Category AIA Courses

  • Designing with GFRC in the Modern Space

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Trueform Concrete The purpose of this presentation is to give an introduction to GFRC (glass-fiber reinforced concrete), including the virtues and benefits seen when choosing to work with this material for the fabrication of residential or commercial furnishings. The course does this by exploring a common GFRC application – […]

  • Achieving Performance and Aesthetics with Engineered Building Enclosure Solutions

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    Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: Sto Corp. This course presents a unique approach to designing for performance while achieving aesthetic goals, focusing on engineered systems that provide continuous control layers and connectivity between multiple claddings, and resulting in simplified design and construction processes.   Learning Objectives Describe the challenges of designing building enclosures. […]

  • How to Develop Winning Strategies for Architecture Proposals

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: OpenAsset If you work in the AEC industry, you know how important proposals are to the business growth and development process, and how much time and effort go into their creation. And… you know they can be stressful. Proposals require teamwork and collaboration from the entire firm, often from […]

  • Utilizing Window Wall Glazing Solutions for Performance and Versatility

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Kawneer We will feature aluminum framing products that can integrate with window wall systems in this month’s webinar, along with installation and fabrication options for different types of applications. Attendees will learn the key characteristics and attributes of curtain walls, window walls and storefront systems, and we will discuss […]

  • Making the Right Choice: Storefront, Window Wall, or Curtain Wall

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    Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: Oldcastle Building Envelope This course is designed to expand your understanding of basic aluminum glazing systems, specifically storefront, window wall, and curtain wall systems. After completing this course, you will be able to effectively select the appropriate aluminum glazing system for your project to achieve the desired aesthetics […]

  • Fundamentals of Glass Railing System Design

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    Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: CRL Glass railing systems can enhance the aesthetics, function, and safety of buildings. There are several types available such as base shoe systems, post railings, standoff systems, and windscreens. This course covers important considerations when selecting glass railings including best practices in design, component selection, and installation. It […]

  • A Complete Approach to Rainscreen Design

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Sto Corp. Description: This course presents the complete design approach to rainscreens and explains why rainscreens are an important topic for the building envelope and enclosures. This course enforces the use of control layers to maximize the use of a drained, backed ventilated rainscreen system performance for both new […]

  • Energy and the Architectural Fenestration Industry

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    Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: Hydro This course is designed to show the advantages of aluminum extrusion use in many architectural designs, from curtainwall to windows and doors, as well as railings and walkway covers, and will inspire limitless design opportunities for architects and engineers.   Learning Objectives The versatility of aluminum in […]

  • Design at a Distance: Tools for Remote Collaboration

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Vectorworks Modern design software is a tool for remote collaboration, intuitive visualization, and efficient coordination. With projects around the world, Flansburgh has developed a BIM-centric workflow to work remotely with clients, consultants, and contractors. Vectorworks, our primary architectural authoring software, is the centerpiece of this process. This session will […]

  • How to Save Hours on Measuring and Modeling Existing Conditions with Canvas

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Canvas Any remodeling project typically starts with the tedious tasks of capturing field measurements and existing conditions and then modeling the as-built space in your design program of choice. This error-prone process saps you of time and energy better spent reimaging the space. Thomas Reynolds, AIA, uses Canvas and […]