This presentation delves into the crucial role of roofing in enhancing overall building sustainability. Participants will gain comprehensive insights into a variety of environmentally friendly materials, products, and systems designed to boost eco-efficiency. The session will cover the characteristics of sustainable and resilient roof systems and the key design considerations that contribute to their durability and longevity. Additionally, it will highlight the financial advantages of investing in sustainable roofing solutions. By the end of this presentation, attendees will be equipped to:

Understand the integral role of roofing and the building envelope in achieving building sustainability.
Review a range of eco-friendly materials, products, and systems.
Identify key features of sustainable and resilient roofing designs.
Evaluate the financial benefits and cost-effectiveness of sustainable building practices.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss roofing and building envelope’s role in overall building sustainability
• Review of environmentally friendly materials, products, and systems
• Identify features of sustainable and resilient design
• Weigh the financial benefits of building sustainably

Presented by:

David S. Finley, CEP

Dave Finley is the Director of Building Envelope Sciences at The Garland Company, Inc. and Design Build Solutions Inc., specializing in building enclosure design and forensic assessments. With 14 years of experience, his expertise includes hygrothermal analyses, water intrusion investigations, and building code compliance. Previously, Dave worked as a Facade Specialist at Morrison Hershfield and a Senior Associate at Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. He holds degrees in Architectural Engineering from Pennsylvania State University and is a Certified Infrared Thermographer and EIFS Professional. Dave also contributes to the Building Enclosure Council and ASHRAE committees.

Fallon Williams

Fallon Williams, Architectural Territory Manager at The Garland Company, assists architectural firms with building envelope solutions in the DC, MD, & VA area. Having over 17 years of professional expertise, Fallon Williams is a dynamic figure in architecture & design. Complimenting her technical experience, Fallon has a background in marketing offering a unique perspective rooted in both education and extensive industry experience. With a portfolio spanning nationwide projects, Fallon has contributed to hundreds of commercial projects, serving and supporting customers as an industry technical expert.

Beyond her professional achievements, Fallon is deeply committed to service. She presently holds the position of Director of Communications for the National Organization of Minority Architects – Baltimore Chapter and Chair at AIA Baltimore Allied Members Committee. Through these roles, she actively participates in outreach, community engagement, and volunteering while enhancing communication, membership opportunities, and fostering collaboration within the industry. With an impressive track record, Fallon Williams exemplifies the transformative power of dedication, innovation, and community engagement.

Organized by:

The Garland Company

Decorative Films is a leading global manufacturer of decorative privacy window film in Frederick, MD. In this course, Decorative Films' marketing manager Courtney Belew will review the various ways in which window film can improve workplace wellness by addressing common health, safety, sustainability, and wellness concerns in building specifications. The course will also explore how window films can serve as a cost-effective solution to common building requirements and desirable architectural design elements that contribute to the safety, security, and sustainability of a new or retrofitted building project.

Discover the innovative applications of decorative privacy window films and their potential benefits for employees, employers, and building owners as we review how they can positively impact workplace health, safety, and wellness.

Learning Objectives:

• Explore the advantages of designing workspaces with an emphasis on health, safety, and well-being.
• Observe design solutions that enhance the functionality of the workplace environment while optimizing durability, sustainability, and functionality.
• Identify glass film products that promote workplace safety and wellness through their design benefits.
• Utilize the provided information to specify window film for new and retrofit projects that contribute to workplace wellness. This includes improving building security, energy efficiency, solar reduction, bird collision prevention, and privacy solutions.

Presented by: 

Courtney Belew

Marketing Manager 

Courtney Belew joined Decorative Films as a marketing manager in 2023, bringing over 12 years of experience in corporate retail marketing to the team. Her main focus is to drive company growth by building a network of resources to make window film specifying easier and more accessible to architects and designers.

Aaron Lotinsky

Director of Product & Sales

Aaron joined the Decorative Films team in 2012 and currently serves as the company’s Product and Sales Director. Over the years, he has collaborated with numerous architects and designers to create custom window films for corporate spaces. His passion for transforming the way we look at glass has fueled the development of new and innovative window film solutions that enhance our surroundings while effectively solving real-world problems.

Organized by: 

Decorative Films
 

Join CNU-DC for a tour of Baltimore City’s Hope VI Housing Projects!

