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RED LETTER DAYS:
MARK THESE DATES
February 2, 2010
Conference registration and Certification Training Registration due. Forms for both are on the website: www.aibdca.org
March 7, 2010
9:00 -4:00
Building Designer Certification Training
San Luis Obispo, CA
March 7-9, 2010
California Society Conference and Board Meeting, San Luis Obispo, California August 11-14, 2010 National Convention, Portland, Oregon Redux!
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CONTACT US:
AIBD, California Society
413 Capitola Ave
Capitola, CA 95010
Phone: 831-479-1452 Office
831-479-1476 Fax
www.aibdca.org
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
We are starting to finalize the plans for the Annual
Conference, March 7-9, 2010, (Sun - Tues) in San Luis Obispo. More
information on the conference is in this newsletter. We are focusing on the theme of sustainable
residential design for this conference. John Ford has been working on the
Design Competition, and has invited the other western societies to enter
designs. I have already heard that
several members from out of state would like to participate. Hope that you can enter one of your
projects. The registration materials for
the Design Competition will be in the mail soon. Caroline Loisos, has
been a great help in arranging some of the tours, speakers for the educational
seminars, and has put us in contact with several local businesses for
sponsors. The conference registration materials have been sent to you either by
email or by mail. Registration is due by 2/2/2010. You can also go to www.aibdca.org and print out the conference
registration materials.
On the national level, I have been asked to work with the President of the Texas
Society, to develop the plan of action for the transition of the General
Membership Category to the pending Practicing Associate Membership
Category. Our goal is to retain as many
of AIBD's General Members as possible, during this transition. I have talked
with many of you about this change already.
Pay your dues as a General Member now, as the change is still pending. If you would like to upgrade to a
Professional Building Designer at this time, fill out the upgrade form found on
the National Website, and send it to me for processing. By the next newsletter I should have more
information for you.
Richard Emigh
Richard Emigh President, AIBD, California Society
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CHAPTER NEWS!!!
Report from
San Diego-
Our San
Diego Chapter has been meeting every other month for the past six months. We've
been able to mix up our regular lunch meetings with field trips to local
manufacturers and special seminars with the Los Angeles / Southern Cal Chapter.
In our lunch meetings, we discuss what is happening on a local level with
County codes and regulations as well as what is happening on a state level.
In August
2009, our first combined event with the Southern Cal Chapter was the
"Construction Defect Life Cycle Seminar" presentation by Oris Group Consulting
at the Dave & Buster Restaurant in Irvine. Fifteen professionals attended,
where seven were AIBD members and eight were non-members. It was a good mix of
people as it brought out lively discussions. Both Chuck Heincy, AIBD and Scott
Layne, President of Oris Group, made presentations related to the Building
Designer and Contractor, with slides when things go wrong in construction. In
the end, there were tips for the Contractor and an explanation of SB 800. Most
importantly, it was emphasized to the Building Designers that we stay on board
with a project during construction to carry out field observation and to alert
the homeowner should there be discrepancies from the design. It was a great two- hour presentation that
included a full booklet of the slide show. Oris Group generously expressed
their interest to repeat such a seminar to other California Chapters who are
interested.
Oris Group
Consulting is a firm with offices in San Diego, Los Angeles and Phoenix,
Arizona. The firm's specialties include Construction Consulting, Owner
Representation, Cost Estimating, Design and much more. Visit them at
ww.orisgroup.com or give them a call to inquire their services at:
877-700-ORIS.
In October
2009, our local chapter headed over to Vinyl Masters Doors & Windows for a
tour of their factory and lunch presentation. Six members attended, including a
local window rep who arranged the event, Dave Rothwell from San Diego Wholesale
Windows & Doors. Not only did we learn about the Vinyl Masters specialties
in their fantastic showroom, (Tilt & Turn windows, ease of sliding doors,
& vinyl color options), we walked the factory and observed a miter cut
being made for a large oversized window. They generously provided sandwiches
while viewing a presentation of their expanding company. Our field trip was
great. Vinyl Masters can be reached at www.VinylMasters.com
or by phone at 858-413-4000.
Caroline
Loisos
San Diego
Chapter Director
SAN DIEGO Chapter is scheduling regular meetings
for the third Tuesday of every other month. Upcoming meetings are
slated for Feb. 16 and April 20, 2010.
Contact Caroline Loisos (760-494-7722, caroline@loisosdesign.com ) or Alan Austin (619-440-3624, agenthavana@cox.net) for additional information.
