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.
The AIA North Carolina State of the State Address covers an overview and projections for the architecture and construction industry, both nationally and statewide. This updated version will cover current circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact and projected impact. Includes a presentation from AIA North Carolina President, AIA North Carolina Executive Vice President, and NC Board of Architecture Executive Director.
Learn what new advances have been made in Custom Architectural Woodwork Standards Development. Understand the measurable qualities and properties of custom woodwork grades while recognizing the importance of specification essentials that protect the integrity of the design intent and the owner’s best interests.
Join us virtually with your favorite drink and get an insight of an architect's life outside of the office.
Excellent communication, a transparent process, and a strategic schedule are all critical components to a productive design team. This presentation reviews the interaction of key engineering and architecture functions throughout the design process and offers strategies for efficient communication, saving time and money, and creating a framework to develop innovative design solutions for clients.
This program explores the ways that acoustics can impact our built environment. After a brief review on acoustics terms, the session looks at various concerns clients have raised.
This session will review the impact COVID-19 will have on building design and systems as it relates to acoustics, technology, and lighting design. Acoustically, the workplace will require redesigning. The current high-density hoteling of workers will not be accepted in the future due to social distancing. This will impact office acoustics as well as noise levels within restaurants.
In this lecture, Professor Barrie will provide an introduction to the ontological roles and cultural significance of the house in history, philosophy and religion. There will be a particular emphasis on writers’ retreats, and it will feature a house he designed for his family in Boone NC.
This presentation focuses on the usage of 3D Laser Scanning during Design, Construction and Building Operations. Starting with an explanation and description of 3D Laser Scanning, the presentation will also investigate the areas within the industry laser scanning has been adopted. The information will also walk through the actual process of realty capture and what efforts are found in the field, post-processing and then producing a BIM deliverable or what is known as the Scan-to-BIM Process. This presentation is suited for everyone including those that have never heard of 3D Laser Scanning to those that actually practice this service everyday.
Join us virtually with your favorite drink and get insight into an architect's life outside the firm.