Start Date
05/21/2024
End Date
05/21/2026
Description
Gate and fencing systems can be both functional and decorative. This course illustrates how architectural gate and fencing systems can be designed to meet modern security and design requirements while harmonizing with their surrounding environment. Fencing and gate systems are discussed in terms of their composition, materials, coatings, finishes, and performance in interior and exterior applications.
Distance Learning
Yes
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Housing & Community Design
Residential Design
Security Design
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
1.0
Learning Outcomes
Identify a wide range of exterior and interior applications of today's fence and gate systems based on their functional, decorative, and security requirements
Discuss today’s fence and gate systems in terms of their composition, materials, coatings, and finishes to ensure the fence or gate system selected meets the safety and security requirements of the building project.
Classify gate track configurations, hardware, hinges, and locking mechanisms and the attributes of a variety of infill panel designs to determine how they contribute to specific visual criteria and security needs.
Assess factors such as safety, security, efficiency, aesthetics, and the surrounding environment to specify the most appropriate gate and/or fencing system for a specific application.
Instructors
Ludwig Weber
Course Codes
Provider
AEC Daily Corporation