Event

Vinyl in Design

Vinyl in Design is a live, interactive outreach and education program provided by The Vinyl Institute to familiarize architects and designers with the range of solutions vinyl provides for todays design challenges. Seen by hundreds across the US, our objective is to educate them about all aspects of this common and widely accepted material which is used in so many building applications.
The use of plastics in building and construction is on the rise and vinyl is the most commonly used plastic in building and construction. Whether considering raw materials, service life, sustainability or resilience, the science of materials is fascinating, thought provoking and ever changing. And since every project is likely to include at least some vinyl, it is important for architects to learn about and be familiar this essential material.
Learning Objectives
1) Describe why vinyl is the most widely used plastic in building and construction. Understand safety in manufacturing and emissions through OSHA worker safety and EPA data.
2) Name the two abundant natural ingredients used to make vinyl, and why it is naturally fire resistant. Discuss products that aid in fire safety like photoluminescence, CPVC sprinkler systems and wire and cable insulation.
3) Identify vinyl's role in sustainable design using accepted environmental, economic and social criteria looked at through the perspective of life cycle assessment.
4) Identify vinyl's role in building rating systems (LEED v4, Green Globes), standards (NSF multi-attribute sustainability standards) and emerging codes (International Green Construction Code, IgCC)

Date:July 20, 2016

Learning Units:1 HSW

Check-in/Lunch:11:45 AM ~ Lunch will be provided

Presentation:12:00PM - 1:00PM

Location:
AIAOC Office
4100 Birch Street, Suite 300
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Cost: Free to AIA Members
$20 Non Members