Smart Vent Foundation Flood Vents will present "Floodplain Design, Construction and Impacts on Flood Insurance" on September 19th More information at the Eventbrite registration page

Join us for a course on: Porcelain Pavers, New Horizons in Space and Design

Architectural Drawing led by Robin Donaldson, AIA 1 LU available For AIA members only

Lunchtime Learning: Creating and Maintaining a Thriving Client Relationship

In this course, you’ll learn about the importance of residential shading. You’ll also gain a better understanding of the differences between motorized and manual shading, the importance of fabric characteristics and how it plays into the performance of shading fabric, and discover how automated shading systems maximize daylighting. Presented by Michelle Guss from Crestron Learning…

Be ready for the 2019 update of Title 24 mandating Zero Net Energy for residential construction.  We will highlight major code changes, offer cost-effective details on construction assemblies and provide guidelines for sizing your project's PV system.   Presented by In Balance Green Consulting: Jennifer Rennick, AIA, Certified Energy Analyst Mike Horgan, Passive House, and…

Description This course offers insight into the environmental performance of Redwood Lumber. The details and results of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) comparing Redwood and plastic/composite decking options will be shared as will information about Redwood’s Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). The course also provides comparisons between Redwood Lumber and other wood species, as well as…

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2019 Building Energy Efficiency standards - What you need to know about the new residential solar requirements. 1LU/HSW Starting January 1st, 2020, all new building permit submissions will be subject to the 2019 building code. With new regulations come new considerations and questions. This lunchtime learning session aims at clarifying the residential solar PV section…

Description Santa Barbara AIA – Energy Code & Performance Series Presented by In Balance Green Consulting, Sponsored through 3C-REN. Overview This is a 4-part lunch-time series focused on the 2019 Title 24 Energy Code and cost-effective, high-performance construction. Each 1-hour event will include time for Q&A, a brief update on 3C-REN and a schedule of…

Understanding Poly-Ash Siding and the Other Categories of the Siding Market Course Description: An examination of the new Poly-Ash category of exterior siding as it relates to other types of siding, specifically around the areas of installation, maintenance, and sustainability. Learning Objectives • Identify the various types of exterior siding and material composition • Understand the key…