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CE|STRONG, a continuing education platform hosted by The Architect’s Newspaper and AN Interior offers AIA-approved courses on an online platform easily accessed from both computers and mobile devices.

The leading interior and exterior product manufacturers lead our courses; ranging from the design and detailing of insulated metal wall panels to the high-performance benefits of laminated glass, amongst many other subjects. All of our courses are approved AIA Learning Units—some count towards HSW credits—and will provide a certificate of completion following the workshop.

AN’s CE|Strong workshops reach practitioners and manufacturers across the continental United States to bring cutting-edge materials and tech solutions to bear on local challenges.

The CEU-accredited workshops are organized thematically, spanning interior applications to building envelopes, and range in duration from one hour to a full day. Expert instructors oversee each workshop, guiding attendees toward a greater understanding of how to balance design aims with efficient material use.

For CEU courses or sponsorship opportunities, contact us.

AN’s Live Webinars reach you wherever you are. Easily accessed from any device, each interactive webinar delivers the latest in building products, with an onhand expert to walk attendees through all potential applications.

Have a question about a product’s suitability for your site or project? Wondering about its compatibility across building systems? Go to the source for the answers.

For more than a decade, AN has successfully programmed hundreds of live conferences, connecting thousands of leading professionals in the process.

Unmatched in their depth of knowledge and scope of engagement, these events aggregate expert panels, workshops, and product expos, not to mention networking opportunities. And in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AN has seamlessly pivoted its signature Facades+ and Tech+ series online, while also expanding its offerings. New to this conference roster is Mass Timber, which already promises to be a tentpole industry event as the material gains wider application in the years ahead.

For CEU courses or sponsorship opportunities, contact us.

Online Courses

Rainscreen Systems Made Easy

This course presents the History of Rainscreen design and explains why rainscreens are an important topic for the building envelope and enclosures. This course enforces the use of control layers to maximize the use of a drained, backed ventilated rainscreen system performance for both new and existing buildings.

Fibre Cement Architectural Facade Materials

The presentation provides detailed information on fibre cement facade materials available and how they can be specified / designed to meet the needs of various project types.

Driving Excellence and Efficiency in Specifications

The need for accuracy and speed is paramount in today’s fast-paced design environment. And it’s no secret that developing construction specifications is time consuming and complex. But it doesn’t have to be. In this session, you’ll learn 5 ways a new age specifier can be pivotal in driving innovation, excellence and efficiency with your firm’s specification processes.

Fiber Cement Panels as Rainscreens

Moisture intrusion in a wall system can cause building defects and health ailments for building occupants. Rainscreens are an important tool in water mitigation. This course reviews the cause and effects of moisture intrusion and, more specifically, the forces that drive rainwater into a building. We will identify different rainscreen technologies and ASTM testing standards that measure their performance. We will discuss fiber cement panels and how they are used as a rainscreen to reduce moisture build-up and help to rot the interior walls and mold growth. By the end of the course you will understand basic design approaches and guidelines for installing fiber cement panels as a rainscreen.

Reducing Carbon Emissions Using Aluminum

This CEU will introduce you to the carbon footprint concept and how material selection can impact it