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Built to Protect: Durable Wall Protection for Durable Buildings

AIA/CES Provider Program #Inpro3300 - 1 LU/HSW

IDCEC Provider Program CEU-120450-R1 - 0.1 CEU-HSW

Science teaches us that matter moves from order to disorder. Amazingly, the same thing can happen to buildings! What once was sparkling and new can eventually slide into disrepair. Building owners could simply surrender to it, or they can proactively take a stand and fight for their buildings. They can choose products that protect the interior from damage in the first place. Architects and interior designers can also slow the hands of time by thinking long term and specifying door and wall protection products . . . to not only preserve their design, but also as a service to building owners long after the ribbon is cut.

Learning Objectives

1. Explore how the proper installation of wall protection products – when specified with standard wall construction options – determines their effectiveness in interior applications.
2. Recognize when to specify wall cladding v. targeted wall protection.
3. Examine the best-practice options for achieving effective and aesthetically pleasing interior protection.
4. Discover strategies to successfully design for the long term by avoiding the trap of first-cost value engineering

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Expansion Joint Field Problems: Preventing Failures Through Informed Design

AIA/CES Provider Program #Inpro3900 - 1 LU / HSW

Expansion joints are small, often overlooked details with lasting impacts. This course reviews the information need¬ed to spot and prevent the most common oversights in system selection, detailing, and installation. Participants will explore how different expansion joint systems function, gaining the knowledge to design with movement in mind and anticipate issues before they occur. Together, we will review project case studies to demonstrate how to rec¬ognize potential pitfalls, make informed product choices, and create details that support lasting functionality and promote improved Trade coordination.

Learning Objectives

1. Examine common floor cover issues regarding functional requirements, blockouts, and concentrated loads.
2. Create informed details of interior wall expansion joint systems by understanding how they operate and how to recognize required clearances.
3. Compare building envelope waterproofing options and recognize the importance of proper detailing for intersections of different systems.
4. Achieve proper fire compartmentalization with details at partitions, seams, and different intersections.

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Fire-rated Expansion Joints: Employing Best Practices and Avoiding Field Problems

AIA/CES Provider Program # Inpro3100 - 1 LU/HSW

There is more to an expansion joint system than just the frame and covers. This AIA CES program deals with the life safety specifics of fire barriers, industry standards and testing. In addition, it covers installation concerns, proper detailing of fire barriers, and the current state of joint system verification. The goal is to limit liability and make sure your building and its occupants are not vulnerable to the hazards of fire, smoke and heat transfer.

Learning Objectives

1. Obtain a high-level understanding of fire barriers as related to expansion joint systems.
2. Review standard industry fire barrier types, ratings and testing protocols.
3. Identify proper barrier detailing of common building conditions.
4. Distinguish consistent fire barrier installations from those that leave the building vulnerable.

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Join the Movement: Elements of Expansion Joint Systems

AIA/CES Provider Program # Inpro2900 - 1 LU/HSW

Buildings have a range of forces to deal with. From hot summer days, to cold winter nights, high winds with driving rain or even seismic movement - the exterior envelope has a lot to contend with. On the interior, facility crews drive equipment across floors, stadiums fill with rowdy crowds, and kids horseplay in schools. This course addresses the critical knowledge needed to understand the role expansion joints perform within your projects, as they relate to movement, life safety and environmental challenges of your project.

Learning Objectives

1. Acquire working knowledge of architectural joint covers on the market.
2. An overview of fire barrier systems and the conditions they require for life safety.
3. Identify a few of the most common field problems pertaining to joint detailing and installations in the field to watch for.

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Building Better Washrooms: Shower Material Selection Strategies

AIA/CES Provider Program #Inpro4000 - 1 LU / HSW

IDCEC Provider Program CEU-125171 - 0.1 CEU-HSW

Discover how selecting the right washroom materials contributes to long-term project success. This course examines the balance of durability, design intent, and in-field performance across common composite washroom materials, including fiberglass, acrylic, and cultured marble, alongside tile and solid surface. Each material is evaluated for how it performs under the pressures of daily use, aggressive cleaning routines, and complex installation conditions. This course highlights how informed material choices can reduce callbacks, extend lifecycle value, and enhance the user experience, particularly in high-use environments such as healthcare, education, and institutional spaces.

Learning Objectives

1. Compare the durability, maintenance requirements, and long-term performance of fiberglass, acrylic, cultured marble, tile, and solid surface shower systems.
2. Identify common installation challenges and material failures in high-traffic environments such as healthcare, education, and government facilities.
3. Assess how material properties influence health, safety, and welfare outcomes—particularly in high-use or high-risk applications.
4. Apply evidence-based strategies to specify shower materials that lower lifecycle costs, support hygiene goals, and reduce operational disruptions over time.

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Designing ADA-compliant Commercial Showers & Bathrooms

AIA/CES Provider Program #Inpro3500 - 1 LU/HSW

IDCEC Provider Program CEU-114997-R2 - 0.1 CEU-HSW-Barrier Free

Google the phrase “washroom design trends” and you get results that include – functional design, ADA compliance, low-maintenance materials, privacy, transgender accommodation and warm, high-end feel. This course focuses on commercial washroom and bathroom design, including disability accommodation; bather/use privacy; the problems of mold, mildew and hygiene; and solid surface as a material alternative to help keep bath¬rooms and showers cleaner.

