Chen attempted to replicate this action by creating a tile where the outer layer curves the material away when wet. This reactive material could offer a way for architects and engineers to incorporate a customizable construction that alters the way people interact with their built environment.
Read MoreThermal and Moisture: Keeping the Weather Out
This course is based on the 2017 Florida Building codes but is approved by the AIA for 1 hour credit. This course will focus on the “best practice” procedures to careful plan and install thermal and weather resistant components.
Read MoreNew Course: Danger in the Damp–Dealing with Mold
Architects Training Institute’s new course is called Danger in the Damp—Dealing with Mold. It will examine design and construction methods of systems designed to withstand water penetration. It will start with understanding of these systems and finding the source of intrusion then repairing and prevention.
Read MoreNew Course: Drier By Design – Designing to Keep Water Out
Architects Training Institute new course called “Drier By Design-Designing to Keep Water Out.” The course focuses on moisture resistance principles and methods in a systematic fashion.
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills: A basic understanding of how water moves, migrates, and behaves;
typical sources of excess moisture in our build environments; proactive prevention of unwanted moisture through planning and design;
methods used during construction to prevent the intrusion of water; post-construction prevention of leakage by building envelope inspection;
common points of failure through which water can gain entrance; and prevention of water intrusion through control of condensation.
Harvard Programs And Snøhetta Design HouseZero For Sustainable Architecture
HouseZero will work as a prototype and research tool for an energy-positive and efficient architecture. “By creating both a prototype and an infrastructure for long-term research, we hope to raise interest in ultra-efficient retrofits and inspire substantial shifts in the design and operating of buildings,” said Ali Malkawi, the founding director of CGBC.
Read MoreAIA President Issues Call To Action Letter On Climate Change
AIA President Carl Elefante released a call to action letter to confront climate change. The letter opens with a direct message surmising the AIA’s stance on global warming: “As an association founded to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public, the AIA has a responsibility to speak out against climate change and to promote emissions reductions in the building sector.”
Read MoreFuture Green Architecture Projects
Architects are becoming more environmentally-conscious, focusing on being more ecologically responsible and sustainable. It can be a challenge creating buildings that are aesthetically pleasing while making it have the lowest possible energy consumption and carbon emission production. Here are some cities around the world that have interesting green sustainable architectural projects coming out:
Read MoreTackling Climate Change Through LEED Certification
The science community understands that the Earth is warming. Climate change is affecting sea-level rise and more extreme weather. According to USA Today, the USA had 3 costliest natural disasters in 2018, with the California fire in November costing an estimated $16.5 billion.
Read MoreLouisiana Architects Continuing Education FAQ
How do you renew your Louisiana architect license?
1. Complete 12 hours of continuing education
2. Louisiana provides 3 options for license renewal
– Renew your license completely online (include fee payment)
– Complete the online renewal, print the receipt at the end and mail it along with a renewal check.
– Print the renewal form and mail and mail it along with a renewal check
**Note: All mailed forms and checks must be postmarked by December 31st to avoid a late fee.
Kentucky Architect Online Continuing Education FAQs
How do you renew your Kentucky architect license?
1. Complete 12 hours of continuing education by December 31st.
2. A renewal notice will be sent you in the mail approximately two months prior to the expiration date of your license.
3. Complete the renewal notice and pay the $125 fee by June 30th.