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| New AIA/CES programs including accessible and protective window design now available from Wausau  Wausau Window and Wall Systems adds six new educational programs to its American Institute of Architects' Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) courses:- Accessibility Codes for Window Hardware (1 LU/HSW) - Protective Window Design (1 LU/HSW) - Codes, Ratings and Labels for Windows and Curtainwall (1.0 LU/HSW) - Re-cladding with Curtainwall (1.0 LU/HSW) - Window Replacement in Commercial, Institutional, and Mixed-use Residential Buildings (1.0 LU/HSW) - Condensation Resistance and Thermal Performance of Windows, Curtainwall, and Storefront (1.0 LU/HSW) "Accessibility and security are two key areas of concern for architects, owners and occupants. We want to help them understand the applicable codes and standards, testing and certification, performance requirements and specifications to make an informed decision about the best window system design criteria, " says Wausau's government market manager, Tom Mifflin, LEED Green Associate. AIA-registered architects are required to complete 12 hours of Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) education as part of their total 18 Learning Units (18.0 LUs) in a calendar year. As a registered AIA/CES provider, Wausau offers a total of 11.0 possible LUs. "Packed with valuable, technical information on the building envelope, each course addresses fenestration in commercial and institutional building designs, such as government offices, health care facilities, schools and universities, " adds Mifflin. write your comments about the article :: © 2014 Construction News :: home page |