This unprecedented time presents many challenges and it seems a little hard to imagine what the post-pandemic office will look like. No doubt the coronavirus has raised everyone’s level of awareness about the potential for their surroundings to serve as breeding grounds for communicable viruses or disease. The good news is that smart design can decrease the rate of sickness, alleviate symptoms of illness, and improve mental functions, outlook, and mood. Design and renovations of the modern office where large numbers of people work in close proximity for long periods of time is sure to undergo long-lasting transformation.

Tune in to hear how our company has embraced this new(ish) technology and ways we are working on establishing various levels of BIM integration on projects as part of our regularly provided services. By hearing our successes and challenges, you may be able to implement or revamp your own BIM program.

Rules of Thumb is a general overview of basic engineering principles and concepts as they relate to the design of building structures. This program will explore many different structural systems and general rules of thumb to help aid in the preliminary design and layout of structures.

Building digital models to assist in design, documentation, and visualization is a well-established workflow for many architects. Likewise, contractors have developed processes around BIM (Building Information Modeling) that provide high-quality coordination in the field. This session will examine model coordination techniques, tools available with current and future technology, and communication platforms that utilize model data. With backgrounds in architecture prior to taking on roles with a general contractor, the presenters have a unique insight into the ways in which we can utilize these collaborative processes to improve industry workflows.

Workspace office design has gone through a revolution with the advent of flexible-modular open office plans that promote collaboration and communication. This trend towards “office-hoteling” often includes open ceilings and hard surfaces as the accepted norm. An unintended byproduct of these spaces is reverberation and unwanted noise causing disruption & distractions which may lead to lower productivity and dissatisfaction in the workspace environment, ultimately costing employers the value of the employee. This presentation will teach the designer fundamental vocabulary and available solutions to address such concerns in the modern workspace.

The presentation will focus on the use of zinc as a building material and how it contributes to green and sustainable building design. We will explore its long term life cycle and benefits. Presentation will explore the multiple qualities of zinc compared to other architectural materials.