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Framing for Efficiency: Advanced Light Wood Framing and the IBC

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Program Level
Introductory
Prerequisites
None
Advanced Prep
None

Learning Objectives

  1. Learning Objective 1

    Understand the types of projects advanced framing techniques can be used in, by code, to design more energy-efficient buildings using less materials.

  2. Learning Objective 2

    Identify building details where advanced framing methods can be applied.

  3. Learning Objective 3

    Evaluate framing details for energy and material efficiency performance benefits.

  4. Learning Objective 4

    Explain to project stakeholders the key principles and benefits of advanced framing and the ways project outcomes, like improved energy efficiency and long-term occupant well being, work to better meet stakeholder goals.

  5. Learning Objective 5

    Appreciate the design rigor in advanced framing's development for its material efficiency and effective long-term performance.

Course preview

Our continuing education courses keep you focused on what matters most in architecture and design. Achieve more with continuing education that blends trusted expertise with real world application.

This course, "Framing for Efficiency," introduces you to advanced framing techniques and their applications in both residential and commercial construction. You'll learn about the history, principles, and benefits of advanced framing, including its potential to reduce material costs, lower labor expenses, decrease embodied carbon, and improve energy efficiency in buildings. The course covers specific techniques such as increasing stud spacing, using single top plates, and minimizing thermal bridging. By the end, you'll be able to identify projects that can benefit from advanced framing, evaluate framing details for efficiency, and effectively communicate these benefits to project stakeholders. This knowledge will empower you to design more sustainable and cost-effective buildings that, nonetheless, adhere to building codes and structural integrity requirements.

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Refund Policy

If you are not satisfied with your continuing education purchase, request a full refund within 30 days of enrollment before a certificate of completion is issued.

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Annual continuing education memberships may be canceled at any time from your account settings; access continues through the end of the current billing period.

Complaint Resolution Policy

Questions or concerns regarding course content, credit reporting, or certificates may be directed to Amber Book support at info@amberbook.com.

Amber Book is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 40410829. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA-3837, Option 3). This learning program is registered with 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. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.