10/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/17/2024 10:37
In March 2023, winter storms produced two significant wind events in San Francisco within a span of one week. Glass at several mid- and high-rise buildings fell to the street below, resulting in "shelter in place" directives and local media coverage. Additional storm-related glass breakage and other facade failures occurred but were not as widely publicized. Following WJE's investigation of these buildings, the City of San Francisco issued revisions to their Facade Inspection and Maintenance Program. Primarily affecting buildings fifteen stories and taller, these changes were intended to safeguard against future failures and have already led to the identification and repair of broken glass on other high-rises in the city.
In this complimentary, one-hour webinar, architects Andrew Bishop and Aaron Weiss, along with engineer Kaat Ceder, will discuss the failures observed in San Francisco, explain recent updates to the city's facade inspection and maintenance program, and offer practical recommendations for owners and facade designers-in San Francisco and beyond-based on their investigations.
By the end of the webinar, you will be able to:
There will be plenty of time for your questions during the presentation. Attendees are eligible for one American Institute of Architects (AIA) HSW Learning Unit.
Wind Events and Glass Breakage: Lessons Learned in San Francisco
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time