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4th Annual Climate Adaptive Design Symposium: Where Building Science Meets Climate Science November
November 1, 2018 - November 2, 2018
$175 – $235This year’s Where Building Science Meets Climate Science conference theme is “Deep Retrofit” – renovation of existing buildings to promote sustainable design. Thursday evening’s public lecture is free, and all community members are invited to attend. Friday’s conference is geared toward design and construction professionals. Six credit hours of professional development will be offered for Friday’s conference and one credit hour will be offered for Thursday’s lecture. Continuing education certifications will be provided upon request. American Institute of Architects CEUs are pre-approved; other professions may self-report to obtain credit. More information & registration here!
The conference is a collaboration between the Asheville Section of American Institute of Architects(AIA Asheville) and CASE Consultants International.
Thursday, 1 November
5:00 pm till 7:30 pm
On Thursday evening, there will be a a pre-conference public lecture by architectural historian Daniel A. Barber who will discuss his recent book, A House in the Sun: Modern Architecture and Solar Energy in the Cold War, an account of solar energy experiments during the Cold War. Dr. Barber will describe how architecture has engaged with environmental issues, combining architectural history with geopolitical considerations. His talk will also help illuminate current issues involving energy, architecture, and climate.
The event takes place at The Collider and is free and open to the public and includes a reception with refreshments, including local beer and food.
Friday, 2 November
The Friday conference is also held at The Collider with registration from 8:15 am to 8:45 am. The conference will conclude at 4:45 pm. A catered lunch is included in the registration fee.
FAQs
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
For more information, please contact Scott Shuford at shuford@caseconsultantsinternational.com
What’s the refund policy?
Full refunds will be provided up to seven days prior to the event start date (November 2, 2018).