The reasons for and benefits of adopting STEP have become increasingly clear as both national and international communities continue in their efforts to transition from dirty fuel sources to renewable ones. This course reviews the various systems and strategies that enable STEP, such as smart grids and microgrids, and explores strategies that STEP enables, such as integrated design processes, efficient water management, and energy innovation.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
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Background: Doug operated a number of architectural practices in Toronto for 25 years before joining the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Canada’s national housing agency, in 1998. His practices prioritized projects incorporating user participation and effective use of resources and finances, earning several sustainable design awards and a lifetime achievement award. His CMHC roles included 12 years as a senior researcher in sustainable community development and 3 years as a senior analyst for the international division. Both roles included giving lectures and presentations on sustainable communities, the organization and facilitation of design charrettes across Canada and abroad, and workshops and manuals on charrette and IP development. Doug also developed design tools, community development programs, and educational materials related to green buildings and sustainable communities.
This course is ACTIVELY registered with 27 industry association(s). Show CURRENT course approvals Hide CURRENT course approvals
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Course Number/ID: AEC1820:1
Approval ID: AEC1820:1
AIA/CES Learning units: 1
AIA approved course. This course qualifies for 1.0 LU/HSW Hour.
AEC Daily reports Learning Units on members’ behalf.
Green Building Certification Inc. (GBCI)
Course Number/ID: AEC1820:1
Approval ID: 920023124
GBCI CE Hours: 1
GBCI approved for GBCI General CE. Course approval #920023124
AEC Daily reports Learning Units on members' behalf.
Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW)
Course Number/ID: AEC1820:1
Approval ID: AEC1820:1
Hours: 1
This course qualifies for HSW.
American Construction Inspectors Association (ACIA)
Course Number/ID: AEC1820:1
Approval ID: AEC1820:1
Credits: 1
This course is approved for ACIA RCI CEUs. This course qualifies for HSW.
ACIA members self-report to ACIA by submitting their certificate of completion to ACIA for RCI renewal.
American Institute of Building Design (AIBD)
Course Number/ID: AEC1820:1
Approval ID: AEC1820:1
CE Hours: 1
AIBD approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.
AEC Daily reports Learning Units on members’ behalf.
American Institute of Constructors (AIC)
Course Number/ID: AEC1820:1
Approval ID: AEC1820:1
CPD Hours: 1
AIC approved course.
Hours must be self-reported to the AIC.
Building Owners and Managers Institute - Continuing Professional Development (BOMI CPD)
Course Number/ID: AEC1820:1
Approval ID: AEC1820:1
CPD Hours: 1
BOMI approved course. This program qualifies for BOMI Institute Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit for RPA, FMA, and/or SMA graduates. This course qualifies for HSW.
Members must self-report CPD hours.
California Council for Interior Design Certification (CCIDC)
Course Number/ID: AEC1820:1
Approval ID: AEC1820:1
CE Hours: 1
CCIDC approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.
Members must self-report CEU hours to CCIDC.
Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE)
Course Number/ID: AEC1820:1
Approval ID: AEC1820:1
Provider Number: 0004278, Sequence Number 0000031
PDHs: 1
FBPE approved provider.
The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI)
Course Number/ID: AEC1820:1
Approval ID: AEC1820:1
CE Hours: 1
InterNACHI approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.
Members must self-report CE hours to InterNACHI.
The Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners (LSBAE)
Course Number/ID: AEC1820:1
Approval ID: AEC1820:1
Hours: 1
LSBAE approved course.
Credit hours will be reported through cebroker.com
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
Course Number/ID: AEC1820:1
Approval ID: AEC1820:1
CE Hours: 1
This program meets NAHB's continuing education requirements for one or more of the following designations: Certified Graduate Associate (CGA), Certified Graduate Builder (CGB), Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR), Certified Green Professional (CGP), Graduate Master Builder (GMB), Graduate Master Remodeler (GMR), Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS)
National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)
Course Number/ID: AEC1820:1
Approval ID: AEC1820:1
CEUs: 0.1
NARI approved course.
0.1 CEU toward certification renewals. 1 Hour toward certification application.
Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP)
Course Number/ID: AEC1820:1
Approval ID: 180562
PDH: 1
AEC Daily is an RCEP-approved continuing education provider.
Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to RCEP.
Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute (RMMI)
Course Number/ID: AEC1820:1
Approval ID: AEC1820:1
Credit Per Hour: 1
This is a RMMI approved course.
RMMI will confirm certification credit upon receipt of Certificate of Completion (members must self-report).
The Alberta Association of Architects (AAA)
Course Number/ID: AEC1820:1
Approval ID: AEC1820:1
Provider No.: A-002
Learning hours: 1
This course is approved as a Structured Course.
AAA Members must self-report their learning hours to AAA.
Architects' Association of New Brunswick (AANB)
Course Number/ID: AEC1820:1
Approval ID: AEC1820:1
Learning Hours: 1
This course may qualify for either core/structured or self-directed/non-structured learning hours.
Architects Association of Prince Edward Island (AAPEI)
Course Number/ID: AEC1820:1
Approval ID: AEC1820:1
Learning hours: 1
This course is approved as a Core Learning Activity.
Members must self-record their learning hours on the RAIC|Architecture Canada Transcript Database, https://raic.org/transcripts.
Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC)
Course Number/ID: AEC1820:1
Approval ID: AEC1820:1
Learning units: 1
AIBC members may self-report this learning activity for consideration of AIBC learning units.
Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (CAHPI)
Course Number/ID: AEC1820:1
Approval ID: AEC1820:1
MRC Hours 1
CAHPI approved course, MRC Hours.
Members must self-report MRC hours to CAHPI.
Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)
Course Number/ID: AEC1820:1
Approval ID: AEC1820:1
PDE Hours: 1
CSC approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.
Members must self-report PDE hours to CSC.
Newfoundland & Labrador Association of Architects (NLAA)
Course Number/ID: AEC1820:1
Approval ID: AEC1820:1
Learning units: 1
This course is approved as a core course.
Members must self-report LUs through the MCET National Con Ed reporting website. (www.architranscripts.ca/default.htm)
Northwest Territories Association of Architects (NWTAA)
Course Number/ID: AEC1820:1
Approval ID: AEC1820:1
Learning Hours: 1
This course is approved as a Structured course.
Members must self-report Learning Hours through the National Con Ed reporting website at https://www.raic.org/transcripts/default.htm
The Nova Scotia Association of Architects (NSAA)
Course Number/ID: AEC1820:1
Approval ID: AEC1820:1
Learning Hours: 1
This course may qualify as a Core/Structured Activity.
Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)
Course Number/ID: AEC1820:1
Approval ID: AEC1820:1
Hours: 1
This course may apply to both OAA structured and unstructured learning as long as it addresses the required subject matter topics.
Members must self-report activity to OAA and retain your Certificate of Completion.
Ordre des architectes du Québec (OAQ)
Course Number/ID: AEC1820/ Cours #1820
Approval ID: AEC1820/ Cours #1820
Hours / Nombre d’heures: 1
This course qualifies for self-directed learning activity with the OAQ. / Ce cours est reconnu par l’OAQ comme activité d’auto-apprentissage.
Members must self-report hours to OAQ. / Les membres doivent rapporter eux-mêmes leurs heures à l'OAQ.
Saskatchewan Association of Architects (SAA)
Course Number/ID: AEC1820:1
Approval ID: AEC1820:1
Provider No.: 1036
Learning units: 1
This course is approved as a core course.
Members must self-report LUs through the RAIC National Con Ed reporting website. http://raic.org/transcripts.
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