AIAO Fire Resilience Series
Wildfire has long been endemic to our wild lands, especially in western states. Climate change, development patterns and other factors are increasing the threats from wildfire and wildfire smoke to our health, safety, and lives, and to our buildings and communities. This series will provide architects and other building professionals with a comprehensive overview of wildfire risks to our built environment and the design solutions to make our communities, neighborhoods, and buildings more fire resilient.
Cost:
AIA Members/Allied Members/NOMA: $15 per session or all 5 for $60
Non-Members: $40 per session or all 5 for $160
Session 3: Living with Wildfire Smoke
1 AIA LU|HSW
The smoke from wildfires can impact air quality thousands of miles from their source. In addition to elevated particulate matter, wildfire smoke contains volatile organic compounds, heavy metals and other substances that are hazardous to our health and have been shown to exacerbate numerous chronic and acute medical conditions. Poor ambient air quality can quickly translate to unhealthy indoor air quality (IAQ). This session will discuss building and mechanical system design and operational strategies for new and existing buildings to protect IAQ during outdoor air quality hazard events and will introduce new standards and publicly available information to guide these solutions.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to identify resources available to evaluate site-specific and regional air quality trends.
Participants will be able to examine occupant performance metrics related to poor indoor air quality, including impacts on cognitive function and absenteeism.
Participants will be able to review passive and active, proactive and reactive strategies to mitigate wildfire smoke impacts on indoor environments.
Participants will be able to evaluate design and retrofit considerations for protecting indoor air quality in existing buildings.
Kameron Beeks, PE, Glumac
Kameron is Glumac’s Director of Market Sectors, an Executive Team Member, a Vice President, and a Mechanical Engineer by trade. Kameron has designed a wide range of projects from lab facilities, student unions, libraries, recreation centers, heavy infrastructure replacements, student/faculty housing, advanced manufacturing buildings, performing arts buildings, data centers, culinary arts/cafeterias, lecture and flex classroom buildings, K12 campuses, and more. Kameron’s passion for the education system extends well beyond the design engineer role. Kameron is also an adjunct faculty at the New School of Architecture for the Sustainable Design & Technology track, and he also guest lectures with engineering and architectural programs nationally on sustainable design solutions and environmental quality. Kameron has contributed towards multiple LEED Platinum, WELL Platinum, and Living Building Challenge projects throughout his career, and has contributed to the Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to enhance school facilities during heat waves and wildfire events.
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