Package #1: 19-LU/HSW Safety & Energy Performance Bundle

AIA Pre-Approved • 4-Course Discount Package • 19 Learning Units (LU/HSW)

This comprehensive bundle includes four (4) AIA Pre-Approved continuing education courses, combined into a single high-value package designed to strengthen your expertise in building safety, energy efficiency, and modern performance standards.

All hours are fully recognized for AIA LU / HSW credit, allowing ① AIA Members, AIA Architect MembersAIA Associate Members

② Licensed & Regulated ProfessionalsLicensed ArchitectsInterior Designers (IDCEC / ASID / IIDA)

③ Architectural Technology & Design TeamsArchitectural TechnologistsSenior Architectural TechnologistsArchitectural DesignersInterns / Graduate ArchitectsBIM Technologists / BIM CoordinatorsDrafting Technicians

④ Construction & Project Delivery TeamsDesign-Build ContractorsConstruction ManagersProject Managers（PM）Site SupervisorsResidential BuildersBuilders / DevelopersDeveloper Technical Staff

⑤ Specialized ConsultantsPlanning ConsultantsBuilding Code ConsultantsLife Safety / Fire Protection EngineersStructural EngineersBuilding Envelope ConsultantsEnergy Modelling / Sustainability ConsultantsPassive House / Net-Zero ConsultantsEngineering-related design staff

to complete a major portion of their annual CE requirements efficiently and affordably.

Included Courses (AIA Pre-Approved):

Architectural Atlas: Construction Health & Safety

Architectural Atlas: Energy Efficiency in Construction – Series 1

Architectural Atlas: Energy Efficiency in Construction – Series 2

Architectural Atlas: Energy Efficiency in Construction – Series 3

Course Coverage & Learning Topics

1. Construction Health & Safety

A practical, regulation-aligned module covering the essential elements of modern construction safety:

Regulations & Framework

Key definitions

Applicability in field practice

Health & safety program fundamentals

Workplace inspection procedures

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Eye, head, foot, hearing, and respiratory protection

Hand protection and hazard identification

Work Environment & Site Hazards

Housekeeping & fire safety

Electrical hazard prevention

Lockout & tagging procedures

Backing-up protocols

Traffic control & flagging

Tools & Equipment Safety

Proper mounting/dismounting

Hand tools

Power tools (drills, planes, routers, saws, air tools, explosive tools)

2–4. Energy Efficiency in Construction (Series 1, 2, 3)

A complete and integrated introduction to energy-efficient buildings and sustainable design strategies.

Foundational Concepts

What is energy efficiency?

Energy-efficient homes & building systems

Benefits of energy-efficient buildings

Building Energy Principles

Energy context

Fundamentals of building physics

Energy-efficient building envelopes

Mechanical & building services considerations

ENERGY STAR certification requirements (Canada)

Code requirements for energy-efficient homes and buildings

Energy-Efficient Home Design

Whole-house systems approach

Ultra-efficient homes

Advanced framing techniques

Cool roofs & high-performance roofing

Passive solar design

Alternative/low-energy home types

(Earth-sheltered, Straw bale, Log home, Manufactured homes)

Energy-Efficient Building Design & Performance

Thermal-efficient construction

Energy Use Intensity (EUI) fundamentals

Lifecycle-based building performance design

Design strategies for affordable zero-energy homes

Best-practice building design recommendations

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this 19-hour program, learners will:

Understand the core principles of construction safety and regulatory compliance.

Identify major workplace hazards and implement effective safety measures.

Gain foundational and advanced knowledge of energy-efficient building design.

Apply whole-systems thinking to energy performance in residential and commercial construction.

Recognize key strategies for designing low-energy and zero-energy homes.

Strengthen overall competency in high-performance and sustainable construction practices.

Course Purpose

The goal of this program is not to overwhelm learners with technical minutiae, but to equip professionals with practical, actionable knowledge that supports safer job sites, more efficient buildings, and better project outcomes.