Building Better Schools with Wood

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September 15, 2010
Greenville, SC

Registration: 7:30 am
Workshop: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

In 2009, the South Carolina Public School Facilities Committee reversed a long-standing policy when it voted to allow the use of wood in school construction. In 2008, Arkansas did the same, going so far as to change legislation that prohibited wood schools. As these decisions recognized, wood buildings can easily meet all code and safety requirements while offering numerous other advantages—from less expensive material costs to speed of construction, design versatility, and the ability to meet green building objectives—all while creating positive learning environments.

This workshop is being offered as a way for architects, engineers, builders and school officials in the U.S. south to learn about the use of wood in school construction. For more information download the Designing Wood Schools information sheet.

Venue

Embassy Suites Hotel
Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center
670 Verdae Boulevard
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Cost

There is no cost to attend but seating is limited so reserve a space by registering today.

Program

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.			Wood in School Construction Bryan Readling, P.E., APA
9:45 – 10:45 a.m.			Codes and Design Considerations Paul Coats, P.E., C.B.O., American Wood Council
11:00 – Noon			Wood and Durability Mike Freeman, Independent Wood Scientist
Noon – 1:00 p.m. - Complimentary lunch
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.			Case Study of an Arkansas Wood School Jerry Bracket, Brackett Krennerich Architects
2:15 – 3:15 p.m.			Wood Products and Architectural Psychology: How Students Learn Better David Fell, FPInnovations – Forintek Division
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.			Green Building with Wood Peter Moonen, Canadian Wood Council

Registration

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WoodWorks is an approved AIA provider. Eligible attendees will qualify for 6 AIA CES credits for attending this seminar.