AIA Continuing Education

Simpson Door Company is an AIA Passport partner, supporting the AIA Continuing Education program. We currently offer our CEU courses in distance learning and face-to-face formats. If you are interested in scheduling an in-person presentation, please contact us at SimpsonCustomerService@brandner.com.

The Battle Against Moisture

Course Overview

This course consists of a presentation in a PDF format followed by a brief test and offers an in-depth look at exterior wood doors and the battle against moisture. The course qualifies for 1 HSW (health, safety, welfare) learning unit hour from the American Institute of Architects.

Topics will include:

• Use of wood doors in architectural designs
• Key components of stile and rail wood doors
• Moisture protection

Learning Objectives:

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Specify how wood doors can be incorporated into a range of architectural styles for homes and light construction
• List the key components of stile and rail wood doors
• Describe common points of moisture vulnerability in exterior wood doors
• Explain manufacturing materials and techniques that can protect wood doors against water infiltration
• Discuss methods for designing building overhangs, and selection of wood finished, that further enhance wood door weatherability

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Achieve Your Design Vision

Course Overview

This course consists of a presentation in a PDF format followed by a brief test and offers an in-depth looks a ways to design a door that reflects creativity and personality to fit any architectural style. The course qualifies for 1 learning unit hour from the American Institute of Architects.

Topics will include:

• Personalization trends in building products
• Design Flexibility – wood, glass, size options
• Creating welcoming entryways with wood doors
• Crafting visually engaging interiors with wood doors

Learning Objectives:

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe how wood doors can be incorporated into a range of architectural styles for homes
• List 3 or more ways wood entry doors can be personalized to achieve a design vision
• Articulate how wood doors are manufactured compared to molded materials such as steel and fiberglass doors
• List 3 door mounting alternatives to traditional swing hinges
• Discuss 3 or more ways wood doors can be used to enhance interior design

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