The technology of the glass industry is evolving rapidly as natural disaster threats increase, terroristic concerns continue to be significant, and the design community continues to push the limits of what is possible. This course will cover the evolution of glass over the past 5 years, a new generation of specialty windows and skylights which…
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Presented by Andrew Stuffler, Chief Building Official, City of Santa Barbara and Jon Frye, Engineering Manager, County of Santa Barbara The presentation will focus on FEMA requirements for flood hazard mitigation documentation during building permit plan check. Attendees will learn how FEMA provides flood insurance to property owners, renters and businesses, and having this coverage helps…
1LU Pepper Hill house in Montecito presents a new type of residence, a truly 21st-century structure, shifting the relationship between built structure and the landscape, not inserting itself as an isolated and singular object but gradually emerging as part of the hilltop, as if interior spaces have been carved from under its natural surface. The…
Then please join us for a Firm Roundtable at your chapter on November 12th. Our Firm Roundtables bring together firm leaders, members of the AIA California Professional Practice Advisory Committee, and key AIA CA staff for a discussion on issues of importance to the management of your firms. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81433708620?pwd=L3dFOWd3bFBJa2UxM2c5NThXTm9Wdz09
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Construction costs are increasing, skilled labor is in decline, and the permitting process is becoming more stringent and time consuming. These factors require a paradigm shift in residential construction. New developments in modular, factory built homes are a viable solution to the problem. Join us for a discussion about how factory built homes can accommodate…