AIA Continuing Education

Simpson Door Company is an AIA Passport partner, supporting the AIA Continuing Education program. We currently offer our CEU courses in distance learning and face-to-face formats. If you are interested in scheduling an in-person presentation, please contact us at SimpsonCustomerService@brandner.com.

Course #1

Emerging Home and Door Design Trends:
Heightened Functionality Meets Customization

Learning Units: This program is registered with AIA/CES for 1 Learning Unit + Health Safety and Welfare Hour

Course Overview

Given the events of the last several years, people have become increasingly mindful of how spaces look, feel and function. With emphasis on creating rooms that are as functional as they are beautiful, many architects and designers are recognizing the critical role doors play in elevating the human experience. The following is an overview of the in-house presentation on emerging home and door design trends, which will examine how wood doors can enhance occupant health and wellbeing at home by paying tribute to key elements of biophilic design.

Topics will include:

• How wood doors pay tribute to key principles of biophilic design and, in turn, enhance occupant wellbeing at home.
• The differences between wood doors and doors made from other materials, identifying wood door’s enhanced customization capabilities which make it possible to bring form and function to any application.
• How barn doors and oversized “Monster Doors” mounted on barn track require a fraction of the operational footprint of swing doors and enable homeowners to create flexible, accessible, easily operable and transitional living spaces.
• Design-forward door and hardware styles that support natural ventilation, daylight transfer and visual connectivity to the outdoors to promote health at home.

Learning Objectives:

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Discuss how wood doors exhibit principles of biophilic design.
• Name key differences between wood doors and doors made from other materials.
• Recognize how new applications of wood doors can meet the needs of the modern home.
• Explain how door and hardware styles can support natural ventilation, daylight transfer, and visual connectivity to the outdoors.

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Course #2

The Battle Against Moisture

Learning Units: This program is registered with AIA/CES for 1 Learning Unit + Health Safety and Welfare Hour

Course Overview

This course consists of a presentation in a PDF format followed by a brief test and offers an in-depth look at exterior wood doors and the battle against moisture. The course qualifies for 1 HSW (health, safety, welfare) learning unit hour from the American Institute of Architects.

Topics will include:

• Use of wood doors in architectural designs
• Key components of stile and rail wood doors
• Moisture protection

Learning Objectives:

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Specify how wood doors can be incorporated into a range of architectural styles for homes and light construction
• List the key components of stile and rail wood doors
• Describe common points of moisture vulnerability in exterior wood doors
• Explain manufacturing materials and techniques that can protect wood doors against water infiltration
• Discuss methods for designing building overhangs, and selection of wood finished, that further enhance wood door weatherability

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Course #3

Achieve Your Design Vision

Learning Units: This program is registered with AIA/CES for 1 Learning Unit

Course Overview

This course consists of a presentation in a PDF format followed by a brief test and offers an in-depth look at ways to design a door that reflects creativity and personality to fit any architectural style. The course qualifies for 1 learning unit hour from the American Institute of Architects.

Topics will include:

• Personalization trends in building products
• Design Flexibility – wood, glass, size options
• Creating welcoming entryways with wood doors
• Crafting visually engaging interiors with wood doors

Learning Objectives:

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe how wood doors can be incorporated into a range of architectural styles for homes
• List 3 or more ways wood entry doors can be personalized to achieve a design vision
• Articulate how wood doors are manufactured compared to molded materials such as steel and fiberglass doors
• List 3 door mounting alternatives to traditional swing hinges
• Discuss 3 or more ways wood doors can be used to enhance interior design

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