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Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) ~ “Guide to Accessibility for California Healthcare Facilities”

June 12, 2013 by · Leave a Comment

This 5-hour seminar will provide an in-depth study and analysis of the upcoming 2013 CBC and the correct application to healthcare facilities. This seminar is example-driven, with floor plans and case-studies that are presented in a dynamic and engaging format.  This will be a real and challenging seminar with specific application to complex healthcare projects.

Discussion will include:

  • Completely re-written 2013 Accessibility requirements
  • Compare/ Contrast to 2010 CBC and 2010 ADA
  • New accessibility requirements from OSHPD
  • Case Study Application of Floor Plans
  • Remodeling Analysis
  • Discussion of ADA Barrier Removal
  • New Requirements for Medical Office Buildings

Each seminar attendee will receive a “Guide to Accessibility for California Healthcare Facilities” binder with complete text from the 2013 CBC, floor plan examples, code interpretations and analysis arranged in the new CBC 10 Division format.  A ‘Must’ seminar for healthcare architects and project managers.

 This course will allow you to earn the full 5 hours of ADA credit in one day.

Where: AIACV, 1400 S Street, Suite 100, midtown Sacramento

When: Thursday, July 25th, 2013

Time: 9am – 2:30pm

Cost: AIA members: $100 (+ svc fee) and Non-members: $150 (+ svc fee)

To register for this course visit: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/403855

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About the instructor:

Bill Zellmer, AIA, CASp is a licensed architect with CASp certification and 34 years of experience as a practicing architect.  In 1995 Bill started work as a Senior Architect at OSHPD and has developed an expertise in accessibility requirements specifically related to healthcare facilities. In 2012 Bill joined Vanir Construction Management where he performs accessibility surveys for healthcare facilities. The diversity and depth of Bill’s career has given him a well-rounded perspective on accessibility as it relates to healthcare.

The course is open to AIACV Chapter members, as well as non-members. Please register early, space is limited.

Visit www.aiacv.org , e-mail info@aiacv.org or call
916- 444-3658 for more information.

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Chapter Tour: Kaiser Permanente, Elk Grove Promenade Medical Office Building

July 16, 2012 by · Leave a Comment

Join the AIA Central Valley Chapter Academy of Architecture for Healthcare (AAH) for a panel discussion and tour of the new Kaiser Promenade Medical Office Building in Elk Grove, a two-story, 67,000 SF facility providing primary care, pediatrics, women’s health, physical therapy, imaging/radiology, clinical lab and outpatient pharmacy services. Unique design features include a healthy living store, and a 50-meter outdoor sports track that is part of a 4,000 SF sports medicine center specializing in the evaluation and rehabilitation of athletes.

The project was completed by the design-build team of Panattoni Construction/Forrar Williams Architects, and is one of the regions first projects to incorporate the 21 key experiences of Kaiser’s new Total Health Environment program.  Innovative design solutions include using the latest green building technologies to reduce energy consumption and water use, maximizing opportunities for natural day lighting, and utilizing eco-friendly materials and finishes.   Join us to learn how the project team successfully delivered Kaiser Permanente’s “total health” promise through the built environment and member experience.

Panel:

Robert O’Hare, Senior Project Manager, NFS Capital Projects, Kaiser Permanente

Michelle Azevedo, LEED® AP BD+C, Managing Director, Ridge Capital, Inc.
(Previously Senior Development Manager, Panattoni Development Company)

Hilton Williams, Principal Architect, Forrar Williams Architects

Donna Lucchio, LEED® AP, Principal, AIM Consulting, Inc.
(Previously Interior Designer, Forrar Williams Architects)

Pat Hastie, Senior VP / Regional Manager, Panattoni Construction, Inc.

Date: 
Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Time:
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Check-in and refreshments, 5:30 – 6:00
Program starts at 6:00, followed by site tours

Address:
Kaiser Permanente, Elk Grove
Promenade Medical Offices
10305 Promenade Pkwy,
Elk Grove, CA  95757
Second Floor, Conference Rooms 2-4

AIA/CES:
1.5 AIA Learning Units

Cost:
$ 10  AIA Members, $ 20 Non-Members
Students with ID may attend for Free (space is limited)

Refreshments/Light Snacks provided

RSVP:    www.BrownPaperTickets.com/event/257560

Directions:

From Sacramento, take Hwy 99 South to the Grant Line/Kammerer Road exit, take a right and head west to Promenade Parkway. Take a right at Promenade Parkway. The facility is at Kyler Road and Promenade Parkway. 
Ample free parking at the site.

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Reminder: Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) 2012 Kick Off Meeting

February 13, 2012 by · Leave a Comment

Please join the Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) on Wednesday, February 15th at 5:30pm in the AIACV gallery for an open brainstorming session to help kick off and plan the AAH 2012 event calendar.

Refreshments and drinks will be served.

The AAH Committee is focused on design and architecture in the healthcare field.

For more information please contact Keith Demaray at Keith.Demaray@hmcarchitects.com

 

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The Art of Design in Health Care

April 28, 2010 by · Leave a Comment

On Second Saturday, May 8th, the Chapter Galley will host a special AAH Committee exhibition: “The Art of Design in Health Care.”

Architects and designers find great satisfaction in creating spaces that directly impact the healing process. This special exhibition on May 8th will feature several member firms who design healthcare projects as they breakdown the final product of a healthcare environment and reinterpret it from an artistic perspective. The exhibition will provide an inside look at how creativity and inspiration drive the design and development of a space fosters healing.
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AAH Presentation: Energy Efficient Illumination and Specialty Lighting for Healthcare

March 18, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
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Contributed by: Beth Young, AIA beth.young@skanska.com

The Chapter’s Academy of Architecture for Health, invites you to join them on Tuesday, April 20th, at 5:30 pm at the California Lighting Technology Center at UC Davis for a presentation on energy efficient illumination and specialty lighting for healthcare presented by the CLTC and Miguel Castellanos, of ECOM Engineering, Inc.

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