Gābl Media Continuing Education

COURSE: Going Green Unpacked: Media Manipulation, Corporate Power, and Hope for the Built Environment

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

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Going Green Unpacked: Media Manipulation, Corporate Power, and Hope for the Built Environment

AIA CES program ID: GMGG.0011

Approved LUs: 0.50 LU|HSW

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

What if the biggest obstacle to solving climate change is not the science, not the technology, not the money, but the story we have been trained to believe?

In this course session, host Dimitrius Lynch and guest Nikita Reed pull back the curtain on why the climate crisis keeps stalling even as disasters escalate, and why Dimitrius spent hundreds of hours tracing the real engine underneath public confusion. The session reframes climate change as a communications problem built over decades through industry strategy, political incentives, and media systems that learned how to manufacture doubt, blur news with commentary, and keep audiences emotionally busy while policy stays stuck. You follow the historical thread from early environmental writing and regulation into the rise of conservative talk radio and cable news, then into the tactics that made delay feel normal, including coordinated disinformation, astroturf campaigns, and the invention of the personal carbon footprint to redirect responsibility from institutions to individuals.

The session grounds the stakes in the built environment and ends with actionable leverage, showing how walkable communities, building reuse, decarbonization metrics, and shifting pressure from insurers and investors are already changing what is possible. It makes the case that architects, designers, and storytellers are not on the sidelines of this crisis: they are positioned to translate reality into understanding, design resilience into places, and use narrative to move clients, communities, and policy toward a more sustainable and just future.

Program Description:

Host Dimitrius Lynch and guest Nikita Reed discuss how decades of wildfires, floods, hurricanes, and policy decisions led Dimitrius to spend hundreds of hours researching how industry, politics, media, and messaging have shaped public understanding of the climate crisis. They emphasize that climate change is no longer just a scientific problem but a communications challenge, echoing David Attenborough’s call to move from knowledge to collective will.

Nikita highlights how the series weaves together environmental history, from early environmental writing and policy to conservative talk radio, cable news, and political strategy. The conversation explores tactics such as coordinated disinformation, astroturf campaigns, and the invention of the personal carbon footprint as a way for fossil fuel companies to shift blame from corporations to individuals. They also examine specific examples, such as the influence of the fossil fuel sector on federal administrations, the editing of scientific reports by political appointees, and the deliberate blending of news and commentary to shape public opinion.

Despite the manipulation and delay tactics uncovered, Dimitrius and Nikita find reasons for hope. They point to walkable communities, building reuse, decarbonization metrics, and shifting financial pressures from insurers and investors as levers for change that directly affect the built environment. They also stress the role of architects, designers, and storytellers in communicating climate realities, designing more resilient and equitable places, and using narrative to influence both policy and public behavior toward a more sustainable and just future.

Learning Objectives

Describe how political messaging, media platforms, and corporate campaigns have influenced public perception of climate change and environmental policy.
Analyze how fossil fuel industry strategies, including scientific interference and astroturfing, have delayed climate action and shifted responsibility from institutions to individuals.
Explain how architects and designers can respond to the climate crisis through building reuse, walkable communities, and decarbonization metrics that reduce emissions and risk.
Evaluate the role of storytelling and communication in motivating climate action, shaping client and community understanding, and advancing more resilient and equitable built environments.

HSW Justification

This content qualifies for health, safety, and welfare credit because it directly addresses how climate change, environmental degradation, and related policy decisions affect the well-being and security of people living in the built environment. The conversation demonstrates that climate impacts, such as extreme heat, wildfires, flooding, and sea level rise, intensify risks to human health, disrupt housing and infrastructure, and strain social and economic systems. It connects these risks to professional responsibilities by highlighting building reuse as climate action, the importance of designing walkable and mixed-use communities, and the need to use decarbonization metrics and emissions accounting to guide design decisions. The discussion also explores how communication, media narratives, and corporate influence can either hinder or support responsible planning and design, making clear that architects must understand these forces to advocate for safer, more resilient projects. As such, the episode substantially aligns with multiple acceptable HSW topics, including programming and analysis, planning and design, and construction and evaluation, and more than three-quarters of the content and learning objectives focus on protecting public health, advancing safety, and enhancing welfare in the context of climate risk and the built environment.

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Gābl Media is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 10024977. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

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 request.

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COURSE: Embodied Carbon, Walkable Cities, and the Climate Lawsuits That Could Change Everything

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

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Embodied Carbon, Walkable Cities, and the Climate Lawsuits That Could Change Everything

AIA CES program ID: GMGG.0010

Approved LUs: 1.0 LU|HSW

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

Who gets to decide whether climate risk becomes a legal reality with consequences, or stays a permanent argument that never has to change anything?

This course session follows the power path that sits upstream of climate outcomes: the donor networks, legal strategy shops, and political operators shaping courts, agencies, and the public story about climate risk. You see how Leonard Leo’s dark-money infrastructure functions as an influence pipeline for judicial nominations and coordinated legal pressure, then how that kind of machine shows up in real stakes like the Honolulu climate liability case and the organized efforts by Republican attorneys general and allied groups to block similar lawsuits nationwide.

You then zoom into Project 2025 and the Heritage agenda as a practical blueprint for deregulating energy, shrinking the EPA, and stripping climate language out of federal agencies, and you connect those institutional moves to the physical world architects and communities have to live inside.

The session grounds that urgency in the 1.5°C threshold and the idea of overshoot, then turns to where leverage actually exists in emissions sectors and the built environment, including the difference between operational and embodied carbon and the real toolkit of net-zero buildings, low-carbon materials, and walkable communities. It lands on civic engagement and day-to-day professional choices as the hinge point between a future organized around liability avoidance and a future organized around public health, safety, welfare, and planetary stability.

Program Description:

This episode examines how powerful conservative legal and political networks are shaping United States climate policy, the courts, and public perception of climate risk, and then contrasts that influence with the urgent need for collective climate action. It traces the rise of Leonard Leo and his dark money infrastructure, describing how his organizations fund judicial nominations, legal strategies, and political campaigns aimed at protecting fossil fuel interests and weakening environmental regulation. The conversation highlights a major climate liability case in Honolulu against oil companies, the coordinated effort by Republican attorneys general and allied groups to block such lawsuits, and the broader stakes for similar climate cases across the country. It then unpacks Project twenty twenty five and the Heritage Foundation’s agenda to roll back climate policies, erase climate language from federal agencies, deregulate the energy sector, and drastically shrink the Environmental Protection Agency. Finally, the episode zooms out to explain why the one-and-a-half degree warming threshold matters, outlines key emissions sectors and built environment impacts, showcases global and architectural solutions such as net zero buildings, low-carbon materials, and walkable communities, and closes by emphasizing civic engagement and the personal and professional choices that will determine whether we prioritize profit or planetary health.

Learning Objectives

Describe how conservative legal networks, dark money organizations, and Project twenty twenty five seek to influence United States courts, federal agencies, and climate policy.
Explain the significance of the one-and-a-half degree warming threshold, the concept of overshoot, and the associated health, environmental, and societal risks.
Differentiate between operational and embodied carbon in the built environment and identify strategies such as low-carbon materials, net zero buildings, and walkable communities that reduce emissions.
Assess how civic engagement, policy choices, and design decisions at multiple scales can either accelerate climate risk or protect public health, safety, and welfare.

HSW Justification

This content qualifies for Health, Safety, and Welfare credit because it directly connects climate policy, legal structures, and design decisions to the health, safety, and well-being of building occupants and communities. The episode explains how weakening environmental regulation and dismantling climate policy would increase exposure to heat, humidity, pollution, sea level rise, and extreme weather, all of which threaten public health and life safety, especially in vulnerable communities. It addresses multiple acceptable HSW topics, including programming and analysis through discussion of emissions data, climate thresholds, and risk assessment; planning and design through the exploration of walkable communities, transit-oriented development, and urban form; development and documentation through consideration of operational and embodied carbon, material selection, and performance targets; and construction and evaluation through examination of how building practices and infrastructure choices influence long-term environmental outcomes.

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COURSE: Money, Power, and Pollution: Inside the Fight Over U.S. Climate Law, EPA Authority, and Environmental Justice

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:30:00 -0500

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Money, Power, and Pollution: Inside the Fight Over U.S. Climate Law, EPA Authority, and Environmental Justice

AIA CES program ID: GMGG.009

Approved LUs: 1.0 LU|HSW

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

Why are we still telling people “only you can prevent wildfires” while the legal and political system keeps rewriting what prevention even means, and what does that gap between messaging and reality cost the places we design?

This course session follows the chain from early-2000s fire on the ground to policy in Washington, showing how the built environment ends up living inside decisions that most communities never voted on directly. It starts with wildfire, not as a seasonal headline but as a management story that became a climate story, where decades of total suppression and the sidelining of Indigenous-informed controlled burns helped create hotter, faster, more destructive fire regimes that threaten life, property, and ecosystems.

From there it tracks how modern climate policy has moved in fits and starts across administrations, from the Obama era’s shift toward regulation and standards under political gridlock, to the Trump years’ systematic rollback of protections and the reshaping of enforcement through appointments and court decisions, and into the Biden effort to rebuild momentum through major legislation and regulatory tools. Running through the whole session is the question of constraint: how campaign finance, lobbying, and judicial decisions narrow what government can require, even as the risks keep escalating. The result is a clearer map of why architects and planners face the conditions they do right now, how wildfire and climate policy are linked through public safety and land management, and what recent policy shifts may actually change for emissions, environmental quality, and the communities most exposed.

Program Description:

This episode traces how U.S. climate and environmental policy from the early 2000s through the Biden administration has shaped the conditions architects, planners, and communities now face. It begins with a vivid account of the 2002 Williams Fire in California and connects historical wildfire messaging, like Smokey Bear’s “only you can prevent forest fires,” to current fire regimes made worse by climate change and land management practices. The narrative highlights how suppressing all fires, instead of using Indigenous-informed controlled burns, has contributed to more destructive wildfires and greater risks to life, property, and ecosystems.

The story then moves through the Obama years, explaining how the 2008 financial crisis sidelined climate policy, the political math of the Senate filibuster, and the administration’s shift from broad climate legislation toward regulatory actions. Key achievements include stronger vehicle fuel efficiency standards, appliance efficiency rules, large-scale habitat protections, rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline, and U.S. leadership in the Paris Climate Accord through the Clean Power Plan. The episode also examines the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision and the growing influence of fossil fuel and corporate money in politics, which made ambitious climate legislation harder to pass.

From there, the episode details how the Trump administration, guided by the Heritage Foundation, Koch network, and industry lobbyists, aggressively rolled back more than 100 environmental rules, weakened vehicle standards, replaced the Clean Power Plan with the less effective Affordable Clean Energy rule, and withdrew from the Paris Agreement. It shows how judicial appointments and decisions, including overturning Chevron deference and limiting EPA authority, reshaped the legal landscape for environmental regulation. The episode concludes with the COVID-19 pandemic’s temporary environmental “reset,” Biden’s efforts to rebuild climate policy through the Inflation Reduction Act, Paris reentry, SEC climate disclosure rules, and the ongoing challenges of science denial, censorship, corporate influence, and the political courage required to protect public health, safety, and environmental welfare.

Learning Objectives

Describe how major U.S. administrations from Obama through Biden, along with key Supreme Court decisions, have influenced climate and environmental policy affecting the built environment.
Explain the relationship between wildfire management practices, climate change, and public safety, including the shift from total fire suppression toward controlled burns.
Analyze how campaign finance changes, industry lobbying, and judicial appointments have shaped the political and legal constraints on U.S. climate regulation.
Evaluate the potential impact of recent legislation and regulatory changes, such as the Clean Power Plan, Affordable Clean Energy rule, and Inflation Reduction Act, on emissions, environmental quality, and vulnerable communities.

HSW Justification

This content qualifies for HSW credit because it directly connects environmental policy, climate change, and regulatory structures to public health, safety, and welfare. By exploring wildfire risk, air and water quality, emissions standards, and the legal tools available to agencies such as the EPA, the episode helps design professionals understand how political and judicial decisions shape the environmental conditions their projects must withstand. It addresses acceptable HSW topics including practice management (navigating policy and regulatory risk), programming and analysis (assessing climate-related hazards and legal context), planning and design (responding to wildfire, pollution, and emissions constraints), and construction and evaluation (understanding how regulations affect performance outcomes).

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COURSE: How Clinton, Bush, and Big Oil Shaped the Road to Deepwater Horizon

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0500

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How Clinton, Bush, and Big Oil Shaped the Road to Deepwater Horizon

AIA CES program ID: GMGG.008

Approved LUs: 1.0 LU|HSW

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

How did “personal responsibility” messaging, backroom energy policy, and industry-friendly regulation quietly set the fuse for Deepwater Horizon, and what did it teach the public to believe about climate change along the way?

This course session connects the dots from the Clinton years through the George W. Bush era to show how policy choices, regulatory culture, and communication strategy combined to shape both environmental outcomes and public understanding. You see how efficiency standards and programs like Energy Star helped drive real gains in air and water quality while political and business pressure pushed climate action toward compromise and voluntary frameworks. Then the session pivots into the Bush administration’s industry-aligned leadership and the mechanisms of regulatory capture, including corruption inside the Minerals Management Service and the political handling of climate science, while public relations campaigns reframed systemic harm as individual fault through carbon footprint branding and coordinated attacks on green building standards.

The final throughline ties Cheney’s energy strategy, the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and its loopholes to the Macondo prospect and the Deepwater Horizon blowout, turning abstract governance into concrete consequences across ecosystems, public health, and Gulf Coast economies, with a clear picture of how preventable risk becomes “normal” when accountability gets redesigned out of the system.

Program Description:

This episode traces how United States energy and environmental policy from the Clinton through the George W Bush administrations paved the way for the Deepwater Horizon disaster and shaped public understanding of climate change. It begins with Bill Clinton’s mixed climate diplomacy record, the Kyoto Protocol negotiations, and Energy Secretary Bill Richardson’s aggressive push for stronger domestic efficiency standards and market based programs like Energy Star and Green Lights, which contributed to significant improvements in air and water quality. At the same time, the episode shows how economic analysis, regulatory reform, and voluntary initiatives were used to balance environmental protection with political and business pressures.

The narrative then shifts to the Bush administration, where a cabinet and senior staff deeply tied to the oil, gas, and coal industries reoriented national energy policy. The episode details corruption and regulatory capture within the Minerals Management Service, political editing of climate science by Philip Cooney, and sophisticated public relations tactics such as BP’s carbon footprint campaign and astroturfing efforts like Keep America Beautiful and LEED Exposed, all aimed at shifting blame from corporations to individuals and undermining green building standards. Finally, it connects Cheney’s secretive energy task force, the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and its fracking and permitting loopholes to BP’s Macondo prospect and the Deepwater Horizon blowout, explaining the massive ecological, economic, and public health impacts on the Gulf of Mexico and its communities and calling out the absence of political courage to confront these systemic risks.

Learning Objectives

Identify how key policies and programs from the Clinton administration, including efficiency standards and Energy Star, influenced energy use, emissions, and environmental quality in the United States.
Explain how industry aligned appointments, regulatory capture, and political editing of climate science during the Bush administration altered federal climate and energy policy.
Analyze the communication tactics of greenwashing and astroturfing campaigns, including carbon footprint messaging and attacks on LEED, and assess how they shifted responsibility for environmental harms from corporations to individuals.
Evaluate the connections between the Energy Policy Act of 2005, weakened environmental review, and the Deepwater Horizon disaster, including the resulting impacts on ecosystems, public health, and coastal economies.

HSW Justification

This episode qualifies for Health, Safety, and Welfare credit because it demonstrates how national energy and environmental policies directly affect the health, safety, and long term welfare of building occupants and communities in the built environment. By tracing the evolution from Clinton era efficiency standards and programs like Energy Star and LEED to Bush era deregulation, fracking exemptions, and weakened environmental review, the content helps design professionals understand how policy decisions shape air and water quality, climate risk, and the resilience of coastal and urban communities, as illustrated by the Deepwater Horizon spill and its ecological and economic impacts on the Gulf Coast. The discussion addresses acceptable HSW topics including practice management, by exposing greenwashing and astroturfing that attempt to discredit sustainable design; programming and analysis, by presenting data on building energy use and emissions; planning and design, by linking green building standards and rating systems to broader environmental goals; and construction and evaluation, by highlighting the consequences of insufficient environmental safeguards for energy infrastructure.

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COURSE: Architects and Climate Politics: Understanding the Forces Blocking Environmental Progress

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0500

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Architects and Climate Politics: Understanding the Forces Blocking Environmental Progress

AIA CES program ID: GMGG.007

Approved LUs: 1.0 LU|HSW

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

How did a shift in political tactics, a revolution in media, and fossil-fuel money combine to make climate science feel “debatable,” even as the architecture profession was building the early foundations of green design?

This course session follows the machinery that manufactured doubt in the United States, starting with the escalation of confrontational political strategy amplified by new media visibility, then moving into the long-lasting ecosystem of conservative outlets, think tanks, and corporate networks that learned how to turn uncertainty into a permanent feature of public life. Against that backdrop, it tracks the profession’s parallel arc toward sustainable practice, from early green architecture in the seventies and eighties to the creation of the AIA Committee on the Environment, the founding of the U.S.

