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Stay on top of the industry’s latest topics and trends with free courses from ARCHITECT U (formerly Hanley Wood University), brought to you by the team behind ARCHITECT magazine. Our online courses are created for architects, designers, engineers, builders, and other industry professionals, and are accredited by: AIA, AIA/HSW, ASLA, GBCI, IDCEC, NAHB, NARI, and NKBA.  We report AIA and IDCEC credits on your behalf, as well as provide a certificate of completion.

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  • Course Credits
    Canada 1.0 Learning Credit
    HSW 1.0 LU
    Average Rating
    4.5 of 5 stars

    Performance and Design Benefits of Today's High-Performance Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) with Drainage

    A high-performance building enclosure, such as one clad with EIFS with Drainage, provides protection against the elements, contributes to energy efficiency, and is a means to protect the health and well-being of occupants.


    This course will cover the performance and design benefits of modern EIFS with Drainage systems, explaining how they have evolved from the first EIFS barrier system into a single-source solution for exterior wall cladding that provides a number of benefits, including Continuous Insulation, compared to other cladding products. EIFS with Drainage also offers unparalleled design flexibility and adaptability.

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  • Course Credits
    Canada 1.0 Learning Credit
    HSW 1.0 LU
    Average Rating
    4.5 of 5 stars

    Fire and Sound Rated Building Joints & the Effects of Structural Movement

    This course will compare and contrast methods of preventing fire, smoke, and sound passage within/between wall assemblies. We'll explore different types of structural movement that may occur and the impact to building components and their connections over time. Next, we will examine how movement impacts interior finishes and identify solutions, and the steps that must be taken to prevent damage from movement to building components. By the end of the course, the learner will be able to make more informed decisions in the marketplace of fire and sound rated solutions designed for wall joints. Enroll
  • Course Credits
    Canada 1.0 Learning Credit
    HSW 1.0 LU
    Average Rating
    4.5 of 5 stars

    The Art of Terra Cotta & Color

    This On Demand CEU is a recorded presentation from a previously live webinar event. This one-hour program explores the art of terra cotta, beginning with a quick overview of the manufacturing process, covering the natural variation in clay tile along with the glazing techniques to achieve the desired color.


    This course also focuses on the color selection and matching process to custom and historic profiles. The course provides several case studies comparing the original tiles to the new terra cotta replacements.

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  • Course Credits
    Canada 1.5 Learning Credit
    HSW 1.5 LU
    Average Rating
    4.5 of 5 stars

    Western Red Cedar Finish Options Maximize Versatility (Print Course)

    Western red cedar is a wood prized for its beautiful color and grain, natural insect and moisture resistance, and durability. It is an extremely versatile building product that can be used both indoors and out and can be finished in myriad ways to complement a building’s aesthetic.

    This course will discuss best practices for finishing, care, and maintenance of western red cedar that will ensure a long-lasting finish in both exterior and interior applications.

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Projects

130 William

Adjaye Associates, Hill West Architects

Condor Street Housing

Merge Architects

Double Stoop House

Model Practice

Falcon Ledge Residence

Alterstudio Architecture

Garden Laneway House

Williamson Williamson Inc.

West Lynn Residence

A Parallel Architecture

River Bend Residence

Lake|Flato Architects

The Rose Apartments

Brooks + Scarpa

Henry Island Guesthouse

Bohlin Cywinski Jackson

Forest Retreat

Scalar Architecture

Sunnydale Community Center

Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects

National Juneteenth Museum

Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), KAI Enterprises

Wacheno Welcome Center

Opsis Architecture

The Ecology School

Kaplan Thompson Architects, Briburn, Simons Architects

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