Start Date
05/23/2025
End Date
05/23/2027
Description
As the architectural industry shifts toward more sustainable, low-maintenance materials, aluminum has emerged as a preferred choice for its eco-friendly properties, design versatility, and long-lasting performance. This course explores its manufacturing and installation processes, durable finishes, and wide-ranging applications, including cladding, soffits, battens, fencing, gates, screens, and pergolas. Discover how aluminum helps architects elevate design while meeting sustainability goals, particularly those of the LEED® v4.1 Building Design and Construction green building rating system.
Distance Learning
Yes
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Design-Build
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
1.0
Learning Outcomes
Explain aluminum manufacturing and finishing processes using zero-VOC, chromate-free, and Red List-free technologies compliant with LEED v4.1 credit requirements.
Describe aluminum’s sustainable qualities, such as corrosion resistance, durability, high strength-to-weight ratio, and infinite recyclability, that may contribute toward satisfying LEED v4.1 requirements.
Use wood-look aluminum to create biophilic designs that promote occupant well-being through a connection to nature without chemical cleaners or insecticidal treatments.
Apply standardized architectural aluminum products to meet aesthetic goals while reducing labor and waste.
Instructors
Larry West
Course Codes
AEC2093
Provider
AEC Daily Corporation