Green Building Council, and the emergence of LEED as a shared framework for healthier, more responsible buildings. The session then widens to global efforts like the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol, showing how polarization and organized confusion slowed progress precisely when coordinated action was most possible. It closes by tying that history to the modern attention economy, where social media accelerates division and misinformation, and explains why understanding the communication systems around climate risk is now part of understanding the conditions architects practice within today.

Program Description:

This episode traces how political strategy, media evolution, and fossil-fuel interests intersected to create climate change doubt in the United States. It outlines Newt Gingrich’s transformation of political discourse through confrontational tactics amplified by C-SPAN, then explains how conservative media outlets, think tanks, and corporate networks built long-lasting systems of misinformation. The episode highlights the rise of green architecture in the 1970s and 1980s, the creation of the AIA Committee on the Environment, and the founding of the U.S. Green Building Council and the LEED rating system. It also details global climate efforts such as the UNFCCC and Kyoto Protocol, showing how political polarization and manufactured uncertainty hindered climate progress. The episode concludes by exploring social media’s role in accelerating polarization and the ongoing manufactured confusion that continues to obstruct environmental action today.

Learning Objectives

Describe how political strategies in the late twentieth century shaped public perception of climate science.
Explain how sustainable design movements within the AIA and USGBC emerged in response to environmental and health concerns.
Analyze the influence of media, corporate interests, and misinformation networks on climate policy and public opinion.
Identify how global climate agreements and political polarization affected the advancement of sustainable building practices.

HSW Justification

This content qualifies for HSW credit because it examines how political decisions, media systems, and industry influence directly affect public health, safety, and welfare through their impact on climate action and sustainable building practices. The episode connects programming and analysis, planning and design, development and documentation, and construction and evaluation by tracing the origins of passive design, the AIA Committee on the Environment, and the LEED rating system. It demonstrates how misinformation and policy obstruction delay essential measures that protect indoor air quality, reduce emissions, and support resilient and healthy built environments.

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COURSE: Environmental Justice, Inequality, and the Built Environment: How Legal Systems Shape Climate Futures

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0500

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Environmental Justice, Inequality, and the Built Environment: How Legal Systems Shape Climate Futures

AIA CES program ID: GMGG.006

Approved LUs: 1.0 LU|HSW

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

What happens to the built environment when an era turns wealth into architecture, treats pollution as someone else’s problem, and then rewrites the legal rules that decide whose health and land are protected?

In this course session, the built environment is treated as a receipt for the nineteen eighties. You look at how status culture and suburban expansion translated into resource-heavy housing, land consumption, and the spatial logic of separation, then follow the consequences into the places that were chosen to absorb risk through discriminatory policy and siting. Environmental justice emerges here as a design-relevant reality, grounded in the work of Robert Bullard and defining protests that exposed pollution as a civil rights and human rights issue, while the story of Chico Mendes shows how conservation, labor rights, and Indigenous sovereignty collided in global environmental governance.

Running through it all is the institutional battle over climate risk and regulation, from the early authority of the IPCC to the rise of legal and political strategies that reframed environmental protection and narrowed what policy could require. The result is a clearer understanding of why housing form, inequality, and law are inseparable from environmental outcomes, and why architects inherit those consequences in the decisions they make today.

Program Description:

This episode traces how the material excess of the 1980s, exemplified by shows like Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous and the rise of McMansions, intersected with widening inequality, environmental degradation, and the built environment. It contrasts earlier, smaller, durable homes with large, energy-intensive suburban houses that turned inward behind gates, used cheap materials, and consumed outsized amounts of land and resources, positioning them as the architectural expression of an era obsessed with wealth, separation, and status.

The narrative then shifts to the emergence of environmental justice, showing how discriminatory housing policies, redlining, and enterprise zones concentrated polluting facilities in Black and low-income communities. Through the work of Robert Bullard and landmark protests like Warren County, the episode shows how environmental harms were exposed as a civil rights and human rights crisis, culminating in Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice and an ongoing, uneven struggle to protect vulnerable communities. In parallel, it tells the story of Chico Mendes and the rubber tappers in Brazil, whose fight for extractive reserves linked forest conservation, Indigenous and labor rights, and global environmental governance, even as Mendes was assassinated for his activism.

Finally, the episode explains how environmental concern, which had become the top public issue by the late nineteen eighties, was systematically contested through legal and ideological strategies. It describes the founding of the Federalist Society and its mission to reshape the judiciary toward originalism, limited regulation, and strong private property rights, supported by major corporate donors. It examines President George H W Bush’s mixed environmental record, including his role in the Clean Air Act Amendments and acid rain cap-and-trade, alongside the efforts of Chief of Staff John Sununu and fossil fuel interests to sow doubt about climate science, politicize environmental policy, and reframe environmentalism as anti-business, setting the stage for today’s polarized discourse.

Learning Objectives

Describe how the cultural values and economic policies of the nineteen eighties influenced suburban development, the rise of McMansions, and the environmental impacts of residential design.
Explain the origins and key findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and how its early reports framed human-caused climate change and policy responses.
Analyze how discriminatory housing policies, redlining, enterprise zones, and siting decisions produced environmental injustice in marginalized communities in the United States and how activists like Robert Bullard and Chico Mendes responded.
Evaluate how legal and political movements, including the Federalist Society, Executive Order on Environmental Justice, and the Clean Air Act Amendments, have shaped environmental regulation, public perception of climate risk, and the conditions in which architects practice.

HSW Justification

This content qualifies for HSW credit because it directly examines how law, policy, and development patterns affect public health, safety, and welfare in the built environment. By tracing the emergence of environmental justice, the episode shows how discriminatory housing and land-use decisions exposed communities of color and low-income residents to disproportionate pollution, hazardous facilities, and degraded living conditions, clearly linking policy choices to health outcomes and environmental risk. It situates early climate science, the IPCC, and the Clean Air Act Amendments within a broader legal and political context, illustrating how regulatory tools like cap-and-trade, carbon taxes, and environmental enforcement protect air quality, ecosystems, and building performance, aligning with programming and analysis, planning and design, and construction and evaluation topics. The discussion of McMansions, sprawling suburbs, and extractive land-use practices highlights how design scale, siting, and material choices influence energy use, emissions, and community resilience, all central to architects’ responsibility for occupant health and environmental stewardship.

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COURSE: Greed, Energy, and Power: How Reaganomics, Think Tanks, and Big Oil Shaped Today’s Climate Crisis

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:50:00 -0500

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Greed, Energy, and Power: How Reaganomics, Think Tanks, and Big Oil Shaped Today’s Climate Crisis

AIA CES program ID: GMGG.005

Approved LUs: 1.0 LU|HSW

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

How did a Middle East alliance, an oil embargo, and a domestic energy panic turn into decades of environmental consequences, and what happens when the people who understand the risk best choose delay over responsibility?

This episode follows the tight braid of geopolitics, energy markets, and environmental policy from the mid twentieth century through the late nineteen eighties, showing how power, profit, and public messaging shaped the climate path as much as science did. You move from the conflict dynamics of the Levant and the emergence of the U.S.–Israel alliance into the OPEC oil embargo and the shock that forced Americans to face fossil dependence, then into the lived reality of the nineteen seventies crisis, where regulation, tax policy, corporate behavior, and consumption collided with global disruption. From there, the episode contrasts the era of conservation-minded policy and institution-building under Carter with the free-market turn of the Reagan years that weakened enforcement, politicized oversight, and invited deeper corporate influence, even as major environmental disasters and new scientific alarms made the stakes impossible to ignore. Along the way, it exposes the fossil fuel industry’s early internal climate research and the deliberate strategies used to stall regulation, then widens out to the global response, from ozone discovery and NASA’s research to the Brundtland Commission and the Montreal Protocol, revealing how scientific warning becomes policy only when the political will is stronger than the incentives to postpone.

Program Description:

This episode traces the intertwined history of geopolitics, energy, and environmental policy from the mid twentieth century through the late nineteen eighties, framed by the idea that unchecked greed shapes both climate risk and political choices. It opens with the long arc of conflict in the Levant, the creation of the modern state of Israel, and the strategic alliance that developed between the United States and Israel, which helped trigger the OPEC oil embargo and a global energy crisis that forced Americans to confront their dependence on fossil fuels. The narrative then follows the domestic energy crisis of the nineteen seventies, explaining how U S regulation, tax policy, oil company behavior, and surging consumption combined with international shocks to produce fuel shortages, long gas lines, and political backlash.

The episode explores President Jimmy Carter’s response, including comprehensive energy conservation efforts, the creation of the Department of Energy, tax incentives for efficiency and renewables, the strategic petroleum reserve, and major environmental legislation such as Superfund and large-scale land conservation in Alaska. Against this, it reveals the fossil fuel industry’s early and remarkably accurate internal climate science, dating back to the nineteen fifties and nineteen sixties, and shows how oil companies privately understood the catastrophic potential of continued emissions while publicly questioning the science and investing in strategies to delay regulation.

The story then shifts to the Reagan era, describing how deregulation, tax cuts for the wealthy, and reliance on free market ideology reduced environmental protections and undercut federal agencies like the EPA through budget cuts and politicized oversight. The Heritage Foundation and its Mandate for Leadership document provided a detailed conservative blueprint that heavily influenced Reagan’s policies, while key appointees such as James Watt and Ann Gorsuch advanced an aggressive pro extraction, anti regulatory agenda that weakened enforcement and invited corporate influence into rulemaking. The episode situates these choices in a broader cultural turn toward materialism and individualism symbolized by the “greed is good” ethos in corporate culture, even as global environmental disasters, the discovery of the ozone hole, the Brundtland Commission’s sustainable development work, the Montreal Protocol, and NASA’s climate research underscored the profound public health and ecological stakes.

Learning Objectives

Describe how geopolitical alliances, especially between the United States and Israel, contributed to oil embargoes, energy crises, and shifts in global energy markets.
Explain how U S energy and tax policies under Presidents Carter and Reagan affected fossil fuel consumption, environmental regulation, and the capacity of agencies such as the EPA and the Department of Energy to protect public health and natural resources.
Analyze the role of the fossil fuel industry, conservative think tanks, and key political appointees in shaping public narratives about climate science, environmental regulation, and the balance between economic growth and environmental protection.
Evaluate how international agreements and institutions, including the Brundtland Commission and the Montreal Protocol, translated scientific warnings about climate change and ozone depletion into coordinated global responses that inform contemporary sustainable development and environmental policy.

HSW Justification

This content qualifies for HSW credit because it directly examines how energy policy, environmental regulation, and climate science affect the health, safety, and welfare of people and the ecosystems on which they depend. By detailing the evolution of U S energy policy, the weakening and partial restoration of EPA authority, and the consequences of deregulation, budget cuts, and corporate influence, the episode provides architects and design professionals with essential context for practice management, programming and analysis, planning and design, and construction and evaluation in an era of climate risk and resource constraints. The discussion of Superfund, land conservation, toxic releases, ozone depletion, water contamination, and global climate impacts foregrounds public health and environmental protection as central to the built environment, while the case studies of policy choices and international agreements illustrate how regulatory frameworks shape energy efficiency, pollution control, and long term resilience.

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COURSE: Divergence in Design: From Modernism to Postmodern Architecture and Sustainability

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500

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Divergence in Design: From Modernism to Postmodern Architecture and Sustainability

AIA CES program ID: GMGG.004

Approved LUs: 0.5 LU|HSW

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

When “form follows function” stopped being enough, what replaced it, and how did that argument quietly set the stage for the way we talk about cities, meaning, and environmental performance now?

This course follows the split in architectural thinking from early modernism and the international style into postmodernism and the first waves of green architecture, using the major voices and factions as a map of what the profession was trying to solve in each era. You move from Bauhaus influence and the authority of Gropius, Mies, and Le Corbusier into the critiques that reframed urban life and architectural meaning through Jane Jacobs and Robert Venturi, then through the competing schools and groups that pushed the discipline in different directions as culture shifted and the profession diversified. Alongside that design debate, the course introduces early sustainability precedents and “living lightly” experiments, including arcology, Paolo Soleri’s vision, and Arcosanti, set against the growing visibility of climate science and the environmental crisis. By the end, participants can connect these historical movements to current decisions about urban form, density, resilience, and environmental responsiveness, with a clearer sense of what survives, what fails, and what cities require in a warming world.

Program Description:

This course traces the divergence of architectural thought from early modernism and the international style to the rise of postmodernism and early green architecture, set against growing awareness of the environmental crisis. Learners will explore how Bauhaus ideas, the work of leaders such as Gropius, Mies, and Le Corbusier, and later critics like Jane Jacobs and Robert Venturi reshaped the built environment and challenged the mantra of pure functionalism. The course examines influential groups including the New York Five, the Grays, the Chicago Seven, the third bay tradition, and the emerging L A school, and connects their experiments to broader cultural shifts, civil rights, and diversification of the profession. It then introduces early sustainability concepts, from the first global conversations on the human environment to Paolo Soleri’s arcology and the experimental community of Arcosanti, along with evolving climate science and its implications for design. Throughout, participants will connect historical movements to contemporary concerns about urban form, environmental performance, and the survival of cities in a warming world.

Learning Objectives

Describe the evolution from modernism and the international style to postmodern architecture, and relate these shifts to changing social, cultural, and environmental priorities.
Analyze how key figures and groups such as Jane Jacobs, Robert Venturi, the New York Five, the Grays, and the Chicago Seven challenged modernist planning and influenced contemporary approaches to context, symbolism, and urban life.
Explain early sustainability concepts and precedents, including arcology, Arcosanti, and living lightly on the land, and evaluate how these ideas inform current strategies for environmentally responsive design.
Interpret key developments in climate science discussed in the course and assess how long term environmental trends and public perception should influence architectural planning, urban density, and resilience strategies.

HSW Justification

This content qualifies for HSW credit because it directly links architectural history and theory to the health, safety, and welfare of the public within the built environment. By examining how modernist and postmodern planning affected real communities, including the failures of high rise urban renewal and the displacement of vulnerable residents, the episode foregrounds the social consequences of design decisions and underscores the need for humane, context sensitive cities that support survival and well being. The discussion of early sustainability, the first global conference on the human environment, countercultural responses to sprawl, and Paolo Soleri’s arcology at Arcosanti addresses planning and design, programming and analysis, and construction and evaluation topics central to environmentally responsible practice. The narrative on climate science, sea level rise, and urban form further reinforces how architects must understand long term environmental trends to protect public health and safety in dense, resilient, low impact communities.

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COURSE: The Longer We Wait: Environmental Policy, Public Health, and the Rise of Sustainable Design

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500

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The Longer We Wait: Environmental Policy, Public Health, and the Rise of Sustainable Design

AIA CES program ID: GMGG.003

Approved LUs: 0.5 LU|HSW

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

How did a pesticide warning that rattled the public, a single day of citizen action, and a new way of reading land and ecology end up shaping the air you move through buildings, the envelopes you detail, and the energy systems you choose today?

This course uses the stories of Rachel Carson, Gaylord Nelson, Ian McHarg, and other environmental pioneers to show how real crises became real policy, and how that policy became everyday design responsibility. You move through the public health stakes behind toxic chemicals, smog disasters, nuclear risk, and offshore oil spills, then into the reforms and frameworks those moments produced, including the EPA era and the regulatory backbone that still guides practice.

Program Description:

This course traces the evolution of modern environmental awareness from early pesticide use and industrial pollution to the creation of Earth Day, the Environmental Protection Agency, and contemporary sustainable architecture. Through the stories of Rachel Carson, Gaylord Nelson, Ian McHarg, and other environmental pioneers, participants connect historical crises such as toxic pesticides, deadly smog events, nuclear risks, and offshore oil spills to today’s expectations for health, safety, and welfare in the built environment.

Architects will learn how environmental science, citizen activism, and public policy reforms led directly to regulations like the Clean Air Act, OSHA, and NEPA, and how those frameworks now inform design strategies such as airtight envelopes, natural ventilation, passive solar heating, and renewable energy systems. The course equips practitioners to make more informed design decisions that reduce pollution, protect occupants and workers, address environmental justice, and support resilient, low-carbon communities.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to describe how key historical events and figures in the environmental movement influenced modern building regulations and sustainable design practices.
Participants will be able to analyze the links between air pollution, toxic chemicals, and public health outcomes, and relate these links to architectural decisions that affect indoor and outdoor environmental quality.
Participants will be able to identify sustainable design strategies such as airtight envelopes, natural ventilation, passive solar heating, and renewable energy systems that respond to the health, safety, and welfare concerns raised in the course.
Participants will be able to evaluate their own design and practice decisions in light of environmental justice, regulatory requirements, and the ethical duty to protect human and ecological systems.

HSW Justification

This podcast episode qualifies for AIA HSW credit because it directly links environmental history to the protection and enhancement of public health, safety, and welfare in the built environment. The discussion shows how toxic pesticides, air pollution, nuclear incidents, and industrial accidents harmed human health and ecosystems and how these crises led to major reforms such as OSHA, the EPA, the Clean Air Act, and other environmental standards that now shape planning, design, development, and construction practices. By tracing the creation of Earth Day, the influence of Ian McHarg’s ecological planning methods, and the rise of sustainable architecture strategies like airtight envelopes, natural ventilation, passive solar heating, and renewable systems, the episode demonstrates how architects can reduce pollution, safeguard workers and occupants, address environmental justice, and strengthen community resilience.

