AIA Continuing Education

Architectural metal panel systems offer design versatility and longevity. They can be used for roofing and wall systems, soffits, perforated flair, stamped tiles, and more. An advantage of architectural metal is customization to fit unique requirements of any project. Metal panels come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and finishes, allowing designers to create unique and visually stunning structures. They can be used to aesthetics from sleek and modern to rustic and industrial. Architectural metal systems are durable, long-lasting, and require minimal maintenance. Whether used as a functional component or a decorative accent, architectural metal panel systems are popular choices among architects and designers for their versatility, durability and aesthetic appeal.

Learning objectives

• Describe multiple types of metal cladding, including roofing, wall systems, soffits, perforated panels and tiles, and how they are applied to buildings of all shapes, sizes and purposes.
• Explore creative options and applications for perforated metal including hole size, shape, spacing, open space, and how it is applied including for equipment screens, aesthetic accents, acoustics, airflow and more.
• Consider simulated finishes, including copper, weathered metal, wood grain, natural ore, as well as the anodized aluminum option.
• Discuss examples of architectural metal applications from numerous case studies showing the varied and creative ways metal is specified and applied.

Description:
An intermediate review of metal roofing profiles, their proper application, metal substrates, architectural finishes, and how they all affect environmental efficiency, project sustainability, and product performance.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the differences between metal profiles and their manufacturing processes and be able to specify the correct product to obtain maximum sustainability.
• Examine common problems one may encounter with metal roofing regarding roof slope, wind loads, and installation practices.
• Understand the history of metal roofing and the advancements made to improve product quality and safety.
• Identify different metal substrates and architectural finishes and know their various effects on energy efficiency and performance.

Education Content: Intermediate

Course Accreditation:
American Institute of Architects (AIA) | 1 AIA LU/HSW | Course Number: MTL302-PACe International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) | 1 IIBEC CEH

Description:
This course will examine the key starting points for designers in selecting, designing, and detailing metal wall panels – both corrugated and concealed attachment systems. This course will also examine the field examples of these wall panel systems, “dos and don’ts” of these specific applications, and how they affect environmental efficiency, project sustainability, and product performance.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify problem areas during the DD and CD stages of design and seek recommendations from the manufacturer and expert contractor to solve these potential problems.
• Examine the importance of the incorporation of the Structural-Engineer-of-Record Wind Loads and Cladding and Component Negative Loads early in the DD and CD stages to ensure that the specified wall panel systems will meet/exceed the wind loads for the specific project.
• Examine basic wall panel details and sheet metal wall flashing details and conditions, and recognize the proper installation of these flashing details.
• Understand the importance and layout of wall flashing details in providing the owner the desired watertight and aesthetically attractive completed metal wall panel system.

Education Content: Intermediate

Course Accreditation:
American Institute of Architects (AIA) | 1 AIA LU/HSW | Course Number: MTL301-PACe
International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) | 1 IIBEC CEH

Description:
An introduction to the design, testing, and performance of edge metal systems for low-slope roofs. This presentation will go over the basics of edge metal, describe the importance of the perimeter edge in relation to the total roof system, explain the history behind metal roof edge standards such as ANSI/SPRI/ES-1, discuss detail updates to roof edge standards, and explain performance and test ratings/protocol.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the importance of a quality perimeter roof edge.
• Understand the ANSI/SPRI/FM-4435 ES-1 standard.
• Understand test protocols that are followed and how performance ratings are established.
• Understand how to specify certified edge metal and how to ensure it meets the IBC standards.

Education Content: Intermediate

Course Accreditation:
American Institute of Architects (AIA) | 1 AIA LU/HSW | Course Number: MTL301-CSTe
International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) | 1 IIBEC CEH

Description:
Metal Composite Materials are an ever-developing product category in the world of metal construction materials. Often, they can be seen as confusing. Join leaders of the metal composite materials (MCM) industry as they demystify the world of MCM. Discover everything from what’s new and coming soon in the product category, MCM specific codes and how the code requirements can be met, and high tech finishes currently available. The panel will discuss how these products address IBC fire codes (including the NFPA 285). Learn about the current and future MCM systems available in the market including how they can be added into rainscreens, and the importance of MCM Fabricator Certification.

Learning Objectives:

• Find out which current building codes affect metal composite materials.
• How metal composite materials react in fire testing and how MCM materials can affect the combustibility of a building.
• Explore how various high-tech finishes affect a metal composite material wall system.
• Discover various MCM wall systems and how they integrate into a building.
• Find out how MCM materials can be integrated into rainscreen systems.

Course Accreditation
1 AIA LU/Elective | 0.1 ICC CEU | 1 IIBEC CEH | 0.1 IACET CEU*

Description:
Evaluating, selecting, and pricing architectural metal cladding systems.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the different types of architectural metal systems available for roof and wall applications.
• Assess general design conditions that impact architectural metal system choice, including environment, building type, and performance goals.
• Evaluate how structural framing, insulation, slope, and other requirements impact architectural metal system selection.
• Identify the proper application and installation method to ensure the selected architectural metal system and building project work together to satisfy performance and design goals.

Course Accreditation
1 AIA LU/Elective | 1 IIBEC CEH | 0.1 IACET CEU* | 1 AIBD P-CE | and many others.