Valuable opportunities for architects
Airolite provides valuable opportunities for architects to maximize their professional skills through robust continuing education courses. Each course is one hour in duration and will provide you with one continuing education credit. Courses not only benefit AIA members but are beneficial to anyone looking for an in-depth perspective into louvers, as well as shading and daylighting.
To schedule an AIA/CES certified presentation, contact your local representative or email info@airolite.com
Sun Control Design and Shading Strategies
AIROL24 - 1 LU/HSW
- Define what Sun Controls and Entrance Canopies are
- Discuss the form and function aspects based on applications a design intent
- Explore components, installation, building substrate engineering, and architectural finishes
- Understand design considerations for integrating into the building design
Architectural Louver Performance Ratings
AIRO22 - 1 LU/HSW
- Identifying the components of a louver and the optional accessory offerings.
- Understanding the 3rd party testing applicable to louvers and how to interpret the data to drive louver selection.
- Learn about integrating louvers into your building envelope - metal wall panels; masonry; and glazed wall applications
- Understand the basics of louvers, resources available, and feel more confident approaching your next project
Understanding Testing and Building Code Requirements for FEMA 361 Louvers and Louvers in the Hurricane Prone Region
AIROL19 - 1 LU/HSW
- Understand the debris impact criteria for tornado safe rooms as well as the wind zone criteria and design parameters
- Understand louvers that comply with FEMA 361
- Realize where the Hurricane-Prone and Wind-Borne Debris Regions lie
- Understand the types of louvers that comply with the industry standard AMCA test procedures for the Hurricane-Prone and Wind-Borne Debris Regions
Understanding Testing and Building Code Requirements for Louvers in the Hurricane Prone Region
AIROL16 - 1 LU/HSW
- Understand how the Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) tests louvers for water rejection
- Understand the types of louvers that comply with the industry standard AMCA test procedures for the Hurricane-Prone and Wind-Borne Debris Regions
- Understand the definition of a louver, the anatomy of louver products and a high level understanding of application specific louver blade styles
- Realize where the Hurricane-Prone and Wind-Borne Debris Regions lie