AIA On-Demand Courses

Understand the evolution of unitized structural skylights and how innovations have transformed these systems into the 21st century. This course covers popular systems like unitized curtain walls and modular design features and benefits that increase the efficiency of a building and its occupants.

This course reviews the definition of a High Performance School as defined by the U.S. EPA and CHPS criteria. Attendees will learn key principles of daylighting through illustrations with multiple skylight systems as tools for effective lighting design strategy. The course will cover the impact of daylight on circadian health and students' learning capabilities. The course will discuss how to achieve a Net Zero building by designing with indoor air quality, daylighting, and passive ventilation strategies.

This presentation addresses polycarbonate glazing systems which provide durable, cost-effective, and sustainable daylighting solutions that are good for both people and the planet. This course covers how polycarbonate glazing systems can improve light quality to increase occupant health, performance, and productivity while delivering unparalleled durability, aesthetics, and extended service life.

Beauty, functionality, and wellness-enhancements can coexist in design, with the right products. This article explores solutions that help architects achieve these important multi-benefits.