In our multidimensional world, why does sound take a second or third seat to vision? We can have both equally! Building on the book “Deaf Architects and Blind Acousticians” by Robert Apfel, this course explores how sound stirs the heart and soothes the soul and the impact of not addressing sound in the design of a space.
AIA Triangle Small Firm Roundtable Lunch & Learn Sponsored by Serviceability: The Softer Side of Structural Engineering (1LU) October 3 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (Lunch begins at 11:30 am) Center for Architecture & Design 14 E Peace Street | Raleigh AIA Members & AIA Triangle Partners: $0 | Non Members: $30 There is […]
The Duke University Water Reuse Pond provides approximately 100 million gallons annually of process water to the University's Chiller Plant #2, the City of Durham's largest single water user. McAdams worked with Duke and the design team to use the campus-wide Stormwater Impact Analysis to provide an initial feasibility study and then final design, permitting, and construction.
This course will review the fundamental principles of sound management, explore how to design interior spaces to maximize occupants’ comfort, and review emerging tools to solve for both sound and lighting. The program will also focus on the standards that govern acoustic requirements for diverse applications.
Commercial and light industrial projects typically require high-performance coating solutions to provide optimal performance against abrasion, chemicals, moisture and other harsh conditions common to these types of buildings. Technological advancements have created high-performance coatings that not only provide the aesthetics and durability your owners demand – there are also a variety of formulations that can help contribute towards green building certifications.
As professionals of AIA this seminar offers a platform to specifically address the current world aspects that effect all and offer navigational tools into way of business, financial security and strategies to adjust to times of uncertainty offering equitable access, encourage social interaction and benefit all. This seminar will allow participants the opportunity to learn about creative solutions to personal finance questions.
This seminar offers an open forum for business owners to learn strategies that improve the well being of their employees, the entity they own and their clients they serve in these unique times.
This is an introductory lighting design class that will familiarize you with the basic concepts of good lighting design.
Architects want to know what new innovations and techniques exist in the structural steel industry and how they can be applied to express their designs, overcome client serviceability and safety concerns while optimizing budget and schedule. Participants in this program will learn about sustainable and efficient framing systems, methods and practices which make steel the material of choice for any project, no matter the size, shape or end use.
This program walks through various coatings, slurries, broadcasts, and trowel applied flooring systems. Emphasis is provided on surface preparation and installation requirements. Industrial and decorative systems are outlined including benefits, limitations and type of areas for installations.