AIA / CES Programs

Choosing Sustainable Finishes


Choosing Sustainable Finishes presentation

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™


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Program Specifics

Choosing Sustainable Finishes


Length:  One hour

Credits:  1 LU/SD/HSW credit

Cost:  Free, there is no cost to bring this program to your firm or chapter meeting or to take the on-line course

Description:  This sustainable design presentation includes the informed selection of materials, products, and manufacturers to reduce environmental impacts and improve building performance.

Objective:  Participants will learn why aluminum is chosen as a building product and what are the sustainable considerations of each aluminum finish: anodize, PVDF Paint (Kynar), and powder coat.

AAMA Specifications and warranty information of each finish type is discussed as well as environmental considerations in choosing a coating applicator.

The presentation concludes with how architectural finishing contributes to the USGBC LEED rating system.

Point of Contact:  For more information or to schedule a in-house presentation (lunch-n-learn)contact Linetec at sales@linetec.com or (715) 843-4100.




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