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COURSE: From Dust Bowl to Dymaxion: Climate Science and Resource-Efficient Architecture

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0500

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From Dust Bowl to Dymaxion: Climate Science and Resource-Efficient Architecture

AIA CES program ID: GMGG.002

Approved LUs: 0.5 LU|HSW

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

What if one historical event could reshape how you approach land, resources, energy performance, and the lived experience of people in buildings?

This course follows a direct line from U.S. land policy and agricultural expansion into the Dust Bowl, revealing how ecological decisions can ripple into air quality, displacement, and public welfare across entire regions.

You’ll then trace the science of CO₂ and temperature measurement through Callendar and Keeling and carry that knowledge into design thinking through Buckminster Fuller’s Dymaxion vision—turning history, data, and “do more with less” ingenuity into practical strategies for resource-efficient envelopes, resilient housing, and environmental stewardship.

Program Description

This course traces a powerful arc from nineteenth and early twentieth century land use and agriculture to modern climate science and innovative building design, drawing direct connections to contemporary architectural practice. Participants will examine how the Louisiana Purchase, aggressive homesteading policies, and extractive farming practices culminated in the Dust Bowl, exposing the human health, safety, and welfare impacts of ecological mismanagement in profound ways.

Building on that context, the course highlights the work of indigenous communities and George Washington Carver, whose holistic, resource-conscious approaches to land management offer models for regenerative design and equitable practice. Learners are then introduced to the pioneering climate research of Guy Callendar and Charles David Keeling, whose data on carbon dioxide and global temperatures underpins today’s standards for energy performance and climate-responsive design. Finally, the course explores Buckminster Fuller’s geodesic domes, Dymaxion House, and the philosophy of doing more with less, translating these ideas into actionable strategies for resource efficiency, resilient envelopes, and human-centered environmental stewardship in the built environment.

Learning Objectives

By taking this course, participants will:

Describe how historical land policies, agricultural practices, and the Dust Bowl illustrate the direct links between environmental mismanagement and occupant health, safety, and welfare in the built environment.
Analyze indigenous land stewardship and George Washington Carver’s soil-centered agricultural strategies to identify principles that can inform regenerative site planning, landscape design, and resilient community development.
Interpret the foundational climate science work of Guy Callendar and Charles David Keeling and relate their findings on atmospheric carbon dioxide to contemporary energy codes, performance targets, and climate-responsive building design.
Apply Buckminster Fuller’s concepts of doing more with less, geodesic domes, and the Dymaxion House to evaluate structural systems, envelopes, and housing typologies that use fewer resources while enhancing human comfort and environmental performance.

Who Should Take This Course

This course is designed for professionals who want stronger environmental reasoning inside real-world practice. Perfect for:

Architects and designers seeking deeper context for climate-responsive design, resilient building strategies, and resource-efficient detailing
Urban planners and landscape professionals applying land stewardship principles to site planning, community stability, and long-term welfare outcomes
Building performance and energy teams aligning CO₂ science with energy codes, performance targets, and climate-informed decision-making
Firms pursuing HSW credit through programming and analysis, planning and design, and responsible practice informed by environmental systems

If you want your sustainability decisions to land with more clarity, stronger precedent, and better long-term logic, this course is for you.

Why It Matters

This is a direct line from history to human outcomes: land policy to ecological collapse, climate science to performance standards, and resource efficiency to safer, more stable shelter. The built environment carries the consequences of environmental decisions for decades. This course equips you with the context and frameworks to design with greater resilience, smarter resource use, and stronger protection of health, safety, and welfare.

HSW Justification:

This program qualifies for Health, Safety, and Welfare credit because it directly links environmental history, climate science, and resource-efficient design to the protection and improvement of human well-being in the built environment. By examining the Louisiana Purchase, homesteading policies, and the Dust Bowl, the course illustrates how land use and agricultural practices can create profound health and safety risks for occupants and communities through air quality degradation, economic displacement, and ecological collapse. The work of indigenous land stewards and George Washington Carver provides concrete models for regenerative land management and community resilience that inform programming and analysis, planning and design, and development of sites and landscapes that support physical, social, and economic welfare. The climate science contributions of Guy Callendar and Charles David Keeling underpin contemporary energy performance standards and environmental controls that safeguard occupants from the long-term risks of climate change, while Buckminster Fuller’s geodesic domes, Dymaxion House, and doing more with less philosophy demonstrate structural and envelope strategies that use fewer resources to deliver safe, comfortable, and equitable shelter.

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COURSE: Designing for a Changing Planet: How Climate Science Informs Today’s Built Environment

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0500

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Advancing the Future of Construction with Bio-Based Materials

AIA CES program ID: GMGH.001

Approved LUs: 0.25 LU|HSW

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

What if understanding where climate change actually began could help you design buildings that protect people through heat waves, smoke events, flooding, and infrastructure stress—without treating “sustainability” like a vague buzzword?

Climate change isn’t just a modern debate. It’s a story with receipts, starting with lived environmental shifts and stretching back through early climate science, the rise of industrialization, and the emissions curve that tipped Earth’s natural balance.

This course connects the pioneers of the greenhouse effect to the real-world consequences we’re now designing inside of, giving you the historical clarity and scientific grounding to make smarter, safer, more resilient decisions in the built environment.

Program Description

The episode traces the historical, scientific, and societal roots of climate change by beginning with a personal narrative about growing up in Southern California, observing smog, wildfires, and changing environmental conditions. It connects these experiences to broader patterns of industrialization, suburban sprawl, fossil-fuel growth, and the imbalance introduced into Earth’s natural systems. The episode provides an in-depth historical review of early climate science, highlighting the work of Eunice Foote, John Tyndall, and Svante Arrhenius in uncovering the greenhouse effect and carbon dioxide’s influence on global temperatures. It also explains how industrial advances—including the steam engine and coal-powered manufacturing—accelerated emissions and disrupted Earth’s climate equilibrium. The conversation closes by tying scientific understanding to modern consequences such as extreme weather, rising temperatures, and environmental instability while introducing the concept of sustainability as a necessary framework for protecting human well-being.

Learning Objectives

By taking this course, participants will:

Explain how early scientific discoveries established the greenhouse effect and shaped modern climate understanding.
Analyze how industrialization, fossil-fuel use, and urban development contributed to rising carbon dioxide levels.
Identify the connections between climate imbalance, extreme weather events, and risks to communities and infrastructure.
Evaluate sustainability concepts and their relevance to protecting environmental and human well-being.

Who Should Take This Course

This course is designed for professionals who don’t just want to keep up with climate conversations—they want to understand the mechanics behind them and design accordingly. Perfect for:

Architects and designers seeking a clear, science-backed foundation for climate-responsive design and long-term resilience planning
Engineers and consultants who need to connect emissions, environmental instability, and extreme weather to real risks for communities and infrastructure
Urban planners, developers, and project teams working in regions facing heat, wildfire smoke, flooding, or worsening air-quality conditions
Firms pursuing sustainability, resilience, or HSW-aligned education who want historical context and practical relevance, not surface-level talking points

If you’re tired of climate discussions that skip the “why” and you want the deeper logic that supports better decisions, this course is for you.

Why It Matters

This is more than a sustainability credit. It’s a reality check for the built environment—because climate instability is already shaping health, safety, and welfare through heat threats, smoke and air-quality hazards, and extreme weather impacts. When you understand the science, the history, and the drivers behind the imbalance, you design with more precision, more responsibility, and more staying power.

HSW Justification:

This content qualifies for HSW credit because it directly links environmental change to impacts on public health, safety, and welfare, demonstrating how rising carbon dioxide levels, industrial development, and climate imbalance create risks such as extreme weather, air-quality hazards, and heat-related threats. The episode addresses acceptable HSW topics including programming and analysis by examining environmental systems, planning and design through sustainability principles, and practice management by outlining the responsibility of professionals to understand environmental context. More than 75 percent of the material focuses on scientific evidence, environmental risks, climate-driven events, and the need for sustainable design strategies that protect communities. By grounding climate challenges in historical, scientific, and ecological analysis, the content equips architects and design professionals with essential knowledge for making decisions that safeguard public welfare in the built environment.

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COURSE: Advancing the Future of Construction with Bio-Based Materials

Mon, 19 May 2025 14:00:00 -0500

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Advancing the Future of Construction with Bio-Based Materials

AIA CES program ID: GMGH.0026

Approved LUs: 1 LU|HSW

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

What if your material choices could lower carbon emissions, slash fire risk, improve indoor air quality, and create affordable housing options—without sacrificing performance or code compliance?

Hemp and other bio-based building materials aren’t fringe anymore. They’re advancing into the heart of construction—and changing what it means to build responsibly. This course shows you how to align climate goals with real-world application, unlocking sustainable design that actually delivers.

Program Description

From carbon-negative walls to toxin-free insulation, bio-based materials are redefining the future of construction—and hemp is leading the charge. This course, developed in partnership with the Hemp Building Institute, takes you inside the evolving landscape of natural building materials that do more than just meet sustainability standards. You’ll explore how industrial hemp and hempcrete are being used to create fire-resistant, energy-efficient, and breathable buildings that outperform traditional systems in both residential and commercial settings.

But innovation doesn’t come without barriers. That’s why this course doesn’t stop at performance—it also addresses the political, logistical, and regulatory forces that shape adoption, and equips you with the tools to navigate them. From permitting to public perception, you’ll leave with the clarity and confidence to specify bio-based systems in real projects. Whether you’re designing for affordability, resilience, or regenerative impact, this course helps you push beyond greenwashing and into true environmental leadership.

Learning Objectives

By taking this course, participants will:

Identify the carbon reduction, health, and resilience benefits of hemp-based materials in both new construction and retrofits
Evaluate the structural and thermal performance of hempcrete, including its fire resistance and vapor permeability advantages over traditional insulation
Navigate real-world regulatory, market, and perception-based barriers to specifying hemp, and examine strategies for overcoming them in both commercial and residential contexts
Apply bio-based materials in the design of affordable housing projects that prioritize occupant health, long-term durability, and reduced environmental impact

Who Should Take This Course

This course is designed for professionals who don’t just want to follow sustainability trends—they want to lead the charge. Perfect for:

Architects and designers working toward net-zero, regenerative, or low-carbon standards and looking for actionable material alternatives
Builders, contractors, and consultants ready to integrate fire-resistant, cost-effective insulation and wall systems into real-world workflows
Housing authorities, developers, and nonprofit builders focused on sustainable, healthy materials for affordable housing initiatives
Firms navigating ESG or LEED targets and seeking alternatives to conventional, carbon-heavy materials that no longer align with client values

If you’re done settling for “less bad” materials and ready to specify options that truly do good, this course is for you.

Why It Matters

This is more than a sustainability credit. It’s a gateway into the next era of architecture—where buildings sequester carbon, protect occupants from toxins and fire, and support equitable, regenerative economies. Hemp isn’t the future. It’s here. The only question is whether your specs are keeping up.

HSW Justification:

This course qualifies for Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) credit based on its focus on sustainable construction materials and their direct impact on the well-being of building occupants. The course covers the use of hemp-based materials, particularly hempcrete, which contribute to health by improving indoor air quality and reducing exposure to harmful chemicals often found in conventional building materials. These materials also offer safety benefits by providing fire-resistant properties, reducing the risk of structural failures, and contributing to healthier, more resilient buildings. Furthermore, by promoting the use of renewable, locally sourced materials, the course aligns with welfare goals by supporting affordable housing projects and encouraging the use of sustainable, bio-based materials that help foster healthier, more equitable living environments for all communities. Through a deeper understanding of hemp's potential in construction, architects can better serve the health, safety, and welfare of building occupants and society at large.

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COURSE: Redefining Space and Culture: The Modern Vision of Lina Bo Bardi

Fri, 16 May 2025 19:45:00 -0500

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Redefining Space and Culture: The Vision of Lina Bo Bardi

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0032

Approved LUs: 1 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

What happens when architecture becomes a medium for cultural transformation?

This course explores the groundbreaking work of Lina Bo Bardi, a visionary who fused design, activism, and human connection into her architectural practice. From the bold structural language of the São Paulo Museum of Art to her philosophy of participatory space, Lina challenged modernism to reflect real people, real stories, and real culture.

Program Description

This episode of She Builds Podcast delves into the life and legacy of Lina Bo Bardi, an architect who redefined the boundaries of design by centering culture, community, and inclusivity. The hosts trace her path from Italy to Brazil, where her bold ideas and political activism helped shape the country’s architectural identity.

Through intimate storytelling and historical context, the conversation unpacks her major projects—including the iconic MASP—while revealing the battles she faced as a woman challenging traditional norms in both academia and practice. Listeners will gain insight into how Lina’s belief in architecture as a social catalyst made her work not just relevant, but revolutionary.

Learning Objectives

By completing this course, participants will be able to:

Analyze Lina Bo Bardi’s approach to architecture as a fusion of theory, practice, and cultural context.
Examine the innovative structural design of the São Paulo Museum of Art and its impact on museum typology.
Assess Lina Bo Bardi’s critique of modernist architecture and her focus on creating participatory spaces.
Explore the connections between Lina Bo Bardi’s architectural philosophy and contemporary movements in design inclusivity.

Who Should Take This Course

This course is designed for architects, urbanists, educators, and design professionals who:

Are inspired by architecture that responds to culture, identity, and social responsibility
Want to explore how spatial design can foster community and cultural equity
Are seeking role models who have shaped the discipline through innovation and activism
Believe design should engage people, challenge power structures, and tell deeper stories

Whether you're a museum designer, academic, cultural practitioner, or architect committed to inclusive work, this course will give you fresh vision and bold precedent.

Why It Matters

Earn AIA CE credit while studying one of the most influential women in modern architecture
Learn how architecture can challenge norms, advocate for equity, and serve as a living, breathing part of culture
Take away practical inspiration for creating spaces that are not just seen—but felt, shared, and remembered

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COURSE: Thriving Beyond Codes: Inclusive Design in Architecture

Fri, 16 May 2025 19:15:00 -0500

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Thriving Beyond Codes: Inclusive Design in Architecture

AIA CES program ID: GMGH.0020

Approved LUs: 1 LU|HSW

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

Designing for Dignity, Not Just Compliance

Architecture isn’t just about what we build—it’s about who we build for. This powerful course challenges the status quo of code-based design and asks a deeper question: are your projects truly inclusive? Through the lens of accessibility, sustainability, and lived experience, this podcast episode redefines what it means to create spaces that foster dignity, equity, and belonging.

Program Description

In this episode of Tangible Remnants, host Nakita Reed interviews Ganesh Nayak, founder of Meteor Inc., to explore the essential intersections of sustainability, accessibility, and equity in architectural design. Inspired by his experience raising a son with developmental disabilities, Ganesh shares his journey from traditional architecture to founding a consultancy dedicated to creating more inclusive environments.

The conversation goes beyond ADA compliance, delving into the emotional, social, and structural implications of designing for both visible and invisible disabilities. The two discuss how holistic, justice-driven design practices can reshape not only individual buildings but the profession itself. Topics include the complexities of retrofitting historic buildings, actionable strategies for equitable climate action, and the long-term impact of inclusive design decisions on community health and cultural resilience.

Learning Objectives

Analyze how inclusive design principles can address both visible and invisible disabilities.
Evaluate the challenges and strategies for integrating accessibility into historic building retrofits.
Explain the connection between climate action, sustainability, and social equity in architectural design.
Apply strategies to design spaces that promote inclusivity and holistic well-being for all users.

Who Should Take This Course

This course is tailored for architects, designers, urban planners, and AEC professionals who:

Are committed to designing for equity, inclusion, and social impact
Want to build accessibility into the foundation of every project—not tack it on after the fact
Are working with or retrofitting historic structures that require nuanced ADA upgrades
See climate action and accessibility as interwoven design challenges
Lead or influence firm culture and want to push past checkbox compliance into meaningful, justice-oriented design

Why It Matters

Earn LU|HSW credit while exploring how inclusive design strategies can transform lives—not just meet legal minimums
Gain deep insight from a practitioner whose lived experience fuels innovation in the built environment
Learn how accessibility and sustainability intersect to shape healthier, more equitable cities
Discover how to embed inclusion into design processes from day one, avoiding costly rework and fostering long-term cultural relevance

HSW Justification:

The discussion addresses key aspects of health, safety, and welfare by focusing on accessibility, sustainability, and equity in design. By exploring how architectural practices can create inclusive, safe, and equitable spaces, the content aligns with the professional duty to protect the public's physical, emotional, and social well-being.

The episode includes acceptable HSW topics:

Programming and analysis: The evaluation of project constraints related to accessibility and sustainability is a central theme, emphasizing the need to design beyond minimum code compliance.

Project planning and design: Ganesh Nayak highlights the integration of accessibility into initial design phases to create inclusive and equitable spaces for all users.

Project development and documentation: The discussion examines the integration of building systems and design strategies to meet accessibility and sustainability goals, ensuring a safer and more inclusive built environment.

Construction and evaluation: The episode includes post-occupancy insights, particularly about how existing spaces can impact users’ dignity and functionality, advocating for inclusive retrofitting and adaptive reuse.

