Start Date: 7/10/2025 12:00 PM CDT
End Date: 7/10/2025 1:00 PM CDT
Event Website: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4587309194524797791
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Association of Licensed Architects
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About This Webinar - 1 ALA & AIA LU/HSW
This webinar provides essential insights for specifying terrazzo, a versatile and sustainable flooring solution. Participants will explore terrazzo’s applications in floors, walls, stairs, and more, learning how its design flexibility and performance enhance architectural projects. The session covers system types, installation processes, and sustainability benefits, equipping architects with practical knowledge for innovative and responsible design.
HSW Justification
Terrazzo supports Health by offering seamless, quiet surfaces ideal for high-traffic areas like hospitals, enhancing occupant comfort. Its Safety features include ADA-compliant slip-resistant sealers, textured rustic options, and grout-free surfaces that inhibit mold and simplify cleaning without harsh chemicals. For Welfare, terrazzo ensures equitable access through inclusive design for stairs, ramps, and gathering spaces, while its low-VOC, long-lasting, locally sourced materials benefit the environment and elevate the human experience.
Learning Objectives
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Understand terrazzo’s definition, history, components, and diverse color/aggregate options for specification.
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Explore terrazzo’s sustainability, including its recycled origins, durability through extreme conditions, and low environmental impact.
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Learn the differences between cement and epoxy terrazzo systems, including installation, surface preparation, and grouting processes.
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Examine poured-in-place applications like stairs, curbs, non-slip strips, and crack repair techniques.
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Discover terrazzo’s design versatility for creative, functional applications in architectural projects.
Presenter: Gary French, Terrazzo Industry Expert, National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association
Contact: ala@alatoday.org or 847-382-0630 for inquiries or to join the Education Committee to shape future ALA programs.
Why Attend?
Gain practical, HSW-focused knowledge to integrate terrazzo into your designs, aligning with ALA’s mission to advance sustainable, ethical architecture. Register now to enhance your practice!
