Volume 23, Issue 1 - January/February 2009
Volume 23, Issue 1 - January/February 2009
| AIA Continuing Education Update Commercial Applications As the technologies surrounding architectural glass constantly change and develop, so do the possibilities of design usage. There are a number of AIA-continuing education courses that focus on new technologies and applications to keep those in the design community up to speed. Here are a few of the course options: Designing with Fire Rated Glass SaftiFirst LU hours: 1 This online educational program, accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, covers the latest code changes, fire-rated testing and the available fire rated glazing products. “We often see project specifications where the type of fire rated glazing selected was inappropriate for the application,” says William O’Keeffe, president and chief executive officer of SaftiFirst. “Because of that, we developed this program to help architects and design professionals specify the correct type of fire rated glazing based on current fire and safety code requirements.” www.safti.com A Bright Future—Daylighting for Tomorrow’s Buildings TGP America™ LU hours: 1 This online course consists of six video modules and a PDF format that offers an in-depth look at the concept of daylighting and its role in modern design. Topics include: benefits of daylighting, challenges for daylighting, beyond windows and glass, and key considerations of daylighting. www.tgpamerica.com
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