Chapter Presidents! Please submit your Chapter news and dates for this space. Deadline for WINTER 2009 issue is December 15, 2009.
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50th ANNUAL
CALIFORNIA SOCIETY STATE CONFERENCE! 
Embassy Suites, San Luis Obispo
The 50th Annual Society Conference is scheduled
for March 7-9 2010 in San Luis Obispo.
San Luis Obispo ("SLO" as the locals say) is the most beautiful place in all of California, as "Sunset"
Magazine has declared. It is a
mission town with a lot of history and comes with a college-town feel from
Cal Ploy San Luis Obispo. Speaking of Cal Poly, its architecture department has
been ranked nationally over the years and our conference will have ties to the
campus and professors. Overall, SLO has a perfect climate, is minutes
from the rolling hills of wine country and is close to the coast. This
year's conference is one not too be missed!
The conference site, The Embassy Suites Hotel,
provides a great free breakfast, and with the other meals that your conference
registration provides, you will only be paying for lunch and dinner on Sunday.
The Hotel also offers a free shuttle from the San Luis Airport. The airport is
serviced by United and US Airways. Registration materials have already been
sent to you. Paid registration is due
2/2/2010. A reminder will be coming soon.
Come join us at the Embassy Suites Hotel for a busy three
days. On
Sunday, March 7th, we are having a Pre-Conference
Building Designer Certification Training seminar, from 9 AM to 4
PM. This seminar has an extra
registration fee of $100.00, due by 2/2/2010, with an $30 discount if
combined with full conference registration. Simultaneously, the Society Board
will be meeting on Sunday and members are encouraged to attend. Sunday
evening we will be having a reception at the Embassy Suites, including
appetizers and drinks.
On Monday, March 8th, we are in the process
of planning an all day tour. We will
visit the Trout Farm Complex, a sustainable designed complex, of offices,
research and residential facilities. We
will have lunch and wine tasting at Claiborne & Churchill winery. The winery building is an example of
environmental architecture, as it is a straw bale building. The plan is to tour another site or two, and
end up with a tour of the Architecture Department on the Cal Poly Campus. For
the Trade Show on Monday evening, we already have five committed
vendors, with more to come. The heavy
appetizers and drinks are included with your registration fee. Prize drawings will end the evening.
On Tuesday morning, March 9th,
we will have three educational seminars. We are working on two presentations
from Cal Poly professors, along with and a
presentation of Vernacular Residential Architecture by a
retired professor. You
will also
have time to view the Design Competition and vote for the Designers Choice
Award. The Awards Luncheon will end the
Conference, with presentations to those members that entered a design in the
competition. This year we have invited
the WA, OR, CO, and AZ Societies to enter the design competition as well.
Looking forward to receiving your registration for both the Conference
and the Pre-Conference
Building Designer Certification Training!
 
SAN LUIS OBISPO VINEYARDS, MISSION
Tentative Conference
Schedule
Sunday March 7, 2010
9:00AM- 4:00PM Pre-Conference Training Seminar: Building
Designer Certification Training
1:00PM AIBD, California Society Board Meeting
(members are encouraged to attend)
5:30PM- 7:00PM Conference
Registration
Reception at the Embassy Suites,
including appetizers and drinks
Monday March 8, 2010
8:45AM- 4:00PM Conference Registration
Tour
6:30PM- 9:00PM Trade Show
including heavy appetizers and drinks. Prize drawings will end
the evening
Tuesday March 9, 2010
9:00AM-
12:30PM Educational Seminars
1:00PM- 3:00PM Designer
Awards Luncheon and
presentations
Cal Poly Architecture Department Building
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NATIONAL REPORT
by Gordon Hoehle
1. The upcoming mid-year national meeting takes
place Jan. 19-20, 2010 in
Las Vegas, NV at
the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel.
Five board members indicated that
they are able to attend: Richard Emigh, Jeff Rice, Gordon Hoehle, Caroline Loisos and Rodger Griffin. John Ford,
Alan Austin are undecided.
2. Due to contractual obligations,
this year's national convention (2010) will
be returning to Portland, OR on Aug. 11-14. The
other future national conventions;
Michigan, North Carolina, and California are pushed back to 2011, 2012,
& 2013 - respectively.
These items, along with the CA/DC merger agreement (Bylaws update)
and other agenda items, as noticed in the Board Packet, will be discussed.
