Category AIA Courses

  • Lighting Effects with Coiled Wire Fabric

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    Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: D5 Cascade Architectural “Architecture is light.” As Le Corbusier stated, indeed architects spend a lot of design time working with the dynamic interplay of natural and artificial lighting on to, and in to, their building’s surfaces, materials, and three-dimensional spaces to create a complete experience for building occupants. […]

  • ALT CES 130-Specifying High-Performance Precast: Creative Aesthetic Possibilities

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    Credit: 1 AIA HSW Sponsored by: Altus Group Learn to unleash the full creative, aesthetic possibilities of architectural precast concrete exteriors and how new technologies are giving you more options than ever. The webinar will showcase the vast finish options of precast concrete including surface treatments, pigments, color/aggregate selection, formliners and other articulations, embedded elements […]

  • Advanced Revit Model Health Checks using Ideate Software

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Ideate Software Revit model health continues to be an important topic of discussion in our industry. As models grow from phase to phase, so does the complexity of the geometry and the information that users input into the Revit models. As deadlines loom and more help is added to […]

  • Navigating Growing Pains: Optimizing Efficiency without Sacrificing Culture

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: BigTime Software You know the saying “the devil is in the details”? When your firm is growing and the big picture looks great—that’s when growing pains seep in if you’re not proactive in managing your operations. Scaling your business means there’s a new set of challenges in front of […]

  • Glass Entrance Specification: A Review of Hardware, Codes, and Safety

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    Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: CRL Along with the benefits of glass entrances come unique challenges. This course covers current trends in glass entrance design and key considerations for hardware requirements in all types of buildings. Participants will receive an overview of specification criteria to ensure entrances comply with safety, accessibility, and performance […]

  • Glass Railings: Fundamentals of Design and Specification

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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 specifying glass railings including best practices in design, component selection, and installation. It […]

  • Comprehensive Planning with Integrated Context: From Feasibility to Final Design

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Simplex 3D In this webinar, architects will explore how to elevate urban design and planning through Simplex 3D’s innovative SaaS platform, which integrates GIS, CAD, and BIM (Revit, AutoCAD, ArcGIS) technologies with the world’s highest-resolution citywide 3D model of NYC. Our unified platform provides best-in-class tools, rich data layers, […]

  • The Specifier’s Guide to Frameless Glass Railing Solutions

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    Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: Q-Railing Frameless glass railing systems are completely post-free and offer a minimalist aesthetic that maximizes views. This course presents the IBC code requirements for glass railing systems and explores how to specify the appropriate mounting, glass, and handrail components for the substrate, location, and expected use. Case studies […]

  • Advanced Detailing for High Performance Envelopes

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    The Advanced Detailing for High-Performance Envelopes webinar is an interactive educational experience that will offer cutting-edge techniques in developing exterior envelope details. This webinar is perfect for all experience levels, from emerging professionals who will gain insights into the fundamentals of detailing to intermediate and expert practitioners who want to explore advances in building tectonics. The […]

  • Air Barrier Systems

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    This course will define the basic requirements that air barriers must meet and describe the different types of air barriers on the market today and their key differences. The course will also identify key areas within a wall system where detailing is important to system success.   NOTE: Certificates of Completion will be emailed in […]