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aecKnowledge Online Continuing Education for architects, engineers and contractors. Earn AIA CES and GBCI LUs: Navigating the COVID-19 Economy: Insights from Firm Leaders 27/04/2020

The full recording of Navigating the COVID-19 Economy: Insights from Firm Leaders is now available at https://aecknowledge.com/courses/164.
Watch the preview.

aecKnowledge Online Continuing Education for architects, engineers and contractors. Earn AIA CES and GBCI LUs: Navigating the COVID-19 Economy: Insights from Firm Leaders Top thought leaders deliver peer-reviewed Continuing Education units in high-def video. Distilled, concise, non-commercial distance education.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Navigating the COVID-19 Economy: Insights from Firm Leaders. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. 18/04/2020

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Navigating the COVID-19 Economy: Insights from Firm Leaders. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Leaders from some of our nation's most respected firms will share their insights about how to effectively respond to the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. This 75-minute webinar, facilitated by Michael Strogoff, FAIA, will provide specific recommendations for your firm to put into motion....

22/11/2019

Because You Liked . . . bit.ly/BecauseYouLiked

07/08/2019

Just Released! Density Done Right in collaboration with AIA Seattle. See previews of all 7 courses at https://www.aecknowledge.com/courses

08/06/2019

Zoe watching our new course on sustainability, filmed live at AIA San Francisco, now available at www.aecknowledge.com

17/12/2018

Get your year-end credits at www.aecknowledge.com

13/12/2018

Get your year-end credits at www.aecknowledge.com

22/09/2018

Just released -- AIACC / aecKnowledge 2018/2019 Online Accessibility Series. Guaranteed to meet California's licensing requirements for architects.
This series includes a walk-through of the historic San Francisco War Memorial Veterans Building and the inspiring Herbst Theater, a blind architect’s views on how our environment needs to respond to a growing number of people with a variety of disabilities and impairment, a case study of the San Francisco LightHouse for the Blind, and a passionate guide to how best educate clients about accessibility requirements. (Downloadable transcripts and valuable resource material included.)

04/08/2017

Words of Wisdom from Art Gensler, Jr., FAIA, FIIDA, RIBA at http://bit.ly/2v4I6Tv
Watch this free video of Art sharing his insights into:
-- Starting, growing and operating a design firm
-- Developing a highly collaborative culture within a multi-disciplinary firm
-- Understanding a client's business model and mission
-- Running a multi-disciplinary design firm as a well-tuned business

aecKnowledge Online Continuing Education for architects, engineers and contractors. Earn AIA CES and GBCI LUs: Insights from Art Gensler, FAIA Top thought leaders deliver peer-reviewed Continuing Education units in high-def video. Distilled, concise, non-commercial distance education.

22/06/2017

Trump on "his" creation of an idea of a solar wall separating the U.S. and Mexico:
"The higher it is, the more valuable, huh?"
Such bold ideas with such little understanding.

12/01/2017

Watch Erick Mikiten, AIA, LEED AP, as he wheels us through this 39-unit affordable housing project for people with a wide range of abilities. Erick describes the seven principles of Universal Design and then shows us how he incorporated these into this award-winning projects. Erick encourages design professionals to think broadly about how to create beautiful environments that are usable by as many people with varying level of abilities as possible.

As Erick says, "Apply these principles and remember that we're not tying our hands, we're opening up the doors for greater creativity."

For more, including discounts on our 4-course series, visit http://www.aecknowledge.com/courses. GUARANTEED to meet State of California license renewal requirements.

20/12/2016

Catch architect Letrice Sherrillo as she navigates hospitality, retail and public spaces in downtown San Francisco as part of the AIA California Council's new 2017 Accessibility/Universal Design courses.

As Letrice suggests, “Rent a wheelchair for just one day and your perspective will change, the way you design, not only for accessible design to meet ADA codes, but for overall Universal Design.”

For more, including discounts on our 4-course series, visit http://www.aecknowledge.com/courses. Guaranteed to meet State of California license renewal requirements.

27/05/2016

Watch Japanese architect Junya Ishigami talk about his international work. He introduces us to an entirely different style of architecture. Is it biophilia? Or magical props?

Don't miss all 7 Keynote Presentations from AIACC's famed Monterey Design Conference at http://buff.ly/25d2n6F

24/05/2016

Watch Spanish architect Carme Pinos. Her work stands out in a male dominated environment, including her eye-catching highrise towers. Founder of Estudio Carme Pinós, she was shortlisted for the 2015 Woman Architect of the Year Award.

