Web-Series for South-Central Region - Session Three

Event Dates

Wednesday, October 14 | Thursday, October 15

Available Credits

2 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

1 GBCI General Hour

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Event Agenda

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 11:00 am Central

Sound Control Dynamics For Sustainable Construction

Sponsored By Homasote

Presented By Chuck McPherson

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

In this one-hour course, we will go deeper into the nature of sound by exploring its inherent characteristics and how we can use that knowledge to design for more effective sound control.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss how sound propagates and transmits
Explore the specific dynamics of airborne and structure-borne sound attenuation
Describe sound control strategies that are particular to common wall and floor/ceiling assemblies
Examine code compliant sound control design methods for walls and floors using sustainable, mold-resistant cellulosic fiberboards made from recycled materials

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 11:00 am Central

Security Driven Design: A Guide to Ballistic, Blast, and Forced Entry Protection

Sponsored By Armortex

Presented By Rick Snelling

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

As security threats continue to evolve, architects play an increasingly important role in designing buildings that protect occupants, critical assets, and essential operations.

Learning Objectives:

Identify the performance characteristics of ballistic, forced entry, and blast resistant systems that contribute to occupant safety, asset protection, and resilient building design.
Differentiate the standards, testing protocols, and certification criteria used to evaluate ballistic, blast, and forced entry resistant building products and assemblies.
Compare the design and performance of protective glazing, doors, panels, framing systems, and related security components when specifying solutions for varying threat levels and project requirements.
Apply lessons from built project case studies to specify physical security systems that enhance life safety, building protection, and overall project resilience.