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  • Helpful Tips & Tricks for Bluebeam Revu

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Microsol Resources Bluebeam Revu is an extremely powerful tool for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) community that allows users to markup, takeoff, organize, and collaborate PDF files easier than before. Annotating and measuring is now faster than before and the new studio features allow you to collaborate in […]

  • Specifying Exterior and Specialty Roller Shades

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    Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: Hunter Douglas Architectural This course outlines the key considerations for specifying exterior and specialty roller shade systems, including how a building’s structure impacts shade choice and the importance of material selection.   Learning Objectives Understand the Benefits of Using Exterior Roller Shades Identify Key Considerations for Specifying Exterior […]

  • Fiber Cement Panels as Rainscreens

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    Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: Nichiha Moisture intrusion in a wall system can cause building defects and health ailments for building occupants. Rainscreens are an important tool in water mitigation. This course reviews the cause and effects of moisture intrusion and, more specifically, the forces that drive rainwater into a building. We will […]

  • Advanced Glazing Solutions for Optimum Daylighting, Energy Performance and User Safety + Wellness

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU | HSW Sponsored by: Panelite Topics discussed include developments in high-performance glazing to address key glazing design objectives – such as solar heat control, daylighting, views, and energy savings – and how honeycomb glazing uses angular selective technology to optimally balance these objectives. The benefits of ample diffuse daylighting on occupant […]

  • The Aluminum Advantage in Fenestration

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    Credit: 1 AIA 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 fenestration […]

  • Reviewing the top six Revit Data Management workflows using Ideate BIMLink

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Ideate Software Sign up for this informative webinar from Ideate Software. Sash Kazeminejad and Richard Taylor will each review three Revit Data Management workflows that can be greatly improved by using Ideate BIMLink from Ideate Software. Learning Objectives Manage Revit revision data with ease Create new Revit elements from […]

  • High Design/Low Carbon™ Residential Design Environmentally Responsive Design, Construction and Operation

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: Vectorworks This presentation will explore why homes are a critical part of a low carbon future and how to achieve that goal. The technology to make a home highly energy efficient has become close to mainstream, and taking it to the next level, to net zero, is now a […]

  • Rainscreen Systems Made Easy

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    Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: Sto Corp. This course presents the History of Rainscreen design 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 and […]

  • IMP 011 – Designing with Architectural Insulated Metal Wall Panels

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    Credit: 1 AIA LU Sponsored by: METL SPAN We review the characteristics that best describe architectural IMPs including the myriad design options available. Topics such as finishes and coatings, trimless ends, folded corners, variable reveals, segmented curves, running bond patterns, sunscreens and integrated windows are reviewed. Structural support considerations including stud walls and tube steel […]

  • Prefabricating Architectural Elegance

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    Credit: 1 AIA HSW LU Sponsored by: Sto Corp. This presentation uses a case history approach to provide an in-depth look at the benefits prefabricated exterior walls bring to construction projects. Effects on aesthetics, constructability, schedule, cost, and design practices are covered. This presentation also outlines how construction teams can optimize job site safety and […]