Katharine Logan

Continuing Education: Design for Neurodiversity

Katharine Logan

January 1, 2021

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Architects create environments that support those with a multiplicity of neurocognitive abilities and needs.

New affordable housing by LMSA in San Francisco.

Continuing Education: Environmental Inequity

Katharine Logan

October 1, 2020

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As the brunt of the climate emergency falls on disadvantaged communities, green design must sharpen its focus on social values.

The Cork House, the world's first house built of structural cork.

Continuing Education: Bio-Based Materials

Katharine Logan

June 1, 2020

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Materials derived from nature—as an alternative to conventional building products—grow up.

Continuing Education: Cities' Carbon Policy

Continuing Education: Cities and Carbon Policy

Katharine Logan

May 1, 2020

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Forward-looking cities lead the way toward a zero-carbon future.

Think Global, Act Local: Vancouver's Carbon Policy

Katharine Logan

May 1, 2020

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Like other places with strong commitments to combating climate change, the Canadian city is targeting citywide carbon neutrality by 2050.

Think Global, Act Local: Stockholm's Carbon Policy

Katharine Logan

May 1, 2020

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Sweden’s capital city has ambitious twin climate goals: fossil-fuel-free operations and net zero greenhouse-gas emissions by 2040. The construction sector is critical to its success.

Continuing Education: Materials & Toxicity

Katharine Logan

January 3, 2020

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Architects cut harmful chemicals in designing environments for children.

Continuing Education: Biomimetic Materials

Katharine Logan

October 1, 2019

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Architects turn to biology for solutions to all that ails us.

Continuing Education: Modular Construction

Katharine Logan

September 1, 2019

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New modular construction methods may help fix the global housing crisis.

Aga Khan Garden by Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects

Edmonton, Alberta

Katharine Logan

August 1, 2019

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A garden in Canada inspired by Islamic traditions fosters civility and understanding.

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Fire-Rated Expansion Joints: Employing Best Practices + Avoiding Field Problems

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations

There is more to an expansion joint system than just the frame and covers. This AIA CES program deals with the life safety specifics of fire barriers, industry standards and testing. In addition, it covers installation concerns, proper detailing of fire barriers, and the current state of joint system verification.

Katharine Logan

ARTICLES

Continuing Education: Design for Neurodiversity

Continuing Education: Environmental Inequity

Continuing Education: Bio-Based Materials

Continuing Education: Cities and Carbon Policy

Think Global, Act Local: Vancouver's Carbon Policy

Think Global, Act Local: Stockholm's Carbon Policy

Continuing Education: Materials & Toxicity

Continuing Education: Biomimetic Materials

Continuing Education: Modular Construction

Aga Khan Garden by Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects

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