School of Architecture University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Building Research Council Professional Development Courses The School of Architecture has joined with the Office of Continuing Education (OCE) to improve the quality of the continuing education program for architects and other building professionals. This cooperative venture provides several alternatives for architects and other building professionals. Join Our Email List PREPARATION for the ARCHITECT REGISTRATION EXAMINATION The Architect Registration Examination (ARE) is a very important threshold for entry into the profession. The following courses are offered to help in preparing for the General Structures and Lateral Forces portions of the ARE. These courses are offered in conjunction with Prepa-r-e, Inc. General Structures and Lateral Forces Workshop (Four AIACES courses with 26 HSW LUs) Seattle, WA July 2008 (dates TBA) Oak Brook, IL October 2008 (dates TBA) General Structures and Lateral Forces Online Sessions (Four AIACES courses with 26 HSW LUs) June 2008 (dates TBA) Aug 2008 (dates TBA) Dec 2008 (dates TBA) ONLINE ANYTIME – VIDEO of THE MOST RECENT CLASS 2007-2008 Online Courses ONLINE COURSES (Continuous Enrollment) Online:  Energy Basics for Small Business · Module 1. The Language of Energy Online Sustainable Design Course (10 modules, Continuous Enrollment) Module 1. Introduction to the Architecture of Sustainability Module 2. Sustainable Site Planning and Design Module 3. Water Resources and Efficiency Module 4. Sustainable Building Materials and Resources Module 5. Energy Efficient Buildings and Systems Module 6. Indoor Environmental Quality Module 7. An Ecological Approach Module 8. Green Project Management Module 9. The Green Neighborhood: An Application in Sustainable Housing Design Module 10. Green Building Rating Tool Credit Documentation Architecture 480 is an online course based upon all of the modules listed above. It will be offered the spring of 2008 to enrolled students of UIUC. Professionals interested in taking Architecture 480 for credit or non-credit may enroll through the University Academic Outreach 217-333-3060. 2007- 2008 COURSES for ARCHITECTS In addition to the Professional Development Courses that we offer in conjunction with the Office of Continuing Education, we are offering the following courses: Life-Cycle Cost Estimation TBA Interactive Online . Basics of Architectural Lighting by Mohamed Boubekri, PhD; 7 HSW LUs; offered TBA Humidity, Moisture, and Water in Buildings by William B. Rose, 12 HSW LUs, offered: TBA Hygrothermal Analysis of Buildings by William B. Rose, 12 HSW LUs, offered: TBA Lateral Forces: Wind and Seismic by Marc Mitalski,		Read About: Architect Registration Exam Courses Face-to-face Courses Online Courses SEDAC Courses
2006-2007 Smart Energy Design Assistance Center Courses The Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) provides technical services for business owners in Illinois and Missouri interested in energy saving ideas. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) with additional funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Rebuild America initiative has established the Small Business $mart Energy (SB$E) program to provide energy efficiency technical services just for you. These services include assistance in identifying opportunities for energy savings through intelligent building design and efficient building components and systems. These services also include courses for Architects, Engineers, and business owners. Please feel free to contact SEDAC at 1-800-214-7954 for more information or e-mail info@sedac.org. Beyond Code: Designing Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings (3 HSW LUs) Energy Efficiency Tax Benefits of EPAct 2005 (2 HSW LUs) Energy Basics for Small Business (3 HSW LUs) To Be Scheduled Online Module 1: The Language of Energy (1HSW LU)
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	Through the School of Architecture-Building Research Council, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a Registered Provider with the AIA Continuing Education System (AIA/CES)

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