2019 Building Envelope Code Considerations

The course will cover the requirements for the 2019 Oregon Zero Energy Ready Commercial Code & 2019 Oregon Structural Specialty Code that apply to the building envelope. This session will explain how to interpret and apply these provisions in under varying site conditions, climate zones, and other design considerations.

Deconstructing the Masonry Wall: A methodology for wall design specifically for the Northwest

This course takes a detailed look at the basic decision-making process for walls in the pre-design and early design stages.

Structural Glass Design of the Seattle Space Needle

In this presentation, Richard will share the design principles being developed for the ASTM Structural Use of Glass standard, how they were implemented on the Seattle Space Needle, and how these new standards will allow architects and engineers to achieve bolder designs with lower risks.

Portland Airport: Sustainability in the Concourse E Expansion

The Portland Airport Concourse E extension extends Concourse E more than 800 feet. The project adds several new gates, passenger concessions, and other amenities while creating improved regional flight ground loading facilities and airline operational spaces.