AIA Approves SOLAR 2013 for Learning-Unit Credits


The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has approved 17 sessions at SOLAR 2013 for learning-unit (LU) credits. The sessions are all part of SOLAR 2013′s Passive Solar Conference.

An AIA member can earn up to 13.5 AIA Learning Units by attending the full conference (4.5 per day, 3 sessions).

“By attending, an architect can come up to speed on the state of the art in solar and sustainable design, and get all the required AIA Learning Unit credits for an entire year,” said David Panich, chair of the Solar Buildings Division at the American Solar Energy Society.

The SOLAR 2013 schedule includes forums and technical sessions highlighting topics ranging from Active Solar to Zero-Net-Energy, and everything in-between, including:

  • Building Integrated Solar Technologies
  • The Solar Side of Zero-Net Energy
  • Passive House” design and performance
  • Daylighting Design
  • Building Performance Modeling and Design Tools
  • Solar Access and Zoning

Plus, this year’s Emerging Architecture keynote lecture will be presented by Travis Price, FAIA on “The Mythic Modern:  mythology, ecology and technology..the spirit of place”.  This forum will take place on Friday, April 19 from 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm. Join other architects and solar professionals after the lecture at the Pratt Street Ale House for a special Passive Solar social and networking party.

Approved Sessions

The Mythic Modern – Mythology, Ecology + Technology…the Spirit of Place with Travis Price Friday, April 19, 2013, 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm, 1.5 HSW LU

United States Department of Energy Research and Development Roadmap for Building Integrated Solar Technologies Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 8:30 am – 10:00 am, 1.5 HSW LU

Daylighting Quantity and Quality Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 8:30 am – 10:00 am, 1.5 HSW LU

Management and Design Strategies for High Performance Building Enclosures + Construction Phase Moisture Management Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm, 1.5 HSW LU

Daylighting Design  Wednesday April 17, 2013, 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm, 1.5 HSW LU

Passive House Power:  “Net PLUS Now” Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm, 1.5 HSW LU

Climate, Design and Green Building Standards  Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 3:15 pm to 4:45 pm, 1.5 HSW LU

Passive Solar and Sustainability Design Tools Thursday, April 18, 2013, 8:30 am – 10:00 am, 1.5 HSW LU

Daylight from Above Thursday, April 18, 2013, 8:30 am – 10:00 am, 1.5 HSW LU

Solar Access and Zoning Thursday, April 18, 2013, 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm, 1.5 HSW LU

Material Assemblies & Building Elements Thursday, April 18, 2013, 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm 1.5 HSW LU. More information here.

PHIUS+ Passive Building Certification – Performance & Quality Assurance that Works Thursday, April 18, 2013, 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm, 1.5 HSW LU

Passive Confernce Ignite! Thursday, April 18, 2013, 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm, 1.5HSW LU

Building Performance Modeling and Monitoring  Friday, April 19, 2013, 8:30 am to 10:00 am, 1.5 HSW LU

Moving Toward Zero-Net Energy Friday April 19, 2013, 8:30 am to 10:00 am, 1.5 HSW LU

The Solar Side of Net-Zero Energy Buildings Friday, April 19, 2013, 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm, 1.5 HSW LU

Controls, Building Automation and User Interface Friday, April 19, 2013, 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm, 1.5 HSW LU

WORKSHOP 04:  PEAK LUXURY Saturday April 20, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM, 4 HSW LU