Designing Smarter Places of Learning
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss open floor plans: design for spaces that are flexible and adaptive.
- Recognize the importance of acoustical design in learning environments.
- Select building materials and structural layout with optimal efficiency.
- Identify substrate and coating options for holistic floor and ceiling system design.
Credits:
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Steel building systems provide unique advantages in the construction of education facilities. This introductory course explains how these benefits can be tailored towards specific learning environments.
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Alex Therien is a licensed architect residing in Phoenix, AZ. Prior to joining New Millennium Building Systems, he was a practicing architect for 10+ years. His role is consultative, assisting design teams with Architectural Deck and Long-span Composite Systems. |
Over his 40+ year career, Marty Williams has been instrumental in the development of cold-formed steel structures. The first 25 years he spent marketing and designing bearing walls, joists and trusses. The last 16 years have been dedicated to introducing designers and builders to long-span composite floor solutions for multi-story applications for placement in all market segments. |