AIA Continuing Education Courses

Earn AIA continuing education credits while exploring public guidance, queue management, pedestrian flow, and architectural systems.

AIA Public Queuing Course AIA Railings Course

Lavi Industries is committed to the continuing education of architects, designers, specifiers, and building professionals. You’ll find these free online courses hosted at AECDaily.com. Or contact us to arrange a live virtual or in-person presentation.

COURSE 1: AIA Public Queuing Course

Designing Effective Public Queuing and Pedestrian Flow Systems

Offers professionals an understanding of effective queue design and the roles different queue management equipment play in the structural integrity of the space, and the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

Post and Panel barriers with printed graphics line the security queue at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The Queuing Experience

You'll learn how queue structure, accessibility, and aesthetics influence the queuing experience.

4 Queue Management and Retail Merchandising Hacks from the PGA Masters and Others

Queuing Equipment

You'll learn how different queuing equipment affects comfort level, engagement, and wait time.

Planning and Design

You'll learn about the needs and goals of project stakeholders and their impact on planning and design.

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Course Purpose

A well-designed queuing system not only offers structure, efficiency, safety, and accessibility, it can also enhance the aesthetics and visual appeal of an environment.

This course presents an overview of the important factors that need to be considered when designing and specifying public queuing and pedestrian flow systems to facilitate a positive and orderly waiting experience.

Learning Objectives

Identify and compare the variable characteristics of queuing processes and understand their effects on user safety and welfare and on system efficiency.
Recognize the unique benefits of queuing and pedestrian flow equipment to choose a system that best meets the project's structural and safety requirements, the architectural environment, and the needs of users.
Distinguish among installation styles and methods to ensure a safe, site-appropriate system design and aesthetic.
Discuss relevant standards for safe system design and codes addressing provisions for users with disabilities, such as those set forth in ADA guidelines.

Self-Directed Online Course

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COURSE 2: AIA Railings Course

Selecting and Specifying a Railing System

Lavi Industries is committed to the continuing education of architects and building professionals. You’ll find this free, 1 LU/HSW course hosted at AECDaily.com.

architectural railings lobby eduction building

Railing Materials

To identify common railing materials and finishes, and compare their performance.

Cross Bar stair railing with wood handrail on curved staircase

Fabrication Methods

Different fabrication, assembly, and installation methods effect safety and appearance.

Glass spider square post railing system at Hotel X in Toronto

Regulations

Building codes and standards related to the structural integrity and safety of your project.

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Course Purpose

This course provides an overview of the important factors — such as building codes, safety of use and fall protection, material selection, secure installation methods, and design —that must be considered when selecting or specifying a railing system for a commercial or residential project.

Commercial railing system for stairs using glass railing posts and channel tubing

Learning Objectives

Identify common railing materials and finishes, and compare their performance to select materials that best meet the project's structural requirements, style, and environment.
Recognize the unique benefits of different railing materials with respect to durability and sustainability.
Distinguish among railing fabrication, assembly, and installation methods to ensure a safe and attractive railing design.
Understand relevant building codes and standards related to the structural integrity and safety of a railing project.

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AIA CEU Request

This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon completion of the test.