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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 performance properties of fire resistive, mineral wool core, insulated wall panels, in terms of their fire resistance ratings, material, finish, and construction life cycle. Code requirements, design specifications, and environmental considerations are also discussed.
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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 how polycarbonates are manufactured, the nature of its properties, characteristics, and types, the advantages over other building products, and its multiple architectural applications.
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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 naturally durable wood products, their role, and applications within the green building movement.
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| | Provides an overview of the forms of lighting water and the design factors to consider in order to achieve a desired effect. Water feature lighting methods of installation, lamp technology, and the industry’s solutions to issues relating to energy consumption and sustainability are also discussed.
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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 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 features, manufacturing process, and economical and environmental benefits of Compressed Agricultural Fiber (CAF) panel systems.
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| | Provides an overview of insulated concrete sandwich panels, their benefits, applications, thermal and moisture resistant properties and contribution to sustainable buildings.
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| | Provides an overview of basic acoustic definitions focusing on sound control techniques and products to reduce noise through wall systems.
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| | Provides an overview of insulated metal wall and roof panels (IMPs) in terms of their material, finish, and construction life cycle; designed with features and benefits to enhance building performance and contribute to the sustainable built environment. Discussions include code requirements, industry standards and LEED® certification.
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| | Provides an overview of the specialized healthcare equipment needed for treating and handling bariatric patient populations and how these equipment and care giving needs impact patient room design and layout considerations.
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| | Provides an introductory overview of concepts relevant to hospital design that are presently part of ongoing conversations on acuity adaptability. Keeping the human element, technology and flexibility in mind, arguments for designing with acuity adaptability and those against it are presented.
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| | Provides an overview of gate and fencing systems which are both functional and decorative, and are designed to meet modern security and design requirements while harmonizing with the surrounding environment.
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| | Provides an overview of the design and construction requirements for wine storage, including climate control.
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