Upcoming Events

MPORTANT: You must be present for the entire seminar in order to receive AIA and California MCE credit.

ADA Seminar
Stepping Thru – Accessible Environments As We Age
&
Accessibility: A Photographic Look at Non-Complying Elements

This course will cover two topics, for 5 hours total.

presented by Janis Kent, FAIA, CASp,
Stepping Thru Accessibility

Stepping Thru – Vignette Series: Accessible Environments As We Age

An overview of design considerations which can easily be addressed now to not only allow us to age in place later but also have others visit us whether they have issues concerning accessibility or aging.

The silver tsunami is here! Now that the baby boomer generation is aging, we need to consider how this impacts our built environment – an overview of design considerations and lighting which can easily be addressed now to not only allow us to age in place later but also to have others visit us whether they have issues concerning accessibility or aging, whether just slowing down, or have a more vigorous disability. This seminar addresses more than just the minimum standards of technical accessible design, but rather good design practices and implementation overall. We will discuss common areas of concern and issues of aging and our built environment thru photographs of both good and more challenging examples of typical elements.

SUMMARY
An overview of design considerations which can easily be addressed now to not only allow us to age in place later but also have others visit us whether they have issues concerning accessibility or aging

Topic 2

Stepping Thru – Vignette Series: Accessibility – A Photographic Look at Recurrent Non-Complying Elements

Be on the look out for many common items in non-compliance often found in new construction and alterations and become aware of items needing special attention from design thru construction – a visual synthesis of photos with pertinent regulation call-outs for numerous installations

DESCRIPTION
ADA and other accessibility regulations have been around for well over 25 years, yet we still see items of non-compliance even in new construction. Is this due to a lack of knowledge, or incomplete drawings and specifications, or sloppy construction, or is it that the topic has become so complex that it is difficult to synthesize all of the relevant information? And many of the items are indeed extremely technical yet the solutions need to be incorporated at the early non-technical design stages. This presentation will look at many common items in non-compliance often found in new construction and alterations. Learn thru a visual synthesis of photos with pertinent regulation call-outs of numerous existing installations. We will discuss what went wrong, was missing, or misunderstood, in order to recognize Access issues to be on the look-out for and how to better incorporate pertinent information into construction documents and specifications.

SUMMARY
Be on the look out for many common items in non-compliance often found in new construction and alterations and become aware of items needing special attention from design thru construction – a visual synthesis of photos with pertinent regulation call-outs for numerous installations

AIA CES: Submitted for Approval

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Understand how different types of disabilities and aging impact our navigation of the built environment
• Recognize the impact of lighting and color and how it affects us and our health
• Learn about different items that can easily be implemented now for aging in place later
• Distinguish and identify those elements and hazards to avoid that can be more of a challenge as we age

• Identify typical non-complying items before they get built
• Recognize what needs to be addressed early for compliant Access later
• Distinguish those elements that require more attention during design and construction for compliant installation
• Discuss what is required for successful Access implementation

This seminar takes place IN PERSON on Friday September 12 from 9:30am to 3:30pm at the AIA|LA and ACLA Center for Communities Los Angeles, 4450 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles 90016.

The training is five hours with an hour break. Lunch suggestions will be shared closer to the date.
Registrants will receive a PDF of the seminar notes to download or print in advance of the program.

REGISTRATION FEE:
AIA Members: $125 per person
Nonmembers: $195 per person

IMPORTANT: You must be present for the entire seminar in order to receive AIA and California MCE credit.

ADA Seminar: Stepping Thru Accessible Public Multi-Family Residential Facilities

presented by Janis Kent, FAIA, CASp,
Stepping Thru Accessibility

Public multi-family residential facilities are quite complex with the differing regulations – we will explore which regulations apply along with requirements for kitchens, bathrooms, and social service center establishments

DESCRIPTION
An in-depth look at the differing regulations and code requirements for publicly supported multi-family residential facilities. We will review the various components found within dwelling units and social service center establishment sleeping accommodations, including kitchens and bathrooms. Multi-family residential is one of the more complex building types. Depending on when the facility was initially built and the type of funding, you can have a number of different regulations for one project such as the ADA Standards, the FHA, UFAS, and California Building Codes both 11A and 11B. We will also touch upon alterations and transition plans and how this impacts multi-family housing projects.

SUMMARY
Public multi-family residential facilities are quite complex with the differing regulations – we will explore which regulations apply along with requirements for kitchens, bathrooms, and social service center establishments

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Understand what is considered public multi-family residential and which regulations apply
• Review alteration and new construction requirements for dwelling units
• Learn about specific requirements for kitchens and bathrooms within dwelling units and common spaces
• Overview California senior housing and social service center establishment sleeping accommodation requirements

This seminar takes place IN PERSON on Friday November 14 from 9:30am to 3:30pm at the AIA|LA and ACLA Center for Communities Los Angeles, 4450 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles 90016.

The training is five hours with an hour break. Lunch suggestions will be shared closer to the date.
Registrants will receive a PDF of the seminar notes to download or print in advance of the program.

REGISTRATION FEE:
AIA Members: $125 per person
Nonmembers: $195 per person