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WEDNESDAY 7/7/21


Hello AIARE members and affiliates,

We have an exciting opportunity for one or two architects in our area. Read on for more information from our local station, NPR at 104.9FM.

And, here are a few community and chapter events coming up next week and beyond. Note the updated time for the Passive Design webinar - yes, it's in the morning!

KRCB-FM, longtime NPR station for Sonoma County, now is on 104.9—a frequency that can be heard throughout virtually all of Sonoma County. As part of its renewed commitment to local news and information, the station has launched a variety of ~1 minute weekly “local shorts” focusing on different things: local history, places to visit, restaurant reviews, etc. They’d like to launch one about cool Sonoma County architecture. Think of it like the architectural portions of those “Access Guides” you might remember. It’s a chance to help ordinary people appreciate elements of architecture that they might pass every day yet not notice or fully appreciate.
 
One minute is around 150 words, so these are very short lessons! They can be recorded from home on your schedule with just a computer and earbuds. While the station isn’t able to pay, the architect may mention his or her firm at the end of each weekly piece. Questions? Contact chris_lee@norcalpublicmedia.org.

The Building Blocks of Passive House Performance - Sonoma Clean Power

July 14, 2021 | 10:00-11:30AM | Online


This 90-minute webinar will cover Passive House design and reveal the building blocks of Passive House performance.

Passive House is a construction concept that results in high-performing buildings that are energy-efficient, comfortable, and have healthy indoor air quality. When compared to buildings designed and built to conventional standards, a Passive House building requires up to 90% less energy for heating and cooling and uses around 70% less energy overall. Passive House buildings provide occupants with a very high level of comfort and quiet — and filtered fresh air with up to a 95% reduction in unwanted airborne pollutants and allergens.
Lunch + Learn 2.1 with our Network Partner


July 14, 2021 | 12:00-1:00PM | Online

Discussion of:
  • California Building Code (CBC)
  • Current energy code
  • Design characteristics of metal roof , wall panels, and continuous insulation
  • Case studies from marine environments

AIA CES Approved Course 1 LU 
AIA Member: Free | Non-AIA: $10

Click on Get Tickets to register + receive Zoom link.

Presenter: Jay Mulligan, San Francisco Area Manager, The Garland Company

Last Thursday of each month

July 29th, 2021
5:00 - 5:30pm PDT

We miss seeing you all, so come on into our virtual meeting space so we can check in with you.

Discussion prompt: If you could only choose one...Mountains or Ocean??
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