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SUMMARY:Vancouver Luncheon Seminar: Brutal Honesty –Architectural Exposed Concrete in the Pacific Northwest
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\n11:45 – 12:00   Registration & Housekeeping\n12:00 – 12:30   Lunch\n12:30 –    1:30   Presentation and Q&A\n   1:30 –    2:00   Networking (optional) \nAbout the Presenter:\n \nBrad Carmichael\, PE\, BEMP\, CPHC\n4EA Building Science \nBrad is a Principal with 4EA Building Science in Seattle. As an engineer and building scientist\, Brad has been specializing in the design of durable and energy efficient building enclosures for more than two decades. Throughout North America\, Brad has consulted on a wide array of different project types and sectors\, including high rises\, healthcare facilities\, cultural institutions\, workspaces\, affordable housing\, and historic landmarks. Much of his current work focuses on the intersection between decarbonization and housing affordability in the built environment. \nAbout the Topic:\nBrutal Honesty –Architectural Exposed Concrete in the Pacific Northwest\nConcrete is a unique enclosure material– it can be both architectural and structural\, it can be finished or left as-is\, and it can be reasonably watertight or prone to leaking.  \nArchitectural exposed concrete is a challenging material to work with\, especially in the Pacific Northwest. Our weather soaks it and stains it\, and our ground moves it and shakes it.  This presents risks and challenges that be accounted for during design. Is this a challenge to take on\, or something to be avoided altogether? \nDuring this presentation\, Brad Carmichael\, PE\, BEMP\, CPHC of 4EA Building Sciences will discuss strategies and approaches for designing with architecturally exposed concrete in our region – both precast and cast-in-place. This will include considerations related to architectural intent\, durability risks\, weather exposure\, water control\, condensation\, thermal bridging\, and carbon footprint. \nLearning Objectives:\n1.  The presentation will review the architectural benefits of concrete\n2.  To understand the limits and risks of exposed concrete to weather conditions\n3.  Review design approaches to manage moisture risks of exposed concrete in new design\n4.  To review durability risks for aging exposed concrete structures\n \nREGISTRATION\nPlease Note:\nAll WALK-UPS (non pre-registered attendees) must pay a blanket price of $65.00\, including Students and Members. \nRefunds:\nNo Refunds after Friday\, February 13th Noon. Refunds will be offered before February 13th less $25 admin charge. \nEducation Credits:\nThis luncheon seminar qualifies for 1.0 AIBC Core Learning Unit. To receive credit\, enter a valid AIBC Registration Number during the online registration process. \nTo register for this event\, click on the following link: Vancouver Luncheon Seminar Thursday February 19\, 2026 \n 
URL:https://bcbec.com/event/vancouver-luncheon-seminar-brutal-honesty-architectural-exposed-concrete-in-the-pacific-northwest/
LOCATION:The Italian Cultural Centre Society\, 3075 Slocan Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5M 3E4\, Canada
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