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Density Done Right - Pax Futura: A High-Performance Community

Presented by: Sloan Ritchie, LEED AP and Brittany Porter

AIA/CES (HSW) Learning Units: 1.0 Hours

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Course release date: July, 2019.

In this 60-minute course filmed live at AIA Seattle’s 2019 Housing Forum, designer and developer Sloan Ritchie of Cascade Built and designer Brittany Porter of Weber Thompson (formerly NK Architects) present Pax Futura, Seattle’s first certified multifamily passive house building. Learn how this 35-unit complex builds caters to music lovers, environmentally minded and socially conscious residents while building on the concepts of Passive Houses. This case study shows how to provide thermal comfort, energy-efficiency and lower moisture penetration through heat pumps, heat recovery systems, thermal bridging, computerized shading models and air barrier details.


Course Prices: $25 AIA members, $35 non-members (or purchase the series and save 20%)

Attended the 2019 Housing Forum and want to view the presentations again? Enter promotional code AIASEATTLE2019 at check out and get 50% off (Your name will be cross-checked against a list of attendees.)

(This continuing education course is licensed for viewing to a single individual. For discounted group viewing rates, please email Melissa@aecKnowledge.com or call 415.755.3058.)

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This course is part of a special package consisting of the following courses:

7.25 AIA/LU's (HSW units). SAVE OVER 20% by purchasing the complete series of 7 courses. ($120 AIA members, $170 non-members)

Design professionals in the urban built environment often advocate for “good density.” Filmed live at AIA Seattle’s 2019 Housing Forum, this series of case studies and lightning talks offer innovative strategies for achieving higher housing density, creating more housing options that support vibrant communities, and promoting equity, sustainability and livability in rapidly changing neighborhoods. Learn from architects, planners and developers on the forefront of “density done right.”

Attended the 2019 Housing Forum and want to view the presentations again? Enter promotional code AIASEATTLE2019 at check out and get 50% off (Your name will be cross-checked against a list of attendees.)

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