Join us in the captivating desert oasis of Palm Springs, the epicenter of mid-century modern architecture. This prestigious event celebrates innovation and creativity in architectural design. Enjoy an evening of excellence featuring an awards ceremony, networking opportunities with fellow architects, students, and SARA members, and a delightful cocktail hour followed by dinner. Be a part of this extraordinary event hosted by the SARA California Council. Don't miss your chance to be a part of architectural excellence in Palm Springs. Reserve your tickets now.

SARA CA Council celebrates design excellence in architecture and design through the SARA CA Design Awards Program, which attracts entries from across the country and around the world from individuals, firms, and students of architecture and allied disciplines. Awards are granted for a wide range of categories and project types, and all entrants will be invited to attend the awards ceremony in California.

Please join SARA National in celebrating this year's recipients of the 2023 SARA National Design Awards at our annual gala to be held on October 28th at 6pm in Philadelphia, PA at the Liberty View. Reserve your seat today.

Event Agenda: 6:00 pm - Cocktails / 7:30 pm - Dinner and Awards

Tickets: $250 / SARA Members (Early bird tickets: $200 close Aug 18th)

$300 / Non-SARA Members

$125 / Students

$2,000 for a table of 8

Sponsorship: Opportunities are available. Promote your firm, brand, or celebrate a winning project! To learn more please visit: SARA 2023 Design Awards Sponsorships

Venue: Liberty View at Independence Hall in Philadelphia is a stunning modern building with a sleek, contemporary design that offers a unique perspective on one of America's most historic landmarks. As an architect, you'll appreciate the attention to detail in the sustainable, energy-efficient design, including the use of locally sourced materials and a green roof. Plus, its location offers easy access to all that Philadelphia has to offer, making it a great venue for the National Design Awards gala. Don't miss your chance to experience this exciting architectural achievement while celebrating the best in design. Get your tickets now!

Stay: Hotel recommendations and room block codes

Join us at the Glen-Gery Showroom for an electrifying Kick-Off Party hosted by the SARA Affiliates Board. Network with SARA members, architects, and allied professionals, sparking new connections and collaborations. Immerse yourself in insightful presentations and panel discussions, exploring the latest industry trends and innovations. Indulge in delicious food and drinks while fostering relationships that can shape your professional journey. Don't miss this opportunity to ignite success and be part of a vibrant community driving architectural excellence.

Cost: FREE

Registration required

EARN 1 HSW/CEU WITH SARA x Glen-Gery/Brickworks

This program examines the design and performance characteristics of metal backing systems that mechanically support thin masonry veneers. Comparisons between various systems and traditionally-laid face brick masonry are made and critical design and installation factors are reviewed.

Learning Objectives

1. Review water management strategies for mechanically supported thin masonry veneer systems

2. Analyze veneer support methods for mechanically supported thin masonry veneer systems

3. Identify requirements for supporting thin masonry veneer over continuous insulation

4. Review how thin masonry veneer systems comply with building codes

Course InformationLength : 1 HRCredits: 1 HSWCourse Number: GGTWS22Course Delivery: LiveCourse Level: Introductory

Glen-Gery/Brickworks is a SARA approved continuing education provider. This course will be recorded in your SARA member transcript.

Join us for an extraordinary event tailored for architecture and interior design students! Prepare to be inspired by captivating keynote speakers, receive valuable mentoring from industry professionals, indulge in delicious food and drinks, expand your network, and stay tuned for more exciting details to come. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!

Cost: FREE for Students

Registration required

Join SARA NY & Morris Adjmi Architects for our Design for Freedom Event presented by CEO and Founder of Grace Farms Foundation, Sharon Prince. This event will take place on September 12th, 2023 at Morris Adjmi Architects (60 Broad St. New York, NY 10004) from 6-9pm. Attendees will earn 1 EU/LU Credit. *Please RSVP at the link below no later than Friday, September 8th, 2023.

Sharon Prince is the CEO and Founder of Grace Farms Foundation and leads the Design for Freedom movement to eliminate forced labor in the building materials supply chain. Prince launched Design for Freedom in 2020 with the publication of a groundbreaking report on how forced labor is embedded into the very foundations of our buildings. In 2022, at the inaugural Design for Freedom Summit, Prince released the Design for Freedom Toolkit, a resource that professionals can use to integrate Design for Freedom Principles into their practices. She has also mobilized more than 100 leaders of the built environment to come alongside her in this work as a part of the Design for Freedom Working Group. Prince is also a social entrepreneur who co-founded Grace Farms Foods, a premium tea and coffee certified B Corp that educates the public about the work of Grace Farms and demonstrates what the Foundation advocates for: ethical and sustainable supply chains.

