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Where We Work
Explore the radical transformation taking place in the workplace, not only from the perspective of place and furniture but also location and proximity to home.
Where We Live
Examine case studies of the work of architects addressing issues related to home and housing.
Our Place in the World
Discover alternate roles for the architect through national and world leaders who know what is expected and what is demanded of those who wish to lead.
How We Come Together
Investigate new forms of communication as we look at how we reinforce and build upon traditional environments.
Our Place on the Land
Explore restorative and regenerative approaches to high performance buildings as one of the opportunities for architects to embrace as a continuing challenge for the profession into the future.
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FR83 Myth Busting What You Know About Concrete: Optimizing Concrete Solutions in Your Next Project HSW
05/16/2008, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM


Learning Units: 1.00-Entry level

Training Units: 0.25-Training Area 9 (Specifications and Materials Research)

Sustainable development requires a revisit of possibililties-looking at design and materials in a broader, holistic manner. Durable materials (concrete, steel, brick) often have large amounts of embodied energy invested in them. Beyond being gray and hard, how can concrete save energy, improve indoor air quality, or enhance water quality? And what is the cement and concrete industry doing to make this fundamental material more sustainable?

Learning Objectives:
  • Discuss the impacts of cement manufacturing, including greenhouse gas generation
  • Identify eight sustainability solutions that use concrete technology
  • Access comprehensive information from more than 12 applications that support sustainable design
Speaker: David D. Shepherd, AIA, LEED AP

Provider: Portland Cement Association

FR83 Friday, 6-7 p.m.