February 18, 2004

Design Detailings: GreenWorld April 1 and 2

The second annual "GreenWorld -- What Makes it Green?" will be held at Fisher Pavilion April 1 and 2.

Experts in the field of sustainable design will speak at the event, focusing on environmental sustainability. Presented by the International Interior Design Association Washington State Chapter and the American Institute of Architects, the event will offer a glimpse into new technologies, practices and products, and a look at recent sustainable design projects in the region.

David Suzuki, an award-winning Canadian scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster, will speak. Earth Day founder and president of the Bullitt Foundation, Denis Hayes, is the featured luncheon speaker.

For registration and additional information, visit www.aiaseattle.org or www.iida.wa.org or call (206) 448-4938.

Feb. 24 talk on steel studs

From noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 24, AIA Seattle/NWBEC hosts an informal lunch with Stephane Hoffman from Morrison Hershfield. She will discuss steel stud construction and address some of the problems these systems have when exposed to uncontrolled water entry.

The discussion will focus on the wall assemblies used on high-rise and other non-combustible buildings. The types of assemblies proving to be at-most risk are metal-stud-framed wall assemblies with gypsum sheathing. Major repairs have been required on numerous buildings in the region with steel-stud-framed walls under a variety of claddings.

The discussion will be at AIA Seattle, 1911 First Ave. Cost is $20 for members, $40 for non-members. For information, call (206) 448-4938.