This program is registered with the AIA for 1 CEH. No matter what exterior cladding is selected, architects, designers and other building product specifiers want assurance that the homes they’re designing will look beautiful and are durable with the passage of time. Vinyl siding is the most popular exterior cladding in the United States and Canada for new construction and remodeling, as it is engineered for sustainability to meet today’s environmental challenges and new technologies allow vinyl and other polymeric siding to beautifully replicate woods, without wood’s maintenance issues or high cost. Options for profile design, colors, and architectural trim and accessories continue to grow so that vinyl and other polymeric siding can be used to achieve virtually any architectural style. Vinyl siding is the only exterior cladding with both third-party product certification and certified installer programs, both of which will be reviewed in this course. Take the course.
- Posted:
- December 2011
- Subject(s):
- Building Envelope, Siding, Design
- Sponsor:
- Vinyl Siding Institute
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1 LU: This program is registered for 1 CEH with the AIA; it serves as an introduction to the use of metal fabrics in architecture, and look specifically at different types of materials and attachments that are available for design solutions. We will take a more in-depth look at the applications of metal fabric, along with their design intent and performance benefits, as well as the overall sustainable benefits. Take the course.
- Posted:
- December 2011
- Subject(s):
- Metal, Design, Building Envelope, Interiors
- Sponsor:
- GKD Metal Fabrics
This article appears in the print and digital editions of the October 2011 issue of ARCHTIECT magazine. You can find the related article in the print or digital editions of ARCHITECT magazine. It is registered with the AIA for 1 LU hour. This article compares several traditional design and construction practices to one that is taking the profession by storm: diagrid. Diagrid uses a series of triangles that combine gravity and lateral support into one, making the building stiff, efficient, and lighter than a traditional high rise. With this exoskeleton in place, the designer can cut down on internal supports, saving on space and building materials, allowing naturally broad apertures, and providing greater flexibility for systems installations. The article discusses several diagrid buildings, expands on the benefits of this design principle and also touches on why it is getting so much attention. Take the course.
- Posted:
- October 2011
- Subject(s):
- Design, Building Science
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1 LUThank you for your interest in the codes and standards that govern accessibility requirements. This course explores the demographics that are driving the accessible bath fixture market. All manufacturers must comply with the same requirements in order to meet UFAS and ADA standards. The accessibility standards common to all manufacturers challenge them to evacuate water on a shower floor that has a ¼-inch pitch to the drain. This is made more difficult by the fact that accessible showers have dams with minimal heights. The evolution of accessibility standards, the federal guidelines, and the products that meet these standards will be reviewed. At the end of this course you will be able to list codes and standards that govern accessibility requirements, identify project types that require accessible bath fixtures, and specify bath fixtures and accessories that meet current accessibility guidelines. Take the course.
- Posted:
- September 2011
- Subject(s):
- Codes and Standards, Universal Design, Design
- Sponsor:
- Aquatic
This course covers the history of kitchen design in the modern era, reviewing the post World War One period, through the Fifties and up to the current day. Today's kitchen will be further examined by identifying how unique elements and different materials are combined to meet the new uses that today's kitchen’s face. Moving forward, we will explore trends and get a glimpse of the future of kitchen design and use. Take the course.
- Posted:
- July 2011
- Subject(s):
- Bath, Kitchen, Design
- Sponsor:
- Sub-Zero
Homes, hotels, hospitals, restaurants, businesses, etc., are all incorporating flat screen TVs and other audio/visual information systems into interior spaces. Whether they are used for individual or public purposes, these systems improve the functionality of the space, the aesthetics of the space and thus the user experience. Mounting solutions allow the technology to be cleanly integrated into the space, even on a wall or ceiling, freeing up useable space and enlarging the area. Audio-visual mounts allow the designer and user to dictate how they will interact with the technology and the space. This program showcases various mounting solutions in different settings and briefly describes how mounting solutions are related to ADA requirements for digital signage. Take the course.
- Posted:
- July 2011
- Subject(s):
- Design, Technology
- Sponsor:
- CHIEF
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In this learning unit we will highlight the how Classical Moulding Design can be used throughout the home. We will discuss different heights and proportions and offer guidelines for different types of cabinetry in your project. This course also focuses on entablatures, which is a classical term referring to the area consisting of a series of mouldings, usually found above the column and capital. Entablatures can range from very simple to very elaborate. By understanding and identify the anatomy of an entablature, the designer will be able to adapt cabinetry design to fit the clients’ needs. While understanding the concepts is important, this course delves deeper into explaining how you can adapt the concepts to fit your design needs. Take the course.
- Posted:
- June 2011
- Subject(s):
- Design
- Sponsor:
- White River Hardwoods
- 1.0 LU
You will recognize and identify ways to: make the space of the kitchen the primary design element; use color and materials as the primary design element to create an exemplary kitchen; choose a visual theme - related to the residence as a whole or for the kitchen proper- as the primary design element of a kitchen; and adapt the kitchen design to the client's lifestyle and functional needs. Take the course.
- Posted:
- July 2010
- Subject(s):
- Design, Finishes and Surfaces, Interiors
- Sponsor:
- Sub-Zero
- Certification(s):
- AIA
1 LU HSW/SDBy the end of this online unit you will be able to define what daylight harvesting is and several benefits associated with this design strategy. You will be able to list daylight harvesting design control considerations and related components. Finally, you will be able to determine the best applications to take advantage of daylight harvesting controls. Take the course.
- Posted:
- November 2009
- Subject(s):
- Daylighting, Design, Energy Efficiency, Lighting, Lighting Design
- Sponsor:
- Leviton Lighting Management Systems
- Certification(s):
- AIA
1 LUAfter completing this course you will be able to specify lockers based on different styles, latches, accessories, finishes and ADA requirements; you will be able to describe how to determine which style of locker is best suited for your project based on usage expectations, maintenance needs and ADA accessibility; you will be able to describe why finishes can affect the health and sanitation of locker users in public facilities and be able to list to which LEED credits lockers can contribute. Take the course.
- Posted:
- October 2009
- Subject(s):
- Metal, Design, Interiors, Cabinets
- Sponsor:
- LYON Workspace Products
- Certification(s):
- AIA