Navigating the Urban Design Landscape
Learning Objectives:
- Identify key challenges in urban housing design, such as limited space and the need for accommodating multiple systems and amenities.
- Discuss the increasing complexity of multifamily construction and the role of BIM in addressing design intricacies.
- Apply clash detection techniques in BIM to identify and resolve conflicts among different architectural elements and systems before construction begins.
- Assess the long-term advantages of BIM beyond construction, including its role in ongoing operations, maintenance, and future renovations of urban housing buildings.
Credits:
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
This webinar is part of the Business of Architecture Academy
This webinar will explore the challenges, solutions, and creative options available to architects and development planners looking to improve the modern community, specifically through the use of 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) software. In urban housing where space it tight, the use of BIM software can help ensure that internal systems don't clash and that structural elements align perfectly. It also helps with ongoing operations and maintenance, saving time and reducing waste. Speakers in this webinar will discuss both the challenges and opportunities in the landscape of multifamily housing design, and provide examples of how by embracing BIM, urban housing designers and builders can optimize space, reduce design errors, and enhance long-term efficiency. This technology-driven approach not only streamlines the construction process but also sets the foundation for accurate as-built models, facilitating ongoing operations, maintenance, and future renovations.
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Bradley Khouri, , AIA, Principal b9 architects inc. The founder of b9 architects is passionate about excellence and service. With a Master of Architecture from Harvard University, he focuses on the intersection of education, policy, design innovation, sustainability and real estate development. Bradley develops multifamily infill urban projects to enrich the community through walkable, vibrant density. Over the years, he has served as a member of several AIA Boards and Task Forces, including President of the Board of Directors, advocating for policies that encourage equitable urban policies focused on density and sustainability. Bradley also teaches Architectural Design studios part-time at the University of Washington, College of Built Environments and serves on juries regularly. An avid skier, he enjoys spending his free time hitting the slopes and teaching his children how to ski. |
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Al DeLuca , RA, LEED® AP Senior Associate, Director of Project Services. With over 15 years of experience in the design and construction industries, Al’s professional experience spans a wide variety of residential typologies. As a dedicated member of our firm’s housing studio, and with an intimate working knowledge of local, state and federal guidelines and regulations as they apply to designing for residential applications, Al’s primary focus has been primarily on single family, multifamily and senior residences. His attention to detail, as well as an innate ability to distill the design issues of a project into working solutions has made him an invaluable member of our team—both to colleagues and clients alike. |
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