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CSI Albuquerque Chapter January Meeting- Design Solutions for the Challenges of Open, Safe & Resilient Schools
January 08, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro - Old Town
901 Rio Grande Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
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Design Solutions for the Challenges of Open, Safe and Resilient Schools
This lunch program explores innovative architectural and design strategies for creating open, vibrant, and healthy learning environments in PK12 schools to enhance student well-being and productivity. We'll delve into the challenging balance of keeping students and staff safe, through the implementation of advanced safety practices and solutions, while also offering an open and vibrant environment. Finally, we'll examine reliable solutions for improving building resilience against environmental threats such as hail, tornadoes, and fire, ensuring safety and sustainability in educational settings.
Join us on Thursday, January 8th to add your perspective and experience to the discussion! Attendees will learn about:
- Study how architects are creating open, vibrant, and healthy learning spaces using daylight, fresh air, views, and flexible spaces
- Learn how designers and school districts are implementing the latest safety practices, while still achieving open and inviting buildings
- Become familiar with strategies for creating safe, open, and collaborative classroom spaces using automated walls, ballistic and forced entry resistant doors
- Explore solutions designed to increase building resiliency against the threats of hail, tornadoes, and fire risks
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Who: CSI Albuquerque Chapter
What: January lunch meeting
Where: DH Lescombes Winery & Bistro Old Town
When: Thursday, January 8, 2026, 11:30am-1:00pm
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Presenter: Lee Sasser, Sales & Division Manager - Power Products Southwest
As Division Manager for Powers Products Southwest, Lee Sasser heads up our sales and promotional efforts across New Mexico and West Texas, bringing broad expertise across all three of our specialty divisions—Daylighting, Fire + Smoke Separation, and Space Flexibility. Since joining Powers Products in 2021, Lee utilizes his extensive background in construction to combine technical expertise with a genuine passion for assisting architects, contractors, and building owners in realizing their design visions.
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$20.00 Member Registration
$35.00 non-member registration
