Web-Series for South-Central Region - Session Three

Event Dates

Wednesday, August 20 | Thursday, August 21

Available Credits

4 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

1 GBCI General Hour

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Event Agenda

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 11:00 am Central

Accessible Elegance: Railing Systems + ADA Code Compliance

Sponsored By Livers Bronze

Presented By Lee Kirby

1 ADA Accessibility / Barrier-Free Req.
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour

Handrails and guardrails are a safety feature that we easily take for granted as a common fixture in environments where stairs and balconies are featured, aiding us in our coming and going.

Learning Objectives:

Determine the specific conditions that mandate the installation of ADA-compliant handrails for various environments, including stairways and ramps, to ensure compliance with accessibility regulations.
Clearly outline the required dimensions, such as height, width, and clearance, for ADA-compliant handrails and explain how these measurements contribute to creating accessible and user-friendly spaces.
Analyze key railing specifications, including material selection, gripping surfaces, and installation standards, while reviewing how these aspects align with broader ADA code requirements.
Assess the specific requirements for railings on ADA-compliant ramps and stairs, focusing on details like slope, landing, and handrail continuity to ensure structures meet accessibility standards.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 12:00 pm Central

Enhancing Roof Design with Composite Solutions

Sponsored By DaVinci Roofscapes

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

In this one-hour course, design professionals will thoroughly explore the sustainable and versatile characteristics of composite roofing solutions. The course will cover the benefits of composite roofing systems, such as their long life-cycle, durability, and adaptability for a variety of applications and environments.

Learning Objectives:

Identify the environmentally friendly features of virgin-engineered polymer composite roofing materials.
Explain the design and architectural advantages of choosing composite roofing solutions, including their product integrity, versatility, and visual appeal.
Evaluate the pros and cons of traditional roofing materials compared to composite products.
Analyze the durability and extended lifespan of composite roofing materials, along with the various testing methods and approvals associated with roofing materials.

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 11:00 am Central

Designing for Sound Control: Effective, GREEN, Principles and Practices

Sponsored By Homasote

Presented By Chuck McPherson

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour

In this one-hour course, design professionals will gain practical knowledge of effective principles of sound control to specify optimal sound control strategies in the design of wall and floor/ceiling assemblies that best fit each project’s needs.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss the qualifications and benefits of wall and floor assemblies when designed for sound attenuation
Review the principles of sound management as it pertains to specific types of assemblies
Describe sound control strategies that are particular to common wall and floor/ceiling assemblies
Examine sound control design methods for walls and floors using sustainable, mold-resistant cellulosic fiberboards made from recycled materials