Elevators, once associated mainly with commercial spaces, now enhance residential living by providing lifetime accessibility and convenience. Their affordability and convenience make elevators a valuable addition to homes, expanding the market for home resale. This program focuses on adding elevators to residential applications to help improve the quality of life for the end users. It also discusses codes and regulations...

The course explains the key design responsibilities and role the landscape architect plays in the planning, design and construction of rooftop landscapes. Landscape architects collaborate with an extensive project team of design and engineering professionals to navigate the regulatory landscape and coordinate numerous trades of work associated with these complex landscapes. This course will provide a general overview of the...

Build Pittsburgh, AIA Pittsburgh’s annual continuing education conference brings together a community of architects and built industry professionals to engage in institutional learning and networking. This is the largest, best attended continuing education and vendor expo event in the region. Registration closes May 11....

The AIA Philadelphia Home Tours demonstrates to the public the value of using an architect and showcase the very best residential architecture in the Greater Philadelphia Region. The architects will have team members stationed throughout the homes to engage with visitors about architectural details and answer questions....

Open to All Adjuncts, Full Time Professors and Administrators 2 AIA LU Approved As design educators, we set the tone in the studio. We have the opportunity to center student wellness while also continuing to achieve the high level of standards expected in design schools and in the profession. This 2-hour on-line workshop will include opportunities to interact with design...

How to Collaborate with Other Firms: Maximize Collaboration, Minimize Confusion Summary: Begin by understanding the benefits and challenges of collaboration. Define clear roles like design architect vs. architect of record, and set mutual expectations for responsibilities. Decide on document sharing methods, production tools, and communication channels, ensuring unified client interactions and leveraging each firm’s strengths. Address contracts, liability, and compensation...

Join us for an engaging conversation with construction attorneys and architects about how to safeguard your projects, firm and clients against economic challenges.  We’ll delve into standard contract clauses, common law protections, contract negotiations and project controls in a volatile environment.  Our panel will offer diverse prospectives on the challenges and solutions in these areas.  Tune in to discover best...

Lifts and elevators can be an extraordinary feature added to a home or building that will enhance the life quality and safety of the end user. Join us to learn about the requirements for platform lifts, the different types of lifts, basic product design, and an understanding of code compliance issues. Presenters will also share strategies for addressing accessibility scenarios,...

Attendees will gain insight into traffic issues that affect their projects during planning, design, and construction phases. The course focuses on traffic impact analyses, driveway and circulation design, roadway infrastructure improvements, and roadway mitigation. The course will also provide technical insights for the “big picture” items including connectivity between various parking, pedestrian and traffic elements, layout of driveways, signage and...

This course discusses the reasoning and development of a purposefully-designed canopy system, bringing together maximum function with stunning visual elements. The discussion emphasizes implementing design methods for canopy and sun control projects including specification of processes and materials to ensure a custom project that meets all functional and aesthetic needs, along with a precise fit for the building. Important design...