Free AIA Continuing Education Courses

    GBA offers a complimentary one-hour AIA Continuing Education course, Design With Light: A Modern Twist on Glass Block. This program explores the unique benefits and versatile applications of glass block, with a focus on its durability and sustainability in modern architecture. The course is hosted by Ron Blank & Associates, Inc., a recognized leader in online education for architects. With more than 30 years of experience, Ron Blank has been at the forefront of providing AIA-approved courses that help professionals stay current and meet industry standards.

    Glass block architectural applications have transformed spaces creating stunning features and accents.  In our AIA CEU free online course, you will learn about innovations in glass block to bring efficiency, natural light, and design statements to any residential or commercial project.  GBA offers a comprehensive line of high-performance glass block and structural glass products.  The course provides an overview of glass block uses so participants will be able to recognize the diverse ways glass block contributes natural light in any office, home, or classroom.  In addition, safety concerns in structures are addressed by presenting ways that glass block can be fire, weather, and impact resistant to better protect people and property. 

    Finally, innovative applications are analyzed to see how glass block positively contributes to historical renovation projects as well as to modern projects that illuminate the effect of light on humans and the environment. 

    Free AIA CEU Course Outline

    This informative AIA continuing education course introduces glass block product features and construction techniques that can address many of the increasing environmental challenges.  The course is not only informative but presents inspiring images of 50+ iconic buildings that use glass block as a key feature.  The course is designed to support architect continuing education providing 1 AIA CEU credit and other credit as listed below.  The course outline is as follows:

    • History of glass block
    • Modern design applications
    • Glass block characteristics and benefits
    • Building safety improvements with glass block
    • Sustainability
    • Energy savings
    • Fire ratings: achieving 90-minute fire-rated construction
    • Acoustical insulation and noise resistance
    • Tornado and hurricane resistance
    • Ballistic resistance up to levels 1-6
    • Grafitti and vandal resistance
    • Enhanced security
    • Construction details
    • Innovative applications
    • How top brands and architects are embracing glass block 
    • Historical renovations
    • Mortarless systems
    • Grid systems
    • Structural systems - arches and barrel vaults
    • Interior and exterior applications
    • Design inspiration

    Completion Provides:

    • 1 AAA Structured Learning Hour
    • 1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour
    • 1 AIBD CE Hour
    • 1 OAA Structured Learning Hour
    • 1 SAA Core Learning Hour

    The course ends with 10 multiple choice an true/false questions. Score must be 80% or higher to receive a certificate of completion.  

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