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HUMOR CORNER
Gives new meaning to the term "live wire!"
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LEGISLATIVE CORNER
by Jeff Rice
What's happened and what's happening in our State Government!
HB 1118, recently introduced to the state Assembly,
appears to create, if passed, a "practice act" for the profession of
Home Inspection. In effect, it says that after January 2012, no one will
be allowed to perform a home inspection, on any property for any reason,
who has not met the certification qualifications of a "home inspection
association." The current law for home inspectors is a trade act,
wherein no one can call themselves a "home inspector" unless they
have been certified by a home inspection association, but it does not prohibit
anyone from making a home inspection, certified or not.
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IT'S DESIGN COMP TIME!
Watch your mailbox (the USPS one, not the email box!) for Design Competition flyers due out within the next week, or so!
This year there will be about a dozen categories covering
all of the work we do as designers. Everything from custom homes of all sizes
to individual construction details.
For those of you who
have some time on your hands, why not dust off that drafting table and practice
your design skills by entering the Unbuilt Design category? Simply come up with a floor plan, four
elevations, a typical site plan and any sections you may like and submit it. As
we did last year, there will be no fee for the Unbuilt Design entries in the
hope that all of our members can participate.
To enter, simply contact John Ford at (559)323-4375 or email
jfdraw@aol.com to receive the entry forms.
You will fill in the forms, reduce some of your drawings, take some photos and
submit your entry. You can mail in your entry, or, as most members do, email
your entry. The Design Comp Committee with print your photos and put your entry
packet together for you (too easy!)
For those of you that have never entered before, we can send
to a sample entry to let you see what it is all about. If you have questions,
give John Ford a call. This is a fabulous way to get recognition for your work
and is invaluable as an advertising tool.
A big spread in your local newspaper highlighting your winning designs
is a great way to get new clients!!!
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BUILDING DESIGNER CERTIFICATION TRAINING
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF BUILDING DESIGN
CALIFORNIA SOCIETY
March 7, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Professional credibility is paramount to those who specialize in residential and
building design. Join the California Society of the American Institute of Building Design for
a full-day workshop created specifically for design professionals seeking additional
credentialing.
Members and non-members of AIBD will benefit by attending this event focused
on qualifying and preparing for the only national building designer certification exam
endorsed by AIBD.
Steve Mickley, CPBD, the AIBD national executive director and former NCBDC
Examiner, will direct you on how to prepare for a comprehensive and practical exam.
He will provide valuable information on topics, such as:
· Architectural history
· Structural formulas
· Building systems
· Construction specifications
· Hand sketching techniques
· Business contracts
· And more
Registration deadline: 2/2/2010 Cost: $100.00
Click here for registration forms: AIBD, CA
The two-day building designer certification exam IS NOT a part of this program.
To apply to become a CPBD, contact NCBDC by writing information@ncbdc.com or
calling 1-888-726-7659.
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DETAIL CORNER
These notes were taken
from video seminars produced and provided by the California Energy
Commission. They are intended to be used as a secondary
reference resource only and have not been reviewed or approved by the
CEC. Use with caution and verify the contents with the CEC's manuals and
standards before relying on them for submittals.
Notes on New Title 24 Residential Buildings
2008 Standards
MANDATORY MEASURES:
High Efficiency Lighting defined:
LED lighting systems must be "Certified" by CEC.
HID lighting must be "Certified" by CEC
GU-24 Lamps must be "Certified" and cannot use adaptors
Lighting Requirements:
Permanently installed "night" lights must be high efficacy.
Lights integral with any fan unit must be high efficacy.
Lighting that is internal in cabinets must be high efficacy AND are limited to 20 watts per
linear foot. Lighting that is external to cabinets (such as string lights along the top) are
considered "kitchen" lighting and are subject to the 50% watt rule.
Switching Requirements:
Previously, only high efficacy lighting in the kitchen was required to be separately switched from low efficacy lighting. Now, all high efficacy lighting fixtures throughout the house must be separately switched from low efficacy lighting. Exhaust fans must now be switched separately from lighting.
Mechanical Measures:
Applies to all newly constructed buildings and additions greater than 1000 square feet.
All dwelling units shall now meet ASHRAE Standard 62.2 for Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Quality.
Methods of meeting ventilation requirements: Exhausting ventilation, Supply ventilation,
Combination of exhaust and supply ventilation so that pressurization can be addressed.
