AIA Courses

NANZ & COMPANY AIA COURSES
 
Nanz offers educational courses with a focus on technical specification for AIA credit. Courses are available virtually and in person in select locations. Please contact your Nanz Sales and Design Consultant or email hello@nanz.com to schedule or receive more information.
 

SPECIFYING SHOWER SYSTEMS: BENEFITS AND FEATURES

Considering plumbing hardware early in the design process enhances the aesthetics and functionality of a space. Understanding the array of options for tub and shower fittings allows one to ensure optimal performance in every build. This course examines tub and shower fittings, valves, flow rates, and codes; and offers guidance on specification. Case studies demonstrate an array of relevant applications.
 
Learning Objectives:
 

  • Identify various types of tub and shower valve fittings.
  • Identify various types of flow control fittings.
  • Identify various types of shower outlets.
  • Understand water flow codes and considerations affecting them.
  • Determine the correct type of valve needed for your project.
  • Understand how to calculate flow rates.

 
The program qualifies for 1.0 LU
 

MORTISE LOCKSETS: BENEFITS & FEATURES

NANZ is now offering an AIA continuing education course on Mortise Lockset specification. Considering door hardware early in the design process enhances the aesthetics and functionality of a space. Mortise locksets balance durability, security, and ease of use while simultaneously enhancing the design. This course examines standard lockset types as well as those for fire-rated, motorized, and security doors; and offers guidance on specification. Case studies demonstrate an array of lockset types for relevant applications.
 

Learning Objectives:

 

  • Compare the features and benefits of various types of mortise locksets in terms of aesthetics, durability, security, and occupant safety.
  • Define mortise lockset types available for standard, fire-rated, motorized, security and concealed applications.
  • Discuss how to specify various locksets of the correct size and function to safely support and allow proper operation of standard, concealed, motorized, and security doors.
  • Describe trends and innovations in door hardware including magnet locksets, electrified locksets and strikes, and specialized high security bolts and locks.
  • Describe the origins of mortise locksets and discuss how they have evolved over time.
  • Please contact your Nanz Sales and Design Consultant or email hello@nanz.com to schedule or receive more information.

 
The program qualifies for 1.0 LU | HSW credit.