Oldcastle Echelon Masonry
presented by Chad Johnson, 602-339-0209, chad.johnson@oldcastle.com

“QUIK14 Excellence in Single Wythe Masonry”

1 AIA LU with HSW

This program covers how to effectively design a single-wythe masonry

wall. We will cover various CMU shapes and textures, CMU

specifications, details for moisture protection, movement control,

cleaning, and energy codes.

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

Elemex
Presented by Matt Smith, 480-679-6847, jmatthew@asgreps.com

1 AIA LU with HSW

“Solar Facades: Understanding Building Integrated
Photovoltaics (BIPV) in Pressure-Equalized Rainscreens”

-Understand the key differences between applied and integrated
solar photovoltaic systems, and recognize the advantages of
integrated solar

-Discuss the benefits of photovoltaic facades to the environment,
and demonstrate how BIPV systems can contribute to LEED

-List the components and possible attachment methods available
for a successful design and installation of BIPV façade system

-Discuss the applicable standards and codes associated with
BIPV façade systems

-Advantages of specifying pressure-equalized rainscreen
technologies into BIPV façade system designs.

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

Regupol
“Sustainable Recycled Rubber Flooring: Engineered to Perform,
Designed to Inspire”

presented by Steven Weisenberg, 310-717-7570, siw@regupol.com

1 AIA LU with HSW, GBCI, 0.1 CEU IDCEC

Rubber has been recycled for over a century and has been utilized in
recycled rubber flooring (RRF) for more than 70 years, demonstrating its
proven durability, resilience, and design flexibility. This course examined
RRF as a sustainable material solution and its role in enhancing the
performance of the built environment. The course explains the rubber
recycling and RRF manufacturing processes, along with the best
practices for specification and installation. Lastly, it will cover how RRF
can contribute to LEED v5.

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

DoorKing
hosted by Dan Bembridge, 480-436-4184, dbembridge@doorking.com

1 AIA LU with HSW

The purpose of this course is to train design professionals in
safety-related design and installation methods for automated
vehicular gates to ensure their design follows current industry
safety standards and international building codes. These safety
standards include the UL 325 Standards and the ASTM F2200
Standard Specifications. We’ll discuss design ideas for
automated gates and ways to eliminate potential pedestrian
entrapment areas to meet the current safety standards.

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

Custom Building Products, Patrick Kruse, 602-908-2309, patrick.kruse@cbpmail.net

1 AIA LU with HSW

“Exterior Tile Installations Managing Moisture, Movement and Durability”

We will explore the design and installation considerations necessary to improve the performance, safety and durability of exterior tile and stone assemblies.  Topics include moisture management, movement accommodation, waterproofing & drainage, material selection, industry standards, and installation of the best practices.   

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

Safti, Michelle Murray, 415-230-6794, michellem@safti.com; Scott Ciley, 760-822-4801, scott@sdcarchrep.com

 “Innovative Design Applications Using Advanced Fire-Rated Glazing Technology”  

1 AIA LU with HSW

 -Review the history of fire-rated glass from foreign-made wire glass and ceramics to clear, high-performance USA-made solutions

-Understand the difference between fire-protective and fire-resistive glazing and how the IBC distinguishes

-Examine how the architects demand large sizes, clarity, and thermal performance

-Discover the importance of multi-functional fire-resistive glazing products for hurricane, blast, ballistic, forced entry, and more.

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

Urban Flooring, Michael Raucci, 602-849-6380, mraucci@urbansurfaces.com

 “Stop the Stomp”

1 AIA LU with HSW and 0.1 IDCEC with HSW

 Over 600 million people live in multifamily housing globally, accounting for 43.9million US households.  The American Apartment Owners Association (AAOA) reports noise as the fourth most common complaint in multifamily housing.  Our course, Stop the Stomp:  Techniques for Building the Quiet Apartment Building, examines the causes of noise problems, offers acoustical performance requirements and recommends practical building techniques to reduce noise in multifamily settings.   

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

Fundermax, Alex Montoya, 909-285-5484, alex.montoya@fundermax.biz

 1 AIA LU with HSW, 0.1 IDCEC with HSW

 “Phenolic Panels:  The Ultimate Sustainable, Durable, Versatile and Cost-effective Interior Wall Cladding”

• Understand how phenolic panels are made and how this contributes to excellent sustainability.

• Learn the durability aspects of these panels and the composition that is ideal for interior wall cladding.

• Be able to relay the design versatility and cost-effectiveness of using phenolic panels in interior applications.

Understand the installation requirements needed for the proper use of phenolic panels for interior wall linings.

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

Orhize/Super Sky, Connor O’Neill, 303-656-1246, connor@orhize.com

 “Benefits of Advanced Glazing through Overhead Glazing”  

 1 AIA LU with HSW

We will explore how advanced daylighting strategies – implemented through modern overhead glazing systems – enhance building performance, occupant wellbeing and architectural design.  Attendees will gain an indepth understanding of how natural light can be effectively controlled, optimized and integrated into a wide range of building types through the use of high-performance glazing, custom skylight systems and emerging technologies.

