This session qualifies for 1.5 LU/HSW (currently pending approval; live webinar attendees only).

FREE registration for this webinar will close at 12pm PT on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

The AIA in CALIFORNIA is responding to the recent southern California fires with a unified plan for response, recovery and rebuilding for communities that were devastated by the disaster. This series of sessions will help the architectural profession understand the rapidly changing landscape, the local issues facing communities, and strategies for resilient design and disaster response; the AIA in California is connecting policy makers, government officials, and practitioners uniting architects in building a more just, equitable, and resilient future.

The swift and equitable rebuilding of homes, businesses, and public infrastructure is paramount while simultaneously ensuring the safety, resilience, and long-term sustainability of our communities. This second session will serve as an opportunity to provide architects with practical knowledge of fire-resistant building techniques and cost-effective strategies for home hardening.

Speakers:

Frank L. Frievalt | Director, Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Institute at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Cameron Chorney, PE  | Associate/ Senior Engineer, RDH Los Angeles

Nate Wittasek, P.E., C.F.E.I., LEED AP | Principal, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH)

Register here: https://site.aiacalifornia.org/staging/event/fire-response-session-2-home-hardening-techniques-fire-resistant-cost-effective/