AIA NEI Programs and Webinars

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CANCELLED - WILL BE RESCHEDULED

Considerations for Safe & Compliant Pipes in Plenum Space

New date TBD
Webinar
 

 

Plenum spaces in buildings are often out of sight but shouldn't be out of mind. These areas house critical infrastructure like piping, wiring, and HVAC systems, systems that directly affect occupant health, fire safety, and long-term durability. This session explores the material selection challenges architects and engineers face when designing piping systems in plenums. Using case studies, code reviews, and technical insights, it uncovers health and safety risks, as well as legal liabilities, that piping can pose. It also provides recommendations to meet performance standards and sustainability goals.

  1. Identify fire-safety risks associated with piping materials used in plenum spaces and explain how material combustibility influences code compliance and occupant protection.
  2. Assess long-term risks to occupant health and building resilience based on the chemical, thermal and structural performance of piping systems.
  3. Compare lifecycle sustainability impacts of pipe materials, with a focus on recyclability, embodied carbon and other sustainability requirements.
  4. Understand the legal and insurance implications of material choices in plenums, including how failures can shift liability to design teams or contractors.

CE: 1 LU | HSW

 

Design Tactics for Stone Masonry Products

Thursday, July 24, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Masonry Advisory Council
201 W. Prospect Ave.
Mt. Prospect IL 60056
drinks and appetizers will be provided courtesy of Northfield and Masonry Advisory Council
 

This program will explore how to effectively design masonry walls using proper design techniques focusing on the prevention of moisture, cracking and cleaning issues. This building design focus is on planning and designing sound masonry walls using proper architectural structural components based on industry guidelines and specifications. Attendees will learn why walls crack, differential movement and how to design to eliminate unnecessary repairs and maintenance.

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify causes of cracking in masonry and its effect on structural performance
  2. Discuss how to control cracking using reinforcement, control joints and joint sealant design
  3. Demonstrate proper detailing methods and procedures for moisture prevention
  4. Discuss advantages and benefits of using Manufactured Masonry Stone Products