AIA CES Kinetic Architecture Program

Program Description

This introduction to kinetic architecture highlights its purposes and benefits, and provides strategies for designing and constructing moving building elements that optimize results and minimize risks.

Target Audience

Architects, design professionals and owners. The ideal audience size can be one-on-one or over 50. This program meets every experience level with time designed into the program for questions and answers.

Learning objectives

• Participants will be familiar with kinetic architecture’s definitions and applications, including a brief history, cutting edge developments, and current practical uses.
• Participants will understand the impetuses for incorporating movement into project designs, including aesthetic and functional applications, and meeting LEED criteria for Green Building certification.
• Participants will be familiar with new strategies for process optimization and risk management when incorporating kinetic elements into projects of any size.

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