Introduction to the 2010 California Residential Code

Presented by Small Firm Forum.

Steven Winkel, FAIA will present an overview of the 2010 California Residential Code. Steve is on the State's code committee and is an invaluable resource to our Chapter. He will present an overview of the new code, highlight the important differences, explain the process of identifying and adopting new codes as well as answer questions. This presentation is for those of us who practice residential architecture.

Date: Thursday, April 7, 2011
Location: AIA East Bay, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland.
Time: Noon - 1:30pm

1.5 LU/HSW Hours

Learning Objectives:
1. After completing this program participants will understand the scope of the 2010 California Residential Code.
2. Participants will know the key features that have changed since the last Code.
3. Participants will understand how code revisions are identified and adopted.
4. Participants will understand how jurisdictions adopt the code and why they may adopt stricter codes.

For more information: 510/464-3600

Accessible Residential Dwellings

Designing homes to be accessible, universal, and tailored to the unique needs of their inhabitants poses unique challenges. For people with special needs or disabilities—whether from birth, illness, or accident—traditional homes can present many barriers. For architects designing residential environments, the design process can find some guidance in access codes and the principles of universal design. State and Federal access codes applicable to residential facilities establish minimum requirements. Universal Design expands on the definition of accessibility to create environments that are easy to use by everyone.

This seminar recognizes that neither is truly sufficient alone to meet the needs of and optimize access to people with special needs. We will explore design solutions in the context of these issues. The intent of this seminar is to raise awareness about federal and California state accessibility requirements in residential design, highlight common design errors and appropriate solutions, underscore the legal consequences of non-compliance, and provide resources for additional information.

Learning Objectives:
• List critical design issues and resources in creating homes for people with special needs
• Identify best practices in the design process for creation of homes for people with special needs
• Recognize the value of raised sensitivity levels, skills, and knowledge to better serve clients with special needs in a variety of architectural settings

Topics covered will include:
1) regulations that apply to residential projects
2) most promising practices
3) design guidelines and standards
4) universal access and home design

1/25/11
Accessible Residential Dwellings
Presented by Craig Williams, CASp.
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Contact: 510/464-3600
Cost: $50 for AIA Members; $75 for non-members. Registration required. Click here to register.
2 CES/HSW/MCE LUs

For more information: 510/464-3600

Design Tour: Oakland Residence

Perched high above the San Francisco Bay, on a sloping site, this home has capitalized on it's breathtaking panoramic views of the Golden Gate and the Bay Bridge. Spare and rigorously modern in it's aesthetics, the house employs just a handful of materials and even fewer colors. Finished concrete floors, steel and glass window systems, and a mostly white composition of cabinetry, finishes and furnishings define a minimalist style of living.

Kanner Architects is an award-winning design studio that recently celebrated 60 years of architectural practice. Stephen Kanner is the third member of his family to head the firm. His grandfather I. Herman Kanner founded the firm in 1946. In 1998, Stephen took over for his father, Charles, who led the firm for 24 years. The result is a firm rich in ideas and the knowledge to bring them to life. Come join us and experience the internationally recognized work of Kanner architects.

5/2/09

Design Tour: Oakland Residence
Architects: Stephen Kanner and Damian LeMons of Kanner Architects. Hosted by the Emerging Professionals of AIA East Bay and San Mateo County.

Time: 10:00am

Location: 6501 Gwin Road, Oakland

Contact: 510/464-3600

Cost: Free for AIA Members, $10 for Non-members. RSVP required. Click here to RSVP.

For more information: 510/464-3600

ArchiCAD Free BIM Webinars

Attend a BIM Webinar on Residential, Commercial, Interior Design and Historic Projects!

If you're thinking about advancing from your 2D drafting software to a Building Information Modeling (BIM) solution, be sure to evaluate all of your options. To learn more, register for any of the following Webinars that will review how ArchiCAD's BIM tools can be used from small to large projects.


Webinar: BIM & Residential Design
January 14, 2009
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location: Go To Webinar - After Registration you will be sent instructions on attending the webinar.
This seminar will review how to use BIM tools on a residential project for design and construction documents. We will review tools for creating framing, roof design including gutters and skylights, trim details, wall assemblies and profiles as well as construction documentation including window or door schedules.