With walking tours led by professionals at Torti Gallas + Partners

Saturday, July 27th

Depart:   9:15am - from Union Station DC
Arrive:    10:15am - Meet at Mother Mary Lange Catholic School (Baltimore attendees meet here)
              10:40am - The Terraces & Heritage Crossing
              11:30am - Pleasant View Gardens 
              12:20pm - Albermarle Square 
              1:10pm - Lunch @ Attman's in Albemarle Square  
Return:   2:40pm - Depart from Attmans, drop Baltimore attendees at Mother Mary Lange
              4:00pm - Arrive back at Union Station DC

Not long ago, the periphery of downtown Baltimore was marked by tower-in-the-park public housing. The HOPE VI program, introduced by HUD in 1992, enabled the redevelopment of these failed experiments into human-scaled, mixed-income neighborhoods. The then-fledgling New Urbanist movement exerted an outsized influence on the HOPE VI program and on the built environment of central Baltimore.

The tour will be led by professionals from Torti Gallas + Partners, the firm that designed three of the HOPE VI projects on the program (and many more elsewhere). CNU-DC is excited to extend its programming to Baltimore, and we hope you will jump on this exciting opportunity to explore and learn about HOPE VI from the experts.

A bus will be available for transport to and from DC's Union Station, and between the four project sites. The tour will culminate with an opportunity to buy lunch at Attman's Delicatessen, a classic Jewish deli east of downtown.

LA.IDEA Monthly Committee Meeting 

6:30 - 8:00 PM

KGD Architecture 

1101 15th Street NW 

Suite 200

Washington, DC 20005

Put on your summer whites and join us for a unique chance to mingle with industry experts, colleagues, and friends. Enjoy refreshing food and drink, stimulating conversations, lux prizes, and more. 

Selecting the appropriate air/water barrier system for your specific project and unique conditions is not always an obvious choice. A wide variety of issues must be considered in order to make the proper selection. This course will discuss the basics of air/water barriers from different manufacturer’s representatives from the DMV area, including Henry Company, Soprema, and Tremco. This presentation will discuss air/water barrier design considerations and strategies, materials, and critical coordination items.

5:30pm - Check In
6:00pm to 7:00pm - Roundtable and Q&A
7:00pm onwards - Networking

Presented by: 

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Jason Flynn
Vice President, Business Development, RoofPro Inc.
Jason works closely with all channels within the commercial construction industry and discussions related to the manufacturing partners represented by RoofPro Inc. Having an emphasis on support of the design community, he provides assistance related to the building envelope specifications from below-grade waterproofing systems to single-ply roof assemblies. With over 20 years of experience, he brings passion and excitement to an ever changing construction landscape. He is an active member of the IIBEC Mid-Atlantic Chapter and Mid-Atlantic Roofing Contractors Association.
 

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Matthew Renz
Tremco Territory Sales Virginia
For the late twenty-five tears I have worked in Washington D.C, Virginia, and Maryland markets in the technical sales field in the construction industry. This time has included working in commercial and residential sectors as technical sales resource and project manager specific to application of products.

 

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Brian Baker
PPSI
Brian has been working in the construction products industry for over 30 years, with nearly all of that focusing on how to keep water out of the built environment. Using his experience at multiple manufacturers specializing in different technologies, he works with design and construction teams to help ensure the building envelope remains intact not only through construction, but also through the working life of the building. Brian focuses primarily on below grade waterproofing, air barriers, roofing, and expansion joints, using a systems approach to ensure all of these components work together.
 

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Brian Radigan

Brian Radigan is the Territory Sales Manager for Tremco within the DC/MD/VA market. He is a dedicated waterproofing/restoration professional with 10 years’ experience as a contractor and another 10 years within the sales end of the trade. His responsibilities include training, supporting, and partnering with a network of Weatherproofing Contractors, Designers and Distribution Partners within the market. He also spends time working with builders and architects helping them build/design drier, more energy- buildings with industry leading brands of foundation waterproofing, liquid-applied air & water barrier products

Learning Objectives: 

• Compare contemporary air/water barrier systems and identify factors that influence system selection.
• Identify coordination challenges associated with various trades prior to air/water barrier installation.
• Understand complexities with tying air/water barrier systems into adjacent enclosure systems.
• Summarize recent advancements in air/water barrier technology, research, and development.

Organized by: 

Building Enclosure Council (BEC)

The built environment generates almost 50% of global CO2 emissions. In DC, as of 2020, buildings continued to be the main driver of citywide emissions (72%) followed by transportation (21%) and waste (7%). Architects, engineers, planners, and building owners must work together and commit to net zero emissions by 2030 to reduce the impact on climate change as specified by various climate and decarbonization initiatives. Further, in order to address climate change and decarbonization, policymakers are enacting building performance laws that require buildings to meet certain performance standards. Design professionals are uniquely suited to mitigate help resolve the climate crisis through design, educating clients, and working with navigating policy requirements to advance decarbonization and build greener cities.

Progress toward meeting this goal is well underway, and architects play a significant role in bringing these targets to fruition in a way that best serves people and communities in our city’s built environment.

