber Cement's Lunch and Learn presentation for an in-depth exploration of high-density fiber cement as a versatile cladding material. This course covers essential aspects such as the manufacturing process, installation practices, and benefits of standard ventilated rainscreen systems. Gain valuable insights into design considerations and discover the wide range of applications for fiber cement panels. Read Full Course Description >

Join American Fiber Cement's Lunch and Learn presentation for a comprehensive exploration of ventilated and insulated rain screen cladding systems. Discover the characteristics of these systems, their historical background, and the common installation methods employed. This course focuses specifically on the application of ventilated rain screen systems with architectural panels, providing valuable insights into their usage and benefits.

Discover the essentials of continuous insulation and its correlation with the ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Standard for Buildings in American Fiber Cement's Lunch and Learn presentation. Gain valuable insights on achieving compliance with the building envelope portion of ASHRAE 90.1 by incorporating continuous insulation into a ventilated rain screen system. Explore the benefits and practical applications of this approach, ensuring energy efficiency and meeting industry standards. Join us to deepen your understanding of continuous insulation and its role in creating a high-performing building envelope.