Grace Farms has garnered numerous awards for contributions to architecture, environmental sustainability, and social good, including the AIA National Architecture Honor Award and the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize.  Prince’s leadership and humanitarian work at Grace Farms and Design for Freedom has been widely recognized. She received the NYC Visionary Award from AIA-NY and the Center for Architecture and Fast Company named her one of the Most Creative People in Business for “cleaning up construction.”

Schedule of Events:
6:00pm - Networking
6:30pm - Presentation
7:30pm - Q&A

Please join SARA|NY to connect with industry peers in celebrating this year's recipients of the 2023 SARA|NY Design Awards at our annual gala to be held on June 13th, 2023 from 6pm-10pm at The Manhattan Manor. Reserve your seat today.

Event Agenda: 6:00 pm - Cocktails / 7:30 pm - Dinner and Awards

TICKETS

$350 per person

$125 for Students

$3,500 for a table of 10 - Only 3 Still Available

EARN 1 HSW/CEU WITH SARA x Oldcastle APG, Inc.

Course Description

This presentation provides an introduction to permeable interlocking concrete pavement (PICP) systems. An overview of the problem with impervious surfaces and the advantages of Low Impact Development, specifically stormwater infiltration practices through pavement surfaces. The presentation addresses designing for hydrological and structural requirements, and reviews required details. The design approach discussed is based on the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute’s PICP design manual. Specifications and maintenance requirements are reviewed along with information on winter performance. Several project case studies illustrate the construction process.

Learning Objectives

• How permeable interlocking concrete pavement can provide stormwater management benefits to land development projects.

• Proper specifications for construction of PICP systems.

• Industry recommendations for maintenance of PICP systems.

• How to identify industry resources for specifying and designing PICP systems.

• Different porous pavement options and the advantages of each.

Credits 1.0 HSW/CEU LEARNING UNIT

Oldcastle APG, Inc.is a SARA approved continuing education provider. This course will be recorded in your SARA member transcript.

Presenter Info

Liz McGhie l National Service Manager

Office: 952-979-8407 l Cell: 952-250-0727

Liz.mcghie@oldcastle.com

EARN 1 HSW/CEU WITH SARA x Solatube/Kingspan

Course Description

In this presentation, we will explore the many benefits of various daylighting strategies and material options for successful project planning. By incorporating daylighting into projects, architects can create innovative environments that not only improve the health, safety and welfare of occupants, but can also meet sustainability goals for a brighter future.

Learning Objectives

• Learn about the benefits of natural light, how it can improve occupant well being and meet sustainability goals of the building.

• Examine how daylighting design strategies play a large role in successful projects.

• Learn about different daylighting methods including wall systems, skylights, canopies and tubular daylighting devices.

• Review glazing options in more detail, from glass to translucent polycarbonate multi-wall and fiberglass reinforced polymer panels.

• See innovative project examples and unique designs utilizing these daylighting systems.

Credits 1.0 HSW/CEU LEARNING UNIT

Solatube / Kingspan Light + Air is a SARA approved continuing education provider. This course will be recorded in your SARA member transcript.

Presenter Info

Miya N. Russell, LEED AP​​​​Director, Architectural SolutionsKingspan Light + Air | North AmericaM:+1 (847) 691-6730E: miya.russell@kingspan.com

Join us for the annual SARA PA Golf Classic at the stunning Spring Hollow Golf Club! This event is the perfect opportunity for architects and allied professionals to come together and network in a relaxed and fun setting. Not only will you have the chance to play on one of the best courses in the area, but you'll also be supporting a great cause. The event culminates in a dinner celebration, where we will award student scholarships to deserving individuals. Your participation will help pave the way for the next generation of professionals and make a tangible impact in their lives. So grab your clubs, bring your friends, and join us for a day on the green that you won't forget! #SARAPAGolfClassic #GolfForScholarships #SupportingEducation #StudentSuccess #GivingBack #CharityGolfEvent.

