Combining masonry materials can give designers unique and exciting options. Combining steel, wood, or concrete structural systems with different materials can create challenges with accommodating movement. Learn industry best practices and code requirements for detailing movement in masonry assemblies to achieve a high performing building.Register »
Join us for a discussion on innovative masonry techniques by leading experts in the field. They will showcase the interrelationship between masonry materials, architecture, engineering, and construction. Explore innovative structural masonry solutions that can positively impact constructability issues, schedule, and cost. We’ll explore masonry prefabrication, low carbon mix designs, and innovative attachment methods.Register »
Masonry has been a choice for foundation walls for many decades. Designing and constructing foundation walls with masonry effectively addresses both budget and schedule constraints for a wide variety of projects. Join us as we delve into the benefits of opting for CMU in foundation design. We’ll explore strategies to optimize the design, saving time, […]
Historic stucco has been used for centuries as a functional and aesthetic exterior finish for masonry substrates. A trowel-applied system, stucco historically used varying proportions of cementitious binder, aggregates, and hair in layers, and would be finished by the craftworker in a smooth, textured, or even an “ashlar” pattern. Review the history and evolving composition […]
Designers are using masonry in unique ways including the use of masonry screens walls as architectural features in building design. Ever wondered how to support these unique masonry walls from a structural engineering perspective? We’ll offer insights into structural design considerations, encompassing wind load criteria and innovative strategies. Join us as we showcase perforated wall […]
Masonry lintels are a critical part of structural masonry design. They help to support the load from openings in masonry walls. Join us as we cover differential movement properties, software tools, common design problems, and how to successfully incorporate masonry lintels into your next project.Register »
As energy codes get stricter, how can masonry meet these new requirements and stay economical? Fortunately, masonry’s innate qualities like thermal mass can provide high performing and energy efficient buildings. Learn about how energy codes treat opaque walls including masonry and find out how to use thermal mass to your benefit. Masonry walls don’t need […]
AIA Saint Paul Food For Thought: AI + ArchitectureRegistration for the Livestream is still open!Date: May 29thTime: 4:00-6:00 pmLocation: In-person registration is now CLOSED. Pope Design Group767 N. Eustis Street Suite 190 St. Paul, Minnesota 55114Virtual: Microsoft Teams Livestream Program Description: AI is a hot topic in nearly every industry, and when it comes to Architecture, […]
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Stewardship of the Built Environment: A Conversation on Ethical, Relational Community Relations – (1 Ethics Credit) Sponsored by the AIA MN Equity in the Built Environment (EBE) Committee; co-sponsored by AIA Minneapolis.
