continuing education

The AIA plays an active role in the continuing education of its members.  We strive to provide valued opportunities for AIA members to maximize their professional skills through effective learning partnerships with firms, continuing education providers and all AIA components. Through creative, interesting, and informative programs, we also provide a means for AIA Members to fulfull the continuing education conditions requried by the AIA.

AIA Southwest Washington Continuing Education Opportunities

 

CE Lunch Series

The CE Lunch Series Program allows AIA Members to obtain continuing education units, while at the same time introducing them to existing products and services offered by AIA Southwest Washington Allied Members. These presentations are held on the third Thurday of every month. Lunch is of course provided.

Upcoming CE Lunches:
March 18, 2010 - GeoEngineers
April 22, 2010 - AHBL

Seminars

The seminars offered to AIA Members provide top notch presentations on a variety of current issues in architecture. Continuing Education Units provided.

Upcoming Seminars:
March 23, 2010 - Elevator Code by Steve Sayre (Thyssen Krupp)
June 15, 2010 - Natural Lighting by Christopher Meek (Lighting Lab)
July 13, 2010 - Building Code by Cap Pearson/Dan Sully (City of Tacoma)
September 14, 2010 - Testing 101 – 1.5 LU by Mike Dolder (Mayes Testing)


Tours

The AIA Southwest Washington Tour Program was developed through the joint effort of the chapter's Associate members and the Continuing Education Committee. The tours are aimed at providing a visual experience that serves to educate members about various architectural styles and detail, but also helps build awareness of the various projects being developed in the Southwest Washington region.

Upcoming Tours:
January 12, 2010 - Central Treatment Plant (Water Treatment)
February 9, 2010 - Madera Woodworking (Custom Casework)
March 9, 2010 - BLRB/PCS Structural Solution (Office)
April 6, 2010 - Center for Urban Waters (Education) - Tentative
May 18, 2010 - Milgard Work Opportunity Center (Office)
June 8, 2010 - Brooks Dental Studio (Health Care)
July 13, 2010 - TBD
August 3, 2010 - TBD
September 7, 2010 - TBD
October 12, 2010 - Precision Ironworks (Steel Fabrication)
November 9, 2010 - Washington Architectural Hardware (Steel Door)

 

 

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