AIA Lunch & Learn May 8

Join us on May 8th from 12-1 PM for a continuing education course presented by Spencer Svoboda of AZEK Building Products.  The course is entitled

The Sustainability of Synthetic Material; Used for Decking, Trim, and Patio Projects.

This course educates participants about post-consumer plastic (water bottles, bags, and detergent containers) – once slated for overburdened landfills – are being recycled into polymer decking, trim and patio materials.

By understanding life cycle assessments (LCAs), sustainable materials management (SMM), and sustainable manufacturing processes, architects, designers, and builders will be better equipped to specify sustainable decking materials that are durable and meet a variety of aesthetic needs.

Learning objectives:

After completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

1. Analyze how sustainability and “green building” have impacted building design over the recent years.
2. Examine how synthetic materials, such as polymer decking materials, often outlast traditional materials, such as wood, to promote sustainable building design.
3. Assess opportunities where specifying synthetic material creates a sustainable, aesthetically-pleasing, and beautiful outdoor space for occupants.
4. Explore the future of the polymer and capped composite decking through a case study of one decking manufacturer’s mission for sustainability.

1 AIA LU/HSW CE Hour

DATE:  Wednesday – May 8, 2024

Registration – 11:30-12Noon

Presentation 12-1 PM

Lunch provided

Location:  AM&L Education Center at the back of our showroom – 1001 Muriel Street, Pgh, PA 15203

Register Here