Continuing Education

Programs are $15 members, $25 nonmembers and $10 interns, and are held at the Chapter office unless otherwise noted.

Annual AIA Requirement: 18 LUs, of which at least 8 are HSW.


Design Awards Submission Workshop
Wednesday, January 8, 4-6 pm
For the second year, AIA Houston Design Awards will be digital. Come for a refresher on the technology of digital submissions from Richard Buday, AIA. Hear about project descriptions from Susan Atkins, photography from Jud Haggard, and how to put it all together from award-winning architects. 2 LUs

How Do You R/UDAT?
Thursday, January 9, 4-6 pm

Building Envelope vs. Unwanted Moisture Entry
Tuesday, January 14, 4-6 pm
Mike Perry, Roof System Specialist, will discuss the major roles that a building's roofing system and building envelope play in the control of unwanted moisture entering the building, and thereby contaminating it and its contents. The process required to ensure that a building's waterproof integrity is accomplished and maintained will be discussed from design to preventive maintenance. 2 LUs or 2 HSWs

Minimizing Liability Utilizing the RFI and Submittal Process
Wednesday, January 15, 4-5:30 pm
Join Dan Medley, ACI, to learn how to create and proactively manage RFI and submittal logs. By understanding this process, you will be able to build a better building and minimize risks due to errors or omissions in the documents, miscommunication within the RFI process or untimely submittal responses. 1.5 LUs or 1.5 HSWs

8 Hours of HSW (Health, Safety and Welfare)
Monday, January 20, 9 am - 6 pm
Members, $50; Interns, $30; Non-Members, $110
Koch Building, 20 Greenway Plaza, Conference Room 1
8 LUs or 8 HSWs

Copper in Architecture
9 - 11am, 2 LUs, 2 HSW
$15 members; 10 interns; 30 non-members
Larry Peters, Copper Development Association, will provide insight into architectural copper and copper alloys. Physical properties of copper, architectural applications, manufacturing techniques and environmental issues will all be discussed.

Case Law Update - Architects and the Law
12 - 2pm, 2 LUs, 2 HSW
$15 members; 10 interns; 30 non- members
Join Donovan Olliff, AIA , Attorney At Law, Cokinos, Bosien & Young, for a review and discussion of current legal cases of relative importance to Architects.

Contract Administration - Field
2 - 4pm 2 LUs, 2 HSW
$15 members; 10 interns; 30 non- members
Paul Lodholz, AIA, along with an attorney, will review and discuss the procedures related to contract administration. Specific requirements and rules set by AIA 201 will be explained for use in the field.

Texas Accessibility Standards
Session 3 - Special Building Types
4 - 6pm, 2 LUs, 2 HSW
$15 members; 10 interns; 30 non- members
This session, given by Teresa Darr, AIA, and Doug Darr of Accessibility Check, is one of a three part series that will provide a more comprehensive review of the requirements for special building types under TAS. Special building types include sections 4.33 Assembly Areas, 5. Restaurants & Cafeterias, 6. Medical Facilities, 8. Libraries, and 9. Transient Lodging. The discussion will focus on the most commonly missed items and misunderstandings found during a plan review and inspection including current interpretations by TDLR.

Introduction to the 2000 International Energy Conservation Code
Tuesday January 28, 4-6 pm
Join Hal Caton, AIA, CBO, Caton Consulting Inc., for a discussion of the basics of dealing with the new State and City Energy Code. 2 LUs or 2 HSWs

Update of Proposed Changes to ADAAG Standards
Tuesday, February 11, 4-6 pm
Henry R. Hermis, Jr., a registered accessibility specialist with ACI, will discuss the proposed changes to the updated guidelines (which have not yet been adopted) for facilities covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The revised ADA and ABA accessibility guidelines will feature updated scooping and technical requirements and a new format and numbering system. 2 LUs or 2 HSWs

Proposed Changes to the Master Format, Emerging Technologies and a Check List for Future Proofing
Wednesday, February 12, 4-5:30 pm
Join Jim Sinopoli, OTM Engineering, to learn how to "future proof" the technology infrastructure of a facility. Methods to ensure that a facility can flexibly accommodate emerging and future technologies will be discussed along with the proposed changes in the MasterFormat regarding current and emerging technologies. 1.5 LUs or 1.5 HSWs

Understanding the New Asbestos Laws and Current Issues
Wednesday, February 19, 4-6 pm
Join Drew M. Garner, Jr., Garner and Associates, for background information regarding asbestos, its uses and forms. You will also learn how to locate and identify suspect asbestos-containing materials, as well as observe samples of the same. In addition, you will gain valuable information on all of the regulatory requirements of asbestos and other current issues relating to this topic. 2 LUs, 2 HSWs

Feng Shui Application to Design
Thursday, February 20, 4-6 pm
Janita Lo, JKL International, Inc., will discus the basics of Feng Shui and its application to Architectural and Interior Design. She will also discuss how, through Feng Shui, you may improve and enhance your life and increase your prosperity and good health. 2 LUs

UH offers Corporate In-house Foreign Language Training for Business Professionals and a 36-hour Leadership and Management Certification Program; for more information, call ML Young at 713/743-1202.

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The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has a program summary of its continuing education programs which are worth one learning unit and are free to design professionals. Log on to www.ronblank.com or call 800/248-6364 for more information.

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