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| CES Sustainability Requirement & Sustainable Design (SD) Learning Units |
CES Sustainability Requirement
During the March 2008 AIA National Board of Directors meeting, it was approved
that beginning January 1, 2009 the AIA would require all members to complete
four (4) hours of sustainable design. These 4 Sustainable Design (SD) hours
would be included as part of the current 8 hour / HSW requirement. They are not
additional hours to the 18/8 LU hours that the AIA already requires. This
requirement would run until 2012, at which time it will be evaluated.
Sustainable Design (SD) Learning Units
Sustainable design is achieved through an integrated design and delivery process
that enhances the natural and built environment by using energy sensibly with a
goal toward carbon neutrality, improves air and water quality, protects and
preserves water and other resources, and creates environments, communities and
buildings that are livable, comfortable, productive, diverse, safe, and provide
enduring value to our community and society as a whole.
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Provides an overview of the types of water features including design considerations for traditional and sequenced solutions, as well as a discussion of the history and development of water features and the influences that have impacted today’s designs.
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Provides an overview of the material specifications, installation, and standards related to the design of steel mesh fence systems including chain link fabric, expanded metal, and welded wire.
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Provides an overview of building movement types and how these movements are addressed through proper design, including the selection of applicable expansion joint covers designed to meet specific project requirements.
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Provides an overview of how the use of steel building systems can contribute to LEED certification, including a discussion of the characteristics of green building products, LEED requirements, and features of steel building systems.
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Provides an overview of the types, characteristics and benefits of metal roofing products, cool roofing, and related finishes as well as a comparison of Life Cycle Costs (LCC) of metal roofing versus conventional roofing systems.
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Provides an overview of acoustics and building and construction techniques for sound attenuation with a focus on the use of resilient sound isolation clips.
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Provides an overview of solid acrylic surfaces in healthcare applications and comparisons between surface materials including laminate, ceramic tile, solid surfaces, engineered stone and natural stone.
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Provides an overview of the market trends, components, features, and design considerations of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), including a comprehensive case study.
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Provides an overview of translucent daylighting systems, including a discussion of the importance of natural lighting, the characteristics of polycarbonate daylighting systems, and the life safety characteristics of polycarbonate panels.
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Provides an overview of the stone quarrying process as well as the geological characteristics of quartz compared to other stone building materials. The properties and functional characteristics of quartz surfaces and its advantages over natural stone surfaces are also discussed.
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Provides an overview of the design and construction requirements for wine storage, including climate control.
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