Must meet two requirements Local Ventilation Exhaust: Every bathroom (defined as having a sink or a tub) must have a ventilator capable of exhausting 50 CFM of air. Every Kitchen must have a ventilator capable of , exhausting 100 CFM of air. Exhaust may be accomplished by using a range hood, but the hood must be connected to the outside - can't be "re-circulating type."
ASHRAE 62.2 also requires that the length and size of the duct must meet certain sizes and
limitations. The CEC is recommending to Building Officials that the applicant specify on the
plans the duct size and length for each ventilator per the charts provided by the ASHRAE
standard (which are also included in the new CEC Residential Compliance Manual.)
Whole-Building Ventilation: In addition to the bath and kitchen, there must also be a ventilator that can vent the entire house. Either a fan that is used in the bathroom or kitchen can be sized to vent the entire house, or, a separate fan is to be installed capable of venting the whole house. Key to this is that this fan is to be operated continually (24 hours a day.) There would be a switch , where the occupant can turn the fan off, but, there must also be a label on the switch that tells the occupant that this fan is intended to operate continually. This Whole-Building fan must also meet the CFM requirement, the duct diameter and the length of run per the ASHRAE standard for ventilating the whole house. This involves the size of the house and the number of rooms, as well as other factors not specified here, but are in the standards and manual. There are charts for this as well, and it also must be stated on the plans. This whole house fan does not effect the heating or cooling loads of the house, as they are sized small enough to not effect those loads. There are other options for this standard in the Compliance Manual. There is a guide and check list available from the CEC.
Pool Systems and Equipment: Standards for pump sizing, flow rate, etc. were established to conserve energy and water. Calculations and tables available in Compliance Manual. Each auxiliary load shall be served by either separate pumps; or a multi-speed pump. EXEMPTION: Pumps less than 1 horse power (hp) may be single speed.
PRESCRIPTIVE REQUIREMENTS
New HERS Requirements for Climate Zones 2 and 8 through 15. It is Prescriptive, not
Mandatory, so it can be a part of the overall compliance of Title 24:
Refrigerant Charge Measurement: Split systems (not package systems) need to have a
Refrigerant Charge Measurement verified by a HERS rater. Verification of ad TXV is no longer an option. As an alternative, the contractor can install a charge indicator display (CID). However, as of this last summer, no such device actually exists for residential use. Also applicable to alterations: Installation or replacement of the air handler, outdoor condensing unit, cooling or heating coil, or furnace heat exchanger of split systems.
The CEC has now developed special CF-1R forms for "Additions" and for "Alterations." You no longer will use the one CF form for all buildings. For the Refrigerant Charge Measurement, you need to provide a CF-6 from the installing contractor and a CF-4 from the HERS rater.
New HERS Requirements for Climate Zones 10 through 15: Airflow (Fan Flow) and Watt Draw The airflow and watt draw of the ducted split systems shall be verified by a HERS rater to insure adequate airflow and the energy efficiency of fans when indicated in Tables 151-B through 151-E. Also applies to Alterations when it is the installation or replacement of the ENTIRE space conditioning system (ducting and air handler unit.)
Under the 2008 standards, there will no longer be an option (Package D) to duct sealing in
Climate Zones 2 and 9 through 15. Either duct sealing will be done and verified, or it can be
traded off in the computer program.
New HERS Requirements for all Climate Zones: Central Fan Integrated Ventilation Systems
The watt draw of central forced air system fans in used in central fan integrated ventilation
systems (ASHRAE Standard 62.2Ventilation requirements) shall be verified by a HERS rater to draw less than 0.58 Watts/CFM. Applies only to NEW buildings - does not apply to alterations or additions.
Cool Roof (Roofing Product): New for 2008 standards, Package D, for NEW low rise residential buildings roofing products shall meet the applicable requirements of Section 118(i) depending on: Slope of Roof, Low-Sloped - rise to run of 2:12 or less, High-Sloped - rise to run greater than 2:12. Density of roofing product: Less than 5 pounds per square foot, 5 pounds per square foot or more and will depend on the Climate Zone as provided in Package D. There are tables provided to assist in determining what the Solar Reflectance and the Thermal Emitance should be for the roofing products. www.coolroofs.org tests the materials for the CEC and cut sheet for products should state that their materials meet the standards of the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC). (Similar to NFRC)
Exceptions for newly constructed buildings: Roofing areas with integrated photovoltaic panels and integrated solar thermal panels - however, other roof sections without these panels would have to comply. Roof construction that have a thermal mass over the roof membrane with a weight of at least 25 lb/sq.ft. (Such as built-up/gravel roof.)
