Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Architect Magazine- Continuing Ed

CONTINUING ED

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Architect is pleased to partner with Hanley Wood University, the leading CEU destination for Architects and Construction professionals. Below please find a broad sampling of courses from Hanley Wood University. Their continuing education directory offers hundreds of courses, created by leading specialists, for the following certification programs: AIA, AIA/HSW, ASLA, GBCI, IDCEC, NAHB, NARI, and NKBA.
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Course Credits

AIA 1.0 LU

Average Rating
Compression-Seal Technology: A Sustainable Solution for High-Performance Windows and Doors (PRINT COURSE)
Recent changes in energy standards and codes, and federal and voluntary initiatives, are transforming the entire building landscape. In the past, a variety of different state and local codes have existed but there is now a trend towards increasing the standardization of even more stringent codes. Window and door systems require increasingly higher performance in order to achieve the new codes, standards and mandates.

Architects and engineers will need to identify and specify high-performance window systems that meet the new energy performance criteria. High-performance windows and doors with compression-seal technology deliver solutions for energy, noise, security, blast, comfort and other challenges.[endshort]
Learning Objectives
- State the definition of compression-seal technology as applied to high-performance window and door systems
- Explain how a compression seal works and list the product configurations using compression-seal technology
- Explain the performance benefits of compression-seal technology for windows and doors
- Know the requirements for noise and sound abatement
- Recognize the best applications of compression-seal technology
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Course Credits

AIA/HSW 1.0 LU/HSW

Average Rating
Maximum Daylight and Ventilation
As we explore the outdoor living trend you will learn how this works to improve indoor air quality and healthy living conditions. Integration of indoor-outdoor living space increases daylight into the living space.[endshort]
Learning Objectives
- Learn about the outdoor living trend.
- Understand the glass manufacturing process and how it can improve energy performance of a window.
- Examine window performance ratings and understand how they can impact and improve the built environment and performance of a building.
- Explain how windows and doors promote healthy living conditions for the occupants by improving indoor air quality and increasing natural daylight in the living space.
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Course Credits

AIA 1.0 LU

Average Rating
In Floor Cellular Raceway Systems (IFCRS) - Creating Integrated Designs
This course will provide an overview of the in floor cellular raceway system including features and benefits, components and installation, sustainability, design criteria, product specifications and applications.[endshort]
Learning Objectives
- Identify specific features and benefits of in floor cellular raceway systems.
- Discuss how in floor cellular raceway systems work and typical installation procedures.
- Describe design considerations for in floor cellular raceway systems and how they can contribute to sustainable design.
- Examine applications for these systems.
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Course Credits

AIA/HSW 1.0 LU/HSW

Average Rating
The Design Advantages of Engineered Polymer Roofing (Print)
This course will demonstrate the design advantages of using polymer roofing solutions in place of natural mate¬rials. We’ll examine the features of synthetic roofing materials and discuss the design and architectural benefits of polymer roofing materials and compare them with other roofing materials. Finally, we’ll explore the testing and documentation on why engineered polymer roofing materials serve an architect’s need to specify materials that serve form and function.[endshort]
Learning Objectives
- List the green features of engineered polymer synthetic roofing materials
- Discuss the design and architectural benefits of specifying a polymer roofing solution including how these products can contribute to LEED® point certification
- Compare the advantages and disadvantages of traditional roofing materials versus polymer tile products
- Explain the durability and life cycle of synthetic roofing materials including the various testing methods and approvals related to roofing materials
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Course Credits

AIA 1.0 LU

Average Rating
Cable Railing Assemblies: Prefabricated Kits and Custom Design Options
This course starts off with an overview of cable railing assemblies, and goes on to describe the different types available and the advantages. The course will also take a closer look at how the use of cable infill will affect the design of the railing frame while addressing the different end and corner post and frame design requirements. This course also looks at prefabricated cable assembly kits and all of the different components and installation ideas. Also, it takes a closer look at the idea of custom cable installations.[endshort]
Learning Objectives
- Explain the advantages of using stainless steel cable railing assemblies
- Identify important frame design requirements
- Classify the cable assembly components
- Describe the installation process of prefabricated cable kits and custom cable assemblies
- Determine the best choice of cable for a railing installation
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Course Credits