Webinar: BIM & Interior Design/ Space Planning
February 4, 2009
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location: Go To Webinar - After registration you will be sent instructions on attending the webinar.
Join us for a review of building information technology (BIM) and how interior designers can take advantage of the data stored within the building model. In this session we will review how this technology is used for early design activities, how to design with materials and finishes in the 3D model and how to create a detailed model for quantification and costing.


Webinar: BIM & Commercial Architecture
February 25, 2009
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location: Go To Webinar - After registration you will be sent instructions on attending the webinar.
This seminar will review how to use BIM tools on a commercial project for design and construction documents. We will review tools for creating curtain wall designs, multi-story structures, hotlinks, consultant coordination including AutoCAD connectivity, wall assemblies and profiles as well as construction documentation including building schedules.


Webinar: BIM & Historic Architecture
March 18, 2009
Time: 12:00pm -1:30pm
Location: Go To Webinar - After registration you will be sent instructions on attending the webinar.
Join us for review of the historical architecture and how BIM technology can be used in this building type for both design and document coordination. Join this webinar and examine how to create 3D details of historic building components, how to use original drawings as the basis for a 3D BIM model and how to manage existing and new construction in ArchiCAD.


For more information: Contact at 800/522-0554 or www.archvista.com.

Green & Sustainable Materials

From Jamie Brown, Assoc. AIA:

"This Thursday, November 13th at 6:00pm the Women In Architecture forum & Committee on the Environment will be hosting a presentation on Green & Sustainable Materials. The presenter, Taja di Leonardi, is the creator of the concept of Ecohome Improvement in Berkeley, offering ecological and healthy home improvement products. She currently works day to day as the head of marketing, sales training, product selection and customer experience. She holds an MBA in Sustainable Management from Presidio School of Management.

I look forward to seeing you there!"

11/13/08
WIA Forum: Green & Sustainable Materials
Please join us for a presentation of new materials by Taja di Leonardi, Founder of Ecohome Improvement. Co-presented by the Committee on the Environment.
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: None; This program is open to all.
1 CES/LU

For more information: 510/464-3600

Home Tour: Passivhaus Design

The Committee on the Environment presents a passivhaus design home tour, Saturday, October 18, 2008. Join us as Nabih Tahan, AIA, gives a tour of his recently, passivhaus concept, remodeled Berkeley home. The passivhaus concept, does not require a conventional heating system and results in ultra-low energy buildings that require little energy for space heating or cooling. The standard is not confined only to houses, is not the attachment or supplement of architectural design, but an integrated design process with the architectural design.

Nabih Tahan, AIA, Mriai, began his career 30 years ago in the Bay Area as a forensic, diagnostic and remedial architect, analyzing and repairing defective buidldings. In 1992, he moved to Austria where he developed his own housing projects while learning about and applying green, energy efficiency techniques in design, manufacturing and construction. In 2002, he managed a company which imported, modern, prefab component homes from Austria to Ireland. He is now seeking to apply this experience to improve the energy efficiency and comfort of homes in the US. 1.5 HSW CES/LU
Time: 11:00am
Cost: None - This tour is open to all AIA members.
Location: To be sent with RSVP confirmation

For more information: Jayna Blackwell, CMP 510/464-3600

Young Architects Forum: LEED for Homes

On Tuesday, June 17 at 6:00 pm the Young Architects Forum presents LEED for Homes.

Michael Kloefkorn, LEED AP and Piper Kujac, LEED AP of Van Meter Williams and Pollack will discuss regional residential green building programs and practices, residential green building means and methods and an overview of the Green Point Rated Program.

Michael Kloefkorn
Is an Associate at VMWP, Mr. Kloefkorn specializes in green urban architecture with a focus on sustainability and community. He is a graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a B.Arch degree; his areas of study focused on Sustainable and Urban Design. He is a registered architect in Colorado, a LEED Accredited Professional as well as a Certified Green Building Professional and GreenPoint Rater. He is a member of the Northern California Chapter of the USGBC and currently serves as a Chair for the Residential Green Building Advocacy Committee.

Piper Kujac
Trained in Architecture at University of Oregon, she admits to an obsession with materials and resources and thrives on finding new means and methods of sustainable design. Piper has served as chair of the USGBC NCC's Emerging Green Builders and currently co-chairs the Residential Green Building Advocacy Committee. Piper teaches 'Sustainable Project Development' and 'Sustainable Building Materials' at UC Berkeley Extension and is a LEED for Homes Representative with Davis Energy Group.

Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Contact: Kellie Hewlett at 510/464-3600 or Gerard Lee, AIA
Cost: None; this program open to all. Cocktails provided. Please RSVP.
1.0 HSW/CES LU

For more information: Kellie Hewlett, Program Coordinator at 510/464-3600

Build It Green Home Tour in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties!

Don’t miss the third Build It Green Home Tour in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties! On Sunday, June 1, 2008, from 10am-5pm, 17 homeowners will open their doors for the Tour.

This one-day self-guided tour will introduce attendees to homeowners and building professionals who have built or remodeled green. Folks can check out a wide array of green features such as solar hot water and solar electric systems, radiant floor heating, natural flooring, green roofs, dual-flush toilets, grey water systems and repurposed shipping containers!

A guidebook is required for admission ($30/person or $50/admits two) and is available for purchase online or at local retail locations - visit www.BuildItGreen.org. Directions to each home are provided in the tour guidebook.

For more information: please visitwww.BuildItGreen.org or call 1-888-404-7336.

Young Architects Lunchtime Forum: Hardwood Floor Finishes

The Young Architects Forum will host a lunchtime presentation on Tuesday, May 27 at noon.

Golden State Flooring will present an informative talk on the appropriate hardwood finish systems, and maintenance for hardwood floor projects. The difference between pre-finished and site finished floors. Finish appearance, sheen variables, performance expectations, and the appropriate maintenance will be introduced.

Time: Noon-1:00pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Contact: Kellie Hewlett at 510/464-3600 or Gerard Lee, AIA
Cost: Free; Please RSVP Lunch will be provided
This Forum open to all.
1 CES/LU

For more information: contact Kellie Hewlett, Program Coordinator at 510/464-3600

Green Open House

From: Ross Koningstein
Atherton is sponsoring an Earth Day event at our house at 130 Selby Lane, Atherton on Monday 21 April with FREE FOOD AND DRINKS FOR ARCHITECTS, CONTRACTORS, SUBS during the afternoon.

Renovation of a 1928 house with these "green" features:
- insulation to allow more efficient (low temperature) heating
- radiant barrier in insulation profiles for roof, walls and floors with x-ray sections on-site for viewing
- cool water cooling (no air conditioner needed)
- wine cellar that needs no refrigeration
- shower waste heat reclamation
- shower drain water reclamation
- cistern rain water reclamation
- reclaimed wood and tile
Tours of the house will be led by engineers and energy efficient building students from Stanford.
We look forward to meeting people and talking about building more efficient homes.

For more information: http://www.greenerhouse.info/
http://www.greenerhouse.info/earthdayeve2008

Less Expensive Ways to Make Better Housing

From Berkeley Design Advocates:

Less Expensive Ways to Make Better Housing
SPUR’s Affordable by Design Proposals

Please join us for breakfast on Wednesday April 2 at 730 AM at The Vault to hear a presentation on the revolutionary idea that we can build middle income housing without public subsidy. The San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association has recently issued its Affordable by Design proposal that advocates changes in both planning criteria and building codes that together can drastically reduce the cost to produce new multifamily housing. Perhaps Berkeley can consider these thoughtful recommendations; they certainly differ from the proposals advocated by the Density Bonus Joint Subcommittee.

Our presenters will be SPUR Task Force members George Williams, BDA member and Anne Torney, AIA of WRT Solomon ETC.

The SPUR report makes six key recommendation:
1. Regulate building density by height, bulk and setback requirements, not by limits on the number of units allowed.

2. Stop requiring new parking in new buildings.

3. Stop regulating bedroom counts.

4. Allow flexibility in the code to facilitate an additional story of housing in wood-frame buildings – suggesting five stories of wood frame above a concrete podium level with a 65-foot height limit – 15 feet on the ground floor, and five 10-foot high stories. SPUR notes that San Diego and Seattle have both adopted code standards to make such construction possible, and in Oakland the Forest City Uptown Development is building five stories of wood frame.

5. Allow developers to fulfill their on-site inclusionary housing requirements by providing more units at middle-income price points, rather than fewer units at moderate-income price points.

6. Modify requirements for courtyard widths and rear-yard setbacks to allow for greater design flexibility in locating common open space.