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

‍ ‍L/P, Mike Bergfeldt, 480-239-5170, mike.bergfeldt@lpcorp.com  

“Treated Engineered Wood Siding”

‍ ‍1 AIA LU with HSW

-Overview of Residential, multi-family, and light commercial construction types where treated engineered wood siding (TEWS) is a cladding option

-Provide types of TEWS and discuss how the technology has evolved, how it’s made, and why it’s sustainable

-Discuss how to achieve aesthetic, durability & weather-ability requirements.

-Understand the flexibility with TEWS and custom solutions that can be created.

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

ATAS, Jerry Spores, jspores@atas.com, 480-209-8816

“Designing for Acoustics Utilizing Interior Metal Panels”

1 AIA LU with HSW, 1 IDCEC

-Define sound and its physical properties, and identify how sound travels and interacts through a typical space

-Examine the history of architectural acoustics and utilize Wallace Sabine’s formula to convert Sabins

-Understand Noise Reduction Coefficients (NRC), Ceiling Attenuation Class (CAC), Sound Transmission Class (SCT) and how each helps in acoustical sound control.

-Demonstrate placement of metal panels to provide acoustical treatment within a given space. 

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

WR Meadows, Peter Weeks, 858-769-6905, pweeks@wrmeadows.com   

1 AIA LU with HSW

“Managing Moisture in Buildings”

We will cover moisture movement through the building envelope.  We start by understanding water as a molecule, then build functional control layers based on scientific principles.  This class is both an introductory course to Building Science and an excellent refresher for veteran detailers and technical designers. 

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

NewTechWood, Priscilla Young, Julie Vedder, O’Connor & Assoc., 480-221-1372, julie@oca-ltd.com

“Uniting Sustainability and Aesthetics:  Wood-Plastic Composite Cladding for Rainscreen Assemblies, Decks & Railings”

1 AIA with HSW, IDCEC with HSW

State the sustainable manufacturing process & green benefits of WPC material

Define the rainscreen principle designed to provide moisture management

Explain how WPC cladding is installed in a rainscreen systems, allowing for air circulation

Review the performance of various types of WPC material used for decks, deck tiles and railings to select the most appropriate solution.  

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

Apache Stone, Dennis Berger, 623-692-9782, dberger@apachestone.com

1 AIA LU with HSW, 0.1 CEU IDCEC with HSW, LACES with HSW

“Natural Thin Veneer:  The Delivering Accessibility – Exploring Why and How)

-Explore the history and best uses for different types of veneer

-Learn how natural thin stone veneer is made and what product variations are available

-Discover the advantages over anchored veneer & Manufactured stone

-Learn about application techniques and opportunities.

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

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KwikWall, BobbiJo Huskey, 602-390-3599, bobbijo@partitionsco.com

1 AIA LU with HSW

“Interior Movable Glass Walls:  Optimal aesthetics with Flexibility, Daylighting and Acoustic Performance”

-Understand the applications and product differences between movable interior glass vs. exterior walls

-Review the importance of acoustic performance and how overhead structural, floor support, glass type and surrounding seals effect performance

-Learn how movable glass walls optimize sustainable building design including materials, indoor air quality and daylighting

-Review how movable glass partitions add to the human experience within the built environment.

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

Goldray, Greg Zugmier, 713-957-0391, greg@specified.com

1 AIA LU with HSW, IDCEC self report

“New Versatility in Decorative Glass Applications” 

Topics covered: 

• Graphics on Glass, Laminated Interlayers,

• Wall Systems, Switchable Glass,

• Illuminated Glass Panels, Solid Colored Glass,

• Bird Friendly Glass LEED credits,

• Honeycomb Panels, Glass Markerboards

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

May 27  C/S, Leslie Beatty, 480-216-4015, lbeatty@cssouthwest.com

AIA LU with HSW, 0.1 CEU IDCEC with HSW

“The Importance of Acoustics in Healthcare”

This course explores the impacts of acoustics on healthcare, outlines the relevant acoustic standards and guidelines and describes methods and strategies that designers can use to address the issues and improve healthcare facility conditions for patients, families and healthcare workers.    

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

May 21

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

1 AIA LU with HSW, 1 IDCEC with HSW, GBCI

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

This course will discuss how air knife dryers contribute to overall sustainability by reducing energy usage, carbon emissions, operational costs and resource use, and how to select dryers with sustainability in mind.  We’ll have a discussion of relevant standards and certifications and how specification of hand dryers can contribute to LEED.  Finally, this course will address common misperceptions about air knife hand dryers and compare their performance and sustainability with paper towels.

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

May 20  Solomon, McKay Tanner, 801-209-4044, mtanner@solomoncolors.com    

1 AIA with HSW

“Colored Concrete:  Why Design with it, Why Specify It.”