The conversation extensively covers health by advocating for accessible design that promotes physical and emotional well-being. It addresses safety by emphasizing the creation of spaces that minimize harm for individuals with disabilities, both visible and invisible. Welfare is discussed through the lens of equitable access, holistic sustainability, and inclusive design. The majority of the episode revolves around these core themes, meeting the 75% threshold for HSW relevance.

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COURSE: How HOK Redefined Architecture: Innovation, Culture, and Growth

Thu, 15 May 2025 09:45:00 -0500

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How HOK Redefined Architecture: Innovation, Culture, and Growth

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0022

Approved LUs: 1 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

What If a Firm Was Built to Outlast Its Founders?

In an era when most firms rise and fall with their namesakes, HOK rewrote the rules. Born from the vision of George Hellmuth, Gyo Obata, and George Kassabaum, this architecture giant wasn’t just shaped by design—it was engineered for longevity. This course takes you inside HOK’s evolution from a startup with a bold idea to one of the most influential architecture firms in the world. You'll uncover how they embedded innovation, collaboration, and cultural resilience into every facet of the business—and why their model still inspires firms today.

Program Description

Through the lens of this engaging podcast episode, listeners will trace the arc of HOK's formation, growth, and cultural DNA. The story begins with George Hellmuth’s determination to create a “depression-proof” firm—one that could weather market volatility without compromising quality or vision. His marketing genius brought in projects, but it was Gyo Obata’s contextual design sensitivity and George Kassabaum’s emphasis on detail and delivery that anchored HOK's enduring success.

The episode explores how HOK pioneered a business structure that separated ownership from personality, ensuring continuity beyond any one leader. It also highlights how collaboration was strategically used not only as an internal philosophy but as a competitive advantage. The narrative offers essential takeaways for design professionals aiming to build practices that are scalable, resilient, and rooted in values that transcend any single project.

Who Should Take This Course

Perfect for architects, firm principals, and design professionals who:

Want to future-proof their practice by learning from a firm that broke the mold
Are exploring succession planning and long-term leadership models
Seek to understand how design, operations, and business culture intersect
Value collaborative practice and want to strengthen internal team alignment
Aspire to build legacies that go beyond signature style and personal brand

Why It Matters

Learn how HOK’s founders built a scalable architecture firm without sacrificing integrity, design quality, or human-centered values
Discover practical models for leadership, ownership, and sustainability in the business of architecture
Take inspiration from a firm that successfully integrated marketing, mentorship, and innovation into one unified culture
Gain AIA LU credit while sharpening your ability to lead, communicate, and build something that lasts

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COURSE: Tackling Embodied Carbon: Lessons from the Boulder Community Hospital Deconstruction Project

Thu, 15 May 2025 08:15:00 -0500

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Tackling Embodied Carbon: Lessons from the Boulder Community Hospital Deconstruction Project

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0018

Approved LUs: 1 LU|HSW

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

What if the greenest building is the one that already exists—but in pieces?

This course goes inside a groundbreaking case study where architectural salvage becomes a tool for climate justice. Learn how one team dismantled an entire hospital—not to destroy it, but to build something new. This is what carbon-conscious construction really looks like.

Program Description

In this AIA-approved LU|HSW course, structural engineer Alexis Vitello, Director of the Team Carbon Unit at Kalani Engineers and Builders, takes us behind the scenes of one of the most ambitious deconstruction efforts in the country.

At the center of the conversation: the Boulder Community Hospital, a facility methodically disassembled for parts—not scrap. The structural bones of this building found new life in civic infrastructure, including a fire station, turning demolition into regeneration. Through Vitello’s lens, we get the unfiltered reality of testing reclaimed beams for integrity, cataloging hundreds of components, and overcoming regulatory, logistical, and cultural resistance.

But this isn't just a story about sustainability. It's about rethinking how architecture engages with climate, cost, and community. From embodied carbon accounting to supply chain disruption, from architectural reuse to lifecycle innovation—this episode offers real tools for design professionals ready to act, not just talk, on sustainability.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

Identify the processes and challenges involved in deconstructing buildings for material reuse.
Analyze the impact of embodied carbon on the construction industry's environmental footprint.
Develop strategies for integrating material reuse into new construction projects.
Evaluate the benefits of a circular economy approach within municipal and private construction projects.

Who Should Take This Course

This course was made for architects, engineers, and construction leaders who:

Want to move beyond sustainability as a buzzword and engage with real-world carbon reduction strategies
Work on municipal, institutional, or commercial projects where circular economy approaches can reduce waste and cost
Are involved in design, documentation, or planning and need to understand the practical application of reuse logistics
Want to stay ahead of regulatory shifts and client expectations around decarbonization and green building mandates

If you're serious about climate-conscious design that doesn’t just check boxes but redefines the future of building, this course is for you.

Why It Matters

Earn AIA LU|HSW credit while exploring one of the most ambitious reuse case studies in U.S. design history
Get inspired by a project that turned waste into opportunity—and carbon into currency
Learn how to design for disassembly, integrate salvaged materials, and cut carbon at scale
Walk away with immediately applicable insights on reuse inventories, lifecycle documentation, and embodied carbon metrics

This isn’t about theory. It’s about what your next project could look like if you had the tools, team, and mindset to make every decision count.

HSW Justification

The podcast addresses the protection of health, safety, and welfare through its exploration of sustainable construction practices, specifically the reuse of structural materials. These practices reduce the environmental impact of construction, promoting physical health by decreasing carbon emissions and mitigating climate change effects. Additionally, the reuse of materials supports equitable access to resources and elevates the human experience by reducing costs and fostering innovative practices in the built environment.

The podcast covers multiple AIA CES-approved HSW topics, including:

- Programming and Analysis: Evaluation of material reuse opportunities, site constraints, and embodied carbon impacts.

- Project Planning and Design: Strategies for integrating salvaged materials into new designs, addressing lifecycle considerations and end-of-life planning.

- Project Development and Documentation: Documentation of reused materials, including inventories, material testing, and cut sheets, ensuring structural integrity and project feasibility.

- Construction and Evaluation: Implementation of deconstruction practices to preserve materials for reuse, emphasizing safety in removal, cataloging, and future utilization.

This learning program effectively demonstrates how architects and design professionals can protect public health, safety, and welfare by embracing sustainable construction practices. It provides actionable insights into the reuse of materials, aligns with multiple HSW topics, and dedicates more than 75% of its content to these critical areas. By encouraging innovative approaches and reducing environmental impact, the program supports the long-term viability of the built environment while enhancing the human experience.

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COURSE: Inside the Invisible House: Challenges and Triumphs of Desert Living Design

Thu, 15 May 2025 01:30:00 -0500

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Inside the Invisible House: Challenges and Triumphs of Desert Living Design

AIA CES program ID: GMGH.0019

Approved LUs: 1 LU|HSW

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

What happens when radical design meets the unforgiving desert?

This course takes you deep inside one of the most talked-about residential projects in modern architecture—the Invisible House in Joshua Tree. From a mirrored façade that disappears into the landscape to engineering feats that defy gravity, this is a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to turn bold vision into habitable reality.

Program Description

In this episode, architect and industrial designer Tomas Osinski shares the creative and technical journey behind the Invisible House. Designed to reflect and dissolve into the Mojave Desert, the home features striking architectural elements like a 100-foot indoor pool, minimalist interiors, and a structure wrapped in mirror glass that seamlessly interacts with its environment.

Osinski reflects on the evolution of the project—from concept to completion—including how he balanced client ambition with real-world engineering constraints. The conversation explores broader themes of sustainability, structural resilience, and how architecture can blur the line between building and nature. It’s a rare look at design without compromise—where artistic freedom meets extreme technical demand.

Learning Objectives

By completing this course, participants will be able to:

Analyze the design considerations necessary for creating sustainable and functional architecture in extreme climates.
Evaluate the challenges and solutions in integrating innovative features, such as mirrored façades and interior pools, into residential design.
Apply principles of minimalism and organic design evolution in architectural projects.
Assess the role of architecture in balancing aesthetics, functionality, and the human experience.

Who Should Take This Course

Ideal for architects, designers, engineers, and AEC professionals who:

Are interested in pushing the boundaries of form, material, and environment
Work on projects in extreme or remote climates
Seek inspiration for blending structural precision with visual minimalism
Are exploring ways to integrate architecture with the natural world

Whether you’re a high-design visionary or a technical problem solver, this course reveals what’s possible when both mindsets come together.

Why It Matters

Earn AIA LU|HSW credit while studying a breakthrough in sustainable desert living
Learn how to protect occupant health and safety while embracing bold, unorthodox design
Explore techniques for turning artistic vision into technical reality—without sacrificing code compliance or performance
Gain valuable insight into structural innovation, climate-adaptive systems, and the emotional impact of immersive architecture

HSW Justificiation

The podcast addresses key aspects of professional practice that enhance the health, safety, and welfare of building occupants, users, and others affected by the built environment:

- Health: The design of the Invisible House incorporates features that promote physical and emotional well-being, such as indoor-outdoor connectivity through the reflective glass façade, immersive experiences in the desert environment, and temperature regulation systems ensuring comfort in extreme climates.

- Safety: The structural design emphasizes resilience, such as reinforced steel supports to meet stringent cantilever bending requirements and underground utility systems to reduce hazards. Considerations for occupant safety in extreme weather conditions, such as high heat and cold, are also integral to the design.

- Welfare: The house fosters a unique human experience, emphasizing connection to the natural environment and promoting an elevated and equitable appreciation of architectural design.

More than 75 percent of the podcast focuses on HSW topics:

The conversation heavily emphasizes design and construction elements that directly impact health, safety, and welfare, such as energy-efficient systems, resilience in extreme climates, and the balance of aesthetics with functionality.

The discussion of sustainability, structural innovation, and integration of building systems underlines the practical applications of architecture in safeguarding occupant well-being and environmental stewardship.

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COURSE: Bridging the Gap Between Design and Delivery

Thu, 15 May 2025 00:15:00 -0500

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Bridging the Gap Between Design and Delivery

AIA CES program ID: GMGH.0024

Approved LUs: 1 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

What if the biggest risk to your project isn’t a design flaw—but a communication breakdown?

This course pulls back the curtain on construction documentation and specification writing—areas that often go overlooked, but have the power to make or break a project. Featuring Cherise Lakeside, Senior Specifications Writer and CSI leader, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how improving clarity, communication, and collaboration directly impacts health, safety, and welfare in the built environment.

Program Description

In this episode, Cherise Lakeside shares her journey from an unconventional entry into architecture to becoming one of the industry’s most respected voices in construction specifications. With decades of experience and a passion for teaching, Cherise reveals the hidden challenges that arise when teams fail to align—and the simple, actionable tools that can prevent costly mistakes.

She explores her work with the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), and how technical documentation and strong team coordination are essential—not just for compliance—but for protecting people and delivering on the promise of good design. The episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s tired of miscommunication, missed deadlines, and last-minute chaos—and wants to do something about it.

Learning Objectives

By completing this course, participants will be able to:

Analyze the critical gaps in traditional architecture education and propose actionable improvements.
Evaluate the role of the Construction Specifications Institute in enhancing project delivery and teamwork.
Apply best practices for coordinating specifications and drawings to minimize project errors and risk.
Develop strategies to foster a culture of open communication and knowledge-sharing within architectural teams.

Who Should Take This Course

This course is designed for architects, project managers, spec writers, engineers, and AEC professionals who:

Are responsible for translating design into documentation
Want to reduce rework, risk, and confusion in project delivery
Mentor junior team members or manage multidisciplinary workflows
Know that good specs aren’t just paperwork—they’re protection

If you’ve ever said “that wasn’t in the documents,” this course is for you.

Why It Matters

Earn AIA CE credit while learning practical, real-world strategies from one of the field’s most trusted experts
Learn how to prevent safety risks and legal issues through better documentation and communication
Leave with tools to improve project delivery, collaboration, and outcomes from concept to completion

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COURSE: From Detroit to the AIA Presidency: Kimberly Dowdell's Inspiring Journey

Wed, 14 May 2025 22:45:00 -0500

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From Detroit to the AIA Presidency: Kimberly Dowdell's Inspiring Journey

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0024

Approved LUs: 1.25 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

Architecture isn’t just about buildings—it’s about impact.

This powerful course follows Kimberly Dowdell’s rise from Detroit to national leadership as the first Black woman elected AIA President. Her story isn't just historic—it’s a blueprint for what purposeful design, bold advocacy, and unshakable resilience can do for the future of the profession.

Program Description

In this deeply personal and energizing episode, Kimberly Dowdell shares the moments that shaped her—from sketching houses as a child in Detroit to leading the American Institute of Architects on a national stage.

The conversation explores how she used education, service, and community-focused design as tools for transformation. From her formative years at Cornell and Harvard to her presidency at NOMA during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kimberly walks listeners through the milestones, mindsets, and mission that have defined her path.

Her story offers more than inspiration—it delivers a masterclass in leadership, equity, and the power of representation in reshaping the built environment.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the historical and systemic challenges faced by Black architects in the United States.
Analyze the leadership strategies Kimberly Dowdell employed to increase membership and engagement in NOMA.
Explain the interdisciplinary approaches needed to address urban health disparities through architecture.
Describe the significance of representation and mentorship in diversifying the field of architecture.

Who Should Take This Course

Perfect for architects, educators, students, and AEC professionals who:

Want to understand the power of leadership and advocacy in architecture
Believe design can be a catalyst for justice, inclusion, and systemic change
Are seeking real-world examples of how representation reshapes the profession
Are invested in mentoring, urban equity, and building healthier communities

This course is for those who don’t just want to build buildings—but a better profession and world.

Why It Matters

Earn AIA CE credit while learning from one of the industry’s most groundbreaking leaders
Gain insight into how community, design, and leadership intersect to drive systemic change
Discover how personal purpose can fuel professional excellence and lasting legacy

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COURSE: How Modular Construction is Revolutionizing High-Rise Building Design

Wed, 14 May 2025 06:00:00 -0500

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How Modular Construction is Revolutionizing High-Rise Building Design

AIA CES program ID: GMGH.0021

Approved LUs: 1 LU|HSW

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

What if skyscrapers could be assembled like Lego—stronger, faster, and more sustainable?

In this eye-opening AIA-approved course, two industry leaders break down how modular construction is redefining what’s possible in urban architecture. From structural safety to seismic adaptation, this episode isn’t just futuristic—it’s foundational.

Program Description

This episode features Roger Krulak, founder of Full Stack Modular, and David Farnsworth, structural engineer at Arup, in a conversation that unpacks the game-changing impact of modular construction on mid- and high-rise buildings. Their discussion covers how volumetric modular systems—prebuilt off-site with structural, mechanical, and finish components—are dramatically reducing timelines, cutting carbon emissions, and reshaping the collaborative workflow between architects, engineers, and manufacturers.

The episode explores how modular design addresses seismic zones, bracing systems, and wind loads while enabling scalable, sustainable solutions for dense urban environments. With examples from real-world projects, Krulak and Farnsworth make the case for why this isn’t a trend—it’s the future of resilient, responsible design.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the principles of volumetric modular construction and its benefits in urban development.
Analyze how modular construction adapts to site-specific conditions, including seismic and wind loads.
Evaluate the collaborative processes between structural engineering and manufacturing in modular systems.
Identify the sustainability advantages of modular construction, including carbon footprint reduction and resource efficiency.

Who Should Take This Course

This course is designed for architects, engineers, developers, and AEC professionals who:

Are working on high-rise or urban residential/mixed-use projects
Want to reduce construction timelines without sacrificing safety or quality
Are focused on sustainability and carbon reduction in the built environment
Need scalable solutions for affordable housing, resiliency, or disaster-prone regions

Why It Matters

Earn AIA LU|HSW credit while exploring one of the most impactful technologies reshaping the built environment
Learn how to apply modular systems to urban challenges, from zoning constraints to environmental targets
Gain insight from top-tier experts leading the charge in structural innovation and sustainable development

HSW Justification

The podcast addresses the health, safety, and welfare of the built environment through its focus on modular construction. Specific aspects include:

Health: The discussion on sustainable design and reduced carbon emissions contributes to improved environmental health and occupant well-being. Modular construction minimizes onsite waste and emissions, enhancing physical health.

Safety: Detailed discussions on structural integrity, seismic adaptations, and compliance with safety standards ensure occupant and public safety. The use of braced frames and site-specific adaptations safeguards buildings from harm in various environmental conditions.

Welfare: The podcast highlights modular construction's role in creating affordable housing, promoting equitable access to shelter. The adaptability and reusability of modules also encourage environmental stewardship and elevate the human experience.

Over 75 percent of the podcast content is dedicated to HSW topics, including structural safety, sustainable design practices, and welfare-oriented housing solutions. The episode consistently focuses on technical and professional subjects relevant to protecting public health, safety, and welfare, meeting the majority content requirement.

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COURSE: Choosing the Right Business Structure: A Guide for Aspiring Architecture Firms

Wed, 14 May 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Choosing the Right Business Structure: A Guide for Aspiring Architecture Firms

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0037

Approved LUs: .25 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

Before you lay your first brick, you have to build the foundation of your business.