Don't miss all 7 Keynote Presentations from AIACC's famed Monterey Design Conference at http://buff.ly/25d2leX

20/05/2016

Watch Clive Wilkinson, FAIA, illustrate how design can be elevated above the pragmatic, and how his firm has dramatically shaped the new workplace into a theater of work.

Don't miss all 7 Keynote Presentations from AIACC's famed Monterey Design Conference at http://buff.ly/20dsymU

16/05/2016

Watch Pae White, a multi-media artist who frequently creates large-scale installations said to "merge art, design, craft and architecture."

Don't miss all 7 Keynote Presentations from AIACC's famed Monterey Design Conference at http://buff.ly/1OuvDxU

Timeline photos 29/04/2016

Inspiring presentation on Equity by Design at AIASF. We filmed attendees’ viewpoints for an upcoming Perspectives series on aecKnowledge.

Timeline photos 27/04/2016

Filming at the AIASF Equity by Design book and panel discussion "WHERE ARE THE WOMEN ARCHITECTS?"

We’ll be there from 5pm tonight. Event 6-8pm. Come by and give us your perspective. http://buff.ly/1Tx34i9

27/04/2016

Watch the internationally known architect, Bernard Tschumi, FAIA, discuss his designs, illustrating how activities and movements determine form.

Don't miss all 7 Keynote Presentations from AIACC's famed Monterey Design Conference at http://buff.ly/1SoXJuf

22/04/2016

Watch Frank Barkow’s Keynote Presentation on how craftsmanship, structure and new technologies intertwine in projects by Barkow Leibinger architects. With a deep knowledge of today’s cutting edge fabrication techniques, surprising new forms and structures arise.

Don't miss all 7 Keynote Presentations from AIACC's famed Monterey Design Conference
Read more at http://aecknowledge.com/courses/102

16/03/2016

What If Your Firm's Current Leaders Retired and No One Was Trained to Take Their Place?
Read more at http://bit.ly/1QXYHwY

What If Your Firm's Current Leaders Retired and No One Was Trained to Take Their Place?

Timeline photos 28/01/2016

Watch this free aecKnowledge Insights video of Helmut Jahn, FAIA, at http://aecknowledge.com/presentations/25

In this aecKnowledge Insights interview, Mr. Jahn discusses his early influences, his passion for sketching, how he has incorporated technology into his design process, the importance of multi-disciplinary collaboration, why some architectural styles did not stand up to the test of time, and why he thinks his mid-sized practice can outperform larger firms.

Timeline photos 12/12/2015

If Janis Joplin’s 1968 Porsche can sell for $1.7 million, doesn’t it raise the question about why architects (or their estates) of iconic buildings don't reap financial benefits when their buildings become beloved?

09/12/2015

Interesting article on what makes a community more resilient than others at https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwpo.st%2FXknv0

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21/07/2015

Off to Boston to film four "Think Tank: The Human Factor" panel discussions with Metropolis' Susan Szenasy at EYP, Sasaski, CBT, and Nelson.

Timeline photos 02/04/2015

Watch Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, in this free Insights video at http://aecknowledge.com/presentations/26

Carol discusses growing up in the 1960’s, her love for Chicago, her passion for teaching and which aspects of design talent cannot be taught, the role of women in Chicago architecture, and why architects need to skillfully guide clients to embrace the best design solutions.

Timeline photos 27/01/2015

Incredible light penetrating Alcatraz's main cell block.

Back to the modern, humane world and a for a wonderful presentation by Thomas Phifer, FAIA, about architectural transparency, and how incorporating natural light into building interiors increases human comfort and health, watch our online course "Outside In - Architecture, Landscape" filmed at the AIA California Council's famed Monterey Design Conference:

http://www.aecknowledge.com/courses/71

Timeline photos 19/01/2015

Am revising my biography on our website and thought about posting this portrait. Thoughts?

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Preview - Navigating the COVID-19 Economy: Insights from Firm Leaders
Just Released! Density Done Right in collaboration with AIA Seattle. See previews of all 7 courses at https://www.aeckno...
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Get your year-end credits at www.aecknowledge.com
AIACC / aecKnowledge 2018/2019 Online Accessibility Series
Universal Design in Multi-Family Homes
Accessibility in the Public Realm -- Spend a Day in My Wheelchair
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