Kwik-Wall, Mark Wilson for Bobbi Jo Huskey, 602-390-3599, bobbijo@partitionsco.com; Mark Wilson, wilsonm@kwik-wall.com

1 AIA LU with HSW

“Acoustical Performances & Applications of Movable Wall Systems”

On June 12, 2023, Kwik-Wall acquired the trademarks and know-how of HUFCOR.  The launch of Unispan and Luminous Series Movable Glass Walls has expanded the offerings and abilities of Kwik-Wall to continue to meet the demands of the industry with shorter lead times.  This presentation will cover the terminology used in the movable wall industry, knowledge of the acoustics, applications and the basic types of movable wall systems available. 

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Play It Safe Playgrounds, Burke Playground Equipment, Sarah J. Lisiecki, slisiecki@bciburke.com; Kenda Daria, denda@playitsafeplaygrounds.com, 480-694-5949

1 AIA LU with HSW

“Inclusive Playgrounds:  Designing Inclusive Communities”

Play and recreation are critical parts of child and community development and designing outdoor spaces that enrich and engage everyone is key to the successful use of space. Learning about the benefits of play, outdoor recreation and community greenspaces and applying the Principles of Universal Design, we will discuss how play lays the groundwork for development, the difference between meeting requirements and inclusion and how elevating the voices of all people, especially those we don’t always hear, can create the places our communities need.

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Panel Specialists, Dundas Matheson, Chris Forrest, 480-977-2599, cforrest@dundasmatheson.com

1 AIA with HSW

“Performance Art:  Wall Panel Systems for Contemporary Interiors”

-Identify the basic components of an interior wall panel system and relevant performance and design characteristics

-Explore with ease the different component options and combinations that affect the performance and aesthetic features of a typical WPS

-Discern the appropriate assemblies for specific interior requirements and conditions

-Evaluate the product’s potential value as a versatile interior design solution for projects in multiple markets, building types and budgets.

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Hafele, Richard Peralta, 714-473-2054, Richard.peralta@hafele.us

1 AIA LU with HSW, 0.1 CEU IDCEC

“Health, Safety & Welfare in the Hospitality Environment with the use of LED Lighting”

Lighting has always had profound holistic effects on human beings and their life’s experience.  Today, LED technology has reinvented the way we think about light and revolutionized how and where we can use it.  We will discuss design with color temperature and how it enhances health, happiness & welfare through its holistic effects.  We’ll also cover the increase in safety & security using design opportunities made possible with LED’s. 

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Surfacing Solution, Adam Benge, 651-226-7921, adam@surfacingsolution.com

1 AIA LU with HSW

“Wood Tambours, Tamboura, Wall Tiles”

-Share install inspiration, discuss applications & markets served, review product details, profile shapes, wood species, panel sizes, lead times and pricing.

-Discuss acoustical advantages of tambour, specifically the elimination of noise and reverberation through absorption and deflection.

-Review process & details of applying a Class A fire-rated finish to tambour wood panels so that all fire codes & safety issues are met after installation

-Discuss installation methods, trim and seam options, finishing recommendations and radius applications.

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Lumabuilt, Mitchell Brown, 702-449-8237 mbrown@lumabuilt.com, Tony Jacoby,   602-768-9265, tjacoby@lumabuilt.com

1 AIA LU with HSW  

“Designing with Aluminum”

We will cover the how to and why to design and detail with aluminum composite, aluminum plate and sheet.  Performance characteristics of aluminum – manufacturing parameters and design considerations and finally, the benefits of utilizing aluminum.  An overview of the environmental aspects of aluminum completes the study.

PRESENTATION WILL BE IN THE RESTAURANT AT THE GOLFCOURSE

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

PROSOCO, Jeff Stepheson, 916-710-2136, jeff.stepheson@prosoco.com

1 AIA LU with HSW

“Polished Concrete:  From Start to Maintenance”

-Explain the benefits of polished concrete

-Describe flooring job types and considerations required when specifying for each.

-Be able to plan and implement a mockup as part of the project to validate that specifications meet expected outcomes.

-Be able to select appropriate protective treatments for a given flooring use and aesthetic intent.

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

MARCH 20

Centria/Nucor, Steven Huck, 303-808-0229, steven.huck@nucor.com

1 AIA LU with HSW

“High Efficiency and Low Carbon with IMPs”

Architects and other design professionals have a critical role to play in reducing global greenhouse through building design and product selection.  The urgent need to reduce both operational and carbon means that building designers must be familiar with transparency documents that facilitate product selection.  In this course, we review the types of carbon of concern, transparency documents critical information, and tools for sourcing embodied carbon information.  We also look at the insulated metal panels to both low embodied and low operational carbon buildings.

 Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

MARCH 13

Dyson, Dale Lee, 602-549-9878, dale@aspaz.com

1 AIA LU with HSW, IDCEC, GBCI

“Touch-free, Hygienic and Sustainable Hand-Drying Solutions for Commercial Restrooms”

-Explain how air knife hand dryers can reduce energy, carbon emissions, cost and resource use.

-Describe how the technological components of hand dryers reduce waste, energy use and improve their hygiene performance.

-Describe some of the common misperceptions surrounding the use of commercial hand dryers and the differences in energy consumption and waste reduction amongst hand drying solutions.

-Enumerate the sustainability advantages of air knife had dryers over paper towels and how waste reduction can conserve natural resources.

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Provident Architectural Products, Mike McKay, 520-425-2221, mike@providentarchitectural.com

1 AIA LU with HSW

“Mineral Silicate Paint Finishes”

We will cover how mineral silicate paints and stain’s function and what makes them inherently different than latex or acrylic paints.  We will explore the extraordinary durability of mineral paints and how they can last over 100 years in a number of cases.  We’ll discuss when/where to specify mineral paints for maximum performance on all types of concrete and masonry architecture.  We will explore mineral finishes and their incredible environmental characteristics of eco-friendliness, sustainability, breathability and ability to preserve air quality. 

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Sherwin Williams, Michael Barden480-244-0949, Michael.p.barden@sherwin.com

“Paint 101”

1 AIA LU w/ HSW, IDCEC, GBCI, ASID

We will be covering paint systems, binder types, innovative coatings and sustainable building considerations.

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Viracon, Connor O’Neill, 507-213-2030, coneill@viracon.com

“Commercial Glass School”

1 AIA LU with HSW

An overview of basic glass processes, glass history, and fabrication techniques.  We’ll review the benefits of high-performance reflective and Low-e coatings on glass.  We’ll also discuss potential problems faced by the designer when using fabricated architectural glass products.  The last topic for review will be the differences between soft (sputtered) coated glass products and their pyrolytic counterparts. 

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Pro-Tech Products, Aron Winter, 480-271-5988, aron@pro-techproducts.com

“Spray Foam in Commercial Roofing”

1 AIA LU

This course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of spray foam roofing (SPF) and roofing systems.  The course will cover the advantages of SPF, the methods of protecting SPF in the roofing application, the differences between acrylic and silicone coatings, foam formulation and manufacturing differences, and important points to consider when choosing the right roofing system.

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Emser Tile, Heather Knies, 602-571-3219, heatherknies@emser.com

“Let’s Remove the Friction out of Friction.”

1 AIA LU with HSW, 0.1 CEU IDCEC   

Have you been frustrated about why COF ratings cannot guarantee slip resistance of a floor?  Now is your chance to learn more about how industry standards are easily and often misinterpreted.  We will explore the fine print of OSHA, ADA B101 and A137.1 industry standards, identify the various test methods used to get results, and identify what those results actually mean to properly specify the right products for the right applications.

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Frameless Hardware Company, FHC, Paul Daniels, paul@fhc-usa.com; Patrick Comerford, 805-402-2167, patrick@fhc-usa.com

“Heavy Glass Entrance Systems”

1 AIA LU with HSW

-Understanding the types of glass approved for use in all-glass entrance and door systems

-Review National Glass Associations Heavy Glass Door Guide

-Become familiar with types of frameless glass door access hardware

-Identify considerations related to panic handles, door controls and fire codes/health safety codes

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Schluter Systems, Tim Whittington, 602-768-8649, twhittington@schluter.com

“Combining Design and Function in Today’s ADA Compliant Bathroom”

1AIA LU with HSW, 0.1 CEU IDCEC

This seminar will examine ways in which barrier-free environments can be customized to include various design elements while remaining ADA compliant.  This seminar will also address why bonded waterproofing technology lends itself to the construction requirements of barrier-free design. Also covered, the principle of uncoupling and tile setting techniques.

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

DOW Silicones, Elena Stephens, 720-951-1625, erstephens1@dow.com

1 AIA LU with HSW

“Silicone Sealants in Construction – What Every Architect Needs to Know”

The course explains the differences between silicone and organic sealant chemistries, the functions of nonstructural and structural glazing sealants, how to select appropriate sealing systems for new construction and renovation applications, and the appropriate designs for structural versus weather sealing sealant joints

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Sloan/SWPSG, Toni Bingochea, 602-769-2140, tonib@swpsg.com

1 AIA LU with HSW, GBCI (920028602), 0.1 CEU IDCEC, 1 ADA State Access

“Considerations for Accessible and Inclusive Design in Commercial Restrooms

This course reviews restroom design trends for commercial buildings by focusing on sink/lavatory system technology and the sustainability and accessibility trends surrounding them.  We will discuss the expanding role architects and designers play in accessible designs – striking a balance between hand washing needs and design flexibility.  We will discuss the accessible and inclusive design considerations in commercial restrooms, including a short history of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), plumbing innovations that enable ADA compliance and inclusive design and options for retrofitting existing restrooms for accessibility. 

