Tuesday, November 11, 2025  |  2-3pm ET As climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of hurricanes, healthcare facilities in coastal regions face growing pressure to remain operational during extreme weather events. This webinar explores the design and planning of a forward-thinking New Medical Campus (Health First Cape Canaveral Replacement Hospital, built to endure Category 4 hurricanes while delivering uninterrupted care.  Through the lens of this facility, architects (The Lawrence Group) and healthcare professionals will examine how resilient design imperatives—such as elevated construction, hardened building envelopes and integrated emergency planning—are essential in safeguarding public health in vulnerable regions.  Key topics include:  Responding to a Changing Climate: How evolving environmental conditions shaped the design strategy  Designing for Continuity: Architectural and operational systems that ensure care delivery during and after hurricanes  Collaborative Preparedness: Partnering with public health and emergency management agencies to develop robust response plans  Site-Specific Risk Mitigation: Evaluating and addressing vulnerabilities unique to coastal Florida  This session offers actionable insights for professionals designing healthcare campuses in hurricane-prone areas, emphasizing the need for adaptive, sustainable, and resilient solutions. 

Wednesday, November 12, 2025  |  12-1pm EST Many architecture and engineering firms don't realize how vital Quality Assurance (QA) is in specifications, leading to legal issues, more work, and higher project costs. By incorporating robust QA processes, firms can proactively identify and rectify potential issues, resulting in smoother project execution, reduced rework, and improved client satisfaction. In this webinar, you’ll hear from an experienced specification writer QA best practices to ensure specifications accurately reflect project requirements, comply with industry standards, and minimize the potential for errors or conflicts during project execution. By implementing these best practices, you'll not only ensure that your specifications are clear and concise but also significantly increase the likelihood of achieving successful project outcomes.

Wednesday, November 12, 2025  |  2-3pm EST How can architects and designers take action in selecting holistically responsible materials? With competing priorities from clients and project teams to a whole world of product and project-level certifications, responsible material selection is hard to navigate – and one that has to be done on a daily basis. The AIA Materials Pledge provides a framework for architects and designers to begin to chart progress in data transparency and optimization across the five impact categories: Human health, Social health and equity, Ecosystem health, Climate health, and Circular economy.   Join AIA Materials Pledge leadership for this webinar where speakers will focus on beginner steps for designers to take in thinking about holistic material health. They will then speak about how the AIA Materials Pledge reporting framework can support firms at any stage of their materials journey. Finally, they will provide an overview of this year’s second annual Materials Pledge By the Numbers (RY24) report, looking at reported materials data from over 100 signatory firms.

Thursday, November 13, 2025  |  2-3pm ET Only 0.6% of the adult U.S. population—about 1.4 million people—are transgender, yet transgender people are significantly overrepresented in jails and prisons. Once incarcerated, PREA recognizes that LGBTQ+ people are particularly vulnerable and at heightened risk for sexual assault, abuse, and repeated trauma. Their placement and housing within a correctional setting is determined based on the gender they were assigned at birth, rather than placing transgender individuals in facilities that correspond to their gender identity. As a result, incarcerated transgender and other LGBTQ+ individuals are often housed in a manner that compromises their safety and well-being and jeopardizes their daily access to programs and services—including extensive segregation and use of solitary “protective custody” confinement.  NOTE: This course will be held live only, it is not being recorded.

Wednesday, November 19, 2025  |  3-4pm EST In high-traffic, high-impact environments like schools, hospitals, civic centers, hospitality, and university campuses, wall durability is essential to long-term performance and occupant safety. This course introduces architects to the distinctions between abuse-resistant and impact-resistant gypsum board systems, highlighting their relevance in demanding building types. Participants will explore product classifications, ASTM performance standards, and real-world applications that help preserve interior wall integrity, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance occupant protection. Whether designing for public corridors, patient rooms, classrooms, or other high-use spaces, attendees will gain the knowledge to specify the right gypsum board solutions for resilient, code-compliant interiors.

Thursday, November 20, 2025  |  2-3pm ET Join AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, and AIA President Evelyn Lee, FAIA, NOMA, for our quarterly conversation about the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI). The ABI is a leading monthly economic indicator that uses proprietary AIA data to predict nonresidential construction activity 9–12 months ahead. Get ahead of emerging challenges and opportunities and inform your strategic planning with key insights into the industry’s latest economic data and trends.

