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From the International Masonry Institute:High Performance Thermally Efficient WallsIn this program, we will demonstrate the necessary detailing and system components for high-performance masonry walls. Topics will include:• Air barrier systems• Thermally efficient masonry anchors• Anchor detailing to accommodate greater insulation thicknesses• Masonry support systems that allow greater continuity of exterior insulationSpeaker: Jeremy Douglas, CSI, CCPRDirector […]

Who: Northern Minnesota AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) Community and GuestsWhat: AIA Northern Minnesota Draughting Club and Social HourWhere: Canal Park Brewery (300 Canal Park Drive, Duluth, MN 55802)When: 1st Wednesday of each month, 4:00–5:00 pmWhy: Socialize with experienced and emerging connections in our northern AEC community.An assortment of appetizers will be provided on behalf of AIA Northern […]

Join Virginia Tech School of Architecture and Design for “Structural Technology for Practicing and Intern Architects.”  This course provides an overview of the fundamentals of the structural technology topics that every architect should be aware of. It also helps intern architects prepare for the structural portions of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE5.0) offered by the […]

The fifth Best of B3 Recognition event will be held virtually on April 14, 2021 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM CST to recognize the achievements of Minnesota Buildings, Benchmarks, & Beyond (B3) program participants. In addition to the presentation of award winners, this event will include virtual tours of B3 projects located in greater MN. […]

Energy modeling measures and improves what an architect designs to minimize the life cycle costs of utility bills and equipment. It is an open conversation for what a building could become when all disciplines work together. Often, energy modeling is one of the most valuable tools during the early (or sometimes later) design phase of […]

Who: Northern Minnesota AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) Community and GuestsWhat: AIA Northern Minnesota Draughting Club and Social HourWhere: Canal Park Brewery (300 Canal Park Drive, Duluth, MN 55802)When: 1st Wednesday of each month, 4:00–5:00 pmWhy: Socialize with experienced and emerging connections in our northern AEC community.An assortment of appetizers will be provided on behalf of AIA Northern […]

From CSI Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter10:00 a.m.–10:15 a.m. – Chapter business10:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m. – Chat-room based networking11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – ProgramTime is money, and projects can be completed when prefabrication is part of the construction process. However, to gain the most for the Owner, it is design with prefabrication in mind. Join us for a discussion […]

 Register now!This program is the fifth in the Materials Matter series of five continuing education sessions. Click here to return to the full series overview.Beyond Transparency: Materials Disclosure + PracticeThe AIA Materials Commitment, managing risk while encouraging material transparency, and immediate action items for design firmsSession 5 unpacks how to integrate healthy materials selection into firm culture […]

 Register now!This program is the fourth in the Materials Matter series of five continuing education sessions. Click here to return to the full series overview. Just Do It: Strategies for ProjectsTransforming firm culture, material reuse in Minnesota, project team perspectives and case studiesSession 4 presents frameworks for integrating knowledge of environmental and human health impacts from […]

Register now!This program is the third in the Materials Matter series of five continuing education sessions. Click here to return to the full series overview.Tools of the Trade: Assessment + ImplementationEmbodied carbon calculation in practice, guidelines for specs, and perspectives from practice on net zero energy + carbonSession 3 builds on the knowledge gained during […]