The full report is available on the SPUR website at:

http://www.spur.org/documents/2008.01Interiors_FINAL.pdf

This is sure to be an exciting topic for BDA members, and has great applicability to Berkeley’s current debates on downtown development (where the fringes of downtown are proposed for 65 foot heights), as well as the on-going density bonus discussions.

George Williams is the former deputy Director of the San Francisco Department of City Planning and a longtime SPUR and BDA member. Anne Torney AIA is Principal and Director of Housing at WRT/Solomon E.T.C., an architecture, urban design, planning and landscape architecture firm, and designers of both the Fine Arts building and the David Brower Center/Oxford Plaza, now under construction. Her 20 years' experience as an architect have focused on urban and mixed-use projects, and, in particular, affordable housing for non-profit clients and City agencies.

All breakfast presentations at The Vault, 3250 Adeline St, near Alcatraz.

For more information: berkeleydesignadvocates@yahoo.com

Design for Living Bathroom Contest

Bathroom Beauty Contest
Is your bathroom a beauty?

Enter to win and your bathroom could be featured in the next issue of Design for Living magazine, published by Diablo Publications. Log on to http://www.designforlivingmag.com/ for official contest rules and entry procedures. Entries must be e-mailed or mailed by January 15, 2008.

For more information: www.designforlivingmag.com

The Green Affordable Housing Coalition Presents “Green Operations and Maintenance”

Date: Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: AIA East Bay, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at two case studies of green projects that have emphasized green O&M practices since opening their doors. Bring your property management team and come hear about:

Experiences training property management staff and residents
Challenges, choices and experiences with green cleaning products and O&M techniques
How green products and systems choices have held up
Tools and resources for greening your O&M practices

Case Studies:
Folsom Dore Apartments, a Citizens Housing Corporation property, provides 98 units of affordable housing for low- and very low-income residents with a variety of special needs. The project was completed in February, 2005, and was certified LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver by the US Green Building Council in October 2006, making it the first San Francisco affordable housing project to receive that level of recognition.

The Plaza Apartments, developed by the Public Initiatives Development Corporation, a non-profit subsidiary of the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, provides 106 studio apartments for the formerly chronically homeless of San Francisco. Conard House provides on-site support services, including 5 full-time Case Managers, a full-time Psychiatrist and Nurse as well as a part-time Nurse Practitioner. The Plaza Apartments was completed in December 2005. It is a pilot project for the Redevelopment Agency’s “Green and Sustainable Guidelines” program, as well as being a grantee of Enterprise Foundation’s “Green Communities Initiative.” The Plaza is also LEED registered, and anticipates receiving a “Silver” rating.

Transportation:
AIA East Bay is located in downtown Oakland at the NW Corner of 14th and Clay Streets.

Click here for a map

BART: Exit at the 12th Street/City Center Station.
Parking: Clay Street Garage between 14th and 15th Streets; limited on-street parking

Cost: $15.00. Brown-bag lunch & drinks provided
Registration: Space is limited. Register online at http://www.builditgreen.org/registration/index.cfm?fuseaction=eventsWe appreciate your interest in green affordable housing and look forward to seeing you there!

For more information: Bruce Mast at Bruce@BuildItGreen.org, 510-845-0472 x111.

2007 California Building Code Update Seminars

2007 California
Building Code Update Seminars
December 5, 6 & 7, 2007
9:00 to 4:00 (check-in @ 8:15)

The Redwood Empire Chapter of The American Institute of Architects in partnership with the North Coast Builders Exchange is sponsoring three, one day seminars presented by the International Code Council. This will assist our members in making the transition to the new California Building Code that will begin being enforced on January 1, 2008. The classes are intended for those with at least an intermediate level of knowledge, skills and experience in understanding the building codes.

2007 CBC Transition from the 1997 UBC - Wednesday December 5
2007 CBC Transition from the 1997 UBC - Thursday December 6
(both days are the same seminar)

This seminar focuses on helping users that are familiar with the 1997 UBC adapting to the 2007 CBC. The information in this course details the differences between the two codes and covers concepts that are not in the 1997 UBC. Also, some of the codes in the UBC and CBC are the same, but located in different sections. This seminar covers this information as well. In an effort to further aid users, an explanation as to why the codes differ is provided.

