This course will explore recent trends in smart home technology for residential construction looking at a wide range of options available to architect designing a smart home. It will also review the benefits of collaboration with smart home integrators.

This course explores the design, performance, and health impacts of wood window systems. Participants will
learn how material selection, glazing, and operation influence energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and life safety,
along with best practices for specifying wood windows.

This program will provide information on planning interior wall and fixture surfaces with hardwood veneer

In this course, you will learn how to design and specify modern doors and modern door applications for your projects.

This course will review composite component products in entry door systems to achieve enhanced system performance, in structural, livability, and safety elements in the built environment.

The CES facilitator will utilize a PowerPoint presentation to provide an overview of the current issues related to ‘Structural, Thermal and Environmental Material Performance for Today’s Doors and Windows’. It will be an interactive session that encourages feedback and questions.

This course demonstrates the role interior doors can play in transforming residential interior design

This course delves into the advantages of customizing door hardware and integrating smart locks in residential projects with a focus on enhancing overall occupant experience and ensuring their utmost care. Explore the principles of the WELL building standard and ADA compliance, which contribute to heightened sensory experiences and improved overall quality of life for occupants. Gain insights into the intricacies of door hardware personalization and smart lock technology, learning how to seamlessly integrate these features into personalized hardware environments that prioritize the well-being, safety, and comfort of end users.

Complexities surround the rehabilitation of historic buildings. This course will educate participants on the importance of fenestration in relation to the building’s exterior, provide best practice and examine how Standards and Guidelines from the US Dept. of Interior are applied to window repair or window replacement.

This course covers the topic of UPVC Window and Door products and their effects on society. It
details how UPVC products have a positive effect on society and how this material compares
with other material types in the window and door industry.

HSW Justification:
This course is HSW because it informs the architect of the minimal environmental impact of
UPVC products by showing how this product reduces waste and is ebergy efficient. It also talks
about how this product is in the best budget position so the end user can utilize more of the
budget to utilize energy efficient products in other areas. It also talks about how low
maintenance this product is and how that positively effects the end user.

This course consists of a presentation in a PDF format followed by a brief test and offers an in-depth look at ways to design a door that reflects creativity and personality to fit any architectural style. The course qualifies for 1 learning unit hour from the American Institute of Architects. Topics will include: Personalization trends in building products Design Flexibility – wood, glass, size options Creating welcoming entryways with wood doors Crafting visually engaging interiors with wood doors

This course provides a detailed overview of wood entry systems, how they can be integrated into different architectural styles, maximizing health and safety benefits, and which modern materials are improving durability and energy efficiency.

Evolving design trends have driven the emergence of a new range of folding door products that complement modern architecture and improve user experience through performance and ease of operation. This course will review key attributes of these next-generation folding doors, including product styling and sightlines, size capabilities, hardware design and placement, and performance criteria. You will learn how these design improvements open up sightlines, ease operation, and boost the performance of folding doors.

The use of exterior glass doors changes the homeowner experience by contributing to more appealing spaces and strengthening the connection between indoors and out. This course looks at the variety of exterior glass doors available, design characteristics, performance considerations, and more.

This course explores the role of custom wood doors in high-end interior design. Participants will learn to
differentiate door styles and materials, address unique design requests, and select appropriate prehung and
finishing options.

This course will review the history of polyurethane products, discuss performance properties, examine product types, and explore project solutions and examine its use within the building construction industry.

Architectural Wooden French Doors are more than functional—they reflect exceptional craftsmanship and
timeless design. This course explores their history, materials, construction, and the artistic details that define their
architectural value.

This course aims to demonstrate the initial planning, research, design, and execution that goes into a large window rehabilitation project through the lens of a key National Historic Landmark, the Cincinnati Music Hall.

This course demonstrates how to leverage modern manufacturing methods to receive custom, made-to-order doors that offer fine architectural detail while meeting LEED requirements for recycled content and indoor air quality.

This course will provide a detailed analysis of existing fenestration systems and emerging trends used in modern design. Participants in this course will review the history of modern design aesthetic and gain a stronger understanding of modern fenestration options, technology and performance needed to bring this aesthetic to life.

Fire-rated wood doors offer life-safety protection without sacrificing architectural design. This course provides an overview of their construction and use in residential applications.

This course will cover commercial spaces and how different window and door products can be
incorporated in the design to achieve the architect’s goal. It will feature some considerations
when making product decisions

Prerequisite Knowledge:
THE ATTENDEE WILL NEED TO HAVE A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF COMMERCIAL
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN. THEY WILL NEED TO HAVE EXPERIENCE IN MAKING DECISIONS
BASED ON USE AND FUNCTION.

