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CES Provider Conference & AIA/SB Architectural Appreciation Week
July 8-10, 2009, Santa Barbara, CA
Plan now for the summer of 2009! Special topics will include the NEW Sustainable Design (SD) requirements and the NEW Architect's Core Curriculum Guidelines. Other topics will include information about the CES audit process, the Red Star rating program, the CES Award for Excellence program, HSW standards, effective approaches to marketing, developing effective learning objectives, practices that work, developing competency based programs, train-the-trainer techniques, when to use online learning, blended learning, and more.

Dates, locations, and other symposium opportunities and details are posted on the Upcoming Events Page.

These valuable workshops are meant for anyone interested in the CES best practices, industry trends, CES Web site navigation, marketing strategies, instructional tips, and much more.  Email Sara Thomas for sponsorship opportunities or program information.

What would you like to learn?

What is the Sustainable Design Mandatory Continuing Education Requirement?

Beginning in 2009, of the total 18 CES Learning Units (LUs) required in a given calendar year four (4) LUs will be required to focus on sustainable design and meet the established guidelines for sustainable design mandatory continuing education.  For more information please visit the sustainable design FAQs.

Why Did Sustainable Design Become a Mandatory Continuing Education Requirement for AIA Membership?

Sustainability has been a focus of architectural practice for over thirty years, and the AIA has provided resources and tools to assist its members in better serving their clients and communities through environmentally responsible projects. The AIA Board of Directors recognized the need to again help prepare their colleagues and fellow practitioners respond to the latest challenges and opportunities facing the profession. The issue of climate change and the impact of buildings on carbon emissions created a new expectation among clients and the public to look to the expertise of architects for solutions that can help them leave a greener footprint. The AIA is responding to this growing demand for our members to assume greater leadership in addressing the challenges facing our planet.  For more information about the AIA CES sustainable design requirement, please visit the FAQs.

CES Provider Conference & AIA/SB Architectural Appreciation Week
July 8-10, 2009, Santa Barbara, CA

What would you like to learn?  Please email Thom Lowther with topics that interest you.