MPHA02
Replicating Windows & Doors for Historical Renovations
Learn the benefits of preserving and/or restoring existing buildings; history of the window in early American architecture; historically approved light and glazing options, finishes and casings; and who are the players having jurisdiction for historical renovation projects and tax incentives for these projects.
Learning Units: 1 | LU | HSW
KKUDWA01
Designing Better Spaces Series: Unique Door & Window Applications
1) Recognize how to design and incorporate better spaces in the home using windows and doors. 2) Solve architectural design challenges by selecting the correct specialized window and door products. 3) Recognize situations where specific products or options can fulfill the architectural design intent or the client’s wishes. 4) Understand the capabilities and services of custom window and door manufacturers and what solutions they can provide to challenging projects.
Learning Units: 1 | LU | HSW
KKCPWD01
Designing Better Spaces Series: Customized, Personalized Windows & Doors
This course covers the customization that is possible with windows and doors. You will learn how to incorporate specific window and door products, along with a variety of options, that will enhance the outcome of the project. Aesthetics and performance will be addressed, to include specifics to each region of the country. This course will also present some truly remarkable client ideas that have become reality.
Learning Units: 1 | LU | HSW
KKRPRE01
Right Product for the Right Environment: Window and Door Types, Functions and Applications
Learning objectives include: 1) Identify various window and door types, functions and characteristics. 2) Determine the best window or door for a particular project and its performance requirements. 3) Recognize how windows and doors can be solutions to extending the indoors to the outdoors and how critical this design is within the building industry. 4) Understand the growing need in the market for producing products that generate larger viewing areas to the outdoors.
Learning Units: 1 | LU | HSW | SD
KKWDS01
Window & Door Solutions for Educational Facility Design Challenges
This course covers the topic of windows & doors and how they relate to the overall design of an educational facility, whether in a renovation or new construction setting. It details options, trends, services, design tools and how windows & doors can provide solutions to design challenges.
Learning Units: 1 | LU | HSW
WM001*
Your Exterior Envelope
Learn how biological agents effect wood. Learn the effects physical deterioration has on wood products. Study proper installation practices & avoid mistakes. Evaluate different methods for increasing the durability of your wood product.
Learning Units: 1 | LU | HSW
PHAN020
Maximizing Indoor & Outdoor Living with Motorized Retractable Screens
Motorized screens not only look great but they provide excellent thermal benefits, great airflow, and the ability to control humidity. This course provides an overview on motorized retractable screens, discussing the design and installation requirements, the different applications where these screens can be used, and the client control capabilities of the screens when using solar mesh and clear vinyl options
Learning objectives include: 1) What a motorized retractable screen is and why homes can benefit from one 2) The different residential applications for motorized retractable screens 3) The design and installation requirements for motorized retractable screens 4) Dual roller applications, specifically the combination of clear vinyl and solar motorized screens 5) The thermal benefits of motorized screens with clear vinyl and solar mesh options
Learning Units: 1 | LU | Elective
Can be done online
TRUSD1*
Opening the Door to Green Building and Sustainable Design
This AIA/CES course will explore how MDF and Wood stile and rail doors fulfill Green building principles and contribute to LEED certification.
Learning Units: 1 | LU
TRU004*
Balancing Budget, Function and Design for Commercial Openings
This AIA/CES course will give participants a strong understanding of the critical aspects of commercial openings that must be considered when attempting to balance budget, function and design.
Learning Units: 1 | LU | HSW
TRUSD3*
Designing Architecturally Correct Doors with Green Building Materials & Authentic Construction Techniques
This AIA/CES course provides a detailed overview of how authentic stile and rail construction techniques and modern Green building materials can combine to open up new opportunities in door design.
Learning Units: 1 | LU | HSW
M02016
Exterior Wood Doors – The Battle Against Mother Nature
Specify how wood doors can be incorporated into a range of architectural styles for homes and light construction. List the key components of stile and rail wood doors. Describe common points of moisture vulnerability in exterior wood doors. Explain manufacturing materials and techniques that can protect wood doors against moisture migration, rot and warp. Discuss methods for designing building overhangs, and selection of wood finishes, that further enhance wood door weatherability
Learning Units: 1 | LU