Movement—whether of people, light, air, or structure—is central to responsive, resilient, and high-performing design. This academy explores how architects and engineers can anticipate and accommodate physical, environmental, and systemic movement to create buildings that are adaptable, efficient, and future-ready.
Courses in this collection address everything from structural flexibility in tall buildings to climate-responsive design strategies like sunshades and AI-optimized data centers. Learn how to align design aesthetics with performance, support occupant flow and comfort, and engage with broader themes of sustainability and climate justice. Whether you’re shaping interiors or entire campuses, these courses will help you master the art and science of movement in the built environment.
8 AIA LU/HSW
From resilient housing to handling heatwaves
Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC
Type: Article
Louvers as a decorative element to achieve thermal performance
Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IDCEC/HSW, IIBEC
Type: Article
Mastering the Physical Movement of Earth’s Elements Around the Built Environment
Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC
Type: Multimedia
The performance and appearance of interior spaces within commercial buildings have a measurable impact on occupants
Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IDCEC/HSW
Type: Multimedia
Harnessing natural light to benefit commercial spaces
Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IIBEC
Type: Multimedia
Making informed materials choices that support the health of people and the planet
Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC
Type: Multimedia
Real-world examples of practical ways to improve sustainability in large commercial projects
Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC
Type: Webinar On-Demand
Believe it or not, there is no universally accepted definition of a tall building
Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC
Type: Article