Designing inclusive justice facilities requires more than strong architectural intent or stakeholder consultation; it requires delivery models that embed collaboration into the structure of the project itself. Justice and public safety facilities are uniquely complex, balancing security, public access, long term adaptability, and community trust—often across multiple jurisdictions and stakeholder groups. This session explores how Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) can function as a practical collaborative methodology for addressing these challenges.  Using a confidential law enforcement project as a case study, the session examines how IPD enabled early alignment between municipalities, justice stakeholders, designers, engineers, and trade partners to address long term growth, operational complexity, and evolving public safety needs. The project brought together multiple municipal owners and a multidisciplinary team within an IPD framework that emphasized early partner engagement, transparent cost modeling, and facilitated validation—allowing critical conversations about scale, flexibility, systems integration, and future readiness to occur when they could meaningfully influence outcomes.  The session focuses on how IPD shifts collaboration from isolated engagement moments to a continuous, integrated process. Participants will learn how early partner involvement supports shared understanding of justice operations, reduces disciplinary silos, and improves the translation of functional requirements into spatial and systems decisions. Rather than positioning IPD solely as a risk management or cost control tool, the session frames it as a collaborative methodology that supports more inclusive, resilient, and future ready justice environments.

New! Earn product-specific CE: Learn how specific products and systems perform, where they can be appplied, andhow to use them in your projects—all while earning AIA-approved CE. Window and door frames shape far more than sight lines and operation. In custom residential design, frame material choices influence window and door sizes, structural performance, thermal behavior, condensation risk, durability, maintenance, resilience, safety, and long-term homeowner satisfaction. Participants will learn how pultruded fiberglass is manufactured and how it compares to other composites, focusing on performance characteristics such as strength, durability, exterior finishes, certified mulling and design flexibility.  The course concludes with an overview of Marvin’s fiberglass product collections and provides participants with application guidance to help make informed decisions on the best use cases for each product collection.

How can architects and designers take action in selecting sustainable 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. 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 third annual Materials Pledge By the Numbers (RY25) report, looking at reported materials data from 148 signatory firms. The presenters will close the session by reflecting on the post-reporting survey finding and providing updates on next year's reporting. 

New! Earn product-specific CE: Learn how specific products and systems perform, where they can be appplied, andhow to use them in your projects—all while earning AIA-approved CE. As energy codes continue to raise minimum insulation requirements, specifiers need roofing insulation that delivers more thermal performance without adding thickness. This course introduces ThermaThin™ 7, Carlisle SynTec Systems' next-generation polyisocyanurate roof insulation panel engineered to deliver R-7 per inch, compared to approximately R-5.7 per inch for standard polyiso.Participants will examine ThermaThin 7's material composition, physical properties, and code, fire, and insurance listings, then compare its thermal, logistical, and sustainability performance against standard polyiso, including real-world assembly and freight examples. The course also covers ReadyFlash® facer technology and product compatibility across ballasted, mechanically fastened, and fully adhered roofing systems. The session concludes with applied specification strategies for two of the most demanding project types: cold storage facilities and height-restricted or re-roof applications, where thinner, higher-R assemblies directly reduce retrofit complexity and operating costs.By the end of this course, participants will be able to identify, analyze, evaluate, and apply ThermaThin 7 specification data to real-world roofing design decisions. 

Mental and behavioral health is an often stigmatized and misunderstood area of healthcare design. Too often, safety comes at the expense of serenity, risk reduction is prioritized over recovery, and spaces described as deinstitutionalized still miss opportunities to advance dignity through design.  This course introduces better practices for inpatient mental health planning and design for professionals ranging from emerging practitioners to senior medical planners. Participants will explore the VA Inpatient Mental Health Design Guide, a resource of more than 500 pages containing over 30 room templates, planning diagrams, and detailed discussion of the clinical models that influence behavioral health environments. The program will demonstrate how thoughtful planning and design decisions can balance safety, dignity, recovery, and caregiver needs. 

Luxury appliances are more than just elevated features in high-end home design—they play a critical role in enhancing homeowners’ experiences, supporting a healthy lifestyle, and beautifying the kitchen with design-forward aesthetics. This CEU course will explore how cutting-edge appliance technology, superior craftsmanship, proper installation guidelines, and innovative design contribute to a safer, healthier, and more comfortable living environment.

Explore the versatility of using cement boards in exterior applications with a focus on Cement Board Stucco Systems (CBSS) and Cement Board Masonry Veneer (CBMV) systems. This program highlights the integration of continuous insulation as an effective strategy for compliance with International Energy Conservation Code regulations. Gain insights into the components, intricacies and performance advantages of CBSS and CBMV systems, emphasizing occupant comfort and energy efficiency.

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

What happens when a transportation project does more than move people? This course explores two case studies, the World Trade Center redevelopment in New York City and the Springfield Transportation Center in Illinois, to illustrate how complex transportation challenges can unlock broader urban value. Participants will learn how transportation planning drives development outcomes, influencing urban structure, architecture, and public space. Topics include coordinating diverse stakeholders, navigating layered funding, delivering long-duration projects, and keeping systems operational during construction. The session also highlights how multimodal hubs can become civic anchors that strengthen access, economic vitality, and community identity.