NEWS
October 28, 2015
Here's What's Coming Up:
OctBuilding tour of the Crescent Hill Reservoir Gatehouse
Building tour of the Crescent Hill Reservoir Gatehouse

When: Friday, October 30, 2015
Where: Crescent Hill Reservoir Gatehouse (Pump House), park along Reservoir Avenue. The tour will begin at the bottom of the steps.
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm

Description: Join us this Friday for an inside look at the Louisville Water Company gatehouse. The Crescent Hill Reservoir Gatehouse restoration project recently won the RESTORATION PROJECT OF THE YEAR from the American Public Works Association KY Chapter. Join the project Architect, Tim Graviss, on a tour through the building to learn about the construction process, historic restoration, and history of the building. 

Registration: Please register online at http://aia-ckc-gatehousetour.eventbrite.com. The cost is free to AIA members and attendees from Tuesday's annual meeting/panel discussion. There is a $5 fee to any non-member. 
NovNovember Program:  
Understanding Poly-Ash trim and the other categories of the exterior trim market.
November Program: Understanding Poly-Ash trim and the other categories of the exterior trim market. 

Date:  Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Time:  11:45 - 1:00
Location:  Offices of Luckett & Farley, 737 South Third Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Lunch:  Provided.

Provider:  Boral TruExterior ™ Trim
Program:  BCI0001
Program Title:  Understanding Poly-Ash trim and the other categories of the exterior trim market.
Length:  1 Hour
Credits:  1 Learning Unit Hour
Credit Type:  HSW
 
Course Description
An examination of the new Poly-Ash category of exterior trim
products as it relates to other types of trim, specifically around the
areas of installation, longevity, maintenance and sustainability.
 
Learning Objectives
* Identify the various categories of exterior trim
* Understand key attributes of each exterior trim category
* Define the Poly-Ash category of exterior trim
*  Identify key applications and installation guidelines for Poly-Ash products
*  Discuss the sustainable advantages of poly-ash trim products
 
Target Audience:  Architects, owners, specifiers and other design professionals in the residential, commercial or multi-family markets.
Instruction Method:  Facilitator may use a Powerpoint presentation or handouts, depending on audience size.
Facilitator Qualifications:  All facilitators will be Boral TruExterior Sales personnel, or Distributor product specialists who have undergone training on CES guidelines and presentation skills.
Presenter:  Andrew Mott, Sales Representative , Boral Stone Products LLC

 The Digital in Design and Making - EDGE gallery @ GBBN Architects
The Digital in Design and Making
EDGE gallery @ GBBN Architects
November 6th, 6-9 PM
609 West Main St., Louisville, KY
 
GBBN Architects announces its inaugural Design Issues Series (DIS) exhibition entitled, The Digital in Design and Making, which explores the work of the firm and their use of digital tools to create inspiring spaces and architectural artifacts. This (DIS) exhibition will feature projects by GBBN that have used digital design processes and fabrication to create architectural objects. GBBN will display created artifacts that clearly describes the narrative of digital and making in each architectural project. The architectural design process is unfolded with a collection of sketches, video, imagery, digital and physical models demonstrating how buildings take shape.
 
Link:   www.gbbn.com/dis
AIA/CKC Members Invited to Attend CSI Louisville Programs
CSI Louisville will continue to host upcoming CEU/LU accredited chapter meetings in November.  In an attempt to help our AIA-CKC friends in need of those end of the year continuing education credits, we would like to cordially invite the AIA-CKC to the next chapter meeting.

CSI Louisville - November chapter meeting
Date: November 12, 2015
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Saints Pizza & Pub (upstairs loft) at Breckenridge Ln. &Lexington Rd.
Program: SPECIFYING ACID-ETCHED GLASS OR MIRROR [CEU accredited]
Learning Objectives: What is the Acid-etch Process?  Acid-etched Glass & Mirror Benefits. The Supply Chain Down to the Job Site.  Acid-etched Glass and Mirror Product Specifications .  Exterior Applications, processes compatible and cleaning.  Acid-etch vs. Other Methods to Opacify Glass.  A Review of Actual Projects & Applications. Environmental Questions and relevance of Acid-etched Glass and Mirror Products to LEED. Important Issues to Consider when Writing Acid-etched Glass or Mirror Specifications.
Host: John Dunn, Walker Glass Co.

AIA members may register as a "First Time Guest" at no charge by going to  www.csilouisville.org, clicking the "Read More" link under the program on the right-hand side and then clicking "Register Now" at the bottom of the page.
RSVP Deadline is Noon on Tuesday November 10th for the program.
Kentucky U.S. Green Building Council  LEED Green Associate 
Exam Prep Course
Kentucky U.S. Green Building Council
LEED Green Associate
Exam Prep Course

Thursday, November 5, 2015
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Class takes place in the conference room of New Directions Housing Corporation
1000 East Liberty Street, Louisville, KY  40204
Free parking is available

$275 for KY USGBC members
*$300 for non-members
Exam fees separate
 
1-day Class ONLY
$275 for KY USGBC Members
 
What You'll Learn:
* Introduction to benefits of green building
* Integrative approach to green building & infrastructure
* Background on U.S. Green Building Council and LEED
* Basics of the building certification process
* LEED intents and concepts, credit categories
* All building types and rating systems
* Strategies, synergies, and specific project cases
* Key LEED metrics and LEED referenced standards
* Steps to taking the actual LEED Green Associate Exam
 
What's Included:
* Live instruction from a LEED Accredited Professional
* Access to 600 Practice Exams Questions online, a $50 value
* LEED Principles & Green Associate Study Guide (286 pg .pdf)
* LEED Candidate Handbook (18 pages, .pdf)
* Access to 9 hours of .mp3 files covering each chapter in the LEED Principles & Green Associate Study Guide
* Access to our LEED experts for follow-up questions
* Live proctoring of sample exam questions and scenarios
* Coffee, lunch and refreshments

Click Here to see Flyer
Register for Louisville's Second Annual Sustainability Summit
The Office of Sustainability and the Louisville Sustainability Council (LSC) invite you to attend the second annual Sustainability Summit on November 5 and 6, 2015. An opening reception will be held on Thursday at Copper & Kings, 1121 East Washington Street. The Friday Summit will be held at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, 1701 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. 

Opening reception - Thursday, November 5, from 5:30 to 8:30pm. It will include welcome presentations, hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and special entertainment.

Sustainability Summit - Friday, November 6, from 8:00am to 5:30pm. Participants will attend plenary and breakout sessions focused on improving Louisville's air quality. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. 

Costs**
LSC Members - $35 ($50 after October 16, 2015) - Coupon required
General Admission - $50 ($75 after October 16, 2015)
Students - $25
 
** Summit registration includes entry to both Thursday and Friday events as well as a one-year LSC membership. 
More information and general registration is available here . (Scroll to the bottom of the page for registration form)
Click here  for information on becoming a Sponsor. 
Click here   to register as an Exhibitor.
UpcomingEventsUpcoming Events
October 23, 2015
October IDP Event: Big Four Bridge & Big Four Station
     (open to ALL AIA/CKC members and their guests)

October 27, 2015
AIA/CKC October Program- Annual meeting & Louisville Government Panel Discussion

November 17, 2015
November Program:  Product Lunch Seminar

December 10, 2015
AIA/CSI Holiday Party
More information forthcoming.. SAVE the DATE!!

Programs for 2015 will be posted as they are scheduled.  Programs will also appear on the Calendar page of the AIA/CKC website and announced in more detail in subsequent email announcements as details are established.
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