People inhabit the built environment all day, every day. And it’s the architects who design it that keep people safe. Continuing education reinforces what’s already known and expands the architect’s horizons when new technology and knowledge emerge. That commitment to education makes every architect a vital component in the safety of men, women, and children…
DetailsAlan Weene is the CTO for BioNova® Natural Pools, the North American leaders in planning and construction of eco-friendly Natural Swimming Pools which use plants instead of chemicals to purify the water. We had a chance to speak with Alan about NSPs and learn more about how they work and what it takes to build…
DetailsBefore you trim the fat of your architecture firm’s budget by cutting ties with the AIA (and AIA continuing education), give it a second thought. These are interesting times, indeed. Business is bouncing back after a precariously long and damaging recession, the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. But not everything is firing on…
DetailsContinuing education for architects is, by definition, a never ending pursuit. Fortunately, PDH Academy and AIA offer a wealth of courses that complement each other and your career. It doesn’t matter where you are in your profession. The courses offered by PDH Academy and the AIA help you keep your licensing current and your AIA…
DetailsWho doesn’t like choices? That’s what PDH Academy offers to architects who take advantage of our online continuing education courses. Whether you want to pick up the required course materials as an a la carte option and earn credits as you need them, or you prefer one of our cost-saving bundles, we’ve got you covered.…
DetailsArchitects have already committed to years of education. But it’s not over after graduation, not by a long shot. Continuing education is a lifelong, or at least career-long, pursuit. Most state professional licensing boards require architects to earn CE courses at regular intervals, and the American Institute of Architects has standards as well. But the…
DetailsSo you want to be a farmer? In Brooklyn? Stranger things have happened. Right now, a vertical farming movement is about to make its way through urban areas. With shipping containers as the landscape and a remarkably favorable environment inside, millennials who have a green thumb and a head for business can put them both…
DetailsThe National League of Cities (NLC) “Cities and Drones” municipal report helps clarify the FAA’s new rules about drone operation. It also acts as a baseline for developing city ordinances that affect land surveyors, real estate professionals and other businesses. The report is chock full of insights about the federal rules, says NLC. It can…
DetailsWhat’s the cutest, squiggliest robot in the world? It’s the Octobot, and it’s charting new territory for soft, autonomous robotics. This 3D printed machine merges robotics with a familiar soft robotics theme, the octopus. It looks as simple as a gummy candy. But researchers at Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences…
DetailsNumerous broken bones and other injuries happen every year when senior citizens fall in the home. But a connected home with sensor technology could help intervene early enough to prevent tumbles. How early? As much as 3 weeks before they happen. New research shows that big data isn’t just good for marketing and advertising, it…
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