HSW Justification:
Design decisions are the main focus when considerations include: building intent, budget,
design purpose and health and welfare of the employees inside of it.

The CES facilitator will utilize a PowerPoint presentation to provide an overview of the current issues related to ‘Structural, Thermal and Environmental Material Performance for Today’s Doors and Windows’. It will be an interactive session that encourages feedback and questions.

The content of this course provides an overview of two directly related aspects of energy performance in the context of windows and doors: (1) the codes, standards and testing that establish requirements; and (2) the options for glass and window frames that directly determine performance.

Understanding the coastal environment

The exterior finish selected for the windows and doors play a key role in the durability, safety and environmental impact of any building. In this course, participants will explore industry certification, analyze key performance factors, and learn to apply these insights to select the most appropriate exterior finish.

Integrating interior and exterior spaces has been shown to provide occupants with myriad benefits in a variety of settings. Establishing a connection with the outdoors can improve health and wellbeing for occupants at home or in the office, as well as encouraging healing and reducing stress. In retail settings, connections with nature have been shown to increase consumer spending, and in any environment, views and sounds of nature have proven to reduce stress and enhance concentration. Folding, multi slide, and swing door systems lend themselves to occupant wellbeing by integrating interior and exterior spaces and seamlessly providing controllable access to nature.

This course explores how to successfully incorporate wood doors into luxury home design. Participants
will learn about door types, construction methods, wood species, panel and glass options, and overall
performance.

In this one-hour course, we will review the history of columns to see how they have evolved from a means of solely providing physical support for buildings to adding light to a room or providing a timeless, contemporary piece of architecture with varied purposes. After investigating the different materials that columns are made of, we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each material type. We will also explore the manufacturing and installation process of each material as well as discuss problems associated with sub-standard manufacturing or improper installation. Next, we will examine today’s market trends to see its effect on the column business. We will end the course by looking at several applications to see how column’s can offer an enduring, beautiful product that is safe for the environment and its occupants.

This course consists of a presentation in a PDF format followed by a brief test and offers an in-depth look at exterior wood doors and the battle against moisture. The course qualifies for 1 HSW (health, safety, welfare) learning unit hour from the American Institute of Architects. Topics will include: Use of wood doors in architectural designs Key components of stile and rail wood doors Moisture protection

This course provides an overview of wooden flush door construction and industry standards, highlighting their
performance, function, and role in modern home design.

This course will consider today’s sealants and how they play a part in the building assembly. Explain the difference between features and benefits as well as their specific contribution to the buildings strength, energy savings and protection

Given the events of the last several years, people have become increasingly mindful of how spaces look, feel and function. With emphasis on creating rooms that are as functional as they are beautiful, many architects and designers are recognizing the critical role doors play in elevating the human experience. The following is an overview of the in-house presentation on emerging home and door design trends, which will examine how wood doors can enhance occupant health and wellbeing at home by paying tribute to key elements of biophilic design. Topics will include: How wood doors pay tribute to key principles of biophilic design and, in turn, enhance occupant wellbeing at home. The differences between wood doors and doors made from other materials, identifying wood door’s enhanced customization capabilities which make it possible to bring form and function to any application. How barn doors and oversized “Monster Doors” mounted on barn track require a fraction of the operational footprint of swing doors and enable homeowners to create flexible, accessible, easily operable and transitional living spaces. Design-forward door and hardware styles that support natural ventilation, daylight transfer and visual connectivity to the outdoors to promote health at home.

This course provides a detailed overview of the stile and rail door construction method, its history of use in the United States and its important role in door design. The course also includes a comprehensive survey of Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF), its characteristics and use for stile and rail door applications.

Windows and doors determine the occupant’s levels of comfort, wellbeing and can help to save energy and money. High performance windows and doors require high performance solutions that maximize energy savings and enhance comfort through a range of benefits such as acoustics, oversize options and safety. This course will explore the design, materials, and technological approaches to the fenestration solutions for residential homes and multifamily projects, with a close application to net zero/passive homes. Look at a case study to design buildings for clients that are high-performance and target net-zero energy. Review of materials: aluminum and glass. Examine trends and technology that enable contemporary design while preserving energy and maximizing comforts A step by step showcase on a case study that leverages these trends and technologies to create a powerful aesthetics and resilient design idea to clients (and peers). There are two cases, one for residential and one commercial focus discussions.