Hosted by the ICAA Texas Chapter | 1 AIA CES Learning Unit|HSW | 1 credit towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture (Building Craft)
Explore the rich history of caliche stone in San Antonio’s architecture with an informative lecture, followed by a live demonstration by a 4th-generation mason. The event will be held at Hunt Restorations, Inc., a family-owned masonry company with deep roots in the craft.
We’ll kick off the morning with coffee, pan dulce, and breakfast tacos while enjoying an insightful lecture, followed by a hands-on demonstration from a 4th-generation mason—giving you a chance to see this timeless craft in action!
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from experts about this important material and its lasting legacy in local architecture.
Instructor: Steven Land Tillotson
Steven Land Tillotson is an architect with blended experience in architecture, historic preservation, urban design and planning, and has produced a variety of award winning civic, educational and institutional projects including National Trust for Historic Preservation awards for Our Lady of the Lake University Main Building Rehabilitation and Restoration of the historic Plaza and Visitors Complex in Roma, and an AIA Interfaith Forum for Religious Art and Architecture award for restoration of La Lomita Chapel in Mission. Recent work includes historic downtown revitalization planning for the cities of Brownville and Laredo, master plan for the Mission Marquee Plaza, the Mission Park and Pavilions, and San Pedro Creek Culture Park. Steven is currently working on the redevelopment of the Rio Grande Riverfront Park and Esplanade in Brownsville.
In addition to a prolific architectural portfolio, Steven served on the San Antonio Ad Hoc Master Plan Committee, the City South Management Authority, is a past Chair of the AIA San Antonio Urban Affairs Committee, and conducted numerous community charettes. An ardent investigator of the urban process, Steven has reconstructed the succession of San Antonio’s historical episodes and continues to understand and define its cultural landscape.
This event is hosted by an ICAA Chapter. Please check the Chapter website or contact the Chapter directly, for the most up-to-date details including dates, times, and pricing.
Instructional Delivery Method: Live In-Person Learning Program Program Level: Introductory Prerequisites: None required AIA CES Program Approval Expiration Date: October 29, 2027 Provider Number: G193 Provider Statement: The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number G193. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES ([email protected] or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
After attending this program, participants will be able to:
Verify and select the characteristics of caliche as a plentiful yet low-carbon footprint material that provides the best qualities for use in building construction
Establish project performance standards for admixtures to produce workability in molding, curing, and achieving ultimate compressive strength
Determine the structural limits of a caliche block wall assembly, and the safety and health issues in manufacturing lime for compatible lime-based mortar, plaster, and coatings
Incorporate collateral design features, building components, and cyclical maintenance goals essential for an enduring caliche block building
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