Building High Performance Educational Facilities
Level 2: Intermediate | Length: 1.0 Hour | Credits: AIA HSW 1.0 LU | PDH: 1.0
Educational Facilities are a vital part of the fabric of our society that directly contribute to what our future will be. These are places where future generations learn more than just math and science, they learn about people, life, and develop key life skills. Today’s schools are more than just buildings, they are interactive learning environments. They are gathering places. They are safe havens for a community. This presentation will discuss recommendations on how to design and build high performance schools, which provide energy efficiency, safety and resiliency, as well as reduce life cycle costs. Aesthetics, acoustics, schedule, and fire protection will also be discussed. Case studies will be used to highlight topics discussed.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe what high performance schools are, and the benefits they offer to students, teachers, and the community
- Identify key considerations in high performance school design
- Explain the basic approaches to high performance school design using precast concrete
- Describe concepts on how to control cost and quality, reduce maintenance, and meet sustainable design goals

An Introduction to Precast Concrete Housing Systems
Level 2: Intermediate | Length: 1.0 Hour | Credits: AIA HSW 1.0 LU | PDH: 1.0
In this program, participants will learn the basics of using precast/prestressed concrete in multi-family housing. This course instructs participants about hollow-core products and how to design and build utilizing hollow-core floors and walls. Participants also learn about the inherent fire resistance of hollow-core, a major life-safety consideration. After this program, participants will be able to: Identify the different precast, prestressed hollow-core concrete systems Explain the benefits of using precast, prestressed hollow-core concrete Discuss the benefits of using hollow-core concrete with owners and other designers. discussed include: acoustic properties, fire safety, indoor environmental advantages of concrete, maintenance needs, speed of construction, and outdoor environmental properties (LEED).
Learning Objectives:
- Utilize the precast concrete design for sustainable housing.
- Identify structural concepts, including enclosure systems, used with precast concrete housing design.
- Design efficiencies into precast concrete structures through the use standard design systems.
- Identify the design resources available to aid in designing single and multi-family housing using precast products.
- Understand fabrication techniques, erection procedures and transportation considerations for precast Hollowcore plank and wall panels.
- Understand design and detail for precast products including connections and economical layout considerations..
- Understand how to integrate the precast structural system with other building systems.
- Review Examples of Housing in Residential/Multi-Family, Hotels, Student Residence and More.

Designing Industrial Structures with Precast/Prestressed Concrete
Level 2: Intermediate | Length: 1.0 Hour | Credits: AIA HSW 1.0 LU | PDH: 1.0
After this course, participants will be more familiar with how precast concrete systems allow an industrial structure to meet the demands of heavy use and dynamic production advancement. Additionally, the program explores the use of precast concrete components for specific industrial, retail, and manufacturing applications that take advantage of precast concrete's fire-resistance and long roof span capabilities. Participants also discover benefits to the designer and owner in terms of increased durability, flexibility of design, high quality of manufactured products, versatility, high-performance, durable materials and speed of construction because precast components can be erected quickly once they arrive at the site.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and discuss the different industrial applications for precast, prestressed concrete systems.
- Discuss High Performance attributes of Precast concrete systems in Industrial structures
- Explain the benefits of using precast, prestressed concrete in industrial structures
- Make an informed material choice for your next industrial building design
