Cont ed

Continuous learning is required to stay competitive in the profession and to serve your clients most effectively. Fabric Architecture magazine provides this opportunity by partnering with the Fabric Structures Association, an official provider of the American Institute of Architecture (AIA) Continuing Education System (CES).

The articles in this section have corresponding tests that architects can take to earn CES credits. All of these tests are available in an interactive format, by clicking on the link for the Continuing Education Test in each article.

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  • Hearing fabric

    September 1, 2009

    The why and wherefore of designing for sound with textiles.

  • Regulatory considerations in the design of fabric awnings

    July 1, 2009

    Recent trends in building regulations for commercial and residential projects may push architects toward taking awning design more seriously.

  • Vertical green

    May 1, 2009

    Integrating vegetation into the urban fabric improves these quality of life issues while offering many innovative opportunities for “green” architecture.

  • Lighting the way

    March 1, 2009

    Fabric’s traditional role in architecture has centered on shading, with awnings or other fabric constructions tempering the sun. Yet today, sunlight — the natural light form — has competition.

  • Specifying green roof fabrics

    January 1, 2009

    Learning how to make the right material choices, without compromising sustainability.

  • AIA CES approved course from FSA

    Sponsored by Fabric Structures Association

    The Fabric Structures Association promotes the use and growth of fabric structures in the Americas. FSA has an AIA/CES approved course on how fabric structures that use fabric can be incorporated into your designs. It lists the types of fabric structures, materials used in these structures and describes the history of fabric structures. After completion of this course, participants will be able to:
    - Understand what lightweight structures are.
    - Comprehend different types of structures and their uses.
    - Understand energy and sustainability issues in regards to these structures.
    - Grasp the basic design process.
    - Understand the different materials used in fabric structures.
    - Identify the advantages of using fabrics as a building material.