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It’s Not Easy Being Green – Sustainability of Wood [Webinar]

 

November 28, 2018
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Last Wednesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners

Live Webinar with Torti Gallas + Partners

AIAPV has partnered with Torti Gallas + Partners to offer a limited number of seats for live webinars of the firm's Lunch & Learn CEU events on the last Wednesday of each month. AIA credits will be reported by the presenting vendors. Registration through AIAPV is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Registrants will receive the Go To Meeting log in credentials the day before the webinar.  

AIAPV appreciates Torti Gallas' support in enabling the chapter to provide this valuable benefit for the convenience of members unable to get to our educational events in person. 

LAST WEDNESDAY Lunch & Learn

It’s Not Easy Being Green – Sustainability of Wood

Course Description

This course assists architect and design professionals in understanding the green attributes of hardwood flooring so that they can effectively specify wood flooring for their client projects, and meet potential green building program criteria.

1 AIA LU/HSW, 1 IDCEC (HSW), GBCI and LEED approved

Learning objectives

  1. Understand the renewability of wood floors; Discuss the life cycle of wood floors
  2. Describe the impact of wood flooring on natural resources; Identify the impact of wood flooring on global warming     
  3. Recognize the impact of wood flooring on landfill waste; Explain the impact of wood flooring on indoor air quality     
  4. Define low VOC finishes and adhesives; Summarize the sustainability of wood flooring; Convey the maintenance of wood flooring; Detail the value of wood floors.

Presenter:  Elizabeth Woods, Territory Sales Manager, Nydree Flooring, 410.999.4978
Provider: National Wood Flooring Association, Course #AIACES103501, 800.422.4556

  AIAPV members earn 1 point!

Seating is limited.

Tickets

$5.00 AIAPV Member - Its Not Easy Being Green Sustainability of Wood

$5.00 Other AIA Chapter Member - Its Not Easy Being Green Sustainability of Wood

$10.00 Non-Member - Its Not Easy Being Green Sustainability of Wood