Category AIA Courses

  • Atomic Habits for Architectural Professionals: Secrets that Boost Productivity & Profits

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: BQE Software In the bestselling book Atomic Habits, James Clear illustrates that the key to unlocking significant improvements in our lives lies in small, incremental changes, emphasizing systems over goals for sustained progress. This webinar explores how integrating technologies into our daily routines, guided by Clear’s four laws of […]

  • The Past, Present, and Future of Daylighting in Design

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    Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: Hunter Douglas Architectural From ancient Roman baths to today’s cutting-edge buildings, daylighting has played a significant role in architecture. This course delves into the rich history of daylighting, uncovers the benefits and challenges of natural light across various sectors, highlights the pivotal role of solar control products in […]

  • CAS 284 - Building the Perfect Envelope with Insulated Metal Panels

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: CENTRIA Understanding building physics is critical to proper building envelope design. Examined here are practical concepts for the building designer, including how cladding systems perform across different climate zones and applications. Environmental control layers and hygrothermal loads are reviewed, as is the concept of perfect/universal wall design. The course […]

  • Advancements in Cladding Support Systems. Design + Performance.

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    Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: Cladiator How cladding is attached and supported from the exterior of the wall assembly to the interior structure of the building is no longer just a question of transferring weight. The type of support system used can greatly affect energy performance, air and moisture penetration into the wall […]

  • Specifying Interior Roller Shades

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    Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: Hunter Douglas Architectural This course outlines the key considerations for specifying interior roller shade systems – including application, site and glazing conditions, location, project requirements, and budget – and how each relates to occupant well-being and the management of daylighting and solar heat gain. Material Selection Criteria, this […]

  • Intelligent Window and Vent Automation Technology for Natural Ventilation

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    Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: WindowMaster An automated window/vent façade can provide a wide range of benefits to a building design, such as, ADA compliance and integration with a fire life safety system for smoke exhaust, but here we will specifically be discussing the application of using the automated façade to provide a […]

  • Insulated Backup Panels - A Simpler Solution

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    Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: Metal Construction Association This course on backup systems that exceed code requirements for air, thermal, and moisture barrier tightness offers vital insights for architects seeking to enhance building performance and occupant comfort. By implementing these superior systems, architects can significantly reduce energy consumption while ensuring optimal indoor environmental […]

  • Vitruvian Principles Applied to Firm Management

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: BQE Software Commodity, Firmness and Delight of Project Accounting Simply uttering the word “accounting” can make the eyes of an architect glaze over in boredom. However, for a profession that should appreciate the benefits of data, the beauty of organization, the importance of analysis and the value of truth, […]

  • The Future of Architecture: Scaling for Growth in 2022

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: OpenAsset What if you had the tools to understand where you are with regard to all aspects of your firm? Key Performance Indicators can be defined and implemented to guide you towards both professional and personal success. If you can’t measure it, you can’t track it, and you won’t […]

  • The Dark Side of Email Management: Using email as a force for good

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Mail Manager When was the last time you met someone who genuinely enjoys opening their work emails? Waking up to a chaotic inbox, and being unable to see critical correspondence across the wider business is generally accepted as the norm. This means information remains in silos, employees don’t have […]