AIA 1.0 LU
IDCEC 0.1 CEU

Average Rating
Exploring Coloration of Fibers in Commercial Carpet - Dyeing, Testing and Specifying
A very important consideration for those specifying carpet for commercial interiors is carpet construction and fiber type. But, in addition to these factors a specifier must consider how the carpet is dyed. This course will cover carpet fiber types, different methods of dye application and types of dyestuffs, why color and pattern selection is important, and how different fiber types perform in carpet industry tests where color could be affected.[endshort]
Learning Objectives
- Understand the fundamental difference between carpet fiber types, including their structure and source
- Discuss the nature of dyes and which coloration techniques are used with different fiber types
- Describe the different coloration processes for fiber and carpets, including carpet dyeing and printing techniques
- Examine how the main fibers used in modern commercial carpet perform in industry tests and standards where color may come into play
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Average Rating
Designing the Building - Landscape Interface (Print)
This article originally appeared in the July 2011 print and digital editions of ARCHITECT magazine. As borders between buildings and their natural landscapes become more permeable, experts see green surfaces and related features as functional components of building systems, evolving standards, clearer metrics and definable benef This article discusses where technologies such as green roofs, living walls and green walls are now, how they will become integrated into future designs and what the potential benefits may be.[endshort]
Learning Objectives
- Identify contemporary design elements that foster the interplay of built and natural environments.
- List at least three benefits or reasons to select a green-roof system
- Compare and contrast green roofs and vegetative systems
- Identify the different types of water-management options for green roofs
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Course Credits

AIA/HSW 1.0 LU/HSW

Average Rating
The Great Office Awakening (Online Version)
The goal of this article is to describe the impact that space, sound and light have on employees’ work experience and wellbeing, and to delve specifically into the benefits of flexible, workstation-centric lighting for both employee satisfaction and the company’s bottom line. Space planning, flexibility, and personal control over the work environment, including lighting, are of particular importance in the new office environment.[endshort]
Learning Objectives
- Describe how space and light impact employee workplace behavior, satisfaction and health
- List the opportunities for increased efficiency through lighting
- Explain the benefits of flexible lighting for progressive workspaces and employee well-being
- Discuss the advantages of pendant, task and freestanding luminaires for workstation-centric lighting solutions in new and existing interiors
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Course Credits

AIA 1.0 LU

Average Rating
Understanding the Benefits of Cellular PVC Rails, Pergolas and Gutters
This course will offer a basic understanding of the benefits of specifying cellular PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride) railing systems, pergolas and gutters for residential construction projects. Railing systems in residential construction and remodeling have long been considered both decorative and functional however options have been historically limited to architects. Traditional railing materials like natural lumber, vinyl, and composite materials have been the standard choices available for years, but these materials pose several challenges in aesthetics, durability, affordability, and limited design options. Today railing systems can be created using cellular PVC which offers many advantages over traditional railing.[endshort]
Learning Objectives
- Describe the basic manufacturing and rating criteria of railing, pergola, and gutter systems
- List the specific benefits and advantages of cellular PVC in railing systems
- Explain the challenges and solutions to long spans in pergola and residential railing systems
- Discuss how selecting the right railing manufacturer can reduce costs, shorten installation times, an increase design options
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Course Credits

AIA 1.0 LU
GBCI (CE) 1.0 CE Hour

Average Rating
Glass Block: High Performance, Sustainable Design & Daylighting - PRINT
As a proven natural building material, glass block can add beauty and inspiration to a project, while playing a significant role in sustainable design. Glass block is 100% recyclable, low- maintenance, and highly durable, yet its’ dynamic relationship with light provides architects the opportunity to create both aesthetically pleasing and energy efficient spaces. With low construction waste, glass block is considered an environmentally preferable product, made largely from sand, an abundant raw material, and limestone. Because of its versatility, it can be used in a wide variety of projects, and offers a universal appeal.[endshort]
Learning Objectives
- List and describe the types of glass block products that are available, including energy efficient systems that optimize energy performance.
- Explain how glass block systems contribute to LEED points.
- Discuss how innovative glass block systems contribute to the health, safety and welfare of building occupants.
- Identify the green features of glass block that combine to provide a building material that plays a significant role in sustainable design and daylighting strategies.
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