GBA offers a free, one-hour AIA Continuing Education course titled Design With Light: A Modern Twist on Glass Block. This continuing education course explores the use of glass block and explains what makes glass block a durable and sustainable architectural product. Hosted by Ron Blank & Associates, Inc., one of the first developers of online education centers for architects looking to continue their education. After 30 years of providing AIA education credits, Ron Blank continues to meet architect continuing education requirements with hundreds of online courses available.
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.
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:
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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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