The role the constructed environment plays in defining what’s easy and what’s difficult...what’s safe and what’s not...what’s possible and what isn’t is often under-valued and overlooked in residential design. We will explore concepts and details in home design that can be incorporated to support many dimensions of wellness at every life stage.

Most architects have heard about biophilic design and agree with the concept of bringing the outdoors inside. However, very few designers take purposeful steps to incorporate it into their plans. Designers may assume that biophilic design is expensive or high maintenance, reserved for only those high-end projects. In this one-hour course, we’ll address those assumptions that hold architects back. 1 AIA HSW and 1 GBCI.

Please join us for a construction tour through a RWA Architects new custom home project at 5670 Drake Road (lot #3 all the way in the back) in Indian Hill. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited.

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. 1 LU/HSW.

Climate change is making our environment hotter and less comfortable. As thought leaders, we must rethink our approach, so we have homes that are truly sustainable, resilient, and climate-responsive from the start. Topics explored - more efficient plans, right-sizing, smarter kitchens, lighting flaws, glare-free daylighting, smarter roofs, etc. to ensure healthier living in tune with the climate, so our homes use fewer resources to “live and perform better – by design. 1 LU/HSW.

This program is intended for the architect and designer to give an overview of Italian design precedents and influencers from the past and show how the design principles present historically visually carry through into modern design of today. 1 LU. Register.

Join us for a Round Table discussion on the issues and strategies facing residential design professionals, from three perspectives: two architects, two general contractors and two building material suppliers: the three central pillars of custom residential housing. 1.5 LU. Register.

Join Hamilton Parker and Imola Tecnica via Zoom to learn the aesthetic options offered by porcelain exterior cladding and the details involved with designing with this system. 1.0 LU/HSW. Register.

This one-hour class is designed for construction industry professionals desiring to gain a fuller understanding of natural stone as a building material. Enhance your ability to select the right stone, fabrication technique, and finish for your project. 1.0 LU/HSW. Register.

The purpose of this educational unit is to explain the modern cooking technologies available in the industry – especially convection, convection steam, and induction cooking – and how they can be used to prepare food quicker that tastes better and is more nutritious. Register.

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 biophilic design can cultivate well-being in the built environment for your residential clients and their families. Register.

As the world’s awareness for deep environmental issues becomes a conscious forefront, residential and hospitality settings play a major role in water conservation and efficiency. This course discusses water fixtures and the regulations, design considerations, and benefits that come with the use of water efficient and high performing fixtures. 1.0 LU/HSW. Register.

Test your working knowledge of risk management as you participate in discussion and Q&A around risk management challenges and strategies for architects. 1.0 LU. Register.