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Economic Update: Q4 2024 ABI Insights
Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 2pm ET
Join AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, and AIA President Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC, for our quarterly conversation about the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI). The ABI is a leading monthly economic indicator that uses proprietary AIA data to predict nonresidential construction activity 9–12 months ahead. Get ahead of emerging challenges and opportunities and inform your strategic planning with key insights into the industry’s latest economic data and trends.
This free live course is brought to you through a partnership with Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope. By registering for this course, you grant AIA permission to share your name and email address with Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope.
Redesigning Mental & Behavioral Health Care: A New Model for Clinical & Research Facilities
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | 2:00-3:00pm EST
The Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) Translational Research Building at the University of Utah marks a significant step in addressing the post-pandemic behavioral health crisis. HMHI will be an international hub of collaboration for testing and refining mental health design as well as research, clinical, and policy ideas. The facility will create a new model of translational research that unites experimental, computational, and clinical research under one roof to address national stigma, policy, and scientific challenges.
In this session, we will explore how behavioral health trends and emerging models of care impact the design of multidisciplinary clinical and research facilities, showing how HMHI’s neuroarchitecture-inspired design promotes interconnectedness and collaboration. We will discuss how the facility helps to rethink the American mental health care system by de-stigmatizing mental health, increasing awareness, and expanding mental health research and clinical services.
Advanced Testing Demonstrates Design Flexibility of Mineral Wool CI
Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 3:00-4:00pm EST
Energy codes are continuing to push building envelopes to higher R-value performance. That's challenging architects and designers to manage moisture flow within the envelope to minimize condensation, mold, and corrosion risks.
Join us for this session to learn about advanced testing and analysis demonstrating how specifiers can utilize mineral wool as exterior continuous insulation (CI). Plus, discover how mineral wool CI can significantly reduce the risk of condensation and subsequent mold/corrosion damage across all climate zones. A new WUFI white paper will be made available to all attendees at the conclusion of the course.
This free course is brought to you through a partnership with Owens Corning. By registering for this course, you grant AIA permission to share your name and email address with Owens Corning.
Forging the Future: Exploring Metal Building Systems in Architectural Design
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | 3:00-4:00pm EST
In this course, we explore the transformative role of metal building systems in modern architecture, engineering, and construction. As the building industry grapples with evolving design demands, environmental considerations, and economic constraints, metal building systems stand out for their adaptability and resilience. Through a blend of engineering advancements and architectural flexibility, these systems not only address contemporary challenges in the building process but also pave the way for sustainable, cost-efficient, and innovative construction solutions. Join us to discover how metal building systems are redefining the future of construction by turning challenges into opportunities.