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Discover how architecture and planning teams are transforming early-stage design through the integration of GIS, BIM, and open data. In this webinar, Adam Sjödin from Sweco Architects joins Nora Nanov, Esri Product Manager for GIS + BIM, and Marc Goldman, Esri’s Director of AEC Industry Solutions to explore how GIS technology enables architects to work in real-world context from the earliest stages of a project. Together, they’ll showcase real-world examples from Sweco’s projects in Sweden, where municipal open data, Forma, Revit, and web-based GIS come together to enhance site selection, design coordination, and stakeholder collaboration.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) sets the minimum requirements for newly designed and constructed or renovated state and local government facilities, public accommodations, and commercial facilities to be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities. When designing restrooms, some of each type of accessible plumbing fixture and restroom accessories and their installation location must meet accessibility requirements contained in the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Many projects must also follow the provisions of the 2017 Edition of the ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities Standard.

As states adopt the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) into their states’ building code, the ICC A117.1-2017 Accessible Standards will become effective for existing and new buildings. Forty-six states follow the ICC A117.1-2017 Standards (all but California, Hawaii, Massachusetts and Texas; who harmonize with the ADA Standards). Additionally, states such as California have accessible requirements that vary from the ADA standards and are more stringent providing greater access.

In this course, we will cover the 2010 ADA and the ICC A117.1-2017 accessibility standards. We will also point out where and how the states including California, Florida and Minnesota building codes differ from the ADA and the ICC A117.1-2017 standards. It is important that you always check the accessibility standards that apply to your project’s location.

Join BUILDER for a conversation on how one of the nation’s top builders evaluates and executes product conversions—with practical guidance you can use on your next switch. Supply chain disruptions, evolving buyer preferences, and emerging technologies have made product conversions a critical part of staying competitive. But making the switch can be fraught with risk. In this Session, we'll explore what it takes to execute a seamless product conversion—from early evaluation to labor alignment and long-term value creation.

This On Demand CEU is a recorded presentation with ARCHITECT's Editor in Chief. Specifying wood in building design has a multitude of benefits, including elevating the design of the project, enhancing sustainable initiatives, and incorporating mixed materials for innovative buildings.

In this session, ARCHITECT explores the work and research of several firms using wood for innovative designs.

Layton Construction, a leading firm in the construction industry, has revolutionized its visualization workflows using NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation GPUs. These GPUs have empowered Layton Construction to produce high-resolution still images, animations, and 4D sequences that capture every detail of their construction projects with unprecedented realism and efficiency.

Layton Construction’s adoption of NVIDIA RTX™ technology has led to improved project outcomes and client satisfaction by delivering more realistic and reliable visualizations and responding swiftly to client demands.

Discover the wow-factor of the Savaria Vuelift and how this unique home elevator can help exceed client expectations - whether used as a focal point of the home's design, or a convenience feature. We cover: design and application, technical aspects and safety features, site requirements and limitations, applicable code and regulations.

Architecture is far from simple shelter. When thoughtfully and carefully designed, it can lift citizens and entire communities from their burdens, whether physical, mental, or economic. Community-led architecture is an evolution toward equitable, inclusive, and diverse design.

This course will explore some of the challenges underserved populations face and how community-led architecture can help create more sustainable, healthier, and happier communities. It will also examine how designers can incorporate propane into buildings for cooking, water, and space heating as an affordable, energy-efficient alternative to electric appliances for vulnerable communities worldwide.

This On Demand CEU is a recorded presentation with ARCHITECT's Editor in Chief. How can advances in wood construction and sustainability reimagine the future of the built environment? In this session, ARCHITECT explores the efforts of firms CO Adaptive and Lord Aeck Sargent — the latter of which collaborated with The Miller Hull Partnership on the groundbreaking Kendeda Building in Atlanta — to use wood in sustainable ways.

Each panelist will provide a unique look into the reasons why wood was chosen and how it supports the project needs and goals. Learners will have an opportunity to explore how each project utilized wood in a unique way — through adaptive reuse, low-carbon design, and sustainability, and as an educational experience.

Backyard cooking has evolved beyond grills and barbecues, with increasingly innovative options becoming available for complete outdoor kitchens. Homeowners wanting to invest in luxurious spaces for cooking, gathering, and entertaining need solutions that are not only aesthetically pleasing but durable and long-lasting, with cabinetry and workspaces able to withstand the elements and retain their beauty and structural durability.

This course will explore the design flexibility offered by acetylated wood, a modified timber that’s been used in many outdoor building applications for decades and is now enabling new possibilities for luxury outdoor kitchen construction.

This On Demand CEU is a recorded presentation from a previously live webinar event. We live in a world of limited resources, and the AEC industry not only has a large impact on the use of those resources, but also the overall health of our planet. As designers, it is important to consider the impact of the project not only on the environment, but also on the health of its occupants.

In this course, we’ll discuss how to better identify and reduce a design’s carbon footprint using Building Information Modeling (BIM). Specifying high-quality, sustainable materials for interiors can not only lead to longer product life cycles and better energy management, but also benefit the overall health of the occupant by limiting the use of toxic substances and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). We’ll demonstrate how BIM gives the designer more control over a building’s level of sustainability – such as generating embodied carbon calculations – and gives the designer more opportunities to enhance the aesthetics and occupant comfort by using a systems approach.