Continuing Education for Architects: Code Compliance & Building Safety
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Resources for Designing and Building with Wood: Continuing Education for Architects
Requirements and Compliance for Wood Building Safety
Explore our AIA and GCBI accredited courses to learn about the code requirements for using wood in modern settings and structures, from mid-rise multi-family to mixed-use, tall wood construction and more. Discover how to design for fire protection, seismic resistance, wind resistance and other strategies for wood building safety.
We’re dedicated to helping architects and designers discover the power of using wood in new applications. Whether you’re interested in using wood in multi-family condominiums, commercial interiors or mass timber framing, Think Wood has the AIA and GCBI accredited courses to support your needs.
Check out our continuing education for architects and see what piques your interest.
Check out our continuing education for architects and see what piques your interest.
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Designing for Earthquakes and High Winds
Properly designed and constructed wood structures that comply with building code requirements are resilient, performing with minimal damage while protecting occupants during both seismic and high wind events. -
Multifamily Mid-Rise Wood Buildings
This course explores the sustainability and economic benefits, and code requirements of using wood construction for mid-rise multifamily or mixed use buildings. -
The Role of Wood Products in Green Building
Material choice greatly affects the environmental impact of buildings, both during construction and over the building’s lifecycle. Learn about tools and certifications for green building in this CEU. -
Designing for High Winds
Discover techniques for strengthening buildings against high wind forces by addressing fundamental interactions between wind loads and building material properties. -
Designing for Earthquakes
Earthquakes cannot be prevented, but sound design, research and code compliance can reduce their effects. See how wood has become a proven choice for seismic-resistive construction. -
Building Resilience: Expanding the Concept of Sustainability
Explore wood construction in the context of resilience and sustainability, including performance during natural disasters, building code compliance, and the relevance of wood’s light carbon footprint and low embodied energy.