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Each semester, every student in Architectural Engineering and Construction Science must attend four (4) Architectural Engineering (ARE) or Construction Science (CNS) seminars to complete the required ARE 020 CREDIT. If you miss an ARE seminar you should attend a CNS seminar during the same semester in order to make it up. If you do not end the semester with 4 seminars attended, you receive NO CREDIT. The only way to make up a “NO CREDIT” for ARE 020 is to submit a ten-page paper to Ray Yunk, the seminar advisor.

Spring 2008 Seminar Schedule

ARE Seminars

January 24th

February 14th

March 13th

April 17th

CNS Seminars

January 31st

February 21st

March 27th

April 24th

Date	Speaker	Topic	Newsletter Link
Spring 2007
January 25th	Richard Morris Smith, Seckman, & Reid	Richard spoke about how SSR is now using the latest Building Information Modeling Software (BIM) to design facilities. He showed that BIM software is much more than nicely rendered models and basic floor plans, it links 2D and 3D models with real information to allow genuine system analysis.
February 22nd	Terry Townsend Townsend Engineering ASHRAE President	Terry spoke about Sustainable Applications - ASHRAE Technology Awards. He gave a brief overview of how new technology is being applied to building design innovations using numerous project examples.
March 15th	Kurt Ewert, P.E. Casey Steiner Hoss & Brown Engineers	Kurt and Casey spoke about Natatorium Design. This type of builng brings many design challenges to the architect, structural engineer, and especially the mechanical engineer. Kurt and Casey gave a brief overview about controlling the humidity and chemical levels in the pool areas while maintaining a comfortable space.
April 12th
Fall 2006
September 7th	Kelly Dame and Paul VanKaunwenburg To visit the GRG Inc. website:	Gaming Presentation Kelly and Paul spoke about several casinos that GRG has designed. Mechanical and electrical aspects of the designs were explained, such as using underfloor air distribution systems and different examples of how the electrical power distribution system can be designed in a casino.
October 5th	Ryan Schroeder, Jarrod Wrampe, and Dustin Schafer CRB Consulting Engineers	Ryan, Jarrod, and Dustin spoke about the pharmaceutical and biotechnological drug manufacturing process and showed how it can be broken down into manageable components which can then be used to take a project from a concept into construction.
November 9th	Cannon Design Greg Raffaelle PhD, PE	Greg reviewed the main load carrying structural systems used for steel and reinforced concrete building design. Emphasis was placed on identifying the load path for the main lateral load resisting systems in buildings to resist wind and seismic forces.
November 30th	Ray Yunk ARE Professor	Ray talked about the graduating seniors and where they will be going to work. Ray also spoke about the recent LEED conference he attended in Denver, CO and showed a few of the presentation topics of the conference.
Spring 2006
January 26th	Shane Lutz, P.E., David Haake, P.E., and Drew Rimmer Henderson Engineers	Construction Documents and LEED Platinum submittal for Shangri La Nature Preserve and Botanical Gardens Project located in Orange, TX. Presentation included an overview of the LEED approach, design process, and highlighted the selected MEP systems.
February 9th	Daren Schumate, P.E. RTKL Associates	Various projects completed by RTKL
March 16th	Larry LaMette, P.E. LaMette Consulting	"Architectural Engineering Unplugged" A candid discussion on the role of the Architectural Engineer in today's design and construction market.
April 20th	Jeff Albert KPFF Consulting Engineers	Presentation of an 8-story hospital with an integrated seismic resisting system. Focused on some of the unique aspects of the lateral force resisting system and how it was integrated into the project.
Fall 2005
September 8th	4 students from Smith, Sieckman and Reid 3-4 students from GRG, Las Vegas 1 student from Smith Group	Summer internships, and following seminar representatives from Henderson Engineering will make a short company presentation
October 6th	Mr. Mark Butler, HDR One Company For more information on Mr. Butler:	"Technology in Architecture" Featuring info. on the Building Life Cycle process and different phases involved: from the real estate agent to the guy with the wrecking ball, special emphasis on the Architectural Engineer's involvement.
November 3rd	GRG Inc. To visit the company website:	Company presentation "GRG Inc. is an award-winning MEP/FP design firm with more than 150 employees working on projects between both coasts and overseas." Much of their work centers around the entertainment industry.
December 1st	A slideshow presentation recapped the Fall 05 semester.	A graduating senior slideshow followed.