2007 CBC Residential Provisions - Friday December 7

This course has been developed in response to a decision by the State of California not to adopt the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC). This class is designed to provide an overview of 2006 IBC requirements for residential occupancies as well as California amendments intended to better align the 2007 CBC with certain concepts in the IRC.. The seminar discusses basic code concepts, proper use of code tables and proper construction of dwelling units.

Instructor:

Richard Tash, representing the International Code Council, is employed with Interwest Consulting Group as a Plans Examiner and Building Inspector. Richard has worked in construction in all areas, from carpenter to project manager. For the last 16 years Richard has worked as a Building Inspector and Plans Examiner. His experience is with all aspects of residential, commercial and industrial buildings from the project management level to inspector of record.

Richard currently teaches building code classes at Diablo Community College in Pleasant Hill, California and with the California Association of Building Officials (CALBO). Richard’s extensive background in the construction field for the past 3 years enable him as an instructor to bring the textbook alive with practical application. Richard holds ICC certifications as a Building Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Combination Inspector, Residential Combination Inspector and building Plans Examiner. Richard has also earned an A.A. in Building Inspection Technology

AIARE Member Registration: $125 per Day
Non-Member Registration: $150 per Day

A $10 surcharge will be added to all RSVPs after November 23 to pay for express shipment of study materials.

Registration fee will include a study guide authored by the ICC, morning refreshments, lunch service and afternoon snack.

Location:
North Coast Builders Exchange
1030 Apollo Way
Santa Rosa, CA 95407

For directions to the North Coast Builders Exchange and information on their services, please visit their web site @ www.ncbeonline.com

RSVP
Reserve your seat by sending an e-mail to Wendy Young at - exec@aiare.org or calling the AIA Redwood Empire office at - (707) 838-2672

After reserving your seat by e-mail or phone, please mail the completed form below and your check made payable to AIARE for the appropriate amount. Sorry, no credit cards.

Mail to:
Wendy Young
Executive Director
AIA Redwood Empire
P.O. Box 4178
Santa Rosa, CA 95402

No More Tangles: Organizing data, communication, and entertainment into one neat system

Small Firm Forum: No More Tangles: organizing data, communication, and entertainment into one neat system
Thursday, November 1
Noon -1:30pm

Scott Finley from The Ascott Company will lead a discussion about data and communication installation in new and remodel construction. Discussion will touch on some of the following topics:

• Design and Installation
• Fiber Optics
• Voice and Data Cabling
• Data Systems Design
• Coaxial and Broadband Cabling
• Consulting Services
• Repair and Trouble Shooting
  

The Ascott Company specializes in the design and installation of complete data network systems, including fiber optic lines, data and voice cabling. We take great pride in providing excellent client service and delivering a quality product. Our workmanship is of the highest quality. Ascott certified staff are true professionals - well trained, courteous and at the job site ready to work. Our goal is for our client's projects to run as smoothly as possible and to meet their data, communication, and cable television objectives.

Time: Noon - 1:30pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter, 1405 Clay St., Oakland
Cost: Free to AIA members; $3 non-members
1 CES/LU

For more information: Kellie Hewlett at 510/464-3600 or Joe and Kaaren Spitzley

Robert Swatt, FAIA at Design Within Reach

From Design Within Reach:

Architect Robert Swatt, FAIA on West Coast modernism.

Swatt Architects, based in Emeryville, California, has built a
reputation for design excellence. Recent projects include
internationally acclaimed residences throughout Northern California,
GreenCity Lofts -the "greenest" multi-family housing project in
the Bay Area - and the Free Speech Movement Café at UC Berkeley.
The firm has been recognized with over 40 design awards, including 13
awards from The American Institute of Architects.

Robert Swatt, FAIA will join us for a presentation focusing
on the work of his firm. Plus, through photos of earlier
modern architectural masterpieces, Robert will trace the common
themes which permeate his work and connect it to the traditions
of West Coast modernism. Refreshments will be served.

RSVP to lafayette@dwr.com by September 10.

