Steelscape’s AIA CES Nano Courses Provide Great Metal Design Tips, Fast

(15-30 Minutes | 0.25-0.5 LUs)

Steelscape’s NanoMet courses include a series of 15 or 30 minute short courses that enable architects and designers to learn succinct metal topics while earning AIA Learning Units (LUs). These on-demand courses cover a range of topics related to exterior design with metal, including metal roofing and metal siding. Course topics include managing gloss and sheen, improving perceived depth on metal siding, or considerations when installing metal roofing near the ocean.

Each course consists of video and written material, and a short assessment. Designed to take approximately 15 or 30 minutes to complete, students must achieve 100% in the assessment to pass. Each short course is AIA approved and offers either 0.25 or 0.5 Learning Units.

Click on a course below for descriptions:

SSNAN01 - Managing Gloss and Sheen on Metal Roofs and Walls

Course Overview

Gloss and sheen are two important elements to consider when selecting an exterior building surface. This course educates designers on how to interpret and compare gloss and sheen information and strategies for reducing these factors on metal roofs and walls.

Watch the AIA CES Nano course, score 100% in the assessment and receive 0.25 LUs.

Covered in 15 minutes

What is gloss and sheen
How to measure gloss and sheen
Why it is important to be aware of gloss and sheen
Strategies for reducing gloss and sheen on exterior metal surfaces

Additional Course information

AIA Course Number: SSNAN01
Credit: 0.25 LU/HSW
Delivery Format: Video, Presentation & Written Content
Assessment: 3 Multiple Choice Questions. Must achieve 100% in the assessment to pass.

SSNAN02 - Adding Depth to Metal Roof and Wall Surfaces

Course Overview

An advantage of metal is its ability to be produced in a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors. However, traditional metal colors may lack the depth and dynamic properties of naturally occurring finishes. This course explores the impact of surface depth and some of the finish options available to enhance depth on metal roof and wall surfaces.

Watch the AIA CES Nano course, score 100% in the assessment and receive 0.25 LUs.

Covered in 15 minutes

Depth and dynamic light play overview
The impact of perceived depth
Metal Depth and dynamic light play
Metal finish options for adding depth
Cautions and considerations

Additional Course information

AIA Course Number: SSNAN02
Credit: 0.25 LU/HSW
Delivery Format: Video, Presentation & Written Content
Assessment: 3 Multiple Choice Questions. Must achieve 100% in the assessment to pass.

SSNAN03 - Emerging Color Trends and Their Impact on Building and Residential Design

Course Overview

Color and design trends are always evolving, so what are the upcoming trends for 2021 and beyond? In this session we interview global color expert Dee Schlotter to identify emerging color themes, trends, and exterior palettes.

The session provides an overview of external factors influencing color and design themes, how these themes translate to color trends and palettes, and how these color trends apply to exterior building design.

Watch the AIA CES Nano course, score 100% in the assessment and receive 0.5 LUs.

Covered in 30 minutes

External factors influencing color and design trends
Emerging themes driving exterior design
Emerging color palettes and design features
Residential exterior roof and wall color trends

Additional Course information

AIA Course Number: SSNAN03
Credit: 0.5 LU/HSW
Delivery Format: Video and presentation slides (30 minutes)
Assessment: 3 Multiple Choice Questions. Must achieve 100% in the assessment to pass.

SSNAN04 - Metal Roofing & Siding Design Considerations for Marine Environments

Course Overview

Accelerated corrosion can be a concern when installing metal roofing and siding in marine environments. In this course, we review the harsh characteristics of marine environments and the performance enhancement options available to designers and installers. This course also outlines other design considerations, such as which materials to avoid mixing, to avoid unintentional corrosion on metal roofing and siding surfaces.

Watch the AIA CES Nano course, score 100% in the assessment and receive 0.5 LUs.

Covered in 30 minutes

Definition of what constitutes a marine environment
Modification and enhancement options to improve metal’s performance
Review of substrate options for marine environments
Review of warranty implications of marine environments
Discussion of important design and installation consideration when installing metal in marine environments
Checklist of items to review when considering a marine installation

Additional Course information

AIA Course Number: SSNAN04
Credit: 0.5 LU/HSW
Delivery Format: Video and written material
Assessment: 3 Multiple Choice Questions. Must achieve 100% in the assessment to pass.