This AIA-approved course is your behind-the-scenes look at how real architects navigate legal structures, partnerships, and the startup decisions that make or break a firm. If you're thinking of going out on your own—or already have—this episode is your legal lifeline.

Program Description

Starting an architecture firm requires more than creative vision—it demands smart, legally sound decisions from the outset. This course follows three co-founders as they unpack the most critical choice they made: how to structure their business.

Together, they demystify the pros and cons of sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, and corporations through real-world discussion and candid reflection. You’ll hear how shared vision, thoughtful agreements, and clearly defined roles helped them avoid common pitfalls and build something that works.

The conversation also highlights how legal structure, licensure compliance, and partnership agreements influence daily operations and long-term growth. Whether you’re launching your own firm or simply planning ahead, this episode offers clear insight and actionable strategies.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

Analyze the key factors influencing the selection of a business structure for architecture firms.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of different legal structures, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, and corporations.
Develop strategies to create effective partnership agreements that address responsibilities, profit-sharing, and conflict resolution.
Evaluate the role of licensure and legal requirements in shaping the operations and dynamics of an architecture firm.

Who Should Take This Course

Designed specifically for architects, designers, and entrepreneurial professionals who:

Are preparing to launch their own firm or considering a future startup
Want clarity on business structure options from people who've done it
Need to understand legal risk, tax implications, and day-to-day workflow differences
Value transparency around partnership dynamics, trust, and business planning

Whether you're solo, starting with a partner, or working in a team—this course arms you with what most people only learn the hard way.

Why It Matters

Earn AIA CE credit while making smarter, faster startup decisions
Save time and money by choosing the right structure the first time
Learn from real architects sharing lessons they wish they knew earlier

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COURSE: Sustainable Architecture: The Case for Adaptive Reuse in Modern Design

Wed, 14 May 2025 02:30:00 -0500

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Sustainable Architecture: The Case for Adaptive Reuse in Modern Design

AIA CES program ID: GMGH.0023

Approved LUs: 1 LU|HSW

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

What if the most sustainable building is the one that already exists?

In this compelling AIA-approved course, two design leaders from HOK walk through the creative, structural, and cultural challenges of adaptive reuse. You’ll explore how salvaged spaces become sustainable icons—proving that preservation and progress aren’t opposites. They’re partners.

Program Description

This episode features Eli Hoisington (Senior Principal and Design Principal at HOK) and Tim Gaidis (Principal and Senior Project Designer at HOK) as they share firsthand stories from adaptive reuse projects that blend history with forward-thinking design. From the Cortex Innovation District in St. Louis to the headquarters of Tyson Foods, they highlight how existing structures—churches, warehouses, and historic buildings—can be retrofitted for modern use while preserving their identity and charm.

The conversation dives into the process of “uncovering a building’s soul,” the balance between aesthetics and code compliance, and the design opportunities that arise when you work with what already exists. Key topics include seismic retrofitting, accessibility, salvaging materials, and incorporating sustainability into every layer of a project.

Whether you’re transforming a building or your mindset, this course is a masterclass in designing for resilience, reuse, and relevance.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

Analyze the principles and benefits of adaptive reuse in architecture.
Evaluate the challenges and strategies for retrofitting older buildings to meet modern needs.
Apply techniques for salvaging and repurposing historical materials in new designs.
Develop approaches to integrate a building’s history into its future functionality and design.

Who Should Take This Course

Perfect for architects, developers, and AEC professionals who:

Are exploring sustainable alternatives to new construction
Want to learn from HOK’s real-world success in adaptive reuse
Work with historic buildings or under tight environmental constraints
Believe design can honor the past while solving for the future

Why It Matters

Earn AIA LU|HSW credit while exploring how adaptive reuse tackles climate, cultural, and code challenges
Learn techniques for retaining character while upgrading safety, accessibility, and sustainability
Reimagine your role as a designer—not just of buildings, but of legacy and longevity

HSW Justification

The podcast addresses adaptive reuse in architecture, focusing on topics that protect and enhance the public’s health, safety, and welfare. Discussions emphasize creating equitable, safe, and sustainable spaces that improve physical and emotional well-being, preserve cultural and historical identity, and encourage community engagement. Specific examples include ensuring accessibility for all building users, retrofitting for seismic safety, and integrating sustainability into design practices.

The episode covers several HSW topics, including:

- Programming and analysis: Evaluating the potential of older buildings for new uses while addressing constraints such as structural integrity and accessibility.

- Project planning and design: Developing design solutions that honor a building’s history while meeting modern health and safety standards.

- Project development and documentation: Integrating retrofitting techniques like seismic reinforcement and sustainable material reuse into adaptive reuse projects.

- Construction and evaluation: Discussing the challenges and strategies for safely converting outdated or non-compliant structures into functional, safe, and accessible spaces.

The majority of the discussion centers on ensuring safe, sustainable, and equitable reuse of buildings. This includes addressing accessibility, seismic retrofitting, and environmental considerations, all of which directly align with the HSW definition. Examples such as adapting a church into a restaurant, retrofitting for modern code compliance, and preserving cultural artifacts illustrate how these projects promote public health, safety, and welfare.

By emphasizing the adaptation of the built environment to meet current safety standards, enhance user health, and contribute to social equity and environmental sustainability, this podcast episode qualifies for LU|HSW credit.

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COURSE: Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Strategies for Inclusion and Growth

Wed, 14 May 2025 00:30:00 -0500

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Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Strategies for Inclusion and Growth

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0028

Approved LUs: 1 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

What if the invisible differences we hide are actually our greatest strengths?

This AIA-approved course unpacks what it means to support neurodiversity in professional settings—from real estate to design studios. Through a deeply personal and practical conversation, you’ll learn how inclusion isn’t just a checkbox—it’s a strategy for growth.

Program Description

Hosted by architect and preservationist Nakita Reed, this episode features Morgan Chanel Burrell Miles, a real estate developer who opens up about navigating the world with a language-based learning difference. With honesty and clarity, Morgan shares how her struggles with reading comprehension, audio processing, and word retrieval have intersected with her greatest strengths—like a photographic memory for numbers—and how those traits have fueled her success.

The episode addresses how workplace environments often reward neurotypical behaviors while penalizing differences that aren’t visible. Morgan reflects on masking, self-advocacy, and the emotional toll of misunderstanding. Drawing inspiration from Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week, the conversation calls for workplace cultures rooted in empathy, clarity, and support.

This course invites architects, firm leaders, HR professionals, and collaborators to rethink how neurodivergence is perceived—and how better systems of inclusion can benefit everyone.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

Recognize the broad spectrum of neurodiversity and its implications in personal and professional contexts.
Identify strategies for creating inclusive workplaces that support diverse learning styles and abilities.
Analyze the challenges faced by individuals with learning differences and their methods of adaptation and success.
Apply principles of authenticity and respect to foster more equitable and supportive environments.

Who Should Take This Course

Ideal for architecture and AEC professionals, firm managers, and team leaders who:

Want to foster inclusive, neurodiverse work environments
Recognize the need to address “invisible disabilities” with clarity and compassion
Are building HR systems, studio cultures, or mentorship frameworks that support all learning styles
Believe that diversity of thought is a business advantage—not a liability

Why It Matters

Earn AIA CE credit while gaining tools to build more inclusive firms and project teams
Learn directly from the lived experience of a neurodivergent professional navigating high-stakes industries
Understand how inclusion affects performance, innovation, and retention

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COURSE: How ‘Clarify, Simplify, Beautify’ Transforms Architecture and Communication

Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500

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How ‘Clarify, Simplify, Beautify’ Transforms Architecture and Communication

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0025

Approved LUs: 1 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

What if the most powerful thing an architect could do was simplify?

This AIA-approved course dives into how a single design philosophy—Clarify, Simplify, Beautify—can radically transform not only the way architects document, design, and deliver, but also how teams communicate and build. It’s not just about pretty drawings—it’s about clarity that drives results.

Program Description

This podcast episode features Mark Stankey, principal at the Minneapolis-based firm Plaid, as he shares the real-world power behind the firm’s motto: Clarify, Simplify, Beautify. Drawing from his background as both a builder and designer, Stankey outlines how clear documentation and visual communication can bridge the gap between vision and execution—especially in fast-paced, high-stakes projects.

The episode explores the evolving role of 3D modeling, artificial intelligence, and digital workflows in architecture. It also zooms in on the often-overlooked value of human connection, teamwork, and the craftsmanship behind a well-built project. Whether you’re a student, firm leader, or somewhere in between, this course offers a refreshing and practical perspective on making communication a core design skill.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the significance of clear communication in construction documents and its impact on project success.
Analyze the integration of 3D modeling and AI in architectural processes to simplify and enhance documentation.
Evaluate the role of craft and human connection in creating lasting architectural designs.
Apply strategies for fostering team collaboration and leveraging individual strengths in architectural practice.

Who Should Take This Course

Designed for architects, designers, firm leaders, and emerging professionals who:

Want to reduce errors and friction during construction through better documentation
Are exploring the use of AI, 3D modeling, or automation in real-world design workflows
Believe that clarity and beauty go hand in hand
Want to improve collaboration across teams and trades by communicating with greater precision and impact

Why It Matters

Earn AIA CE credit while learning how communication is the foundation of effective architectural delivery
Discover tools and mindset shifts that simplify complexity without compromising design integrity
Gain practical approaches to documentation that support contractors, consultants, and clients alike

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COURSE: From Academia to Practice: Building an Architectural Business Model

Tue, 13 May 2025 01:30:00 -0500

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From Academia to Practice: Building an Architectural Business Model

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0036

Approved LUs: .25 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

When the studio ends, the real build begins.

This AIA CE course takes you behind the scenes of three architects’ leap from academia to launching a real-world design practice. Fueled by material exploration, digital fabrication, and frustration with industry stagnation, they created a business model built on collaboration, process, and purpose. If you’re rethinking your path—or ready to lead one—this conversation delivers real talk and real strategy.

Program Description

In this podcast-based course, three architects reflect on their transition from academic life to professional practice, and how that shift shaped their approach to firm-building. Disillusioned with conventional industry practices, they set out to create a business model that values craft, experimentation, and collaboration.

The episode explores their early challenges—legal structures, business logistics, creative constraints—and the powerful role that digital fabrication and competitions played in establishing their studio’s voice. You’ll hear how their shared values around materiality and process helped them build a practice rooted in design integrity and client alignment.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

Analyze the evolution of architectural business models and their implications for practice.
Evaluate the role of digital fabrication and materiality in differentiating an architectural firm.
Formulate strategies for balancing creative aspirations with practical business needs.
Assess the challenges and opportunities of transitioning from academic collaboration to professional practice.

Who Should Take This Course

This course is ideal for:

Early-career architects considering independent practice
Design educators curious about the leap into entrepreneurship
Small firm founders seeking to evolve or rethink their business model
Creatives exploring how to integrate hands-on material exploration into practice

Why It Matters:

Earn AIA CE credit while learning how real architects built a firm from shared vision to viable business
Gain clarity on what it actually takes to shift from theory to execution
Understand the impact of intentional collaboration, competitions, and material focus in business formation

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COURSE: Access and Equity by Design

Tue, 13 May 2025 01:15:00 -0500

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Access and Equity by Design

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0026

Approved LUs: 1.25 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

Equity isn’t just a talking point. It’s a design principle.

What does it really mean to build for community? Architect Kendal Bowman shares how his roots in Pontiac and passion for affordable housing continue to shape his architectural practice. This powerful AIA CE course invites architects to rethink visibility, equity, and representation—not as ideals, but as active tools for design and development.

Program Description:

In this continuing education course, architect Kendal Bowman shares his story—growing up in Pontiac, Michigan, navigating the architectural profession as a Black man, and staying grounded in a mission-driven design philosophy centered on equity. Hosted by Karen Burton and Sandra Little, the conversation explores Bowman’s path through educational architecture, historic preservation, and community development projects that prioritize affordability and inclusion.

This course examines how equity can be implemented by design—from affordable housing models to representation in firm leadership—and what it means for the future of architecture in cities like Detroit and Pontiac.

Learning Objectives:

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

Analyze the challenges faced by Black architects in attaining recognition and visibility in the industry.
Examine Kendal Bowman's approach to integrating equity into architectural practices.
Describe the importance of affordable housing initiatives in community development.
Identify key architectural inspirations and their influence on professional growth.

Who Should Take This Course:

Designed for architects, firm leaders, students, urban designers, and professionals who:

Want to embed access and equity into their design practices
Work in or alongside underrepresented communities
Care about affordable housing, community impact, and inclusive development
Are seeking real stories and strategies for lasting change in the profession

Why It Matters:

Earn AIA CE credit while exploring how architecture can be a tool for equity
Gain insights into community-driven development and policy-informed design
Hear firsthand how identity, advocacy, and architecture intersect

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COURSE: Simplifying Retirement Planning for Small Firm Architects

Tue, 13 May 2025 01:00:00 -0500

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Simplifying Retirement Planning for Small Firm Architects

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0035

Approved LUs: 1 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

Think retirement planning is just for big firms? Think again.

Architects running small practices often overlook one of the most powerful tools for long-term growth: a well-structured retirement plan. In this AIA-approved continuing education course, financial strategist Courtenay Shipley demystifies retirement planning, breaks down account options, and reveals how to turn your benefits offering into a competitive advantage.

Program Description

This continuing education course features Courtenay Shipley, founder of Retirement Planology, as she explains the critical role retirement planning plays in small architecture firms. With clarity and real-world insight, she covers plan types like IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, SEP IRAs, and 401(k)s—highlighting how each can be tailored to support firm goals, attract top talent, and build financial independence.

Whether you’re a solo practitioner, small firm owner, or operations lead, this course shows how to create retirement plans that are not only compliant, but compelling. Courtenay shares strategic tips on integrating retirement planning into your broader business model and explains how working with experts can save time and maximize results.

Learning Objectives:

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the types of retirement plans available to small businesses, such as SIMPLE IRAs, SEP IRAs, and 401(k)s.
Evaluate how retirement plans can be used as tools for talent attraction and retention in small architecture firms.
Develop strategies for integrating financial independence and retirement planning into overall business operations.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to design and manage retirement plans effectively.

Who Should Take This Course:

Designed for architecture firm owners, principals, financial managers, and decision-makers who:

Lead small or boutique practices and want to increase retention and competitiveness
Feel overwhelmed by retirement plan jargon and want clear, actionable guidance
Are planning for succession, financial independence, or firm sustainability
Want to offer benefits without taking focus away from design and project delivery

Why It Matters:

Earn AIA CE credit while building a smarter business strategy
Discover how the right retirement plan can boost profits and peace of mind
Gain confidence in selecting, managing, and presenting benefits to your team

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COURSE: Seismic Design Simplified: Strength, Ductility, and Code Compliance Explained

Mon, 12 May 2025 09:00:00 -0500

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Seismic Design Simplified: Strength, Ductility, and Code Compliance Explained

AIA CES program ID: GMGH.0022

Approved LUs: 1 LU|HSW

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

Not all buildings are created equal. Some stand strong in the storm—because they were designed that way.

In this AIA-approved continuing education course, world-renowned expert Dr. S.K. Ghosh shares critical lessons from decades of structural engineering, including firsthand insights from the 2023 Turkey earthquake. Through real-world stories and sharp technical breakdowns, this course translates seismic theory into practice—with clarity, urgency, and life-saving stakes.

Program Description:

This continuing education course explores the core principles of seismic design with Dr. S.K. Ghosh, a leading voice in earthquake engineering and structural safety. Participants will gain practical understanding of recent seismic code updates (including ASCE 7-22), real-world case studies from disaster zones, and advanced insights into structural performance during seismic events.

Dr. Ghosh unpacks complex trade-offs between strength and ductility, the importance of mentorship in engineering, and how cutting-edge tools must still be rooted in strong foundational knowledge. Whether you're new to seismic code or looking to sharpen your expertise, this course delivers vital knowledge that empowers architects to meet their duty to protect public safety through resilient design.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the key updates introduced in the ASCE 7-22 seismic design code and their implications for structural engineering practices.
Analyze the factors contributing to building failures during earthquakes, using Turkey's 2023 earthquake as a case study.
Evaluate the trade-offs between structural strength and ductility in seismic design and their impact on safety and economic feasibility.
Develop strategies for mentoring young engineers to ensure the effective use of advanced design software and adherence to engineering fundamentals.

Who Should Take This Course

Designed for architects, engineers, firm leaders, and building code professionals who:

Are responsible for life-safety and resilience in design, particularly in seismic or high-risk regions
Want to move beyond checkbox compliance into deeper understanding of structural behavior
Mentor emerging professionals and want to instill best practices in seismic engineering
Need clarity on how seismic codes translate into real-world project decisions and design integrity

Why It Matters:

Earn LU|HSW credit while sharpening your structural and code literacy
Learn from one of the most respected seismic experts in the world
Bring real-world insights to your next project—from earthquake aftermath to code compliance strategy

HSW Justification:

The podcast explores seismic design principles that safeguard public health, safety, and welfare in the built environment:

Health: Seismic design strategies aim to minimize structural failures that can cause injuries or loss of life, thereby improving the physical safety and emotional well-being of building occupants during and after seismic events.

Safety: By discussing updates to seismic design codes (e.g., ASCE 7-22), the podcast emphasizes practices that protect occupants from structural collapse and other hazards during earthquakes.

