Safety First: Re-Enter Your Workspace | U.S. Green Building Council Pilot credits INpc136 | Possible 1 Points To promote best practice requirements in operations and human behavior to take precautions against the spread of COVID 19. This is based on the AIA Re-occupancy Assessment Tool V1.0, V2.0., submitted to USGBC to incorporate this LEED Pilot […]
1 HSW Zoom Registration required Course Description: In this seminar, design professionals, general contractors, owners or facility managers will gain a thorough understanding of architectural acoustics, sometimes called “invisible architecture”. Learning Objectives: To learn about acoustics in the built environment (invisible architecture) and the effects on well-being, health, and safety including an overview on the […]
1 HSW Zoom Registration required Course Description: Rhode Island’s Stretch Codes are voluntary, but they bring a lot of important advantages to all homeowners. Homes built to the program use less energy, have less negative impact on the environment, and achieve higher levels of occupant health and comfort. The Residential Stretch Code is based heavily on […]
AIA’s most important event of 2020 Back by popular demand, for a limited time Our August 12 live event was so popular that we received an overwhelming response to make the content available again. That’s why we’re re-opening registration—for one week only. About the eventThe simultaneous crises of climate change, COVID-19, a looming […]
1 HSW Zoom Registration required Course Description: Over the last few decades exterior buildings spaces have transformed with the architecture and demand from the users. No longer is the roof used only for utilities. There is now an expectation for buildings to create comprehensive activity areas and social space. More than a luxury item, these […]
1.0 LU/HSW Hour Zoom Registration required Course Description: This course examines permanent outdoor power delivery offerings, including charging stations and in ground power boxes, that support the growing demand for connectivity and data and audio/visual communications in outdoor spaces and help to create an outdoor environment that promotes longer stays, stimulates creativity, and increases productivity. […]
1.5 LU/HSW Zoom Registration required Course Description: This presentation will provide an overview of HVAC, electrical and plumbing system design. We will cover basic scientific principles on heat transfer and electricity, HVAC, electrical and fire protection system options, and also how they affect architectural design. Topics include: heat transfer, ventilation, air and water cooling systems, […]
1 HSW Zoom Registration required Course Description: Provide an overview of builders’ hardware or finish hardware choices; options, applications and information for users and designers to reduce misapplications. We will discuss building code administrations, laws, code compliance, and industry standards for providing security and safety measures while providing accessibility and emergency egress to meet the […]
1 HSW Zoom Registration required Course Description: The courseexplores the human-nature connection and attraction to nature, identified as biophilia, and the benefits of incorporating elements of nature, both real and simulated, into built spaces. We explore the ways that our lives are dependently and beneficially intertwined with nature. We look at the trend towards Biophilic […]
1 HSW Zoom Registration required Course Description: This course presents the background and results from a unique study of how high-performing buildings can impact the outcomes for their occupants. A large sample group of professionals of diverse functions were studied as they performed their tasks and lived their work lives in two distinct office environments. […]
1 HSW Zoom Registration required Course Description: This course describes the multiple challenges in designing high performance building envelopes in order to deliver energy performance, sufficient glazed area for optimized daylight admission and views, thermal comfort and condensation resistance (indoor air quality) as well as structural and durability performance, yet still providing architectural design freedom. […]
1.0 LU This program will discuss how businesses can get a better understanding of the market today as it relates to servicing their customers within the digital disruption going on during and post COVID-19. You will gain a better understanding of the different types of tools available to keep your services relevant and of your […]