EP/YAF – Virtual Hard Hat Tour 3D Printed Dwelling

ALL ARE WELCOME!

EP/YAF Virtual Hard Hat Tour

Navigating the Technology of 3D Printing in Construction

Wednesday, November 17 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

CE credit pending approval

REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR ZOOM MEETING HERE

LLG Architecture has partnered with Precision Building and Renovating and Gulf Coast Additive Manufacturing to bring Florida its first 3D Printed dwelling. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, Sarah Lower (LLG Architecture) and Kyndra Light (Precision Building and Renovating & Gulf Coast Additive Manufacturing) will walk us through the process and challenges of pushing out into this new technology. 

This virtual hard hat tour is focused on the health, safety and welfare of building users by exploring the case study’s site orientation challenges on a small tight urban lot and weather conditions in a hot-humid climate with new material and equipment considerations, exploring iterative design processes during preliminary design to meet current IBC requirements without 3D printing standards available in the code, and observing construction administrative challenges and adjustments during a global pandemic.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Participants will identify each type of printer currently available and the value of its material
• Participants will analyze the best type of printer to use based on key project elements such as site size and orientation
• Participants will discover how to apply current IBC requirements and coordinate with engineers to meet current code requirements
• Participants will identify the pros and cons of using 3D printing in construction

PRESENTED BY

Kyndra Light, CEO, Precision Building & Renovating

Kyndra Light is the co-founder, co-owner, and CEO of Precision Building & Renovating, LLC, a state-certified commercial and residential construction company; and Gulf Coast Additive Manufacturing & Design, LLC, a company that supports the application of 3D printing in the construction field.

Kyndra holds a bachelor’s degree in Humanities and Women’s Studies, and master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Policy, both from Florida State University. In addition, she has a graduate certificate in Additive Manufacturing & Design from MIT. She has over 15 years of experience as an executive in the private sector, and 6 years in nonprofit administration. She is a published author, engaged scholar, and program designer who thrives in creating, implementing, and evaluating projects related to community development and empowerment.

Kyndra finds her purpose in working to build homes as well as the communities that support wellbeing and holistic affordability through equitable access to employment, food, education, and healthcare. She works in each of these areas through volunteer work and board service in an effort to learn and stay connected to each element.

Sarah Lower, AIA, NCARB, Principal Architect, LLG Architecture, PLLC

Sarah holds a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from Florida State University and Master of Architecture from North Carolina State University where she received numerous awards including AIA Triangle Scholarship Nominee, Henry L. Kamphoefner Honor Fellow, Harry B. Gilbert Graduate Fellowship, College of Design Dean’s Leadership Award, and the Alpha Rho Chi Bronze Medal. She was also the recipient of AIA Triangle’s Outstanding Emerging Professional of the Year.

Along with 20 years of experience in the industry, Sarah is driven by the genuine desire to bring people and places together. She sees each project and design problem as unique as her clients. She wants her work to provoke individualism while promoting relationships and community. Working with Sarah’s cheerful personality and ability to relate to others naturally translates to a more thorough and thoughtful design solution and enjoyable experience. 

As an active volunteer and member of the community, Sarah is a natural educator, involved mentor, and passionate designer who encourages individuals and colleagues to achieve their next level. Sarah is a devoted wife and mother who also enjoys traveling, crafting and being out in nature in her free time.