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Unicel Architectural presents American Institute of Architects course on design for improved school security

AIA continuing education course highlights strategies for optimizing safety using insulating glass units (IGU) with integrated louvers


Montreal, Canada – WEBWIRE –
The AIA course will illustrate how window and door design incorporating integrated louvers can reinforce protective measures and enhance physical security in educational environments.
The AIA course will illustrate how window and door design incorporating integrated louvers can reinforce protective measures and enhance physical security in educational environments.

Currently our schools and campuses are vulnerable to shooters and other unwanted intrusions. As a result, architects and facility managers need to look at ways to better protect students and staff.

MONTREAL, Canada – January 30, 2019– Unicel Architectural announced today the availability of its AIA registered course: “Educational Facility Safety: Using Integrated Louvers in Doors & Windows to Help Optimize School Security”. The continuing education course is offered by America Training Solutions and sponsored by Unicel, and will illustrate how window and door design incorporating integrated louvers can reinforce protective measures and enhance physical security in educational environments.
 
“Targeted shootings in or around schools have become a disturbing part of today’s society,” said Jean-Pierre Rose, General Manager of Unicel. “Currently our schools and campuses are vulnerable to shooters and other unwanted intrusions. As a result, architects and facility managers need to look at ways to better protect students and staff. This course shows how the installation of integrated louvers in doors and windows, both in interior and exterior applications, can be a significant consideration toward more protective design.”
 
The coursewill examine common vulnerabilities in school design and how IGUs with integrated, cord-free louvers can help improve physical security in schools by:  

  • Focusing on protective measures that reduce risk
  • Reinforcing doors and windows
  • Creating safer lockdown spaces
  • Ensuring adjustable surveillance
  • Ensuring sound control


 
Learning Objectives:
Upon completing this course, the design professional will be able to: 

  • Describe the benefits of improved school security design using IGUs with integrated cord-free louvers


  • List several design approaches to reinforce protective measures
  • Define what are IGUs with integrated cord-free louvers
  • List the protective and sound-attenuating capabilities of IGUs with integrated cord-free louvers
  • Understand how IGUs with integrated cord-free louvers can help support FEMA’s and other guidelines for safer schools
  • Understand specific design requirements for enhancing physical security in educational environments


 
Course Credits:
Participants will earn one AIA Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) Learning Unit, one Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) Credit, one Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) Core Learning Unit, and one Alberta Association of Architects(AAA) Structured Learning Unit.
 
Course Information:
To schedule this course please contact Viviane Chan at  vchan@unicelarchitectural.com , Tel: 450.670.6844 or 800.668.1580, Ext. 227. 
 
Course Provider is America Training Solutions, sponsored by Unicel Architectural, AIA Provider Number:  406119285, https://ATSseminar.com/.
 
About America Training Solutions
 
Since 2012, America Training Solutions (ATS) offers high-quality continuing education for architects & LEED professional.  Whether they prefer live seminars, webinars or Online courses, Architects can find CEUs that will fill their needs. With over 50 events every year in the United States and Canada as, ATS is a leader in the industry.  ATS is an AIA Education Provider, a USGBC Education Partner and also a provider with AIBC and AAA.
 
About Unicel Architectural
 
For over 50 years, Unicel Architectural has built a reputation for the most advanced aluminum and glass solutions. These solutions encompass louvered glazing, skylights and more, to enhance major global construction initiatives with utmost quality and reliability. With its proprietary technology, Unicel’s Vision Control® delivers unprecedented comfort and control of vision, light, temperature and sound with a patented combination of louvers between glass that are hermetically sealed and cordless. Unicel’s solutions are guaranteed for longevity, optimized for energy efficiency, and customizable to any design, environmental or cultural requirements.  Unicel combines its market leading know-how with great design to ensure optimal aesthetics and sustainable performance. For more information visit: www.unicelarchitectural.com

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