Welfare: The episode highlights equitable design practices, such as improving code compliance and educating professionals about resilient infrastructure, which elevate the human experience and benefit communities, especially in disaster-prone areas.

The podcast episode provides essential knowledge for licensed architects and affiliated design professionals, enabling them to meet their duty to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare. By focusing on seismic design—a critical area of structural safety—it aligns with the HSW definition and acceptable topics, making it eligible for LU|HSW credit.

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COURSE: Tianjin Binhai Library: Innovation, Challenges, and the Future of Public Libraries

Mon, 12 May 2025 04:45:00 -0500

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Tianjin Binhai Library: Innovation, Challenges, and the Future of Public Libraries

AIA CES program ID: GMGH.0025

Approved LUs: 1 LU|HSW

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

A new generation of libraries is being built—not just for books, but for people.

This AIA-approved course explores the groundbreaking Tianjin Binhai Library in China, designed by MVRDV, and what it means for the future of public space. Through an in-depth conversation with MVRDV Senior Associate Maria Lopez Calleja, discover how bold architectural vision met real-world constraints, and how design can transform libraries into living, breathing cultural centers.

Program Description

This continuing education course highlights the design journey of the Tianjin Binhai Library—one of the most visually iconic and technically complex libraries in the world.

Maria Lopez Calleja, architect and Senior Associate at MVRDV, shares behind-the-scenes insights into the design challenges, planning decisions, and cultural context that shaped the project. Participants will learn how this landmark integrates sustainability, innovation, and functionality to serve a rapidly evolving urban population. From fire code constraints to spatial storytelling, the course unpacks how libraries are being reimagined as hubs for community engagement, access to knowledge, and future-ready design.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

Analyze the design challenges and solutions involved in creating the Tianjin Binhai Library
Evaluate how libraries have evolved to incorporate technology and meet modern societal needs
Examine the role of community engagement in library design processes
Discuss the balance between traditional library functions and contemporary architectural innovation

Who Should Take This Course

Designed for architects, urban designers, educators, and AEC professionals who:

Are redefining civic spaces for equity, access, and innovation
Want to understand the future of public libraries as cultural infrastructure
Are inspired by global design collaborations and bold public architecture

Why It Matters:

Earn AIA CE credit while exploring how architecture can transform community life
Learn from one of the world’s most talked-about libraries, with real-world takeaways for civic and institutional design
Discover how public architecture can balance code, creativity, and cultural context

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COURSE: Transforming Firm Culture: Retaining Talent and Fostering Collaboration

Mon, 12 May 2025 04:30:00 -0500

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Transforming Firm Culture: Retaining Talent and Fostering Collaboration

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0023

Approved LUs: 1 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

When your best people leave, it’s rarely about money—it’s about culture.

This AIA-approved course goes behind the curtain of HOK’s evolution to reveal what actually keeps talent loyal, teams aligned, and projects moving forward. Featuring insights from former HOK CEO Patrick MacLeamy, this isn’t just theory—it’s lived leadership at the highest level. If you’re building a firm, managing people, or trying to fix burnout from the inside out, this course gives you the architecture for a culture that lasts.

Program Description

In this AIA continuing education course, Patrick MacLeamy—former CEO of global architecture giant HOK—traces his rise from junior designer to firm principal, unpacking the internal changes, missteps, and breakthroughs that shaped HOK’s rise as an industry leader.

Through stories from iconic projects like the Moscone Center and reflections on firm-wide transformation, MacLeamy outlines what it truly takes to lead: clarity, collaboration, and a commitment to growth—both personal and organizational.

He shares practical strategies for retaining top talent, building trust among collaborators (including contractors), and creating a culture where innovation thrives and egos don’t derail execution. This course is a must for any architect who’s leading a team or looking to build something that lasts longer than the next hiring cycle.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Analyze the key strategies Patrick MacLeamy identified for fostering innovation within an architectural firm
Examine the cultural practices that contributed to HOK’s success and longevity as an international architecture firm
Evaluate the lessons shared by Patrick MacLeamy regarding sustainable business practices in the architectural field
Develop an understanding of the historical evolution of HOK and its impact on modern architectural practices

Who This Course Is For

Principals and firm leaders trying to stop the talent drain
Project managers tasked with turning teams into collaborators
Architects navigating growth, team dynamics, and burnout
AEC professionals earning AIA CE credit who want leadership insights from the top

Why It Matters

Gain exclusive insight from one of architecture’s most experienced firm leaders
Learn how real culture change happens—from the inside out
Earn AIA CE credit while building the tools to lead, retain, and grow

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COURSE: How Preservation and Sustainability Shape Our Understanding of History

Mon, 12 May 2025 04:15:00 -0500

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How Preservation and Sustainability Shape Our Understanding of History

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0033

Approved LUs: 1 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

What do we choose to remember—and who gets to decide?

This AIA-approved continuing education course invites architects and design professionals to examine preservation not just as a technical practice, but as a deeply human act. Through the lens of architect Nakita Reed’s work at Menokin and Montpelier, this conversation explores how race, memory, and sustainability are braided into the structures we save and the stories we tell.

Hosted by Nakita Reed, this course examines how preservation can both honor the past and reframe it for a more equitable future.

This AIA-approved continuing education course explores the layered intersections of race, sustainability, heritage, and memory through Nakita Reed’s reflections as both an architect and preservation professional. Centered on her work at Menokin, an 18th-century plantation in Virginia, the conversation highlights the importance of inclusive storytelling, structural parity, and sustainability in shaping architectural narratives that acknowledge the full truth of history.

Program Description

This continuing education course features host Nakita Reed in a powerful exploration of architecture, preservation, and personal connection to history. Centering on Menokin—an 18th-century plantation home—Nakita discusses her experience preparing the site’s historic structures report and reflects on what it means to document, preserve, and interpret a space that carries both monumental achievement and generational trauma.

The episode also touches on recent controversies at Montpelier and the efforts to ensure descendant communities are meaningfully included in the stewardship of historic sites. Nakita considers how her identity as a Black woman shapes her preservation work, and how sustainability and architectural storytelling intersect to expand understanding, inclusion, and healing.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

Analyze the role of historic preservation in addressing the complex histories of race, slavery, and architectural legacy at historic sites like Menokin and Montpelier
Evaluate the significance of structural parity and inclusive storytelling in the governance and interpretation of historic sites
Discuss the intersection of sustainability and preservation as tools for transmitting knowledge and fostering community connections across generations
Explain how personal and professional perspectives shape the approach to preservation and storytelling in architectural heritage projects

Who Should Take This Course

Preservation professionals, architects, and designers seeking to apply inclusive frameworks to their work
AEC leaders and educators exploring the ethical responsibilities of storytelling in preservation
Practitioners looking to earn CE credit while gaining deeper insight into sustainability, equity, and memory

Why It Matters

Earn AIA CE credit while learning how historic preservation can elevate truth and justice
Understand real-world methods for engaging descendant communities and reframing heritage work
Hear from an industry-leading host sharing both technical insight and personal perspective

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COURSE: Rethinking Licensure: Expanding Opportunities in Architecture

Mon, 12 May 2025 04:00:00 -0500

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Rethinking Licensure: Expanding Opportunities in Architecture

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0027

Approved LUs: 1 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

Is the traditional path to licensure limiting architecture’s future? This course asks what happens if we build a better one.

In this provocative AIA CEU, you’ll hear from Gabriel Keller—designer, educator, paramedic, and advocate—as he reimagines licensure, purpose, and practice in a profession that’s long overdue for reinvention.

Program Description

This AIA-approved continuing education course explores licensure through a bold, forward-looking lens. Gabriel Keller shares his nontraditional trajectory into the field—navigating burnout, embracing sabbaticals, and stepping outside of architecture to find clarity.

The course challenges assumptions around who gets to call themselves an architect, how licensure serves the public, and what it means to contribute to the built environment in a changing world. It’s a conversation about access, evolution, and the power of redesigning systems from within.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

Analyze the current challenges and limitations of licensure in the architectural profession
Explore the role of sabbaticals in fostering creativity and addressing burnout among architects
Evaluate the value of alternative pathways to licensure and their potential to enhance inclusivity
Apply the problem-solving mindset cultivated in architectural education to diverse professional contexts

Who Should Take This Course

This course is ideal for licensed architects, emerging professionals, educators, and AEC leaders who:

Are rethinking the definition of success in architecture
Advocate for systemic change in licensure, equity, and wellness
Believe that new models of practice and participation are not only possible—they’re necessary

Why It Matters

Earn AIA CE credit while challenging outdated models of professional gatekeeping
Gain insight into real-life sabbaticals, cross-disciplinary pivots, and architectural mindset beyond the license
Learn how to advocate for inclusive, accessible pathways into practice

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COURSE: Bridging Modernity and Tradition: The Legacy of Lina Bo Bardi

Thu, 08 May 2025 04:30:00 -0500

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Bridging Modernity and Tradition: The Legacy of Lina Bo Bardi

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0029

Approved LUs: 1 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

The podcast episode highlights the life and work of architect Lina Bo Bardi, tracing her journey from her upbringing in Rome to her influential career in Brazil. The hosts discuss her groundbreaking projects, such as the Glass House and the São Paulo Museum of Art, alongside her contributions to architecture theory and her advocacy for accessible design. They also reflect on the challenges and gender norms Lina faced, her journalistic endeavors, and her ability to bridge modern and traditional elements in her designs. The episode celebrates her legacy, emphasizing her impact on architecture, design, and cultural integration.

Learning Objectives

Analyze Lina Bo Bardi's architectural projects to understand her approach to integrating modern and traditional design elements.
Evaluate the influence of Lina’s social and political context on her architectural theories and practices.
Identify the ways Lina used journalism and design to advocate for accessibility and equity in architecture.
Explore the unique contributions Lina Bo Bardi made to Brazilian architecture and her role in shaping cultural discourse through design.

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COURSE: Starting an Architecture Practice: Real Stories, Real Challenges

Thu, 08 May 2025 04:30:00 -0500

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Starting an Architecture Practice: Real Stories, Real Challenges

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0034

Approved LUs: 1 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

Architects and aspiring architects share their journeys, from early inspirations and diverse career paths to the pivotal moments that brought them together to start a firm. They reflect on competitions, collaborative projects, and personal growth that set the stage for their firm’s establishment. Despite obstacles such as market challenges, legal and financial uncertainties, and maintaining balance, they emphasize the value of shared vision, trust, and resilience. The podcast aims to demystify the process of starting a practice by sharing insights, lessons, and strategies.

Learning Objectives

Identify the personal and professional motivations for starting an architecture firm.
Analyze the challenges architects face in navigating business logistics, including financial and legal considerations.
Evaluate the role of collaboration and competitions in fostering professional growth and partnership development.
Develop actionable insights from the founders' experiences to apply in building your architectural practice.

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COURSE: Project Pipeline: Building the Next Generation of Black Architects

Thu, 08 May 2025 04:15:00 -0500

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Project Pipeline: Building the Next Generation of Black Architects

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0030

Approved LUs: 1.25 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

The podcast episode discusses the inspiring journey of Brian Cook, a licensed architect and leader in architecture advocacy. As president of the Detroit chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA), Cook emphasizes the importance of engaging youth in architecture through programs like Project Pipeline. His career path, from discovering architecture in high school to founding Develop Architecture and leading the development of Michigan's first 3D-printed house, highlights resilience and a passion for community-focused design. The hosts also spotlight various educational initiatives in Detroit that nurture young talent and promote diversity in the field of architecture.

Learning Objectives

Describe the role of Project Pipeline in introducing underrepresented youth to architecture.
Analyze the impact of diversity-focused programs on the architecture profession in Detroit.
Explain the process and significance of designing Michigan’s first 3D-printed house.
Evaluate the importance of mentorship and community engagement in career development.

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COURSE: How Architects Can Harness Knowledge Management to Boost Collaboration

Thu, 08 May 2025 04:00:00 -0500

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How Architects Can Harness Knowledge Management to Boost Collaboration

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0031

Approved LUs: 1 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

The podcast episode features Christopher Parsons, founder of Knowledge Architecture, who discusses his career trajectory, the evolution of his company, and the importance of knowledge management in architecture firms. He emphasizes the significance of integrating people, processes, and technology for strategic knowledge management. The discussion highlights the dynamic nature of technology and the necessity for adaptability in business operations and product development.

Learning Objectives

Define the concept of knowledge management and its role in architecture firms.
Analyze how integrating people, processes, and technology can enhance organizational efficiency.
Evaluate the decision-making process behind rebuilding Synthesis and its implications for adaptability.
Develop strategies to implement knowledge management tools, such as intranet platforms, to improve collaboration and learning in AEC firms.

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Inside Meow Wolf: The Structural Secrets Behind Denver's Wildest Attraction

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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Inside Meow Wolf: The Structural Secrets Behind Denver's Wildest Attraction

AIA CES program ID: GMGH.0009

Approved LUs: .5 LU|HSW

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

Welcome to Unstruct! In this episode, we explore the construction and design of Meow Wolf, also known as Convergence Station, located in Denver, CO. Meow Wolf is an art and entertainment company that brings imagination to life with elaborate, immersive, multi-story exhibits inside. The building itself was constructed in a tight pie-shaped footprint with only 10 feet of clearance between the road and building in some locations, presenting unique design challenges. Joining us are Peter Kelly, PE, a Project Manager with KL&A who was responsible for the structural design portion of this project, and Michael Olsen, PE, the Detailing Manager with KL&A who was responsible for the detailing and construction support of this building. Together, they provide valuable insight into the challenges and solutions involved in constructing Meow Wolf Denver. Listen in to discover the innovative strategies used to make this project a success and learn more about the design and construction of this unique and fascinating building.

Learning Objectives

Identify the key design and construction challenges faced by the Meow Wolf Denver project team, including the unique footprint of the building and its location between two major highways.
Explain the innovative strategies used by the project team to address these challenges, including the use of complex structural systems and detailed construction planning.
Evaluate the importance of collaboration and communication among team members in the success of a complex construction project, such as Meow Wolf Denver.
Assess the impact of unique and creative design elements on the overall success of a building project, and the importance of incorporating these elements into the planning and construction process.

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Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Architecture

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Architecture

AIA CES program ID: GMGH.0008

Approved LUs: 1.0 LU|HSW

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

Join Jeff and co-host Katharine MacPhail in this episode of Context & Clarity LIVE, where they talk to Jonathan Segal, the founder of Jonathan Segal FAIA, a San Diego-based architecture firm that specializes in high-density, mixed-use projects. With over 30 years of experience, Jonathan is a recognized leader in sustainable architecture and a recipient of numerous awards, including the AIA California Council Firm Award and the AIA San Diego Design Awards Grand Honor Award. In this engaging conversation, Jonathan shares his unique approach to design, which emphasizes community building and social responsibility. Jonathan Segal discusses the challenges of sustainable architecture and the need for innovative solutions. He emphasizes the importance of designing buildings that are both environmentally friendly and economically feasible. Segal also touches on the impact of technology on architecture and the role of architects in creating more sustainable cities. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for collaboration and creativity in addressing the complex issues facing the field of architecture today.

Learning Objectives

Identify the key characteristics and design features of sustainable buildings, as discussed.
Evaluate the potential benefits and drawbacks of building affordable housing units in urban areas, based on the insights provided by Segal.
Explain how Segal's approach to designing buildings for the community differs from traditional architectural practices, and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of this approach.
Develop a plan for incorporating sustainable design principles into the construction of a building, using Segal's work as a case study and reference point.

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How Architects Can Help Address the Climate Crisis

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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How Architects Can Help Address the Climate Crisis

AIA CES program ID: GMGH.0007

Approved LUs: 1.0 LU|HSW

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

This episode of the EntreArchitect Podcast, features Greg Kochanowski, a licensed architect, landscape architect, urbanist, and educator. Greg is an award-winning author and founder of The Wild, a non-profit research lab dedicated to exploring the impact of climate change on urban environments. In this episode, Greg shares his holistic design philosophy and discusses his journey into architecture, from stumbling into the field to founding The Wild. Throughout the podcast, Greg emphasizes the importance of collaboration and inclusivity in the design process, stressing that everyone involved in a project has valuable expertise to offer. He also explores how architects can help address the climate crisis, rallying people around ideas, and facilitating conversation and problem-solving. Throughout the episode, Greg provides resources for further education on the topic. Whether you're an architect or just interested in creating a better, more sustainable world, this episode is an insightful and inspiring discussion on the role of architects in addressing global challenges.

Learning Objectives

Explain the relationship between wildfires and climate change by summarizing the scientific evidence and theories.
Identify the challenges and opportunities for architects to design and build resilient communities in wildfire-prone areas by analyzing the case studies and examples provided in the episode.
Evaluate the effectiveness of different strategies and technologies for mitigating and adapting to wildfires in urban and rural settings by comparing and contrasting the expert opinions and experiences shared in the episode.
Develop a multidisciplinary approach to wildfire management and prevention by applying the principles of landscape architecture, urban planning, and environmental science to a real-world scenario.

