CEUs

1 LU/HSW

Cost

$10 – AIA Members

$25 – Non-Members

Location

Marsh Window & Door Classics

Program Overview

Registration deadline 4pm September 1, 2022.

This course focuses on the incorporation of human-centered design approaches for high performance facades. Participants of this course will be provided an overview and examination of the benefits of incorporating human-centered design methods into their facade design for the purpose of facilitating well-being.

This course will describe research findings attributed to designing with users in mind and will go into detail on what high performance facades are as well as advanced technology in cladding materials for building enclosures. This course will also describe the impact of climate change on buildings and façade performance.

Learning Objectives

• Identify human-centered design methods for high-performance facades.

• Learn, through current research, how facades affect human-centered design and the impact architecture has on well-being.

• Discuss thermal behavior of building enclosures, moisture movement through facades, occupant comfort, selection of advanced materials and facade technologies. 

• Recognize how these approaches have been used for human-centered facade designs through case studies.

Continuing Education Details

Course Number: IEN07B

Instructional Delivery Method: live

AIA CES Program Approval Expiration Date: 3/16/2025

Prerequisites: none

Program Level: beginner

Advance Learner Preparation: none

AIA CES Provider Statement

Engage BP is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 404109145. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.