AIA for Architects and Engineers

Pratt is registered as a Premier provider with the American Institute of Architects, Continuing Education System (AIA/CES). We are committed to offering quality education in accordance with the AIA/CES criteria (provider #F163).

AIA Courses Not Approved by NYS

It is your responsibility to check with the state licensing board whether or not a course is acceptable to them for your continuing education credit. Regarding New York State continuing education credit for Pratt courses, those that follow are not acceptable for New York State continuing education credit since they are not in an approved subject area.

Also note that these courses may be accepted in other states. We recommend that you check with those states if you seek assurance. Continuing Education is an important part of maintaining one's licensure and continuing to remain up to date with one's professional practice. There are courses the State of New York has deemed as not appropriate continuing education subject matter; however these courses are practical to benefit your practice.

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Pratt AIA Online Partner Programs Expanded

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Pratt Institute is pleased to offer a select curriculum of web-based AIA/ CES courses at Pratt Online Center for Continuing and Professional Studies. See our expanded online course offerings through our self-serve online interactive courses produced by CS Learning Solutions.
Visit ces.pratt.edu now, and earn while you learn.

EARN WHILE YOU LEARN

Sheathing: A Sustainable Product for the 21st Century

This course, written by noted author and lecturer Jeffrey M. Syken, is the first in a new line of web-based courses written by Pratt CCPS faculty. The course takes a comprehensive look at the five major types of sheathing, examines manufacturing methods and composition, and provides a broad understanding of the best projects for each type.

After completing this course you will be able to:
• Discuss the importance of sustainability to the wood-based sheathing industry
• Describe environmental concerns the wood-based sheathing sector has addressed
• Name the five sheathing types and the key features of each
• Identify the distinctions between different manufacturing methods for each sheathing type and their performance benefits

Course Features
• Course qualifies for 1 AIA/HSW LU credit
• Complete the course as your time permits-break, the system automatically bookmarks your place
• Your credit is automatically reported to the American Institute of Architects upon completion of the course
• Print a Certificate of Completion for your records
• System maintains a secure record of all your completed course work
• Tuition: $85

Register for this course now at ces.pratt.edu to bring new knowledge and insight to your work, and add value for your clients, partners and projects.

Green Design vs Historic Preservation

I really enjoyed Roy Pachecano's and David Reck's class on "Green Design vs Historic Preservation" . It was very informative and inspiring. With the economy the way that it is, I am trying to find ways to reinvent myself as an Architect. Your class gave me much to consider.My business partner and I are in contract to purchase a landmark house on Staten Island. The case study of the Nix House gave me a renewed appreciation of the restoration process. I look forward to attending more of your seminars in the future.
Thank you.
Michael A. Biagioli A.I.A., Architect

Bridging Gotham

I enjoyed Jeffrey Syken’s, Bridging Gotham lecture very much. It was exactly the kind of information and presentation I find interesting.

I am a member of the "Friends of the New Jersey Transportation Heritage Center" which is working toward constructing a transport museum in New Jersey. They publish an excellent semi-monthly newsletter and are looking for articles.

I plan to write a brief piece on what I learned about bridges between NJ and NY and credit your seminar for the information and even recommend your lectures.

Thanks again for the great day of interest and learning.

Gene Graber

CR-DZARCHITECTS

Dear Mr. Syken,

I enjoyed and learned much from both of your recent seminars; Sunday's Building the Brooklyn Bridge and today's Earth in the Balance.

Thank you so much for generously sharing your passion and insights on these subjects and issues !

My best,

Christine Restaino, R.A.

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User Groups, Related Magazines and Newsletters

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CADalyst Magazine is one of the top favorite magazines of all AutoCAD gurus. Includes tips, techniques, product reviews and more.

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The newsletter covers a variety of issues created by the use of technology in AEC firms, including technology adoption, the cultural aspects of technology use, industry best practices, collaboration, interoperability, and technical standards.

AutoCad Utilities

Within these links and downloadable files, you'll find hundreds of LISP routines, custom menus and other files and utilities that make the vanilla AutoCAD user into a powerful, productive user.

CAD Utility Library is a collection of freely distributed source code, utilities and applications.

IntelCAD has those really special routines that you don't want to tell your boss that you have!

ActiveDWG is a great collection of AutoCAD articles, VBA code, and essential freeware.

Known as xarch AutoCAD, AutoLISP Search Engine, gets you out of running and trying to find the LISP routine you want. This page has hundreds of routines indexed with its own AutoLISP Search Engine!
AutoLISP Alpha gets you there in alphabetical order! A great way to browse.

CADalog is the biggest "AutoCAD Shareware Clearinghouse!" for Custom Built LISP. A small but useful shareware library and eager programmers who will build a custom LISP routine for you!

CAD Shack is full of routines, tips and over 160 links to other CAD-related sites.

Another site with super links to additional AutoCAD related sites plus FAQ engine to many of your technical questions.

CadCARD Slidechart and CadCARD JR are available at cadcard.com.

The CadCARD Slidechart and its wallet-size companion, CadCARD JR., are full-featured AutoCAD reference tools with productivity and training aids for use with AutoCAD. Designers, architects, engineers, and drafters find them to be easy to use aids in many of the day-to-day CAD tasks that would otherwise have them reaching for a calculator or software user guides. CAD instructors in colleges and technical schools use CadCARDs to explain many CAD concepts such as scale and its effect on drawing elements. CadCARDs become instant reference tools for everyone from the new user to the seasoned pro.

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