Wednesday, December 3, 2025  |  3-4pm EST This presentation is the first module in our CMU embodied carbon series and focuses on how concrete masonry units (CMU) differ from traditional wet-cast concrete in terms of carbon impact. Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) are made with dry-cast concrete (zero-slump) which uses less water and cement than wet-cast concrete, because of differences in manufacturing. The unique structure of dry-cast concrete enables increased rates of natural carbon dioxide sequestration at a much faster rate than most other types of concrete. We will set the stage for the concrete and carbon sequestration discussion by looking at the larger geologic carbon cycle and greenhouse gas emissions; and how it all relates to climate change. We will then look at the concrete carbon cycle and recent CMHA sequestration research and testing which demonstrates the accelerated sequestration rates substantially reducing the overall embodied carbon of dry-cast CMU construction.

Thursday, December 4, 2025  |  12-1pm ET Balancing professional demands with caregiving responsibilities remains a significant challenge in the architecture industry, often impacting employee well-being, retention, and firm culture. This strain on employees threatens the consistency and quality of professional service required to uphold the health, safety, and welfare of building occupants. This session explores how architecture firms can better support parents and caregivers through thoughtful policies and inclusive practices. Panelists will share key findings drawn from in-person workshops and conversations with professionals across the industry, revealing the lived experiences of caregivers and highlighting the gaps in current workplace support. Attendees will be introduced to the adaptive framework recommendations and practical tools aimed at fostering a more equitable and sustainable work environment—a necessary foundation for architecture professionals to focus adequately on design excellence and public safety.

Thursday, December 4, 2025  |  3-4pm EST In this course, we explore the transformative role of metal building systems in modern architecture, engineering, and construction. As the building industry grapples with evolving design demands, environmental considerations, and economic constraints, metal building systems stand out for their adaptability and resilience. Through a blend of engineering advancements and architectural flexibility, these systems not only address contemporary challenges in the building process but also pave the way for sustainable, cost-efficient, and innovative construction solutions. Join us to discover how metal building systems are redefining the future of construction by turning challenges into opportunities.

Tuesday, December 9, 2025  |  3-4pm ET As remote work transforms the commercial real estate landscape, architects face unprecedented opportunities to address the affordable housing crisis through innovative adaptive reuse strategies. This course explores how underutilized office buildings in suburban markets can be transformed into vibrant residential communities. Our expert panel will examine current office vacancy trends and their implications for conversion opportunities, while diving deep into practical design strategies that navigate stringent zoning challenges and building code adaptations essential for structural health and safety. Participants will discover the complexities of adapting essential infrastructure, particularly the requirements for updating mechanical, electric, and plumbing systems to ensure adequate sanitation. These design challenges also include addressing issues such as the potential need for seismic retrofits in certain areas and determining the usability of existing structures, such as existing circulation and floor slabs. Beyond addressing housing shortages, these conversions offer substantial environmental benefits by extending building lifecycles and reducing construction waste. Join us to explore cutting-edge approaches that transform vacant commercial spaces into thriving residential neighborhoods while supporting sustainable development goals.

December 10-11, 2025  | 12 - 4pm ET  / 9am-1pm PT Intended for licensed architects, engineers, or certified building inspectors, this training certifies attendees as Building Evaluators in the nationally recognized Safety Assessment Program (SAP). To register | Click Add to cart and complete the checkout process. Evaluator Field Manuals |  ATC 45 | ATC 20 | Participants are responsible for purchasing these texts from ATC. They are not included in the course cost. The program is managed by Cal OES with cooperation from professional organizations, including AIA. It utilizes volunteers and mutual aid resources to provide professional engineers, architects and certified building inspectors to assist local governments in safety evaluation of their built environment in an aftermath of a disaster. SAP is the training standard of the AIA Disaster Assistance Program, which provides leadership, advocacy, and training to architects who are interested in volunteering their professional skills in times of crisis. This workshop will teach participants to conduct rapid damage assessments of structures affected by earthquakes, wind, and water. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to consistently and safely assess structures for habitability and will receive a nationally recognized Cal OES registration ID card from the state of California. AIA SAP Training Program