West Coast modernism with Robert Swatt, FAIA
Thursday, September 20, 6:30pm
DWR Lafayette Studio
973 Moraga Road
Lafayette, CA 94549

For more information: http://www.dwr.com/lafayette

City of Orinda Mayor's Award

City of Orinda Mayor’s Award for Excellence in Architecture, Landscape and Environmental Sustainability

Call for Entries and Application
Applications Accepted March 15, 2007 to September 15, 2007

The Mayor of the City of Orinda invites entries for the "Mayor’s Award for Excellence" to recognize excellence in local architecture, landscape and environmental sustainability projects which make an extraordinary contribution to the character and livability of Orinda neighborhoods.

Eligibility
All submissions must be for projects in the City of Orinda that were completed no earlier than January 1, 2004.
Applicants may submit any number of eligible entries provided each is submitted separately with separate entry fees.
All residential projects, regardless of project size, budget, style, or building type are eligible for submission, including remodeling projects.
Criteria
Residential projects are eligible and will be evaluated based on the criteria contained on the attached form for their respective categories. For all categories the design must be consistent with the City’s General Plan and development standards and guidelines.
Entries are weighed individually, not in competition with others.
Jury
A panel of residents with experience in architecture, landscape and environmental sustainability will be appointed by the Mayor to select the award winners.
Up to three finalists may be recognized in each category.

For more information:
http://www.ci.orinda.ca.us/pdfs/Mayors_award_application.pdf

Small Firm Forum: Use of PreFab Panels in Custom Designed Homes

From the Small Firm Forum: Use of PreFab Panels in Custom Designed Homes on Thursday, August 2.

Michael Murray, CEO and principal founder of Forma Home Systems, will talk to us about the use of Prefabricated panels and trusses to build custom designed homes. He says, "A delivered package includes under-floor framing materials, builder's hardware, floor panels, wall panels, roof trusses and roof sheeting. Our goal is to add as much value to those components as we can".
[Cover story, Builder/Architect Magazine, May 2007].

Go to http://www.builderarchitectbayarea.com/cover_stories/2007/05/for the article and photographs of the plant. Questions?

Call Joe Spitzley at (510)220-5766
See you at the meeting!

Thursday, August 2, 2007
12 Noon to 1:30 P.M.
AIA East Bay Chapter
1405 Clay Street, Oakland at 14th St.
Bring Your lunch
Non-AIA members: $3.00 per person (or $36 for a one-year SFF membership)

For more information: Call Joe Spitzley at (510)220-5766

Urban Living Tour

AIA East Bay, Holliday Development, and the San Francisco and East Bay Bicycle Coalitions invite you to join us for the Urban Living Tour, benefiting REBUILDING TOGETHER OAKLAND and their mission of creating safe and comfortable housing for those in need.

Taking place on Sunday, September 16th, the Urban Living Tour will be Holliday Development's third housing tour since 1992, offering you an exclusive glimpse into some of the unique spaces of the East Bay. The tour will commence at Oakland's Historic Train Station, where ticket holders will receive a tour map providing a route for driving or cycling to each private entry on the tour.

For more information: http://www.urbanlivingtour.org

Free Seismic Retrofit Seminar

Open House Senior Center in El Cerrito
6500 Stockton Ave.
A Free Seismic Retrofit Seminar
Saturday June 23
10 a.m. to 12 noon

Understanding the principles and practice of effective wood frame seismic retrofitting

An extensive number of photos and drawings will be presented. We will cover issues such as:
1. Why an April 2006 Contra Costa Times article discovered that two-thirds of all retrofits will not perform as intended and how to insure your house is not one of them.
2. Why geologists fear the Hayward Fault can rupture at any time.
3. An explanation of earthquake retrofit design principles and the most up to date retrofit practices.
4. Lessons learned in the Los Angeles Northridge earthquake and how you can profit from them.
5. Special problems posed by hillside homes.

Seminar instructors: Jeanne Perkins, Earthquake hazards mitigation expert with the Association of Bay Area Governments. http://quake.abag.ca.gov/fixit

Thor Matteson, a nationally acclaimed structural engineer and author of Wood-Framed Shear Wall Construction-an Illustrated Guide, published by the International Code Council. See www.shearwalls.com

Howard Cook, a former Residential Earthquake Damage Inspector for FEMA, a former Berkeley Disaster Commissioner, and co-author of Plan Set A, an International Code Council retrofit guideline. He is also the former owner of Bay Area Retrofit, an East Bay residential retrofit company based in Berkeley since 1994. See www.bayarearetrofit.com

For more information: Bayarearetrofit@aol.com