Sunday, 17 March CEU Event

Specifying Metal Railing Systems

Presented by:Ron Crebo , BSc,

 VP Sales and Marketing of Hollaender Mfg

Please join us for this AIA accredited presentation, which counts for CEU as well as HSW learning continuing education units.

Ron Crebo, VP Sales and Marketing of Hollaender Mfg, a Cincinnati based firm, will give this presentation. Ron has a B SC in Civil Engineering from the University of Alberta ( Edmonton, Canada) and an MBA from University of Cincinnati.

Metal railing systems, at least in the US, are largely provided by local metal fabricators. With the advent of "delegated design", architects are increasingly looking to manufacturers with the engineering experience to provide railing systems that meet all codes, and provide the entire system including anchors and anchor design.

When one considers that current IBC code calls for railing that will meet a structural load of 50 lb per linear foot ( to simulate a group of people crowding against a railing that may be 20 stories in the air), it becomes apparent that proper engineering is as important as the aesthetic of the railing.

In the Gulf area, as in the southern coastal areas of the US ( Florida, Gulf of Mexico, etc) another key criteria is corrosion resistance.

Hollaender's Speed Rail ® component railing systems have been specified for many years by the US Army Corps of Engineers for all locks and dams in the US, and were used extensively by NASA at the shuttle launch facility in Cape Canaveral. Another major industrial served market is the water and waste water treatment industry.The intense engineering required by these entities has helped Hollaender move into the architectural (decorative) railing market.

Subject matter will include comparisons of the major metals used in railing systems, coatings and finishes , IBC codes including changes from 2006 to 2009, anchoring, and infill panel systems.

Where: PF Emirates, Poltrona Frau Showroom, Al Sahel Towers Tower A, Corniche Road, Al Khalidiya, Abu Dhabi

When: Sunday, 17 March 2013 7:00pm

RSVP: events@aiamiddleeast.org

AIAS Opens New Chapter at American University in Dubai

On February 20th 2013 the AIAS opened its second chapter in the UAE at the American University in Dubai's Department of Architecture.

Matthew A. Barstow President of the American Institute of Architect Student, Dr. Nabyl Chenaf Dean of the School of Architecture, Art and Design, Dr. Georges Kachaamy, AIA International Assoc., AIA Middle East Director of Continuing Education, and a Professor at AUD's Department of Architecture and Thierry Paret, AIA Director of the AIA International Region and Past President of the AIA Middle East attended the wonderful occasion held in AUD’s campus located in Dubai. President Barstow presented the official charter to Dr. Chenaf and senior members of the university’s faculty.

President Matthew A. Barstow addressed the students explaining the history, purpose and benefits of being a member of the AIAS. The student’s show of enthusiasm is a precursor to what we expect will be a very active and successful chapter.

The new chapter will provide a forum to develop the architectural leaders of tomorrow providing an avenue to having greater cultural exchanges and communication with their AIAS counterparts in the USA and the region. The AIA Middle East Chapter is proud to assist AIAS and AUD in making this association possible. Thierry Paret commented that the AIA hopes that upon graduation AIAS student members will make the natural transition to the AIA and remain involved in this great architectural discourse. He further noted that the practice of architecture has truly changed; this is an example of how borders have been blurred through global practice and greater collaboration between architects from different countries and backgrounds.

Inaugural members signed the first newly designed charter and potential chapter officers posed for a picture with President Barstow, Georges Kachaamy, Alex Albani and Thierry Paret.