CEU Courses
Welcome to the AMBICO Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Courses Page, where we offer architects and industry professionals curated educational programs that provide a wealth of valuable knowledge on architectural door and frame solutions. Engaging in these courses not only enhances your expertise but also allows you to earn essential AIA credits, which are crucial for architects to demonstrate their ongoing dedication to professional growth. By completing our AIA-accredited courses, architects showcase their fluency in the latest industry trends, cutting-edge technologies, and regulatory compliance. Our courses are specifically designed to keep you up-to-date on best practices, empowering you to deliver exceptional design solutions.
Acoustic Door Assemblies and Their Role in Sound Control
AMBICO’s CEU course, “Acoustic Door Assemblies and Their Role in Sound Control,” explores the importance of acoustic doors in achieving effective sound control in buildings. Participants will learn about key sound measurements, the role of acoustic-door assemblies in meeting standards such as WELL v2 and LEED v4, and the performance options available in terms of sound control, fire rating, ADA compliance, and security.
Length of Course: 1 Hour
Learning Units / Health, Safety and Welfare Units: 1
Sound control is a critical element to a building’s design. How an occupant will use the space must be understood in order to deliver a healthy and functional environment free of noise. Is speech privacy important? Is this a learning environment? Does the office open to a manufacturing floor?
We all think of the walls, ceiling, and floor when discussing sound attenuation. But we must not overlook the importance of an acoustic-door assembly. Without the proper acoustic door, the sound-control goals in an acoustic plan may not be met. This course will review healthy sound levels and how to test and identify target STC ratings.
We’ll discuss the elements of the acoustic-door assembly and how the assembly addresses fire-ratings and ADA compliance, contributes to LEED certification and green building, and provides security for classified files and electronic data.
- Recognize the importance of proper acoustic control relative to requirements in WELL v2, LEED v4 BD+C, and ID+C rating systems, health, speech privacy, security, and the ability to learn.
- Explain how to use key sound measurements in determining a successful acoustic plan, with a focus on acoustic door and frame assemblies, in environments such as schools, offices, theatres, and medical buildings
- Describe the acoustic door assembly, its role in WELL v2 and the LEED v4 BD+C and ID+C rating systems, and the importance of specifying the entire assembly from a manufacturer who offers test reports from an independent and certified lab.
- Discuss the performance options available in acoustic door assemblies, including the level of sound control, fire rating, ADA compliance, security, and contribution to LEED v4 BD+C and ID+C rating systems.
Specialty Doors for Healthcare Design
AMBICO’s CEU course, “Specialty Doors for Healthcare Design,” offers a comprehensive overview of stainless steel doors, acoustic doors, and specialty security assemblies in healthcare settings. Participants will learn about the benefits of these specialty door and frame assemblies, including enhanced functionality, hygiene, and visual appeal, as well as their role in addressing security challenges.
Length of Course: 1 Hour
Learning Units / Health, Safety and Welfare Units: 1
In the realm of healthcare design, the selection and integration of specialty doors play a vital role in creating safe, functional, and secure environments. This comprehensive course delves into the attributes and benefits of specialty door and frame assemblies, such as bullet resistant assemblies for ER’s, lead lined for radiation, radio frequency for sensitive equipment protection, security wood for behavioural health areas including anti-barricade for patient and washroom applications.
Throughout this course, participants will gain valuable insights into the unique characteristics of specialty doors and frames in healthcare settings. Specifically, the course emphasizes the benefits of utilizing stainless steel doors and frames, which offer exceptional durability, hygiene, and aesthetic appeal, all while meeting the stringent requirements of healthcare design.
- Stating the attributes of specialty door and frame assemblies in healthcare facilities, with a particular emphasis on the advantages of stainless steel doors and frames. Participants will understand how these components enhance functionality, hygiene, and visual appeal, contributing to the overall success of healthcare design.
- Listing the key components of acoustic doors and exploring how they meet the requirements of LEED® v4 (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). Participants will grasp the importance of acoustic performance in healthcare environments and understand how acoustic doors contribute to creating optimal healing spaces.
- Defining the need and role of specialty assemblies designed for security in healthcare facilities, including bullet-resistant, acoustic-resistant, and anti-barricade wood assemblies. Participants will gain an understanding of the specific security challenges in healthcare settings and how these specialty assemblies address them effectively.
The Role of Commercial Steel Doors in Resilient Design
AMBICO’s CEU course, “Commercial Steel Doors in Resilient Design,” provides participants with valuable insights into the pivotal role of steel doors in resilient design. This one-hour course explores the advantages of steel doors over alternative materials, their contribution to resilient design strategies, and industry standards associated with specialty steel doors.
Length of Course: 1 Hour
Learning Units / Health, Safety and Welfare Units: 1
In architecture and construction, resilient design has emerged as a crucial approach to creating buildings that can withstand and recover from various hazards and challenges. This comprehensive course delves into the pivotal role of commercial steel doors within the framework of resilient design.
Throughout the program, participants will gain valuable insights into the principles and strategies of resilient design. This will include a specific focus on steel doors' exceptional performance and attributes. By contrasting steel doors with alternative materials, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of why steel is the preferred choice for resilient design applications.
- Define the fundamental principles and strategic considerations underlying resilient design.
- Contrasting steel doors' performance characteristics with alternative materials, emphasizing steel's advantages and unique attributes.
- Highlighting the green features and sustainability aspects of steel as a material, elucidating why it is ideally suited to resilient design applications.
- Exploring how steel doors can effectively contribute to resilient design strategies, specifically addressing the requirements for blast, tornado, flood, and bullet resistant applications.
- Discussing the industry standards and tests associated with various types of specialty steel doors, ensuring participants grasp the essential quality assurance aspects.
Lunch & Learn
AMBICO’s Lunch and Learn sessions provide convenient professional development during lunchtime, covering topics such as acoustic door assemblies, commercial steel doors, and specialty doors for healthcare design. These AIA-accredited learning sessions are offered free of charge, and typically last 1 hour.
Enhance your knowledge and make the most of your lunch break with these concise and informative sessions.
Choose between in-person or online Lunch and Learn sessions. In-person sessions promote interactive discussions and networking at a location of your choice. Alternatively, online sessions offer flexibility, accessibility, and the convenience of joining remotely from anywhere.
To participate in an online Lunch and Learn session, you will receive instructions on accessing a virtual platform where the session will be hosted. You can join the session using your computer, laptop, or mobile device with an internet connection. The virtual platform enables real-time interaction, engaging presentations, and opportunities to ask questions.
To schedule a Lunch and Learn session, you can contact AMBICO directly, or reach out to an AMBICO rep in your territory. Simply express your interest in hosting a Lunch and Learn session and provide the necessary details regarding the format (in-person or online), preferred topic, and desired date and time.
AIA member attendance will be reported promptly for credit, and AMBICO will provide certificates of completion for Lunch and Learn sessions upon request. These certificates can be used to demonstrate participation in professional development activities and may be eligible for continuing education credits, depending on the relevant industry or association requirements