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• Specifying with Purpose: An Informative Approach to Design Intent, Budget, and Window Treatment Coordination

  2 Lessons in AIA Courses, All Courses, Hunter Douglas Architectural

  Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: Hunter Douglas Architectural Window treatments are integral to both the performance and aesthetics of a space but specifying them effectively requires more than product knowledge. This webinar offers an informative, practical approach to window treatment specification, guiding participants through the full project lifecycle from early design intent to […]

• Daylighting and Sustainable Design

  2 Lessons in AIA Courses, All Courses, Kalwall

  Credit: 1 AIA LU|HSW Sponsored by: Kalwall Topics discussed include the origins of translucent daylighting with the structural sandwich panel, considerations in design, enhancement of daylighting techniques, real energy conservation, the eight systems, and opportunities offered in contrast, design, form, and aesthetics. The benefits of diffused natural daylighting on performance, health, productivity, safety, and sustainable […]

• The ABC's of Roller Shade Fabrics

  2 Lessons in AIA Courses, All Courses, Hunter Douglas Architectural

  Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: Hunter Douglas Architectural This course gives designers and architects the ABCs of roller shade fabric and outlines how choosing wisely can improve a buildings’ overall performance as well as enhancing occupants’ comfort and productivity. Learn best practices for choosing materials that impact occupant well-being by optimizing daylighting, reducing […]

• Your Architecture Firm is Leaking Money: How to Identify Losses and Plug the Holes

  2 Lessons in AIA Courses, All Courses, BQE

  Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: BQE Software Most firms look at profitability as a bottom-line metric. They use this as a gauge to determine if the firm is financially healthy. However, every firm is composed of countless independent elements: employees, clients, projects, phases, consultants, and a myriad of expenses. What does a firm do […]

• Transformations with BIM | Ford Model T Factory & Monterey Colonial Residence

  2 Lessons in All Courses, Graphisoft

  Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsor: Graphisoft Adaptive reuse and renovation projects offer the opportunity to combine old-world character with contemporary design. Such is the case with two examples we’ll review – the landmark Ford Factory building which was reimagined as Warner Music Group’s new headquarters and the repurposing of an early twentieth-century Monterey Colonial home […]

• Fibre Cement Architectural Facade Materials

  2 Lessons in AIA Courses, All Courses, Equitone

  Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: Equitone The presentation provides detailed information on fibre cement facade materials available and how they can be specified / designed to meet the needs of various project types. Learning Objectives Understand what through-colored fibre cement cladding materials are, their most important characteristics, and how they can benefit the […]

• Decorative Concrete as a Design Solution

  2 Lessons in AIA Courses, All Courses, Trueform Concrete

  Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Trueform Concrete This course offers an overview of how GFRC can be used for decorative purposes – highlighting what it is, how it’s made, what its benefits are, and how it can address numerous functional and aesthetic challenges in the built space arena. Learning Objectives An explanation of what […]

• Historic Window Replication: Aluminum Windows in Historic Buildings

  2 Lessons in AIA Courses, All Courses, Graham Architectural Products

  Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: Graham Architectural Products Graham Architectural Products’ presentation offers valuable insights into the delicate balance between historical preservation and modern performance in window replication. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the strategies and innovations that enable the successful integration of new technologies into historic structures. This presentation delves […]

• Holistic Firm Management: Operational Insights in Service Towards a Work-Life Balance

  2 Lessons in AIA Courses, All Courses, BQE

  Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: BQE Software 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 […]

• Bird-friendly Glazing Solutions: Understanding the Fundamentals of Safe Design

  2 Lessons in AIA Courses, All Courses, Guardian Industries Corp.

  Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: Guardian Glass Architecture tells us a great deal about society. In fact, glass and glazing are used to blur the lines between inside and out, helping elevate performance and the experiences of people. Yet while humans can use environmental cues to identify glass as a barrier, there is […]