-Demonstrate a basic understanding of what iron oxide is and how it is produced and manufactured into pigments

-Analyze why designing with colored concrete improves the physical & emotional well-being of those who use the site 

-Discuss how colored concrete is an important aspect of a sustainable design strategy while producing a beautiful & Impactful site.

-Discuss best practices when specifying colored concrete to ensure that project design goals will be achieved.

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

May 13 DOW, Frank Zhong, 909-289-7287, f.zhong@dow.com,  TJ Valdez, 480-226-5809, tj.valdez@qxo.com‍ ‍

1 AIA LU with HSW

“Air Barrier Systems:  Silicone Solutions to Reduce Building Air Infiltration”

-Identify the basic requirements and functions of air barrier systems

-Describe the different types of air barrier systems and their performance considerations

-Evaluate factors that influence the design and creation of a continuous air barrier system

-Recognize common air barrier challenges 

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

May 07

MAC Metals, Steve Holland, 303-898-6126, sholland@macmetalarchitectural.com  

1 AIA LU with HSW

“Demystifying Steel Cladding”

This course covers the specifics of the different metallic claddings in their most frequent uses.   

-How trouble-free expansion joints are possible

-Your role in a process in which we work together to design, detail, specify, bid, erect, manufacture and install expansion joints in 3-D

-Product technologies and how to apply them

-Your buildings can be watertight, safe and energy efficient 

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

May 06 Mannington, Sara Auden, 925-999-6673, sara.auden@mannington.com and Marty Adams, 480-540-4537, marty.adams@mannington.com

1 AIA LU/ HSW, IDCEC/HSW

“The Art and Science of Experience”

-Participants will be able to assess how macrotrends have shaped our perceptions and expectations around experience and identify the drivers impacting experiential design.

-Participants will recognize elements of patient, visitor, employee, and guest experience and identify how these experiences can be improved.

-Participants will understand how neuroscience informs our experiences and how aes­thetic experiences can be measured through biometric data and building data.

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

APRIL 29 - Acralight – Ron Stas, 480-979-8925, ron.stas@acralight.com

1 AIA LU with HSW

“Daylighting Solutions for Industrial Warehouses and Retail Buildings”

• Benefits of unit skylights

• Specification/Code Requirements

• Energy savings strategies

• Daylighting design strategies; common skylight terminology and electric lighting with daylight controls

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

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IIDA SW Chapter Design Awards

Friday, April 24th  5:30-10:30 pm

The Scott Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ

More infomration at:

https://www.iidasw.org/iidaswdesignawards

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Hals International, Matthew Hals, 602-300-0851, info@halsinternational.com

1 AIA LU with HSW

“Architectural Glass”

Glass plays a critical role in modern architecture, balancing aesthetics, functionality, safety, and performance.  This presentation provides an in-depth overview of architectural glass solutions, including fabrication processes, advancing performance, sustainability and premium fabrication of Insulated Glass Units (IGUs), Vacuum Insulated Glass (VIGs) and specialty glass for high-performance architecture

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

Altro, Steve Besendorfer, SBS Construction Products, 480-283-3729, steve@sbsconstructionproducts.com

1 AIA LU with HSW

“Mitigating Risk in Commercial Kitchens”  

Learning objectives:

• Hygiene and Contamination Prevention: Understand how selecting durable, non-porous, and non-shedding materials mitigates contamination risks, protecting public health.

• Safety and Slip Resistance: Explore flooring solutions designed to minimize slip-and-fall risks, ensuring compliance with ADA and OSHA guidelines.

• Cleanability: Learn how cleanable flooring systems enhance health by minimizing contamination risks, improve safety by reducing cleaning-related hazards, and streamline maintenance to ensure consistent operational efficiency in high-demand commercial kitchens.

• Durability: Discover how selecting durable flooring materials enhances safety by maintaining floor integrity under heavy traffic and operational demand.
  
  Please RSVP to 602-258-7499 or jill@thereferencelibrary.com

Sika Facades, Ramon Gutierrez, 916-317-6026, Gutierrez.ramon@us.sika.com 

1 AIA with HSW

“Fluid-Applied Air, Water and Vapor Barriers”

This course will review the different types of barriers, air, water and vapor.  It will discuss each of the roles and their use in today’s specifications.  Also covered in this course are the building requirements and the different performance acceptance criteria.  Testing performance and assembly examples will be covered as well.      

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

Siplast, Ed Flaherty, 949-482-8543, ed.flaherty@siplast.com and Matt Smith, Agent Smith Group, 480-679-6847 

1 AIA LU with HSW, 1 IIBEC CEH

“Flameless Roofing Solutions”

Continued attention to open flame usage during roof construction, this presentation provides insight into several alternative flameless application methods for premium roofing systems.  You will learn the basic chemistry and formulation for SBS-modified bitumen, PMMA and STP that lead to long-term performance.  We’ll discuss the positives, challenges and varied approaches to cold adhesive, self-adhesive and liquid applied solutions to lessen or eliminate rooftop flame utilization.    

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