Loewen Architectural Services offers AIA Continuing Education Seminars

Design. Create. Inspire. One of the key influencers in the design inspired window market is the architect. Loewen is committed to providing the highest quality products and services to give architects the freedom to design, create and inspire. To facilitate this essential connection between the architectural community and Loewen as a manufacturer, we offer a comprehensive suite of solutions to make our architectural relationships efficient and effective. One of these solutions is the offering of American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education Seminars.

Architectural boards in 33 US states, 10 Canadian Provinces and 16 Countries have implemented mandatory continuing education (MCE) for re-licensure. States with MCE recognize the AIA/CES as the primary source of professional development for their licensed architects. The 75,000 members of the AIA must complete 18 Learning Unit (LUs) hours of continuing education annually (eight hours of which must be related to Health, Safety and Welfare [HSW] topics) to remain in good standing.

Loewen AIA/CES Seminars

New for 2006: Storm Protection for the Luxury Home

• Identifying differences between typical and luxury storm protective windows and doors
• Identifying building code requirements and product certification
• Defining Design Pressure and how it is calculated
• Demonstrating how storm protective products are tested
• Evaluating product features: base material, cladding, hardware, etc.

2005: Luxury Fenestration Ideals

• Developing an understanding of the critical aesthetic and functional roles of fenestration in the design of luxury residential projects
• Identifying design requirements and considerations necessary for fenestration in various applications
• Evaluating windows according to key performance criteria: base material, cladding, hardware, etc.

For more information or to register, call Loewen Architectural Services at 1.877.563.9368 or e-mail architecture@loewen.com.

For luxury homeowners—and the architects, designers and custom builders that create their dreams—Loewen is the premier window and door brand that delivers an unrivaled combination of artisanship, innovation and design leadership in an extensive line of Douglas Fir and Mahogany products. A privately held Canadian corporation, Loewen has distribution around the world with a focus on the United States, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom and Latin America. Loewen celebrated its Centennial year in business in 2005.

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