Alterations: Replacements of the exterior surface of existing roofs shall meet the Cool Roof requirements of Sections 119(i) when more than 50% of the roof or more than 1000 square feet of roof, whichever is less, is replaced. Alternatives for steep-sloped roofs and an exception for low-sloped roofs in specific Climate Zones are listed in Section 152(b)1H of the 2008 standards.
Alternatives to Cool Roofs: CF1-Alt form identifies certain alternatives: An exemption is granted if the building has no ducts in the attic space; Or if the ducts in the attic space have been sealed and certified; Or a radiant barrier in the existing home; Or if you have R-30 ceiling insulation in the existing roof. Most materials for residential applications are built into the shingles or clay tiles as well as liquid applied or as part of a built-up roofing layers. Need to provide manufacturer's certification cut-sheet and must have labels available for the field inspection.
PERFORMANCE METHOD
New HERS Compliance Options (in addition to what is already an option):
Low leakage ducts in conditioned space, Low leakage air handlers, Evaporating cooling
condensers, Ice Storage air conditioners (new), Quality Installation of Insulation for Spray
Polyurethane Foam Insulation.
2008 Residential Energy Plan Review Checklist for Newly Constructed Building for CF-1R form.
More information:
· on line www.energy.ca.gov/title24
· call 1-800-772-3300
· email: title24@energy.state.ca.us
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 BACK TO THE OLD DRAWING
BOARD
Musings of Veteran Designer
"MANNING" THE TABLE!
AIBD, California Society was invited to host a 'table-top'
display at each of the recent Katz Road Shows in Walnut Creek and San
Francisco. Appeals for "man-power" were
sent out and I agreed to represent our society at the Walnut Creek show. Unfortunately no one stepped up to do the San
Francisco show so we missed that opportunity to gain exposure for our
organization and profession at that venue.
It's not my place or intention to chastise the membership
for not stepping up to take advantage of this opportunity to spread the word,
so to speak. Rather, I'd like to share
what a rewarding experience it can be to participate in this sort of event,
and, perhaps, inspire some of you to raise your hand for the next opportunity.
Since I didn't have the time or funds to get promotional
materials from National, I printed a couple of hand-outs on my trusty copier in
my office, explaining the origin of AIBD, its purpose, its benefits and, of
course, the reasons why anyone needing design services should hire an AIBD
member. Additionally I printed up some
informational sheets explaining the "exempt area." Also, I downloaded the
membership app form and printed a few of those. Finally, I printed up a couple of poster sized
24"X36" sheets with AIBD, CS and the AIBD logo and one with NCBDC + logo with
which to identify the table.
Not having a bunch of flashy brochures or give-away gimmicks
to attract attention, I paid a visit to my nearby Wal-Mart and spent about
$8.00 on bags of mini-sized candy bars and peanut butter cups to ensure a heavy
amount of traffic at the AIBD table! I
also popped a couple of bucks for a heavy piece of clear vinyl to cover the
table top (since I needed cat litter and cat food, the trip was essentially
free!) So far I have spent about $13.00,
including printing paper, plastic and candy.
Loaded up with the above items, I set out for Walnut Creek well
before what my daughter refers to as "the butt-crack of dawn!" The event was scheduled to start at 7:00am, I
live 1 ¾ hours away, and I needed a few minutes to set up my table with the
poster sized signs covered by the clear vinyl on top of the table cloth on my
assigned table.
The doors opened at 7:00 and close to 200 people started
streaming in for the free breakfast (very tasty!) and the morning's finish
carpentry demonstrations. Three breaks
plus lunch (also free!) made for lots of opportunities to pitch our
organization and its benefits to designers, builders and potential
clients. The candy bucket did its job
and traffic was steady. Several people
signed my list to receive additional information (forwarded to national to send
the appropriate stuff.)
All in all, it was a pleasant day. I enjoyed talking with people about
AIBD. I enjoyed the demonstrations and
learned some things as well. The food
was good and the camaraderie of the fellow exhibitors was amusing as well as
informative.
The next time an opportunity like this rolls around in your
neighborhood, take a break and take a day to advance the cause!! You won't regret it and AIBD will appreciate it!!!!
Carole Chapman
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