After ten years of sponsoring a highly successful Chicago Architecture Conference, the Association of Licensed Architects (ALA) is bringing a new all day mini Conference to St. Louis, Missouri. In between technical seminars offering continuing education on sustainable subjects, will be a Product Show with over 20 exhibitors. Attendees will learn more about sustainability, receive updates on new products and services, and have questions answered about for their current and FUTURE PROJECTS.    

This Conference is for architects, specifiers, engineers and contractors. It qualifies for 5.0 LU’S (HSW) of State Required Learning Units and other organization LU requirements. “Certificates of Completion” will be available.

Conference Schedule 
 

Seminars at a Glance

1^st Seminar: Sustainable Design with Architectural Precast Concrete

by Mitch McCaulley of Thermomass Building Insulation Systems

This seminar will describe the basic concepts related to energy conservation and condensation control of mold / mildew. The insulating properties of pre-cast concrete sandwich panels will be discussed along with LEED and other sustainable rating systems.

 

2^nd Seminar: Masonry Walls and Concrete Floors in Sustainable Design

by Paul Grahovac of PROSOCO, Inc

As the construction industry places increasing value on sustainability, energy and resource conservation, and environmental quality, this seminar details the crucial role traditional building materials play in meeting these needs.  The richly illustrated presentation shows how air barriers, and products and procedures for finished concrete flooring get top performance out of masonry and concrete, while achieving numerous LEED objectives. 

 

3^rd Seminar: By the Numbers – Is Brick Red or Green?

by Leroy Danforth Jr., EIT, LEED AP of the Brick Industry Association.

Advanced information on how brick fits into today’s sustainable designs will be provided, including a review of each LEED point that brick may potentially contribute to. This seminar highlights a brick industry survey quantifying sustainable measures employed in the brick manufacturing process. The information on new uses of recycled materials, waste landfill gas in firing brick kilns, and new pollution control devices will allow architects to determine if brick is truly an environmentally preferable material. 

 

4^th Seminar: Insulated Concrete Form Walls

by Stephen Brown of Logix Insulated Concrete Forms

With continually growing energy costs, and the mainstream adoption of green building methods and products, learning the how's, why's, and what's of Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) technology is essential for today's architects.  Understanding the real facts and the proven project applications, and then being able to explain the pros and the cons of using ICF's to a client, adds value in today’s market. 

 

5^th Seminar: It’s In the Details

by Jeffrey Denenberg of Hamill Mullan Group, Inc.

The devil is in the details, and roofing proves the point project after project.  This seminar will highlight some common pitfalls in installation practices and will demonstrate the advantages of writing detailed specifications.  It also spends time illustrating short-cuts often used in roof retrofits and the problems that arise.  Accessories to provide better water tight installations will be illustrated.

Conference Registration

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Association of Licensed Architects
PO Box 687 
Barrington, IL  60011-0687

Note: Cancellations must be received before 5 PM, October 22, 2008  “No Shows” are responsible for applicable fees, and will be billed if not pre-paid.

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Payment Options:  PayPal^®               Personal Check

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For Questions, call 847-382-0630