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Start earning AIA Continuing Education Credits at no cost to you. Every month, you can take live, online courses hosted by our in-house experts, which include the ability to ask questions. When you complete the course, you’ll receive an AIA CES Certificate and credits. Choose times that work best for you.
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Course descriptions
A Holistic Approach to Windows in Sustainable Design
1 LU/HSW
Sustainability is a diverse and ever-changing subject, and one that is growing in importance. One key to making progress on the sustainability of our building infrastructure is to consider all materials and products. This presentation addresses the role of windows in sustainable design, covers how buildings use energy and how efficient windows properly integrated in the design can improve building performance and indoor environmental quality. We take a holistic approach to sustainability beyond the end product and look at factors such as lifecycle impacts of manufacturing and embodied carbon. We explore occupant wellbeing in terms of indoor air quality, biophilia etc. And understand how windows contribute to some of the top green building programs such as LEED, WELL, Net Zero to name a few.
Learning Objectives:
- Evaluating window performance based on a number of factors
- Comparing and evaluating the importance of material sourcing and manufacturing practices
- Considering occupant wellbeing in window selection
- Understanding the importance of window contributions in green building programs
Big Doors: How to Select the Right Door
1 LU/HSW
Modern design trends are favoring larger openings, and while this blank canvas offers the architect a wide range of options, it can also pose a challenge. Because of the almost unlimited variations of different types, styles, and available options for large doors, it is often more important that the architect understands how to make the selection process, rather than which specific door to choose. The process for specifying should include client aesthetic expectations, environmental conditions, building performance, and durability concerns.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe what to consider when balancing the client needs with environmental conditions, building performance, and durability concerns
- Discuss the best process for specifying large doors in commercial and residential projects
- Understand the unique design elements of an indoor/outdoor living space and modern trends in large doors
- List the different door types and styles available for transition points between indoor and outdoor areas
