Choosing Sustainable Finishes
As a registered American Institute of Architects’ Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) provider, Linetec now offers “Choosing Sustainable Finishes".
This sustainable design presentation includes the informed selection of materials, products and manufacturers to reduce environmental impacts and
improve building performance.
Following the coursework, participants can earn 1.0 Learning Units (LUs) for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) and Sustainable Design (SD).
Those who successfully complete “Choosing Sustainable Finishes” will gain a full understanding of:
| • | Why aluminum is chosen as a building product |
| • | Sustainable considerations of architectural finishing, including anodize, Kynar 500® PVDF resin-based paint coatings and powder coat |
| • | American Architectural Manufacturers Association specifications and warranty information |
| • | Environmental considerations in choosing a coatings provider |
| • | How architectural finishing contributes to the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Rating System™ |
Take on-line AIA/CES distance education course