Meet the Jury of the 2023 SARA NY Design Awards to gain insight into what these jurors observed in adjudicating the submissions for the 2023 SARA NY Design Awards and learn more about their outstanding personal experience working in the field of architecture. This event will be hosted by Benjamin Moore at their showroom at 200 Lexington Ave #814, New York, NY 10016 from 6:30-8:30pm. 2023 Design Award Jurors in attendance will be Mary Burnham of Murphy Burnham & Buttrick Architects, Dana Tang of Gluckman Tang Architects, Jordan Rogove of DXA Studio, and Preet Gill of Arpad Baksa Architect. This discussion will be moderated by our current SARA NY Council President, Christian Bailey of Morris Adjmi Architects. Stay around afterwards to learn more about all the products Benjamin Moore has to offer from their Architectural and Design Representative, Rodger Lippman. Please RSVP to this event no later than April 18th, 2023.

EARN 1 HSW/CEU WITH SARA | FL x Faour Glass Technologies

Course Description

High Velocity Hurricane Zone Glass Door Solutions will provide an in-depth overview of frameless impact and non-impact doors for commercial applications in the U.S. coastal regions. Topics will include structural engineered glass, hurricane design trends with glass doors and options to meet ADA, egress, and local jurisdiction requirements.

Learning Objectives

Learning Objective 1: Review the standards used to correctly design and specify all-glass door openings.

Learning Objective 2: Identify the typical glass door types and applications

Learning Objective 3: Learn the basic components of a complete architectural glass door system

Learning Objective 4: Understand the hardware options available for both mechanical and electromechanical glass door openings.

Learning Objective 5: Avoid common mistakes

Learning Objective 6: Learn the basic components and differences of all glass door systems in Hurricane markets.

Credits 1.0 HSW/CEU LEARNING UNIT

Presenter Info

Jason T. Quimby

SLIMPACT | Sky-Frame

C: 305.793.7391

E: jquimby@faourglass.comslimpact.com

EARN 1 HSW/CEU WITH SARA | FL x Dyson

Course Description

This course will introduce the reader to air knife hand dryers and their main features and discuss how the technical components of these dryers, such as HEPA filtration, touch-free operation, and fast dry times, contribute to their hygienic performance. This course will also discuss how air knife dryers contribute to overall sustainability by reducing energy usage, carbon emissions, operational costs, and resource use, and how to select dryers with sustainability in mind. Included will be a discussion of relevant standards and certifications and how specification of hand dryers can contribute to LEED points and other green building programs. Finally, this course will address common misperceptions about air knife hand dryers and compare their performance and sustainability with paper towels.

Learning Objectives

Learning Objective 1:

Explain how air knife hand dryers can reduce energy, carbon emissions, cost, and resource use.

Learning Objective 2

State some of the common misperceptions surrounding the use of commercial hand dryers and the differences in energy consumption and waste reduction amongst hand drying solutions.

Learning Objective 3

Describe how the technological components of hand dryers reduce waste, energy use, and improve their hygiene performance.

Learning Objective 4

List the sustainability advantages of air knife hand dryers over paper towels and how waste reduction can conserve natural resources.

Learning Objective 5

Discuss safety guidelines for reopening restrooms in existing commercial spaces and protocols to follow for new builds; while earning multiple credit categories in green building programs such as WELL v2 and LEED® v4.1, BD+C, ID+C, and O+M.

Credits 1.0 HSW/CEU LEARNING UNIT

Dyson is a SARA Certified Continuing Education Provider and this course qualifies for 1 HSW.

Additional organization approvals:

• AIA: 1 LU / HSW

• IDCEC: 1 HSW

• USGBC: 1 CE Hour for LEED v4, WELL

Presenter Info

Paul Campa

Dyson Commercial

C: 786.925.0946

E: paul.campa@dyson.com

EARN 1 HSW/CEU WITH SARA NY x SHERWIN-WILLIAMS

COMFORT FLOOR SYSTEMS FOR HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION

This program discusses various flooring options for Healthcare and Education facilities and the benefits and limitations of each. The focus will be on seamless comfort floors and their ideal areas for use. We will discuss the different systems and their installation requirements as well as the benefits comfort floors have to offer. This program walks through various coatings, slurries, broadcasts, and trowel applied flooring systems. Industrial and decorative systems are outlined including benefits, limitations and type of areas for installations.