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Chicago Faucets, Mike Padilla, Renco Sales, 480-226-8398, mikep@rencosales.com

1 AIA LU with HSW

“A Hands-Off Approach” 

-Describe the regulatory system for plumbing.

-Identify which public restroom surfaces commonly promote the spread of germs and present the risk of infection

-Explain the importance of handwashing and how touchless sink faucets facility hygienic handwashing

-Discuss the dangers associated with stagnant water as a breeding ground

-Apply preventative measures when designing or renovating public restrooms with infection control.

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

ALTRO, Steve Besendorfer, 480-283-3729, steve@sbsconstructionproducts.com

1 AIA LU with HSW, 0.1 CEU IDCEC

“Specifying Dementia-Friendly Finishes”

-Industry guidelines for design and construction of residential health, care, and support facilities. 

-Design considerations – review key dementia-enabling design considerations in a care community by area type:  enabling people living with dementia to find a balance between safety and well-being. 

-Specifying dementia-friendly floors and wall cladding

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

ClarkDietrich, Keith Johnson, 951-830-0064, keith.johnson@clarkdietrich.com

1 AIA LU with HSW

“Specifying Structural & Nonstructural Steel Framing per IBC 2018”

-New standards to specify per IBC 2018

-Defining structural and nonstructural studs

-Material, manufacturing, coating and installation requirements

-Fire-rated assemblies

-Industry Associations and Specifications. 

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Vitro, Trevor Hall, 657-243-6267, trhall@vitro.com

“Understanding Low E Coatings”

1 AIA LU with HSW

-The solar energy spectrum and common glass performance measures

-The manufacturing processes for pyrolytic and magnetron sputter vacuum deposition (MSVD) low-e coatings

-How passive and solar control low-e coatings differ and impact glass performance measures

-Commercial energy usage and how low-e coatings can improve energy efficiency and earn LEED credit contribution.

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Prosoco/Element Building Solutions, Dane Olson, 714-330-5110, dane@buildingwithelement.com

1 AIA LU with HSW

“Materials Transparency from BPMs to You”

-Define materials transparency and the challenges that face design professionals today

-Discuss how optimized materials can impact applicator and occupant health and the environment

Identify key information in materials transparency documents used for product specifications

Describe how design professionals can transform the built environment by specifying optimized building products for LEED, LBC and WELL projects.

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Sika Emseal/Smalley & Company, TJ Valdez, 480-226-5809, a.valdez@smalleyandcompany.com

“Sealing Joints in the Building Envelope:  Principles, Products & Practice”  (Expansion Joints)

1 AIA LU with HSW

 We will touch on the many features offered in a successful system including movement capabilities, thermal and acoustic integrity, UL fire-ratings, aesthetics, traffic durability & more.  Discussions revolve around the benefit or shortcomings of the many different systems on the market today.  We’ll cover forces that cause moisture ingress, sizing and movement and forces that cause moisture ingress. 

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Velux, Candice Clark, 720-594-9546, Candice.clark@velux.com

“Daylighting & Ventilation Strategies for High Performance Schools & Buildings”

1 AIA LU with HSW   

 -Define a High Performance School

-review the principles of light

-Review indoor air quality & understand the value of proper ventilation

-Discuss innovations in high performance glazing technologies

-Understand the value of daylighting & passive air ventilation contributing to a Net Zero school.

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

NRMCA, Brandon Wray, 408-806-0453, bwray@nrmca.org

1 AIA LU with HSW

“The Top 10 Ways to Reduce Concrete’s Carbon Footprint”

-Understand the basics of embodied carbon of concrete

-Evaluate the immediate steps that can be taken to reduce carbon footprint when specifying concrete

-Prioritize design strategies to get the greatest reductions in carbon footprint using current technologies and design tools

-Explore how innovative technologies will result in zero carbon concrete in the future. 

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

“Automated Vehicular Gate Design and Safety Standard Compliance”

1 AIA LU with HSW   

We will discuss safety related design & installation methods for automated vehicular gates to ensure that their designs are in compliance with current industry safety standards and the IBC, IFC, IRC and IPMC.  These safety standards include the UL325 Standard for Safely for Door, Drapery, Tates, Louvers and Window Operators and Systems, ASTM F2200 Standard Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction.   

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Certainteed, Francisco Mendez, 949-294-9209, Francisco.mendez@saint-gobain.com 

1 AIA LU with HSW, GBCI

“Acoustic Ceilings:  For the Eye, the Ear & the Mind”

We’ll discuss noise reduction, assessing the acoustic performance of a product, ceiling attenuation class, light reflectance, environmental certifications and the power of enhanced acoustic environments. 

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499