Valuable opportunities for architects
Airolite provides valuable opportunities for architects to maximize their professional skills through robust continuing education courses. Each course is one hour in duration and will provide you with one continuing education credit. Courses not only benefit AIA members but are beneficial to anyone looking for an in-depth perspective into louvers, as well as shading and daylighting.
To schedule an AIA/CES certified presentation, contact your local representative or email info@airolite.com
Architectural Louver Performance Ratings
AIROL17 - 1 LU/HSW
- Explore frequent louver applications and understand their key aspects
- Outline third-party data resources
- Compare current test procedures and certification program
- Apply an integrated design approach for recommending product and feature options
Sun Control Design and Shading Strategies
AIROL18 - 1 LU/HSW
- Define the role of exterior shading devices
- Explore shading strategies based on opening exposure
- Discuss general sun control design criteria
- Explore sun control components, construction, installation and finishes
Understanding Testing and Building Code Requirements for FEMA 361 Louvers and Louvers in the Hurricane Prone Region
AIROL19 - 1 LU/HSW
- Understand the debris impact criteria for tornado safe rooms as well as the wind zone criteria and design parameters
- Understand louvers that comply with FEMA 361
- Realize where the Hurricane-Prone and Wind-Borne Debris Regions lie
- Understand the types of louvers that comply with the industry standard AMCA test procedures for the Hurricane-Prone and Wind-Borne Debris Regions
Understanding Testing and Building Code Requirements for Louvers in the Hurricane Prone Region
AIROL21 - 1 LU/HSW
- Understand how the Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) tests louvers for water rejection
- Understand the types of louvers that comply with the industry standard AMCA test procedures for the Hurricane-Prone and Wind-Borne Debris Regions
- Understand the definition of a louver, the anatomy of louver products and a high level understanding of application specific louver blade styles
- Realize where the Hurricane-Prone and Wind-Borne Debris Regions lie