Webinar: AIA Orange County Lunch Hour Program
Composite Technology for Commercial Application
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Course Description
Wood composite frames frequently meet the needs of commercial architects and developers because they hit the sweet spot of desirable aesthetics, strength, durability, and performance without compromising the health, safety, and wellbeing of occupants. Explore why wood composite is an exceptional choice for commercial projects, how to evaluate this material, and how fiberglass, another type of composite, compares.
Learning Objectives:
Describe how wood composites are made and what useful properties they have in commercial application, including health, safety, and wellbeing-related considerations for occupants
Explain how wood composites compare to fiberglass, including health and safety aspects
Evaluate a composite window’s structural safety
Name reasons why architects and builders are choosing wood composites for commercial projects
Date: October 15, 2024
Webinar: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Webinar link will be sent to registrants on October 14th).
Learning Units: 1.0 AIA HSW
Cost: Free - but AIA members MUST include their AIA member number for learning units.
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