There are good reasons why architects and designers should attend the 2012 Frame Building Expo workshop, The Application, Design, and Specification of Post-Frame Buildings, on Wednesday, February 29, 8 am–Noon CT, at the America’s Center, St. Louis, MO. The most immediate reason is to earn 4 American Institute of Architects (AIA) credits at this workshop, held during the 2012 Frame Building Expo sponsored by the National Frame Building Association (NFBA). But there are also deeper, professional reasons for architects to learn about this unique, highly efficient, and cost-effective structural system.
A Broad Range of Applications
First, architects new to post-frame construction will learn the broad range of applications of post-frame construction, from low-rise commercial to industrial, residential, and agricultural building types, says Harvey Manbeck, PhD PE, professor emeritus, Penn State University, and a workshop presenter.
“Architects will be introduced to both the diverse applications and architectural detailing—interior and exterior—of the post-frame building system,” Manbeck says. “They will also learn how to conduct a structural design of post-frame systems, at least conceptually, and will be introduced to a guide specification consistent with the master spec format for post-frame building.”
Design Flexibility
Several case studies presented at the workshop will highlight the many attributes of post-frame construction, including design versatility and flexibility. “The post-frame industry has moved well beyond agricultural buildings and has evolved into some very sophisticated and complex construction applications,” says Michael Carpenter, president of Training & Development Consultants, Inc., and a workshop presenter. “Post frame has become a significant means to accomplish some very complex designs in low-rise commercial building to retail, office, light-manufacturing, institutional (i.e., churches, schools, hotels) and municipal structures.” He stresses, however, that the workshop will cover the basic components of post frame and how to create a customized building specification for almost any post-frame building project.
It’s Green, Too
Carpenter notes that architects also will learn how post-frame construction complies with energy codes and green building design considerations. “These two are a little bit different: The building codes require certain thermal resistance values—and post frame lends itself very well to doing that,” he says. “Because post-frame construction uses sustainable or recycled materials (i.e., wood), it often conforms to LEED standards and Energy Star® requirements. In addition to being a flexible and versatile tool, it’s very timely in terms of its compliance with energy.”
Attendees will have free all-day access to the trade show. To learn more, click here.
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“This workshop is one way the industry helps architects through the design process, education, and product application of post frame. The industry serves as an architect’s support system, providing great training and specification tools.”
Michael Carpenter, Training and Development Consultants
“This workshop makes clear that for low-rise industrial and commercial building systems, post frame is a unique, efficient, and structurally sound alternative.”
Harvey Manbeck, PhD, PE Penn State University
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