Learning Objectives

1. Discover the three key design trends driving bathroom design and renovation.
2. Integrate accommodation and universal design principles to commercial washroom and shower design.
3. Explain the key challenges faced in bathroom design regarding accommodation, privacy the fight against mold, and the cleanliness and hygiene in the space.
4. Master the characteristics of solid surface as a material choice for both new construction or renovation of washrooms.

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From Fabric to Function: Design Trends and Methods for Smarter Roller Shade Specifying

AIA/CES Provider Program #Inpro3700 - 1 LU/HSW

IDCEC Provider Program CEU-124035 - 0.1 CEU

Discover how to confidently specify commercial roller shades that deliver both style and performance. This webinar introduces the S.H.A.D.E method - a step-by-step framework for smarter shade selection - along with key insights into fabric types, properties, and functional benefits. Learn how to align openness, color, and texture with project goals while supporting occupant wellbeing and sustainability. This webinar serves as your comprehensive guide to specifying window treatments that balance aesthetics with performance in commercial spaces.

Learning Objectives

1. Master the S.H.A.D.E method: Learn a systematic approach to specifying commercial roller shades.
2. Identify Key Fabric Types: Understand material options and their roles in commercial design.
3. Match Properties to Function: Select appropriate openness, color, and texture for project goals.
4. Specify fabrics that enhance occupant wellbeing and environmental goals.

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Exploring Commercial Window Treatments: Selection, Technologies + Aesthetics

AIA/CES Provider Program # Inpro 3000 - 1 LU/HSW

IDCEC Provider Program CEU-120452-R1 - 0.1 CEU-HSW

Designers understand how difficult and time-consuming it is to research and choose the best architectural products for your projects. As an essential element in commercial design, window shades not only contribute to the aesthetic appeal of a space but also play a significant role in managing natural light, enhancing privacy, and optimizing energy efficiency. In this course, participants will delve into the diverse range of window shade options, learn about their functional attributes, and gain expertise in selecting and integrating window shades seamlessly into architectural and interior design projects to contribute to building occupant comfort.

Learning Objectives

1. Recognize the impact of window shades on natural light, privacy, and energy efficiency.
2. Analyze the stylistic elements and integration possibilities of window shades in different design contexts.
3. Understand the performance attributes of shade materials, such as light control, and UV protection.
4. Apply knowledge of window shade types, styles, and materials to select appropriate solutions for various architectural and interior design scenarios.

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Giving Elevators a Lift

AIA CES Provider Program #Inpro 3200 – 1 LU/HSW

IDCEC Provider Program CEU-120441-R1 - 0.1 CEU-HSW

When one considers a major building renovation, it’s easy to focus on spaces like corridors, lobbies, offices, guest or patient rooms . . . in other words, all the public-facing spaces. We would argue that right after the lobby, a building’s elevators are the very next public-facing space building occupants and visitors see. This course lays out the case for cab renovations as a part of an overall building interior update.

Learning Objectives

1. Explore the factors driving the need for elevator cab interior renovation.
2. Examine the various codes and standards impacting a cab renovation project.
3. Identify the material and design options for cab walls, trims, hardware, ceilings and lighting.
4. Assess the key installation considerations to reduce elevator downtime.

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Navigating Compliance with ADA Signage

AIA/CES Provider Program #Inpro3400 - 1 LU/HSW

IDCEC Provider Program CEU-120422-R1 - 0.1 CEU-HSW

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) turned 30 years old in 2020. Originally passed in 1990, the major revision to the Standards for Accessible Design (SAD) in 2010 gave the law more teeth – compliance is now required and enforceable on the federal level. Since the ADA views visual impairments as a disability covered under the Act, there are specific guidelines pertaining to signage products. The two categories covered under interior signage are Wall Mounted, Ceiling Mounted or Projected. Within the Wall Mounted category, Identification of permanent room signs, Directional signs, and Informational signs are covered. Within the Ceiling or Projected Mounted cate¬gory, Directional and Information signs are covered.

Learning Objectives

1. Obtain a better understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
2. Review ADA guidelines in terms of architectural signage.
3. Explain the litigation risks to building owners for non-compliance.
4. Learn about the 2010 SAD Standards and enforcement process.
5. Identify the latest ADA signage material and manufacturing processes.

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Fit, Form, Function: Rethinking Privacy Curtains for Modern Spaces

AIA/CES Provider Program #Inpro4100 - 1 LU/HSW

IDCEC Provider Program CEU-125421 - 0.1 CEU-HSW

This CEU explores how privacy and cubicle curtains contribute to the comfort, healing, and flexibility of environments, while also enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability. It highlights lifecycle comparisons between washable and disposable systems, expanded aesthetic benefits, enhanced usage across sectors, and the growing importance of non-PFAS materials. The course also introduces applications beyond healthcare, including education, assisted living, and hospitality settings.

Learning Objectives

1. Compare lifecycle impacts of various curtain systems, including washable and disposable options, and assess their environmental and cost implications.
2. Evaluate the role of aesthetics, such as color psychology and biophilic design, in promoting healing environments and improving staff morale.
3. Assess sustainability factors, including the use of non-PFAS materials, recyclable fabrics, and alignment with the mindful MATERIALS Framework and regional adoption trends.
4. Identify operational efficiencies enabled by curtain design and maintenance strategies, and explore applications beyond healthcare.

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