California Architects are required t complete 5 hours of continuing education in Disability Access by the last day of their birth month in odd-numbered years. AIA Members are also required to complete 18 Learning Units including 12 Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) hours of continuing education annually.
Read MoreVermont Architect 1/31/19 Renewal Deadline FAQ
Architects in Vermont are required to complete 24 HSW hours of continuing education by January 31st of odd-numbered years.
Read MoreMissouri Architect 12/31 Renewal FAQ
Missouri architects must complete a minimum of 24 continuing education hours including 16-hours in HSW to renew their license by the December 31, 2018 deadline.
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.
Gable End Anchoring And Framing In High Velocity Hurricane Zones – A Course For Florida Architects In The Aftermath Of Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Michael has come and gone, leaving in its wake a path of destruction and devastation. Mexico Beach, Florida was leveled by the 155-mph winds. The few homes that remain standing have sustained crippling wind and water damage which could take months or even years to rebuild. With the exception of one. The ironically named, ‘Sand Castle’ home on Mexico Beach has sustained limited damage due to the foresight of the home’s designer. The home was built to withstand 240-250 mph winds rather than the standard 120 mph winds. Popular features such as large, ocean-facing windows and an overhanging roof were avoided in the design of the home, further protecting the house from hurricane force winds. While many of these measures are cost prohibitive for the average home builder, lessons can be learned here.
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