AIA Continuing Education

From the beginning, windows and doors have played a critical role in Modern architecture and design. This presentation will provide a detailed analysis of existing fenestration systems and emerging trends used in modern design. Participants will gain a stronger understanding of architects of Modern design and of fenestration options, technology and performance needed to bring this aesthetic to life.

Windows and doors are the gateways to bring nature into the home with light, views, ventilation, access to nature and more. This session will demonstrate how applying the goals of biophilic design to windows and doors will help you cultivate well-being within the build environment for your residential clients and their families.

This course aims to demonstrate the initial planning, research, design, and execution that goes into a large window rehabilitation project through the lens of a key National Historic Landmark, the Cincinnati Music Hall, built in 1878.

Complexities surround the rehabilitation of a historic building: tax credits, standards and guidelines, performance requirements, and the range of product solutions available based on the building’s condition and intended use. This course is designed to educate participants on the importance of fenestration in relation to the building’s exterior, provide best practices to be employed throughout the project and examine how Standards and Guidelines from the US Department of Interior are applied to window repair or window replacement.

The use of exterior glass doors change the experience of the homeowner by contributing to healthier, more appealing spaces and strengthening the connection between indoors and out. This course looks at the variety of exterior glass doors available, their design characteristics, performance considerations, and how they can impact well-being for residential customers.

This course will explore residential window options for properties in and outside historic districts. The standards and guidelines from the Secretary of Interior will be introduced and reviewed for their influence on residential projects. A list of the various aspects of window replacement homeowners and architects need to balance will be considered and reviewed. Case studies will be shared to demonstrate how factors of rehabilitation and window replacement apply to residential historic projects.

Learn about pultruded fiberglass, a modern composite known for its resiliency and durability. This course will familiarize you with the basic aspects of fiberglass composites and how they impact the building design and energy efficiency.