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Sustainable Design Using Precast (LEED)
After this presentation, participants will understand the following concepts: (1) The key to sustainable building lies in long-life, adaptable, low-energy design. (2) The earth’s resources are best conserved if the service life of a building is prolonged. (3) Using precast concrete in buildings conserves energy and resources during and after construction because of the following characteristics of precast concrete: The materials used in precast buildings are natural, renewable, and locally available. Water and materials used in precast buildings are often recyclable and recycled. Indoor and outdoor air quality are improved in precast buildings because less (or no) VOC-based preservatives and paints are required, and because of the thermal mass qualities of precast concrete.

Length - 1.0 Hour
Credits - AIA 1.0 HSW LU
PDH - 1.0