Architectural Record to Host "Design & Innovation in Multi-Unit Housing" Symposium, October 15 in Boston

NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Multi-unit housing is one of the nation's fastest-growing building types -- projected to rise 11% from 2013 to over $53 billion in 2014.  To explore this expanding market, McGraw Hill Construction's Architectural Record will present a special evening symposium, "Design and Innovation in Multi-Unit Housing," from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15 at the W Boston Hotel in Boston, MA.

This program, tailored to the conditions and architectural community of Boston, will identify the most relevant issues to architects in this region who are currently -- or would like to be -- engaged in multi-family housing.  The event features a panel of architects and housing experts, including representatives from ADD Inc., Hacin + Associates, and Utile Inc. Architecture + Planning, moderated by Cathleen McGuigan, Editor-in-Chief, Architectural Record.  Topics discussed will include new design and construction methods, zoning, materials innovation, and the impact of urban design on multi-family buildings.

The panel will be preceded by two CEU sessions: "HEW 502 Air, Water and Moisture Management in Light Commercial Building Envelopes," presented by Key Corporate Sponsor ZIP System Sheathing; and "Mid-Rise and Beyond: The Growing Landscape for Mid-Rise and Taller Wood Buildings," presented by Product Display Sponsor Woodworks.

For more information or to register, visit http://construction.com/events/2014/multi-family-housing-boston/ or call 1-800-371-3238.  Attendees are eligible to earn three AIA LUs.  Discounts are available to media representatives.

Essential to the profession for over 120 years, Architectural Record's magazine and website provide industry news and analysis, as well as coverage of design trends, building science, and professional strategies for architects and design professionals. For more information, visit http://www.ArchitecturalRecord.com.  Architectural Record can be found on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ArchRecord and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ArchitecturalRecord.

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