AIA/CES Courses
AIA Continuing Education
Technical Glass Products offers AIA-registered continuing education courses for design professionals on a number of different topics. Our current fire-rated glass and framing products online courses are listed below.
AIA Continuing Education
View our architectural products online courses, available here. Or, to request an in-person AIA-registered presentation from a TGP representative, please visit our information request page. Check this page often for new AIA-registered course offerings from TGP.
Point of contact: Cara Jennings cjennings@brandner.com.
Fire-Rated Glass & Framing 101
Credits: 1 LU/HSW Hour
This course offers an in-depth look into fire-rated glass and framing systems and their role in fire protection.
Credits: 1 LU/HSW Hour
Learning Objectives:
- Learn what questions to ask to ensure that the proper product is specified and installed
- Gain a better understanding of the different categories of fire-rated glazing materials, and their role in fire-protection
- Receive current information on how the latest codes and product developments impact design
- Explore new trends in fire-rated glazing and innovative design options
The Future of Fire-Rated Glass and Framing Credits: 1 LU/HSW Hour
This course will primarily focus on fire-resistive glass and framing, their performance, how they help meet stringent safety codes, and ways in which five of the latest innovations are changing the future of fire-rated glass and framing from both safety and aesthetic standpoints.
Credits: 1 LU/HSW Hour
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the differences between fire-protective and fire-resistive glass and framing.
- Describe five main innovations in fire-resistive glass and framing, and how they are expanding design freedom in areas with stringent fire and life-safety code requirements.
- Discuss performance, fire-rated building codes, and how innovative fire-resistive glazing products can help meet more stringent codes, particularly NFPA testing standards and 2015 IBC.
- Identify misconceptions and potential misuse of fire-resistive glazing products, and discuss solutions to ensure maximum benefits.
Form, Function & Fire Safety
: A Clearer View of Fire-Rated Glass and Framing Credits: 1 LU/HSW Hour
This course discusses new trends in fire-rated glazing, and what to look for when specifying fire-rated glass. Active vs. passive fire protection systems will be explored, as well as fire-rated glazing system testing, including the fire, impact and hose stream tests. How to meet codes without compromising aesthetics and fire-rated glazing systems and sustainable design will also be addressed.
Credits: 1 LU/HSW Hour
Learning Objectives:
- Learn what questions to ask to ensure that the proper product is specified and installed
- Gain a better understanding of the different categories of fire-rated glazing materials, and their role in fire protection
- Receive current information on how the latest codes and product developments impact design
- Explore new trends in fire-rated glazing and innovative design options
- Learn ways to incorporate fire-rated glazing systems into an overall sustainable design
