Continuing Education - AIA / CES
At Arriscraft, we strive to help Architects, Designers, and Trade Professionals achieve a better understanding of masonry design and construction.
Proud to be an AIA/CES Continuing Education Provider, Arriscraft offers four AIA Learning Units. All presentations are available by appointment as a Box Lunch.
Proper Masonry Detailing is also available as an online presentation, complete with Fax-Back quiz. Click on the link to continue with the online presentation.
To learn more about the educational programs available from Arriscraft, or to book an appointment, please contact your regional sales representative, or contact our Technical Services Department at techservices@arriscraft.com, or 1-800-265-8123.
Stone Designs
Program Number SD
LU
Hours 1.00
HSW
Participants will learn about calcium silicate masonry unit composition and properties and how they influence design decisions; proper masonry detailing techniques; movement joint requirements when using different building materials; at grade design options, overall design versatility of full bed stone, review examples of designs in stone.
Considerations for the installation of Calcium Silicate MUS
Program Number INSTAL
LU Hours 1.00
Identify the unique methods and materials utilized to manufacture calcium silicate masonry units. Identify the advantages for installation efficiencies with calcium silicate masonry units. Understand the physical properties of calcium silicate masonry units compared to those of other familiar masonry unit materials. Identify the impact of choice of unit material on the design considerations for movement joint systems.
Designing with Thin-Clad Stone
Program Number DWTCS
LU Hours 1.00
HSW
The presentation outlines the different ways that Thin-Clad materials can be used in exterior and interior veneer environments for building cladding systems. The presentation will discuss three different systems that can be used to incorporate Thin-Clad Stone materials into your projects and they are:
- Tile,
- Clipped or Anchored Veneers, and
- Concrete Pannelization of Stone Units.
Designing With Thin-Clad Stone is a 1.0 hour presentation worth 1 HSW AIA learning credit, which can be given by arrangement at any suitable location for no fee. Join us for lunch and learn more about Arriscraft International and Thin-Clad stone products.
Proper Masonry Detailing & Techniques
Program Number PMD-2
LU Hours 2.00
HSW
Building envelope design and construction issues as they pertain to moisture management and the control of differential movement within masonry veneer walls are discussed. Design guidelines and quality of work issues are presented.
Design guidelines include consideration of the foundation-to-wall junction, wall openings, movement-control joint design, shelf angles, and parapet wall design.
Quality of Work issues include consideration of material storage and handling, environmental requirements, masonry accessories, mortar materials and mixing, wall protection, and masonry cleaning.
Participants are required to complete an open-book quiz upon completion of the program to promote increased retention of the information.
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Arriscraft Lecture Series
Since 1988, ARRISCRAFT INTERNATIONAL has sponsored the visiting lecture series at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture.
Over one hundred and fifty nationally and internationally recognized architects, engineers, artists and scholars have spoken to students, graduates and members of the public.
The intellectual and creative life of the School has been immeasurably enriched.
Arriscraft has been both faithful and vigorous in its promotion of architectural education and design excellence in this country.
Eric Haldenby, Director
School of Architecture
University of Waterloo
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