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SUMMARY:UMass Architecture Lecture Series SPRING 2026
DESCRIPTION:The UMass Lecture Series resumes March 11th\nSelf Report for Credit \nWednesday March 11\, 2026| 5:30 PM| 170 Design Building UMass\nFive College Architectural Theory Lecture: Paul Emmons PhD\, Partick and Nancy Lathrop Professor of Architecture\, Virginia Tech School of Architecture \nWednesday April 8\, 2026| 5:30 PM| 170 Design Building UMass\nFarooq Ameen FAIA RIBA\, Founding Principal\, City Design Studio \nWednesday April 15\, 2026| 5:30 PM| 170 Design Building UMass\nJanet Marie Smith\, Executive Vice President for Planning and Development\, Los Angeles Dodgers \nWednesday April 22\, 2026| 5:30 PM| 170 Design Building UMass\nDeborah Schneiderman PhD\, Professor of Interior Design\, Pratt Institute\, Principal and Founder\, deSC: architecture/design/research \nFor more details visit here.
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/umass-architecture-lecture-series-spring-2026/2026-03-11/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Other Programs
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SUMMARY:Building Construction & Technology Series 2026
DESCRIPTION:These lectures and free and open to the public\, however\, registration and payment of fee is required if you want WMAIA to record the learning units.\nAll programs will be from 4:00-5:15PM|Hybrid – ZOOM or in person at 170 Design Building UMass| \nFor more information and to register visit here\nApplied Construction Fundamentals\nMonday February 9\, 2026| 4:00-5:15PM|Hybrid – ZOOM or in person at 170 Design Building UMass|1HSW Approval Pending\nThis program covers applied construction fundamentals\, using specific operational areas and project examples. Topics include an overview of the Arch Energy project at UMass\, as well as the integration of mechanical\, electrical\, and plumbing systems\, the application of mass timber construction\, and the work of their Virtual Design and Construction team. Presenters Thomas Duszlak\, Senior Project Superintendent\, and Scott Drumm\, Project Manager\, of Consigli Construction will provide an insightful discussion covering the firm’s engagement in various industry sectors and the unique aspects of their roles within the company. \nConstruction Challenges and Solutions in Polar Environments\nMonday March 30\, 2026| 4:00-5:15PM|Hybrid – ZOOM or in person at 170 Design Building UMass|1HSW Approval Pending\nThis lecture will feature David Malpas\, a construction manager currently working in Antarctica. Mr. Malpas will detail the unique challenges and innovative solutions involved in polar construction environments. He will provide an overview of the Antarctic Infrastructure and Modernization for Science (AIMS) Lodging project\, a 285-bed dormitory designed to house station workers for the next 50-75 years. This structure\, the tallest occupied building on the continent of Antarctica\, required specific engineering considerations to withstand extreme temperatures as low as -30°F with windchills dropping below -60°F. \nCuriosity\, Collaboration\, and Carbon-Conscious Thinking\nMonday April 6\, 2026| 4:00-5:15PM|Hybrid – ZOOM or in person at 170 Design Building UMass|1HSW Approval Pending\nMichael Gryniuk\, P.E.\, founder and principal of CORA Structural\, will discuss state-of-the-art structural engineering and sustainability. Mr. Gryniuk will share his wealth of structural engineering expertise and experience\, and extensive contributions to the rapidly developing concept of embodied carbon tracking of structural systems. \nTools of the Trade for Building Diagnostics\nMonday April 27\, 2026| 4:00-5:15PM|Hybrid – ZOOM or in person at 170 Design Building UMass|1HSW Approval Pending\nHow do you go about diagnosing a sick\, leaky\, dripping\, humid\, dry\, or uncomfortable building? Join Mr. Ueno for an overview of the tools that he commonly uses in his diagnostic work on building enclosures and mechanical systems. Everything from the air side (blower doors\, airflow meters\, flow sensors) to the moisture side (spray testing\, moisture meters\, hygrometers) to the heat side (infrared cameras\, temperature meters) will be discussed. We will use multiple case studies to demonstrate how these measurements provided actionable results in solving problems.
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/building-construction-technology-series-2026/2026-03-30/
LOCATION:Hybrid: ZOOM or 170 Design Building UMass\, 551 N Pleasant St.\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Other Programs
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SUMMARY:WMAIA EP OFFICE HOURS SERIES CONTINUE! 
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nFridays April 17 and May 15 | Noon – 1 pm | Zoom\nEMERGING PROFESSIONALS SERIES: Architects’ Office Hours\nSponsored by: Barr & Barr\nWMAIA is pleased to continue our Friday lunchtime series for our region’s Emerging Professionals.  Each of these noontime gatherings will focus on a specific topic but will also allow time for questions and general discussion – including licensing info\, grant opportunities and input on future topics. Any architecture student\, recent graduate or architect licensed less than ten years (per the AIA’s definition of Emerging Professionals) is welcomed to participate in the events hosted by the WMAIA that provide EPs with facilitated access to resources tailored toward professional development.\nThese programs are free but you must register here to receive the Zoom link.\nNot an EP?  Please share this with the EPs in your office! \nFriday April 17\, 2026| noon – 1 PM| ZOOM\nSOLE PRACTITIONERS\nCurious about how a sole practitioner works?  This EP office hour brings together a group of sole practitioners to talk about the many aspects of working for yourself. Conversation with Jody Barker AIA\, Maria Chao AIA\, and Keira Ritter AIA. \nFriday May 15\, 2026| noon – 1 PM| ZOOM\nENERGY CODE & PASSIVE HOUSE\nWant to know more about the Massachusetts Energy Code and Passive House certification?  This EP Office Hour will focus on how to approach energy code requirements for both commercial and residential projects. Conversation with Wendy Brown AIA and Mohamed Ibrahim AIA. \nSign up now for one or all four here!
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/wmaia-ep-office-hours-series-continue/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals
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SUMMARY:REGISTER NOW: ORCHARD HILL PAVILION TOUR
DESCRIPTION:Women in Architecture TOUR AND PROGRAM\nThursday\, April 30\, 2026 at 4PM\nREGISTER NOW! – Women in Architecture Program\nThis in-person program is free of charge but requires registration. Please join us for this tour! \nThis year’s WMAIA Women in Architecture program is a tour of the UMass Orchard Hill Pavilion with architect Sigrid Miller Pollin FAIA. \nOrchard Hill Pavilion is sited in a park-like setting at the eastern edge of the UMass Amherst campus. The pavilion\, which opened in May 2026 provides a covered but open space for a wide range of scheduled events such as small concerts\, weddings\, and conferences. It also serves as a place for casual opportunities to enjoy beautiful distant views of the hilly terrain beyond the campus. \nFor more information and to register visit here \nWiA is sponsored by Marvin
URL:https://www.wmaia.org/event/save-the-date-orchard-hill-pavilion-tour/
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