May 11, 2005

Design Detailings: Roofing trends seminar May 19

A seminar on roofing industry trends will be held May 19 at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Way in Seattle.

It is targeted at architects, specifiers, roofing contractors and owners, and will cover garden roofs, cool roofing and sustainable roof system design.

Participants will learn how to pick a roof system that meets code requirements, complies with what users want and can handle climate change.

The event is sponsored by the Puget Sound Chapter of the Construction Specifier's Institute. Cost is $25 for the four-hour seminar. To register, call Bill Alma at (206) 669-0978 or e-mail wlalma@aol.com. Professional education credits are available. For more information, see http://www.epdmroofs.org.

Tour the Sea-Tac expansion May 18

Architects and engineers working with the Port of Seattle at Sea-Tac will lead a tour of the new Central Terminal and Concourse A on May 18.

The tour is being offered by the AIA Southwest Washington Component and the Structural Engineers of Washington.

This is Sea-Tac's first major terminal facility in 30 years and adds nearly a million square feet. Walls of glass, structural steel ceilings, and unique rock and water features are included.

Concourse A opened last year. The Central Terminal will celebrate a grand opening in June.

The tour is free to AIA and SEAW members, or $10 for non-members. For more information, call Janet Matkin at (253) 627-4006.