2025 AIA: Conference on Architecture & Design

11 – 12 pm

During this presentation, you'll examine the unique performance requirements for hurricane-prone coastal regions as you review issues with design pressure and wind-borne debris requirements. Then, you'll examine building code requirements and testing standards for your project. Finally, we'll walk through an example of determining wind load requirements under the International Residential Code.

1 – 2 pm

Keeping up with ever evolving window codes can be a challenge for even the most experienced construction industry professional. This course will address some of the core codes and testing methods for windows, such as accessibility, emergency escape and rescue, fall protection, and safety glazing. Exceptions to the rules will also be addressed along with applications and scenarios where these codes apply. After completing this session, you will be able to: ascertain the different elements of accessibility codes for windows; identify emergency escape and rescue regulations (and exceptions to the rules); understand fall protection requirements, compliance methods, and the variance between residential and commercial applications; and distinguish when and where safety glazing is required for windows. 

2:30 – 3:30 pm

This course provides information about window installation from the perspective of the architect and design professional. Rather than a "how-to" installation training course, information is presented in a format that begins with specifications and detail drawings and ends with job site observation. You'll follow through the stages in the order that a typical project would progress; highlighting key areas where you can take more of a lead role in the successful design and installation of this critical element in the building envelope.

4 – 5 pm

Current joining technology and methods enable builders to move faster on window combinations than ever before without compromising on performance, quality, or design aesthetics. Learn how choosing the appropriate joining system can help you reach your goal when labor and budget numbers are critical.

10:30 – 11:30 am

During this presentation, you'll examine the unique performance requirements for hurricane-prone coastal regions as you review issues with design pressure and wind-borne debris requirements. Then, you'll examine building code requirements and testing standards for your project. Finally, we'll walk through an example of determining wind load requirements under the International Residential Code.

12 – 1 pm

Keeping up with ever evolving window codes can be a challenge for even the most experienced construction industry professional. This course will address some of the core codes and testing methods for windows, such as accessibility, emergency escape and rescue, fall protection, and safety glazing. Exceptions to the rules will also be addressed along with applications and scenarios where these codes apply. After completing this session, you will be able to: ascertain the different elements of accessibility codes for windows; identify emergency escape and rescue regulations (and exceptions to the rules); understand fall protection requirements, compliance methods, and the variance between residential and commercial applications; and distinguish when and where safety glazing is required for windows. 

1:30 – 2:30 pm

This course provides information about window installation from the perspective of the architect and design professional. Rather than a "how-to" installation training course, information is presented in a format that begins with specifications and detail drawings and ends with job site observation. The slides follow through the stages in the order that a typical project would progress; highlighting key areas where the architect and design professional can take more of a lead role in the successful design and installation of this critical element in the building envelope.

3 – 4 pm

Current joining technology and methods enable builders to move faster on window combinations than ever before without compromising on performance, quality, or design aesthetics. Learn how choosing the appropriate joining system can help you reach your goal when labor and budget numbers are critical.