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Allied Technical Sales and Architectural Associations are committed to helping the North American architectural community obtain its CEU credits.
Learn More About the Continuing Education Units Offered
Our learning activities are defined as organized educational sessions that teach the fundamental knowledge and skills related to the professional practices of architecture and interior design.
Specifying Code-Compliant Toilet Partitions
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the update of toilet partition material fire code compliance
- Explain how to select the most appropriate toilet partition material, hardware and mounting configuration based on building type
- Describe three ADA accessible toilet compartment layouts
- Identify guidelines for writing toilet compartment specifications
- Accredited by AIA, Alberta Association of Architects, Ontario Association of Architects, Quebec Association of Architects and Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.
Relocatable Bathroom Fixtures = Universal Design
Learning Objectives:
- Identification of HPL Material and Properties
- Fundamentals of Rainscreen Principles
- Systems and Applications
- Inspiration with HPL
- Accredited by AIA, Alberta Association of Architects, Ontario Association of Architects, Quebec Association of Architects and Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.
Multi-generational Public Design
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of Universal Design and Barrier-Free Design, the difference between the two, and how they can be integrated into bathroom design
- Describe why and where the need for universal and barrier-free design is growing
- Describe universal design recommendations for residential (non-public) bathrooms
- Describe barrier-free design requirements for public (non-private) bathrooms
- Accredited by AIA, Alberta Association of Architects, Ontario Association of Architects, Quebec Association of Architects and Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.
Understanding HPL + The Benefits of Rainscreen Applications
Learning Objectives:
- Identification of HPL Material and Properties
- Fundamentals of Rainscreen Principles
- Systems and Applications
- Inspiration with HPL
- Accredited by AIA, Alberta Association of Architects, Ontario Association of Architects, Quebec Association of Architects, Architectural Institute of British Columbia and Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.
Materials Matter – Corporate Identity Development
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the importance of QA and QC processes
- Identify key indicators within a product spec that will assist with QA and QC, and code requirements
- Incorporate Cost-Benefit analysis into product selection to chart asset management and understand the relevant cost of ownership to sustain the design strength of the building
- Identify various types of rain screen cladding materials taking into consideration their warranty and maintenance schedules.
- Understanding the benefits of Rain Screen Applications.
- Accredited by AIA, Alberta Association of Architects, Ontario Association of Architects, Quebec Association of Architects and Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.
Compact Laminate for High Traffic Interior Walls; More applications than a toilet partition
Learning Objectives:
- Identify High Traffic Spaces & their unique design challenges
- Define Compact Laminate as a material choice
- Benefits of Compact Laminate as an Interior Wall surface & system options for attachment
- Understand different applications and how to detail for ventilation, vibration, transitions, trims and acoustics; while focusing on ease of installation and design freedom
Planning Guide for Accessible Restrooms
Learning Objectives:
- Minimise congestion at entrances and exits
- Open vestibule plan most recommended
- Meet or exceed minimum maneuvering clearances
- Toilet compartment doors meet ADA standards
- Out-swing doors must close completely
- New standards offer a variety of door location and dimension options
- Accredited by AIA, Alberta Association of Architects, Ontario Association of Architects, Quebec Association of Architects and Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.
Barrier-Free Design: Understanding Accessibility in a Locker Room
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding the difference between ADA vs ANSI
- Designing a complete barrier-free environment
- Understanding the path of travel
- Designing for reach intent
- Atmospheric considerations
- Durability & resistance considerations
- Accredited by AIA, Alberta Association of Architects, Ontario Association of Architects, Quebec Association of Architects, Architectural Institute of British Columbia and Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.
Designing a Cost Effective Rain Screen Facade with HPL
Learning Objectives:
- What is a High Pressure Laminate in the Rainscreen/Facade world
- Overview on Rainscreens and Benefits
- Cost Factors for such materials
- Strategies and Inspiration regarding HPL
- Accredited by AIA, Alberta Association of Architects, Ontario Association of Architects, Quebec Association of Architects and Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.