CONTINUING EDUCATION

EARN YOUR CREDITS THROUGH SOMFY

EARN CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT THROUGH SOMFY

Somfy offers continuing education accredited by the AIA (American Institute of Architects) and approved by the GBCI (Green Building Certification Inc.).

Please refer to the specific course description to determine available CE credits including LEED or WELL specialty credits.

Somfy Systems, Inc. is a registered provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on completion of the program will be reported to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for non-AIA members are available on request. This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to the course could be answered while scheduling a session.

IMPROVING FACADE DESIGNS

BY COMPARING AUTOMATED VS. MANUAL SOLAR SHADING
Course Overview

GBCI: 0920008837

AIA: 401191760516

This course will provide an understanding of innovative design trends including current market drivers, comparing high-performance glass vs. high-performance shading and how to increase visual and thermal comfort by automating the balance of natural and artificial light. We will discuss design strategies using automated solar management and its impact on these design trends.

Learning Objectives:

1. Discover construction market sustainability drivers and automation examples.

2. Understand the automation of building envelopes/façades using innovative and sustainable design strategies.

3. Relate sustainable building design with the benefits of automation.

4. Promote sustainable design based on the value of automation.​

How to Design Digital Buildings of the Future?

Course Overview

GBCI: 920019671

AIA: 401191760517

This course will provide an understanding of innovative design trends including current market drivers, comparing high-performance buildings and how to increase visual and thermal comfort by automating the balance of natural and artificial light. This course will build the connection between the influence of current design trends and advances in technology, on building performance using automated facades. We will discuss design strategies using power and data distribution to create higher-performing buildings with increased functionality at a lower cost.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand how construction costs affect project planning and designs

2. Project planning to overcome main obstacles to creating smart buildings considering power distribution

3. Compare and contrast the layout of building systems with the integration of advanced power and control options

4. Identify the environmental benefits of using smart building technology

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