The Technology of Paints and Coatings 1 AIA/CES HSW CEU Ever wonder what makes up a good bucket of paint? This program covers the ingredients in paint and goes into detail on the different resin types used in making paint and protective coatings. Participants will have a good understanding of acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, polyurethane,...
Storefront or Curtain Wall? Seeing Through the Difference 1 LU/HSW This course includes a basic review of storefront and curtain wall glazing systems. The program will examine industry standards and performance attributes for commercial glazing systems, enabling the design professional to select the appropriate product for their next product. Course participants will have a...
Sustainable Curb Appeal ** Earn 1 HSW ** Whether in politics or in building design, transparency is an increasingly necessary element of modern life. We want to know where a product comes from before proceeding with future-altering decisions. When it comes to our materials, the resources that make up our built environment, it’s more important...
Modeling Masonry with BIM **Earn 1 HSW/LU** BIM is expanding quickly within the construction industry worldwide. However, the masonry industry has not historically been well represented. Therefore, there is a need to develop BIM tools for masonry to keep up with the growing requirements for 3D modeling. With that intent, an Initiative was formed in...
Opening Doors to Design Opportunities with the Model Building Codes ** Earn 1 HSW ** Details TBD RSVP to President@AIAWinstonSalem.org to attend. If you are not a member, cost of attendance is $15. Please bring exact change.
Biophilic Design ** Earn 1 HSW/LEED ** Learn about the latest trend in interior design: Biophilic Design, which is the incorporation of natural elements using design techniques to improve the environment, employee well-being and productivity. This presentation is more than just theory, it offers case studies and data that back up this type of...
Learn about the latest trend in interior design: Biophilic Design, which is the incorporation of natural elements using design techniques to improve the environment, employee well-being and productivity. This presentation is more than just theory, it offers case studies and data that back up this type of design and shows how retail, commercial, school, health and hospital buildings and employees can benefit substantially by incorporating the principles of biophilic design. From water features, daylighting, acoustic treatments, sounds and natural imagery to analogs of nature and elevated visual planes, the techniques and materials to invoke them are available for the next generation of design.
The EPIC Metals Course covers the use of Architecturally aesthetic design solutions for open structure projects ranging from simple canopies to huge airport concourses. EPIC can provide over 70 different profiles of Acoustic and Non-Acoustic Roof and Floor deck, all intended to provide a finished Architectural ceiling while functioning as a major Structural component of the project. Many types of projects—schools, gymnasiums, Natatoriums, canopies, transportation facilities, conference centers, wellness facilities, multi-tenant buildings, perforated architectural screening, and more are addressed.
This course has been designed to acquaint the viewer with the many aspects of Fire and Life Safety Code Requirements and how those Code Requirements affect egress and building design.
This course explores the process of selecting, specifying and installing high performance resinous floor and wall systems. It familiarizes the attendee with the latest system technologies and applications where these systems provide maximum value.