DesignDC’s September conference will build on our previous symposiums of the year, with a focus on adaptive use and designing for change. Priority will be given to proposals that address:

• New and innovative strategies for adaptive use
• Case studies that lend proven approaches to resilience, adaptation, suvivability, and livability; case studies from outside the District that could inform practice here are encouraged
• Policy and design recommendations that advocate for constuction, codes, zoning, and permitting solutions yet to become commonplace in the DC built environment

About DesignDC:
Sessions selected from this Call for Proposals will be presented live and in-person at the District Architecture Center on September 19, 2024. 

All presentations must total 60 minutes in length, with ~50 minutes of instruction followed by ~10 minutes of Q&A.

All presenters will receive complimentary conference registration. Presenters are not required to be members of DesignDC host organizations.

Please save a copy of your proposal information for your records.

Proposals are due by August 1 at 5:00 pm.

As the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) has evolved, so has individuals’ approach to preparing and studying for this milestone moment in one’s career. Supporting all paths to licensure is important in the advancement of one’s career as well as the architectural profession. The David J. Varner Paths to Licensure Program strives to make a significant contribution to an individual’s ability to achieve licensure by offering coaching, and a network of resources to inspire and motivate individuals to navigate and pass their exams, and then celebrate this important career milestone with an annual networking event. Commencing in September 2024, the eight-month program consists of six evening sessions, each tailored to enhance the selected attendees’ ability to study and pass the ARE. In March 2025, an event will celebrate the participants of the Paths to Licensure Program.

Check out more in this video.

Applicant Information

Attended by a select group of up to 24 emerging professionals, prospective participants will go through an applicant selection process. Proven career success, commitment to the profession, and the individual’s desire to achieve licensure will be evaluated.

Applications for the Class of 2024 are open now!

Application Deadline: July 31st 2024

Honoring David J. Varner

David J. Varner, FAIA, an active member of the Washington, DC, architectural community, was a firm believer in the value of an integrated design process that embraces clients, stakeholders, and communities. As a member of the AIA College of Fellows and as the Office Director for SmithGroup’s Washington DC office, David was also a firm believer and an advocate for Architects being of greater service to society in as many forms as possible. David had a curiosity for life including travel, history, and the built environment. In memory and honor of David, the David J. Varner Paths to Licensure Program will inspire participants’ curiosity, commitment to lifelong learning, and connection to the AIA community. 

This architectural walking tour takes visitors through the political core of Washington, DC. Over the course of two hours, your knowledgeable guide will share stories from the original city plan by Pierre Charles L’Enfant, the tumultuous construction of the U.S. Capitol Building, the rise of the magnificent Beaux Arts Library of Congress, and the backstory of the imposing Supreme Court building. We’ll discuss the influence of prolific designers like Thomas Jefferson, Robert Mills, Frederick Law Olmsted, and Daniel Burnham. Controversy, chaos, and red tape abound!

The tour begins in the massive Great Hall of Union Station, once the largest train station in the world. This gateway to the nation’s capital—where presidents, diplomats, and politicians have all passed through—has hosted inaugural balls, parties, protests, and even a runaway train. After exploring the heights and depths of Union Station, we’ll proceed past the Freedom Bell and Columbus “Fountain” to the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court. Then on to the east façade (the original front) of the U.S. Capitol Building, and inside the breathtaking Library of Congress. Finally, we’ll take an underground tunnel to finish up at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center—where you can join a free tour of the building’s interior (depending upon timing and availability), or head down to the National Mall to explore a Smithsonian museum or two.

Iconic Capitol Hill Sights and Stops:

• Union Station
• Supreme Court Building
• Library of Congress Jefferson Building
• U.S. Capitol Building Grounds
• U.S. Capitol Visitors Center

In partnership with DC Design Tours

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Please join the Friends of Hollin Hills for this special symposium celebrating the career of Charles Goodman, MCM architect and community designer.

Notable speakers and panels will explore Goodman's design and how to live in and maintain Goodman homes.

Focused sessions are designed for MCM devotees and design professionals, as well as those who live in Goodman-designed communities. 

This three-day Goodman Symposium focuses on Charles Goodman's whole-community design, his emphasis on siting and creating workable family homes, and his impact beyond the design of free-standing structures.

Symposium events include:

• Day 1: Living with Goodman panel discussion at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, VA, with evening reception
• Day 2: All day symposium with lectures and breakout sessions at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria, VA, with lunch included
  • VIP Reception at the Goodman-designed Sevareid House in Alexandria, VA (limited to 100 tickets)
• Day 3: Goodman Community Walkabout with self-guided tours of Goodman-designed neighborhoods in the DMV

Symposium themes include:

• Architecture: Charles Goodman and the MCM Movement
• Preservation: Advocacy - How do we best protect what we cherish?
• Community and Livability: Inhabiting - Living in Goodman homes and communities today