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• Requirements and Solutions for Automating Shades & Window Coverings

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

  Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: Hunter Douglas Architectural This course gives best practices for assessing building conditions that impact the design of automated shading/window covering systems and shows how they relate to occupant well-being (comfort) and the management of daylighting and solar heat gain. It then compares the main approaches to automation in […]

• Benchmarking: The Secret Weapon of High Performing Architecture Firms

  2 Lessons in AIA Courses, All Courses, BQE

  Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: BQE Software Many architecture firms make decisions based on intuition rather than data-driven insights, often overlooking critical performance metrics. Leveraging data from over 1,500 architecture and engineering firms, BQE has compiled a comprehensive report on industry best practices for key performance indicators (KPIs) that all firms should be monitoring. […]

• Specs to Site: Essentials of Construction Administration

  2 Lessons in AIA Courses, All Courses, Deltek

  Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Deltek Construction Administration (CA) is where design intent is tested, defended and enforced. Participants will gain practical tools to navigate the complexities of CA with strategic insight, ensuring that built outcomes reflect the client’s vision. This webinar covers best practices for managing communication during Construction Administration by aligning your […]

• Functional Creativity with Ornamental Metals in Public Buildings

  2 Lessons in All Courses, Ornamental Metal Institute of New York

  Ornamental metals have purposes that enhance both visual aesthetics and building functions. In high-profile urban projects, from retrofits of landmarked buildings to new components of transportation infrastructure, steel and aluminum components allow dramatic gestures, novel geometries, optimization of the materials’ properties, and purposeful contrasts in texture and form. The practical complications of combining customized metal […]

• A Complete Approach to Rainscreen Design

  2 Lessons in AIA Courses, All Courses, sto

  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

  2 Lessons in AIA Courses, All Courses, Hydro

  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

  2 Lessons in AIA Courses, All Courses, Vectorworks

  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 […]

• Utilizing Window Wall Glazing Solutions for Performance and Versatility

  2 Lessons in AIA Courses, All Courses, Kawneer

  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

  2 Lessons in AIA Courses, All Courses, Oldcastle Building Envelope

  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

  2 Lessons in AIA Courses, All Courses, CRL

  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 […]