Program # Course Name Learning ObjectivesIn Person, Online or Both
Credits
ED913 Overview of Exterior Doors
• Identify the makeup and manufacturing process of steel doors • Determine differences between open/close cell door cores • Learn the benefits of a steel door and why it’s a good value • Discover the construction techniques of a stile and rail door • Describe the design of residential fiberglass doors • Distinguish the benefits for fiberglass doors over wood doors
In Person 1 LU/HSW
ID912 Overview of Interior Molded, Flush and Carved Doors
• Learn about residential flush doors and how they are made • Understand positive pressure fire ratings • Define the components and benefits of molded door skins • Identify the role of interior doors in sound control and indoor
air quality • Describe the differences of an MDF door • Review the construction techniques of a stile and rail door • Recognize wood door panel types and stiles • Discover style elements of a stile and rail door
In Person 1 LU/HSW
MT213-JW Understanding Alternative Exterior Trim
• Receive an alternative exterior trim products overview • Compare product attributes, manufacturing processes and
product costs
Both 1 LU
W401 Window and Door Technologyand Installation
• Understand uneven moisture content • Apply wood conservation technology knowledge to windows
and doors • Study wood decay and prevention • Discover additional technologies to improve window and door
performance • Ascertain the latest information on installation of windows
and doors
In Person 1 LU/HSW
W405 Understanding Wood Window Manufacturing Capabilities: Product Durability and Design
• Develop understanding of how windows and doors can be modified to accept products from related industries and integrate while enhancing overall performance
• Examine recent breakthroughs in wood treatment, including environmentally friendly fungal and insect repellant
• Discover how newly fabricated wood windows and doors can be custom built to meet historical requirements
• Learn about how reclaimed wood can be repurposed for the manufacture of new wood windows to meet today’s energy code requirements
In Person 1 LU/HSW
W406 Improved Window and Door Flashing Design
• Review of how energy efficiency impacts envelope design performance and need for moisture repellant
• Learn about international code requirements for window and door flashing
• Define wall, window and door types • Discern best practices for flashing
In Person 1 LU/HSW
AIA CEU Course Description Sheet
*1LU/HSW= 1 hour of class time
Program # Course Name Learning ObjectivesIn Person, Online or Both
Credits
W407 Manufacturing of Wood Windows and Patio Doors
• Understand the manufacturing process of modern wood windows
• Review testing procedures and how the relate to performance requirements
• Explore design flexibility for aesthetics, function or performance • Study independent testing and how it relates to specifying for
wood or door performance
In Person 3 LU/HSW
W409 The Importance of Windows in Building Envelope Performance
• Determine factors that make up a high-performing building envelope and how modern materials, building practices and the expectations for occupant comfort
• Define unwanted heat transfer, air and moisture infiltration • Identify factors and features of high-performing windows
• Discuss window standards and certifications that lead to a
superior building envelope
Both 1 LU/HSW
W410 Windows and Doors for Coastal Challenges: What Lighthouse Restorations can teach us about Coastal Resiliency
• Examine coastal conditions and climate challenges and how to address these with building materials
• Learn about innovative approaches to making buildings more resilient
• Define wind zone requirements and standards for coastal and hurricane-prone areas in Florida and Texas.
• Discuss how impact and wind-rated windows and doors are designed, manufactured, tested, certified and installed for performance in extreme conditions
Both 1 LU/HSW
W411 Manufacturing Windows and Doors: What Qualifies as Sustainable?
• Learn what makes windows energy-efficient and energy efficiency testing and rating
• Define practices at window plants to reduce waste or use sustainable materials
• View how windows and doors can be manufactured and specified to have better impact on the health of occupants
• Determine how windows and doors can contribute to LEED, NGBS, ILFI and other green building program certification
Both 1 LU/HSW
W412 Achieving the Look of Historic Windows in New Design and Construction
• Define historical buildings, their windows and the detail surrounding the windows
• Identify key features and common characteristics of windows, especially double-hung
• Describe exterior details that should be considered for an historic window appearance
• Review examples of historic window designs
Both 1 LU/HSW
*1LU/HSW= 1 hour of class time
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