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Unlocking the Potential of PoE Technology

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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Unlocking the Potential of PoE Technology

AIA CES program ID: GMGH.0006

Approved LUs: .25 LU|HSW

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

This episode of SPACES is conversation with Hannah Walker, RCDD, CCNA, Chief Operating Officer at Sinclair Digital discussing the advantages and implementation of Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology, benefits of PoE, the importance of properly selecting PoE-enabled devices and the need for a reliable power source, different types of PoE, and the need for careful planning and implementation to ensure that it is used effectively and safely in network environments.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the key principles and components of the Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology, including the types of devices and cabling used to transmit power and data over the Ethernet network.
Evaluate the advantages and limitations of using PoE technology in different network environments, such as large enterprises, small businesses, and home networks, and identify the factors that affect the performance and reliability of PoE systems.
Apply the knowledge of PoE technology to design and configure a PoE-based network solution that meets the requirements of a specific business or home networking scenario, including selecting the appropriate PoE-enabled devices, calculating power budget and voltage drop, and troubleshooting common issues in PoE systems.

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Net Zero-Energy Communities: How Veridian is Paving the Way

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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Net Zero-Energy Communities: How Veridian is Paving the Way

AIA CES program ID: GMGH.0005

Approved LUs: 1.0 LU|HSW

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

In this episode of SPACES we dive into the world of net zero-energy communities with Matthew Grocoff, Esq., LEED-GA, LFA, founder of THRIVE Collaborative. Matthew joins us to discuss the innovative and inspiring Veridian at County Farm, a 13.59-acre mixed-income community in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Veridian is set to become one of the nation’s first net zero-energy communities, with greatly reduced energy needs through efficiency gains, and the balance of energy for vehicles, thermal, and electrical energy met by renewable energy. Matthew emphasizes the importance of identifying the community's purpose, defining its values, and creating clear guidelines to ensure that the community remains a safe and welcoming space for everyone. The conversation highlights the role of the community manager in facilitating connections between members and ensuring that everyone feels heard and valued and concludes by discussing the challenges of managing a growing community and the need to prioritize sustainability and scalability. Join us as Matthew shares his insights on the design, construction, and planning of Veridian, and discusses the impact that net zero-energy communities can have on the environment and our daily lives.

Learning Objectives

Summarize the key design features and sustainability strategies employed by Veridian at County Farm to achieve its goal of becoming a net zero-energy community, including the use of renewable energy sources, energy-efficient building materials, and shared resources.
Analyze the importance of community engagement and collaboration in the success of a mixed-income net zero-energy community like Veridian, and how the community's values and purpose help to guide the decision-making process.
Evaluate the role of the community manager in fostering a sense of belonging and connection among members, and the challenges associated with managing a growing community while maintaining its sustainability goals.
Discuss the potential benefits and impact of net zero-energy communities on the environment and society as a whole, and the role that sustainable community design can play in addressing global climate change challenges.

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Creating Stronger Communities through Service-Enriched Housing

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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Creating Stronger Communities through Service-Enriched Housing

AIA CES program ID: GMGH.0004

Approved LUs: 1.0 LU|HSW

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

In this episode of SPACES, Ben Seager, AIA, LEED AP, Associate Principal at KTGY, discusses the importance of service-enriched housing including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care and its potential to improve the lives of residents. Seager draws on his extensive experience in the field to explain how service-enriched housing can provide residents with access to important services and amenities, such as healthcare and education, and help to create a stronger sense of community. He also discusses the design process, complexities, special considerations, trends, and much more! Listeners will gain valuable insights into the design and planning considerations that go into service-enriched housing, as well as the benefits that this type of housing can offer both residents and the broader community.

Learning Objectives

Identify the challenges and opportunities that arise when service providers seek to enrich housing experiences for their clients.
Evaluate the potential benefits and drawbacks of various approaches to service-enriched housing, such as co-locating services on-site or partnering with external providers.
Analyze the ways in which service-enriched housing can improve the lives of vulnerable populations, such as seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income families.
Create a plan for developing and implementing a service-enriched housing program in a specific community, taking into account the needs and preferences of clients, providers, and other stakeholders.

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Clear Spans and Creative Solutions: Design Process of Broadgate – Exchange House

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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Clear Spans and Creative Solutions: Design Process of Broadgate – Exchange House

AIA CES program ID: GMGH.0003

Approved LUs: .5 LU|HSW

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

In this episode of Unstruct, Consulting Partner Bill Baker from Skidmore, Owings & Merrill's (SOM) Chicago office shares his expertise as a world-renowned structural engineer. With over 20 years of experience leading prominent projects such as the Burj Khalifa, Bill has received numerous honors and awards, including the Gold Medal from the Institution of Structural Engineers, and honorary doctorates from four well-known universities. Listeners will gain valuable insight into the design process of the Broadgate – Exchange House, a bridge/building hybrid structure with clear spans of up to 250 feet positioned over one of London's busiest rail stations. As Bill navigates the challenges presented by this unique project, listeners will learn about the importance of innovation in structural engineering.

Learning Objectives

Identify the key factors that contributed to the success of the Broadgate development project.
Evaluate the challenges faced by the developers in terms of design and construction.
Analyze the impact of the Broadgate development on the surrounding area and the wider city of London.
Synthesize an understanding of the importance of collaboration and innovation in large-scale urban development projects.

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Designing the Richmond Olympic Oval: Challenges and Sustainability Features

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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Designing the Richmond Olympic Oval: Challenges and Sustainability Features

AIA CES program ID: GMGH.0001

Approved LUs: 1.0 LU|HSW

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

In this episode of Unstruct, we sit down with Paul Fast, the founder of Fast + Epp, a company known for its innovative and creative designs using hybrid materials in architecturally exposed structures. With over three decades of experience, Paul is highly regarded in the industry and has been involved in several prestigious projects. During the conversation, listeners will gain insight into Paul's multidisciplinary approach to structural engineering, which includes his use of forward-thinking tools such as Fast + Epp's internal embodied carbon tool. Listeners will also learn about the challenges and opportunities for sustainable design in the industry and how Paul is involved in the structural engineering community through his work on university advisory boards and the Structural Engineers Association of British Columbia. Furthermore, Paul shares his experience working on the unique design of the Richmond Olympic Oval, including the challenges faced during construction, the sustainability features incorporated into the facility, and its enduring legacy as a beloved community venue. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in innovative design, sustainability, and the built environment.

Learning Objectives

Evaluate the role of sustainable design and construction practices in the development of the Richmond Olympic Oval, citing specific examples.
Analyze the impact of the Richmond Olympic Oval on the surrounding community and economy, identifying both positive and negative aspects and proposing potential solutions for any negative effects.
Compare and contrast the design and functionality of the Richmond Olympic Oval with other major sports facilities, considering factors such as energy efficiency, accessibility, and flexibility of use.
Synthesize information from the interview with Paul Fast and additional research to develop a comprehensive case study on the Richmond Olympic Oval, examining its historical context, design features, community impact, and ongoing sustainability initiatives.

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Building Brands That Last: Unearthing Emotional Worth & Customer Perception

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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Building Brands That Last: Unearthing Emotional Worth & Customer Perception

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0021

Approved LUs: .25 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

Welcome to the Build Your Brand podcast, hosted by Jeff Echols. In this episode, we examine the concept of value versus price and how it influences customer perceptions. Jeff shares a personal anecdote about baseball cards and the emotional value attached to them, illustrating how nostalgia and personal experiences can impact the perceived worth of a product or service. Drawing parallels to Southwest Airlines, a renowned brand, we learn how they've focused on delivering value to customers, rather than simply competing on price. By understanding what customers truly value and making strategic business decisions, Southwest has achieved profitability and sustained success in the airline industry. Tune in to gain insights into the importance of empathy, customer-centricity, and evolving your business model to align with customer needs. Discover how you can differentiate your brand and build long-term success by providing genuine value.

Learning Objectives

Understand the concept of value versus price and the importance of customer perception in determining value.
Analyze the impact of emotional components in customer valuation.
Identify the drawbacks of competing solely on price and the challenges associated with that business model, considering factors such as profitability, scale, efficiency, and differentiation.
Evaluate the importance of understanding customer needs and preferences.

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The Purpose-Driven Branding Journey: Unveiling Southwest Airlines' Success

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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The Purpose-Driven Branding Journey: Unveiling Southwest Airlines' Success

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0020

Approved LUs: .25 LU|Electives

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

In this episode of the Build Your Brand podcast, host Jeff Echols explores the power of purpose-driven branding through the lens of Southwest Airlines. Learn how Southwest Airlines went beyond being a low-cost carrier to becoming a symbol of freedom and connection for the common man. Join Jeff as he delves into Southwest's philosophy of competing with ground transportation rather than other airlines, highlighting Herb Kelleher's practical example of purpose-driven decision-making. Discover how Southwest Airlines identified and rallied around their ideal customer, like Katie Riley, whose heartwarming story showcases the airline's impact on people's lives. Throughout the episode, Jeff emphasizes the importance of defining your ideal client and aligning your brand story with their needs and values. Drawing parallels to the Star Wars saga, he illustrates how Southwest Airlines' focus on their ideal customer set them apart from competitors and contributed to their remarkable success.

If you're ready to transform your brand and forge meaningful connections with your ideal customers, tune in and gain valuable insights that will revolutionize your approach to branding.

Learning Objectives

Understand the importance of having a clear purpose in business and how it can provide clarity and drive the brand story.
Recognize the significance of identifying and serving an ideal customer.
Explore the power of storytelling and character development in branding and how creating relatable characters, such as the ideal customer, can humanize a brand and make it more engaging for the audience.
Analyze the challenges faced by Southwest Airlines and the importance of perseverance to overcome these challenges.

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Shaping Spaces, Shaping Lives: The Power of Storytelling and Empathy in Architecture

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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Shaping Spaces, Shaping Lives: The Power of Storytelling and Empathy in Architecture

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0019

Approved LUs: 1.0 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

In this episode of Tangible Remnants we dive into the fascinating realm of race and architecture with Dr. Kendall Nicholson, a licensed educator, trained architectural designer, and Director of Research and Information at the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA). In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore the fascinating intersection of race and architecture, uncovering the power of storytelling and empathy in shaping our built environment. Throughout this discussion, you'll learn how everything is connected and how Dr. Kendall Nicholson's experiences in one aspect of his life inform and enrich all others, and to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of equity, education, and curriculum within the discipline of architecture. Get ready to be inspired as we delve into the profound impact of race and architecture and the interconnectedness of our world.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the relationship between race and architecture, as discussed by Dr. Kendall Nicholson, and evaluate the impact of storytelling and empathy on shaping the built environment.
Recognize the interconnectedness of various aspects of life and comprehend how personal experiences in one area inform and enrich other aspects, as exemplified by Dr. Kendall Nicholson's experiences and expertise.
Assess the significance of equity, education, and curriculum within the discipline of architecture, based on the insights shared by Dr. Kendall Nicholson, and understand their role in creating a more inclusive and diverse architectural landscape.
Synthesize the knowledge gained from the podcast episode to develop a deeper understanding of the profound impact of race and architecture, and explore the implications of this interconnectedness in our world.

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From Architect to Developer: Secrets Revealed

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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From Architect to Developer: Secrets Revealed

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0018

Approved LUs: 1.0 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

On this episode of Context & Clarity hosts Jeff Echols and Katharine MacPhail, dive into the fascinating world of architecture and development with James Petty. James is not only an accomplished architect but also the author of the game-changing book "Architect & Developer: A Guide to Self-Initiating Projects." During this episode, James will unveil the secrets of seamlessly transitioning from an architect to a developer. With his wealth of expertise and impressive credentials, he has successfully bridged the gap between these two disciplines. Whether you're an architect, a developer, or simply curious about the synergy between these two fields, this episode will equip you with practical knowledge and inspiration to embark on your own self-initiated ventures. Don't miss out on this enlightening episode, where we uncover the boundless possibilities that lie at the intersection of architecture and development.

Learning Objectives

Identify key strategies and techniques to seamlessly transition from an architect to a developer.
Analyze principles and concepts to understand how self-initiation can revolutionize the architectural and development industry, empowering individuals to take control of their projects and ventures.
Gain insight into development basics such as funding sources and team building.
Understand the value of combining architectural knowledge with development skills.

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Making Architecture Approachable

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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Making Architecture Approachable

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0017

Approved LUs: 1.0 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

Get ready to explore the world of architecture and its accessibility in an engaging episode of Context & Clarity Join hosts Jeff Echols and Katharine MacPhail as they welcome Emily Mottram, Founder of Mottram Architecture and a prominent figure in the field. As the host of the E3 podcast and Co-Host of the BS + Beer show, Emily brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the conversation. In this enlightening episode, Emily Mottram shares her insights on making architects and architecture more approachable to a wider audience. Gain a fresh perspective on architecture by focusing on people and their experiences within the built environment. Prepare to be inspired as Emily challenges traditional approaches and encourages architects to create inclusive and meaningful spaces.

Learning Objectives

Recognize the impact of architecture on occupants and understand how the effects shape the spaces we create.
Explain the significance of architectural influence on occupants to foster effective communication about the importance of design.
Analyze Emily Mottram's insights and experiences in making architecture more approachable to a broader audience.
Evaluate the importance of considering people's experiences within the built environment to gain a new perspective on architecture and develop inclusive and meaningful spaces.

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Diversity and Inclusion: Historic Preservation as a Tool for Cultural Perpetuation

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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Diversity and Inclusion: Historic Preservation as a Tool for Cultural Perpetuation

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0016

Approved LUs: .5 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

Join us on this week's episode of Tangible Remnants, as we sit down with Ira Matt, Director of the Office of Native American Affairs at the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, who has over 22 years of historic preservation and cultural resources management experience. Ira brings a wealth of knowledge to the discussion on cultural nuances, diversity, and compassion in the workplace. In this enlightening conversation, Ira shares his extensive knowledge and insights on navigating cross-cultural communication, working with tribal nations, and the positive impact of implementing historic preservation as a tool to effectuate cultural perpetuation. Tune in to this episode to learn valuable tips on how to cultivate compassion and understanding in the workplace, and enhance your communication skills with people from all walks of life.

Learning Objectives

Identify cultural nuances that impact cross-cultural communication in the workplace.
Apply techniques for cultivating compassion and understanding when working with people of different backgrounds.
Explain the benefits of implementing historic preservation as a tool for cultural perpetuation.
Evaluate strategies for effectively working with tribal nations and respecting their cultural heritage.

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The Timeless Legacy of Ray Eames: How She Redefined Design and Inspired Generations

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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The Timeless Legacy of Ray Eames: How She Redefined Design and Inspired Generations

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0015

Approved LUs: .5 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

Join the She Builds Podcast as they uncover the fascinating life and groundbreaking work of Ray Eames, a pioneering designer who, alongside her husband Charles, transformed the world of design and architecture. Throughout the episode, the hosts delve into Ray's innovative use of materials, her dedication to creating accessible and mass-produced designs, and her enduring impact on the world of furniture design. From her early years in California to her time at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan and her influential collaborations with Eero Saarinen and Herman Miller, listeners will learn about Ray's journey to become one of the most celebrated designers of the 20th century. Don't miss this episode to hear the untold story of a woman whose legacy continues to inspire designers today.

Learning Objectives

Analyze Ray Eames' innovative use of materials in furniture design, including her contributions to the development of mass-produced furniture and the importance of accessibility in design.
Evaluate Ray Eames' impact on the world of furniture design, from her collaborations with influential designers like Eero Saarinen and Herman Miller to her enduring legacy in the industry today.
Describe Ray Eames' journey to become one of the most celebrated designers of the 20th century, including her early years in California and her time at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan.
Evaluate the significance of Ray Eames' life and work as a female pioneer in the field of design and architecture, including the challenges she faced and the lasting impact of her contributions to the industry.

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Jane Jacobs and the Fight for Livable Cities

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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Jane Jacobs and the Fight for Livable Cities

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0014

Approved LUs: .25 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

Join the She Builds Podcast as they explore the fascinating life and groundbreaking work of Jane Jacobs, a legendary urbanist, activist, and author. Listeners will learn about Jacobs' early career as a writer and her evolution into a fierce critic of urban planning policies that neglected the needs of communities. From her influential book, "The Death and Life of Great American Cities," to her tireless advocacy for livable neighborhoods, Jacobs' ideas and activism continue to inspire urban planners, architects, and activists around the world. Whether you're a seasoned architect or just curious about the built environment around you, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the power of visionary women to transform our world.

Learning Objectives

Identify Jane Jacobs' early career as a writer and how it influenced her later work as an urbanist and activist.
Explain how Jacobs' critical perspective on urban planning policies led to the development of her influential book, "The Death and Life of Great American Cities".
Analyze the impact of Jacobs' advocacy for livable neighborhoods on urban planning practices and communities worldwide.
Evaluate the significance of Jacobs' life and work as a pioneering woman in the fields of urban planning, architecture, and activism.

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Empowering Legacy Communities Through Creative Development

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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Empowering Legacy Communities Through Creative Development

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0013

Approved LUs: .5 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

Join us in this week's episode of Tangible Remnants featuring Tonya Harris, founder of Parris Construction and Development, and a 20+ year veteran in real estate development. Tonya shares her journey into real estate development and reminds us that it's never too late to start a new path. We also take a look at the Arch Social Club, the oldest continuously operating African American social club in the United States, which moved into the former Schantze's Theatre in 1972. Listeners will gain valuable insights into Tonya's model - designed to create minimal displacement by focusing on vacant and underutilized properties and fostering home and business ownership among legacy communities - as well as her vision to be a world-class leader in the design, creation, and delivery of restored urban communities.

