Web-Series for Northwest Region - Session Four

Event Dates

Wednesday, August 19

Available Credits

2 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

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Event Agenda

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | 12:00 pm Central

Terrazzo Unriddled: Answers for Architects

Sponsored By The National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association, Inc.

Presented By Gary French

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

The purpose of this presentation is to answer the frequently asked questions about terrazzo from the design community.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be introduced to terrazzo, it's components, and rich history. They will learn about the advancements made in the installation of terrazzo.
Attendees will hear about the benefits of terrazzo as a sustainable, durable material that is also low maintenance. They will be shown examples of terrazzo's unlimited design capabilities.
Participants will see photos of 100-year old terrazzo that has been restored to like-new condition as well as floors restored after a flood. They will see examples of adaptive reuse projects involving terrazzo.
Attendees will see examples of vertical applications of terrazzo, both poured-in-place and precast. They will understand divider strip requirements and placement along with surface preparation.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | 1:00 pm Central

Operable Walls for Sustainable Design

Sponsored By Solar Innovations, Inc.

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour

Operable wall systems integrate the indoors and outdoors and define interior spaces, providing flexibility and additional usable area without increasing a building's footprint. Occupants benefit from expansive daylighting and views as well as quick access to fresh air.

Learning Objectives:

Define operable wall systems and their different types and characteristics.
Discuss the general sustainability benefits of operable glass walls and their potential LEED credit contributions.
List the customization options to enable a wall system to meet specific project needs including configuration, thermal performance, solar control, sound mitigation, and ADA compliance.
Describe the design, performance, and sustainability benefits or operable glass walls in terms of a variety of specific project types and case studies.