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Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations
Moisture within roof assemblies, or the concern over such, has recently become a major focus of discussion for the design/build community due to project schedule delays and disruptions to businesses and institutions. Despite the disruption to projects this issue causes, there remains significant misunderstandings across the design build industry regarding product warranties, field moisture tests, and just how long it takes concrete “to dry”.
Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations
Is the tipping point finally here on ditching cubicle curtains? For at least the past decade, healthcare designers and facility managers have been predicting the demise of privacy curtains in hospital and clinical spaces. Many point to the rise of single-patient rooms which afford their own privacy.
Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations
Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) buildings captured imaginations and launched a sustainable construction revolution in North America. What is on the horizon for mass timber construction? This presentation focuses on the issues and innovations that will shape the next decade of mass timber design in the US.
Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations
Since early 2020, it seems as if the world has changed drastically. The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly changed how we work, play, and live. Design professionals have experienced this shift profoundly. When designing interior spaces, design professionals must consider aesthetics, cost, and energy efficiency, but also how their choices impact the health and well-being of occupants. While this has been the case for some time, the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of designing healthy spaces.
Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations
Now more than ever, the community importance of school buildings is being recognized. Educational buildings must serve many functions beyond classroom education, such as providing essential social support services to the communities they serve. Multiple programming goals demand flexible spaces, and in addition, school design must focus on sustainability and security.
Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations
Research has been conducted for several decades on the health and wellness implications on people who spend the overwhelming majority of their time indoors. In fact, it has been observed that the average American currently spends 90 percent of their time inside of buildings. It has also been observed that human beings have an intrinsic connection to the natural environment.
Credits: 1 AIA LU/Elective; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations
The acoustical quality of commercial spaces is impacted by many factors, and ensuring adequate speech reception and speech intelligibility is a common challenge. In this course, you will learn about basic metrics used in acoustic design and how specific architectural and acoustic parameters can be used during the design process. Through example, you will learn about the factors that lead to increased acoustical performance and comfort in commercial projects.
Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations
There is more to an expansion joint system than just the frame and covers. This AIA CES program deals with the life safety specifics of fire barriers, industry standards and testing. In addition, it covers installation concerns, proper detailing of fire barriers, and the current state of joint system verification.
Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations
There is no doubt the COVID-19 crisis has upended our lives. What is less clear is the impact the pandemic will have on our built environment. Short term fixes like plexiglass barriers and touchless entries and elevators don’t begin to address the underlying issues of a world out of whack—the pandemic itself the result of irreparable damage to natural ecosystems.