Category AIA Courses

  • 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 […]

  • THE PHOENIX IS ON FIRE: How Your Firm Can Rise From the Ashes

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    Navigating yourself and your firm through the COVID-19 conundrum What the heck happened? There you were, thriving in a growing economy with unprecedented unemployment and enough work to keep your firm busy for months if not years. In a flash, it all evaporated. This webinar will look at our current state of affairs (changing daily) […]

  • 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 […]

  • The DEFs of Roller Shade Fabric

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    Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: Hunter Douglas Architectural This course gives designers and architects a refresher on the ABCs of roller shade fabric before moving into the DEFs; Design considerations, Enhancing acoustical performance, and finally, Fenestration, as each relates to roller shade fabric.   Learning Objectives Understand the basics (or ABCs) of roller […]

  • Embracing AI in Architecture: Cost Efficiency, Sustainability, and Compliance

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Covetool Join us for a visionary session where innovation meets architecture, led by Sandeep Ahuja, co-founder and CEO of cove.tool. This engaging presentation will explore the evolving landscape of the architectural profession, highlighting the pivotal role of AI-driven technologies alongside traditional methodologies. Participants will learn about the dynamic ways […]