Learning Objective:

Participants will learn to

1. What types of floors are available for healthcare and education?

2. Identify different levels of comfort floors

3. Review the installation requirements for comfort floors

4. Review the surface preparation requirements resinous floors and wall systems

5. Recommended uses for resinous floors and wall systems

6. Learn additional design considerations when choosing a seamless floor or wall system

Presentation by Michael Starner (Marketing Business & Development Manager), Erica Clayton (Architectural Account Executive - Brooklyn, Staten Island, Bronx), & Rebecca Smith (Architectural Account Executive - Lower Manhattan) - Sherwin-Williams

EARN 3 HSW's with Rodger Lippman, SARA Aff. Board Chair

12-1PM - COLOR AND PAINT IN ENVIRONMENTS FOR THE AGING - 1 HSW

This course provides an overview of the changes in color perception because of aging or disease. This course examines the various types of common care environments available for the elderly and features a discussion on the application of low- or no-VOC, durable, high-quality paint, and appropriate color use to facilitate wayfinding.

Learning Objectives: Discuss the growth of the aging population and the common health problems they face specifically as it relates to vision

Recognize the ways these health problems alter or interfere with color perception

Understand the common care environments for the elderly

Describe the ways color can help facilitate the quality of life, navigation, and orientation for the aging population

Summarize how premium, low VOC paint can offer durability and safe application in environments for the aging.

1PM - 2PM PROTECTING YOUR COLOR VISION - 1 HSW

In Protecting Your Color Vision, the key ingredients in paint will be discussed to provide valuable information on what differentiates one paint product from the next, and the benefits of using paints that are produced with advanced technology and premium ingredients. These benefits are illustrated through real-life examples and a case study that demonstrates why choosing premium paint over conventional paint will impact projects in several ways. Likewise, the importance of writing detailed paint schedules is discussed to protect your projects and bring your vision to life in the way it was intended.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the four main ingredients in paint and explain the benefits of high-quality pigments and resins.

Recognize the limitations of color matching due to the differences in ingredients and color prescriptions and how this impacts the appearance of paint applied to a substrate.

Provide examples that illustrate the relationship between material costs and labor costs, and the impact of specifying premium products.

Distinguish between a detailed paint schedule and a paint schedule that leaves room for interpretation and substitutions.

2PM - 3PM SCUFF RESISTANT PAINT (HIGH-TRAFFIC) - 1 HSW

This course will introduce you to another option available for high-traffic commercial environments, scuff-resistant paint. We will explain how it works, how it differs from other coatings developed for high-traffic commercial environments, and how it helps improve all-around performance.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss unique challenges to paint in high-traffic commercial environments.

Describe scuff-resistant paint’s impact on long-term durability.

Examine different characteristics of scuff-resistant paint compared to other coatings.

Evaluate the life-cycle cost of durable scuff-resistant paint compared to other coatings for high-traffic settings.

Credits 3.0 HSW/CEU LEARNING UNITs

Presenter Info

Rodger Lippman, SARA Aff.

Architectural Designer Representative, NY Metro Market

Benjamin Moore

*NOTE this is not CEU Event. No credit will be recorded.

Danu is a dynamic architectural and engineering firm based in Budapest offering services to other architects internationally. We will present our key projects, including the New Museum of Transport in Budapest designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Design coordination on the New Museum of Transport project in Budapest (designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro)

2. City Information Management in the historical castle district of Budapest

3. Data-based analysis for urban development

4. Virtual Reality for interior design

5. Construction Documentation services

Presentation by Tamás Erös, Head of BIM Services

All members are invited to attend the Q1 SARA National Board Meeting.

EARN 1 HSW/CEU WITH SARA NY x ABET LAMINATI

HOW TO SPECIFY COMPACT GRADE LAMINATE

An examination of Compact Grade Laminate (CGL) including how and why it should be specified to produce aesthetically pleasing, functional and safe toilet partitions, wall protection systems and other interior elements.

Participants will learn to

1. An overview and history of Compact Grade Laminate (CGL)

2. A detailed description of the Compact Grade Laminate manufacturing process

3. The properties and benefits of Compact Grade Laminates and their effect on the health, safety and welfare of the public

4. Observe appropriate fabrication of Compact Grade Laminate and its effect on the health, safety and welfare of the public

5. Examine and discuss appropriate areas of use for Compact Grade Laminate with a focus on public high traffic environments

Presentation by Grayson Braun, National A&D Manager, Abet Laminati

Carbon Sources and Design Considerations

January 13th, 2023 - 1 hr

Noon PST, Live Online

What is Net Zero Carbon in buildings? What considerations go into the design of a net zero carbon building? How do we get there? How do we change our designs and practice to accommodate the goals set forth for improving environmental performance in our buildings?

This program looks to develop understanding and suggest methods as to how to approach this change in the way we do projects.

Credits: 1 Mandatory Zero Net Carbon in Design Credit