GPPA Architects Presents A Five Hour Accessibility Continuing Education Event at the San Francisco American Institute of Architects (AIA)

GPPA Architects Presents A Five Hour Accessibility Continuing Education Event  
at the San Francisco American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Date: Friday, June 12, 2015
Time: 9:00am to 3:00 pm  

Complete all five hours of Mandatory Continuing Education required for your Architectural license renewal in one day.

Seminar Topics
Universal Design Case Studies and Accessibility Code Updates Including the CBC Intervening Code Ammendments enforceable as of July 1, 2015.

Part I: 2.5 Hours
Universal Design presentation and illustratration of its principles applied in creative case studies, of inclusive and inspirational facilities. The benefits of mainstreaming Universal Design are discussed.  Understanding ergonomics and the impact of our design solutions on the functionality and improvement in the quality of life for people with a wide variety of abilities.The case studies include a large indoor/outdoor museum, Incheon International Airport and the Ed Robert’s Center that houses organizations of persons with disabilities.

Part II: 2.5 Hours
This seminar will feature an update of the key technical accessibility requirements of the 2013 CBC and 2010 ADA Standards (ADAS) including the CBC Intervening Code Adoption Cycle Supplement (effective July 1, 2015). It will highlight the new structure of the scoping provisions for projects that indicates what regulations apply and where in both CBC and ADAS. A discussion of proative and preventive measures that architects can use in their projects to avoid litigation. Best practices and common errors and omissions will be discussed.

Learning Objectives:
• Understanding the benefits of Universal Design and Inspirational Case Studies.
• Update of the key technical accessibility requirements.
• Become  familiar with the new CBC Intervening Code Adoption Cycle Supplement, effective July 1, 2015.
• A review of the new project scoping structure in CBC and ADAS.
• Common errors and best practices will be discussed.

Instructor:
Gilda Puente-Peters Architects, (GPPA) CASp-24

For enrollment contact SF AIA: http://www.aiasf.org/
To learn more about the instructor visit our website: http://www.gppaarchitects.com

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