Learning Objectives

Identify the journey of Tonya Harris in real estate development, and explain how her experience can motivate individuals to start a new path in their careers.
Analyze the significance of the Arch Social Club, the oldest continuously operating African American social club in the United States, and how it has contributed to the legacy of its community.
Evaluate Tonya Harris's model for creating minimal displacement by focusing on vacant and underutilized properties and fostering home and business ownership among legacy communities, and explain how this model can benefit communities.
Assess Tonya Harris's vision to be a world-class leader in the design, creation, and delivery of restored urban communities, and explain how her vision can inspire individuals to make positive changes in urban development.

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Preserving History in the Digital Age: The Importance of Documenting Historic Structures

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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Preserving History in the Digital Age: The Importance of Documenting Historic Structures

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0012

Approved LUs: .5 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

Join us on this episode of Tangible Remnants as we sit down with Purvi Gandhi Irwin, Practice Manager for Architecture at CADD Microsystems. With over 17 years of experience, Purvi specializes in using innovative technologies to facilitate the documentation and rehabilitation of institutional buildings. During our conversation, we delve into the importance of documenting historic structures prior to demolition and maintaining organized, accessible, and backed-up digital documentation in an organization. We also discuss the challenges of migrating to digital documentation and the importance of compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. As a registered architect with degrees in both Architecture and Historic Preservation, Purvi is passionate about learning and teaching, with a strong belief that diversity in all ways creates stronger and more resilient communities. She has presented at many conferences over the years, including BILTna conferences, Autodesk University, DesignDC, AIA National Conference, ArchEX conference, and the APTI Annual Conference, among others. Don't miss this episode to gain insight into the preservation journey and to learn from Purvi's vast experience in architecture and historic preservation.

Learning Objectives

Identify the key principles of digital documentation management and their importance in maintaining organizational efficiency and compliance.
Evaluate the challenges associated with migrating from physical to digital documentation and propose strategies to mitigate potential risks and ensure successful transition.
Develop a comprehensive plan for digital documentation management, including a consistent naming convention, version control strategy, and employee training program.
Apply legal and regulatory requirements to digital documentation management practices, including data privacy, security, and retention policies.

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Trailblazing in Design: The Influential Career of Charlotte Perriand

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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Trailblazing in Design: The Influential Career of Charlotte Perriand

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0011

Approved LUs: .5 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

Join the She Builds Podcast as they delve into the life and work of Charlotte Perriand, a pioneering French designer and architect who worked alongside Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret on many iconic modern pieces. Later in her career, she shifted her focus to natural materials and rustic designs, leaving a lasting impact on the world of design.

With a degree from the Ecole de L’Union des Arts Decoratifs, Charlotte broke barriers in the male-dominated industry and continued to innovate throughout her illustrious career. Listeners will learn about Perriand's early life, her struggles as a female designer in a male-dominated field, and her groundbreaking achievements that continue to influence design and architecture today. Whether you're a design enthusiast or just curious about the stories of influential women, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the impact of female pioneers on the built environment.

Learning Objectives

Identify the early life and career of Charlotte Perriand, including her education and early work with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret.
Explain the challenges faced by Perriand as a female designer in a male-dominated industry, and how she broke barriers to become a pioneering figure in the world of design and architecture.
Analyze Perriand's contributions to modern design, including her use of natural materials and rustic designs, and how they continue to influence design today.
Evaluate the significance of Perriand's life and work as a female pioneer in the field of design and architecture, and the impact she has had on the industry and the representation of women in design.

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Breaking Barriers: The Life and Legacy of Eileen Gray

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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Breaking Barriers: The Life and Legacy of Eileen Gray

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0010

Approved LUs: .25 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

Join the She Builds Podcast as they delve into the life and work of Kathleen Eileen Gray, a pioneering architect, designer, and artist, whose contributions to architecture and design have been largely overlooked. Eileen Gray was born in Ireland and went on to become one of the first women admitted to the Slade School of Arts in London. She later became interested in architecture and created an informal internship for herself, reading books, taking drafting lessons, and visiting construction sites. Through the episode, listeners will learn about Eileen Gray's groundbreaking designs, her struggles as a woman in a male-dominated industry, and her contributions to the modernist movement. From her iconic E-1027 house to her innovative furniture and textile designs, Eileen Gray's work continues to inspire architects, designers, and artists around the world. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the history of architecture and design, and for those looking to learn from the trailblazing career of Eileen Gray.

Learning Objectives

Identify Eileen Gray's significant contributions to architecture and design, including her pioneering designs, innovative furniture, and textile designs.
Analyze the challenges that Eileen Gray faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry, and evaluate her contributions to the modernist movement.
Compare and contrast Eileen Gray's design philosophy and principles with those of other architects and designers of her time, and assess the impact of her work on the field of architecture and design.
Evaluate the enduring influence of Eileen Gray's work on contemporary architects, designers, and artists, and analyze the relevance of her design principles and philosophy in today's context.

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Unleashing the Power of Residential Construction Estimating

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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Unleashing the Power of Residential Construction Estimating

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0009

Approved LUs: 1.0 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

In this episode of the EntreArchitect Podcast, host Mark R. LePage speaks with Chris Previte, a Licensed Construction Supervisor and Licensed Real Estate Salesperson with over two decades of experience in the residential remodeling industry. Chris shares how his company Success Techniques, Inc., provides services such as feasibility studies, estimating, planning, and contract writing to architects and builders looking to streamline their businesses. Throughout the episode, listeners will learn the importance of residential construction estimating and how homeowners can make informed decisions by assessing a property's total value, including potential additions and remodeling projects. With over 400 successful projects launched under his supervision, Chris's insights and experience are invaluable to architects looking to grow and scale their businesses.

Learning Objectives

Summarize the services provided by Success Techniques, Inc., including feasibility studies, estimating, planning, and contract writing, for architects and builders looking to streamline their businesses.
Explain the importance of residential construction estimating, including assessing a property's total value and potential additions and remodeling projects, and how it can help homeowners make informed decisions.
Describe how Chris Previte's experience in the residential remodeling industry, with over two decades of experience and over 400 successful projects launched under his supervision, can provide valuable insights for architects looking to grow and scale their businesses.
Identify strategies that architects and builders can use to streamline their businesses, such as outsourcing services to companies like Success Techniques, Inc., and leveraging the expertise of experienced professionals like Chris Previte.

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Synchronizing Your Business for Success

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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Synchronizing Your Business for Success

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0008

Approved LUs: .5 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

Join us in this episode of the EntreArchitect, for an insightful conversation with Melanie Anne Towey, a trusted leader, and consulting resource within the building materials, architecture & design, and construction space. Melanie is a Professional EOS® Implementer and Business Coach with extensive experience in helping business leaders transform their companies and their lives. Throughout the conversation, Listeners will learn about the importance of aligning and synchronizing all the moving parts of your business to create clarity, accountability, efficiency, and profitability. Melanie's impressive credentials and extensive experience make this a must-listen episode for anyone looking to improve their business and personal growth.

Learning Objectives

Identify the key factors that contribute to business success, including alignment, synchronization, and accountability.
Evaluate the benefits of implementing a systematic framework in a business to improve clarity, efficiency, and profitability.
Analyze the role of business coaching in helping leaders transform their companies and lives, and apply those insights to your own leadership style.
Develop a plan to improve personal and business growth by implementing strategies and frameworks discussed in the podcast, such as aligning and synchronizing all the moving parts of your business.

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Navigating Legal and Insurance Issues in Architecture

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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Navigating Legal and Insurance Issues in Architecture

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0007

Approved LUs: 1.0 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

In this episode of Context & Clarity, join host Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katharine MacPhail as they discuss risk management for architects with Zach Waters, CEO of Black Swan Risk Management, and Steve Litchfield, Founding Partner of Litchfield Law PC, With years of experience in insurance and legal perspectives, Zach and Steve provide valuable insights on how architects can manage and reduce risk in their practice. In this episode Zach and Steve share their extensive experience and knowledge on using contracts, communication, and insurance to mitigate risk, and offer practical advice for architects on how to manage risk in their daily work. This episode is a must-listen for architects and anyone interested in risk management in the design and construction industry.

Learning Objectives

Evaluate the role of contracts, communication, and insurance in mitigating risk in the architecture industry, based on insights shared by Zach Waters and Steve Litchfield in the podcast episode.
Analyze the potential risks faced by architects in their practice, and identify strategies for managing and reducing these risks, based on the knowledge and experience of the podcast guests.
Compare and contrast different approaches to risk management in the design and construction industry, and assess the effectiveness of each approach in mitigating risk for architects.
Apply the practical advice offered by the podcast guests to develop a risk management plan for an architectural project, taking into consideration the unique risks and challenges of the project.

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Combatting Commoditization: What Makes You Different?

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

In this episode of the Build Your Brand podcast, host Jeff Echols talks about how branding can set a company apart in a world where the internet is littered with aggregating sites whose sole purpose is to help customers find the lowest price. To illustrate this point, he shares a story from Barry Chandler, co-founder of Story Forge, about how Southwest Airlines went above and beyond to help a mother whose son had been in a car accident. This act of kindness, driven by compassion and not just profit, sets Southwest apart from other airlines and is an example of how branding can create loyal customers. Echols goes on to explain that if a company looks, sounds, and acts the same as its competitors, it is a commodity, and clients will choose the cheapest option. He discusses the importance of differentiation in branding and how it can create value for a company. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the importance of branding and how it can set a company apart from its competitors.

Learning Objectives

Identify the importance of brand differentiation in a commoditized market
Evaluate the importance of customer feedback in shaping a brand's reputation
Analyze the importance of compassion and value creation in branding for a company.
Evaluate the impact of storytelling on brand differentiation and customer loyalty.

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Combatting Commoditization: What Makes You Different?

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AIA CES program ID: GMG.0006

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Program level: Entry

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The Power of Staying True to Your Business's Mission

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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The Power of Staying True to Your Business's Mission

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0005

Approved LUs: .25 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

In this episode of Build Your Brand, Jeff Echols shares an inspiring story about Southwest Airlines and its founder, Herb Kelleher. Through Kelleher's leadership, Southwest Airlines revolutionized the airline industry with a focus on the customer experience, rather than trying to be the biggest or most luxurious airline. By staying true to their mission, Southwest Airlines has become one of the most successful airlines in the world. Through this story, listeners will learn the importance of a customer-centric approach and how it can set your business apart from competitors. Jeff also explores the significance of telling the origin story of a company and how it can shape clients' perception. Tune in to Build Your Brand podcast to learn from the experiences of Herb Kelleher and discover new ways to communicate and grow your business.

Learning Objectives

Identify and differentiate between ego-based thinking and empathy-based thinking and analyze the benefits of adopting an empathy-based approach to personal and professional relationships.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with empathy-based language and to identify and understand the needs and wants of customers and provide tailored solutions.
Apply Southwest Airlines' customer-centric approach to a personal or professional business scenario to improve customer experience.
Analyze the importance of creating a clear and concise mission statement for a business and recognize the importance of sticking to the purpose of an organization even in the face of competitive threats.

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The Power of Early Coordination

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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The Power of Early Coordination

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0004

Approved LUs: .5 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

Join us on this episode of BuildSmart, where we have the privilege of speaking with Patrick MacLeamy, former CEO of HOK, a leading architecture and design firm, about his discovery of "the Effort Curve," now famously known as "the MacLeamy Curve." In this compelling conversation, Patrick shares his experience of how answering a critical question about the profession led him to discover a groundbreaking approach that revolutionized the industry.

As a seasoned architect with over 50 years of experience, Patrick shares his insights into the philosophy and origin behind the MacLeamy Curve, and how it has helped to improve HOK and the architecture profession at large. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the importance of shifting efforts earlier in the project timeline, coordinating with engineers and contractors early on, and measuring twice to cut once. Patrick's experience and credentials as a seasoned architecture and design leader make this episode a must-listen for anyone in the industry, as well as anyone interested in project management and efficiency. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the great minds in architecture and design.

Learning Objectives

Explain the concept and philosophy behind the Effort Curve and how it relates to project management in architecture and design.
Evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of shifting efforts earlier in the project timeline and coordinating early with engineers and contractors for best results later, based on the insights shared by Patrick MacLeamy.
Analyze how the MacLeamy Curve has had a significant impact on HOK and the architecture profession at large, and how it has contributed to improving efficiency and project outcomes.
Apply the lessons shared by Patrick MacLeamy, such as the importance of measuring twice to cut once, to your own approach to project management and problem-solving, in order to achieve better outcomes and improve overall efficiency.

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Navigating Growth and Transition

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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Navigating Growth and Transition

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0003

Approved LUs: .5 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

Join us for an insightful episode of Build Smart as we sit down with Patrick MacLeamy, FAIA, former CEO and chairman of HOK, one of the world's largest architectural firms. With over 50 years of experience in the industry leading major projects in architecture, engineering, and urban design across the globe. Patrick shares his first-hand experience navigating the challenges and opportunities that come with rapid growth and transition. He discusses the decisions and growing pains that led to seeds of trouble, as well as how HOK's founders prepared for succession and the unexpected loss of a founder.Throughout the episode, Patrick provides valuable lessons for listeners. He emphasizes the importance of planning ahead for leadership succession, diversifying work to create project specialists, the possibility of buying a specialty practice, and how great design can lead to new opportunities. Whether you're an aspiring architect or a business leader, this episode offers invaluable insights into leadership, innovation, and growth from a true industry expert. Don't miss it!

Learning Objectives

Evaluate the challenges and opportunities that come with rapid growth and transition in the architecture industry based on Patrick MacLeamy's first-hand experience.
Assess the importance of planning ahead for leadership succession and the potential impact of unexpected events, such as the loss of a founder, on an organization's structure and culture.
Compare and contrast the benefits of diversifying work to create project specialists versus maintaining a more generalized approach to architecture projects.
Analyze the potential benefits and risks of buying a specialty practice in the architecture industry, and how this strategy can impact a firm's growth and opportunities.

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Navigating Crisis and Rejuvenating Leadership

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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Navigating Crisis and Rejuvenating Leadership

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0001

Approved LUs: 1.0 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

In this episode of Build Smart, Patrick MacLeamy, former CEO of the architecture firm HOK, found himself leading the firm out of a triple crisis. He is joined by Riccardo Mascia AIA, OAA, LEED AP BD+C, Managing Principal of HOK's Chicago studio, and Carl Galioto FAIA, President of HOK, who offer their insights into their roles in helping to rejuvenate the upper management and technical leadership of the firm. Listeners will gain valuable lessons from Patrick, such as the importance of sharing financial reports openly with the board, using positive peer pressure to motivate leadership, and replacing key leaders who don't fit the strategy or culture. He emphasizes the need to agree on solutions and assign leaders to solve problems by a deadline and to replace key leaders who do not fit the strategy or culture. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone seeking to turn their strategy into reality and lead their organization through times of crisis.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the leadership strategies implemented by Patrick MacLeamy during the triple crisis faced by HOK and evaluate their effectiveness in turning the firm's strategy into reality.
Evaluate the importance of sharing financial reports with the board and using positive peer pressure to motivate leadership in driving organizational change and improving outcomes.
Apply Patrick MacLeamy's lessons on problem-solving, such as agreeing on solutions and assigning leaders to solve problems by a deadline, to your own approach to leadership and decision-making.
Compare and contrast the roles and perspectives of Riccardo Mascia and Carl Galioto in rejuvenating the upper management and technical leadership of HOK during the triple crisis, and analyze how their contributions impacted the firm's outcomes.

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Lessons from HOK's Founder: Building a Successful and Sustainable Architecture Firm

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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Lessons from HOK's Founder: Building a Successful and Sustainable Architecture Firm

AIA CES program ID: GMG.0002

Approved LUs: .25 LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

Join us for this episode of "Build Smart" as we sit down with Patrick MacLeamy, FAIA, former CEO of HOK, and current Chairman and CEO of HOK, Bill Hellmuth, as they delve into the origin story of HOK's founder, George Hellmuth, and his principles for creating a depression-proof architecture firm. With over 50 years of experience in the industry leading major projects in architecture, engineering, and urban design across the globe, Patrick shares George’s origin story and his approach to the architecture profession, including his principles for a depression-proof firm. Bill provides additional insight on George's principles and how they apply today. Throughout the episode, Listeners will learn how to attract and retain talented people, provide full-time marketing, diversify project building type, geography, and services, and specialize the leadership of the firm. Whether you're an aspiring architect or a business leader, this episode offers invaluable insights into the architecture industry from two true industry experts.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the principles of George Hellmuth for creating a depression-proof architecture firm and how they can be applied to the modern architecture industry.
Evaluate the importance of attracting and retaining talented people in the architecture industry, and how this can contribute to the success of a firm.
Assess the benefits of providing full-time marketing in the architecture industry, and how it can help firms to diversify their project building type, geography, and services.
Compare and contrast the benefits of specializing the leadership of a firm versus maintaining a more generalized approach, and how this can impact the success of a firm in the architecture industry.

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