AIA course
When Transparency Becomes Structural
Design ambition, engineering thresholds, and the risk of late alignment
AIA Course: 1 LU | HSW
Presented by panoramah!
This course is approved by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for:
1 Learning Unit (LU) | Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW).
As structural glass becomes increasingly integrated into contemporary architecture, the opportunities for transparency, daylighting, minimal detailing, and stronger connections between indoor and outdoor spaces continue to expand. At the same time, using glass as a structural and enclosure material introduces important considerations related to strength, durability, safety, performance, and coordination.
This course explores the principles architects need to understand when incorporating structural glass and architectural glazing into building design.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between infill glazing and structural glass.
- Identify the primary types of structural glass systems and their appropriate applications.
- Identify scale, geometry, and loading thresholds and evaluate how structural glass can enable greater design flexibility.
- Recognize key structural and building envelope risk factors.
- Recognize coordination considerations required to reduce failure risk.
Course Information
Course: When Transparency Becomes Structural: Design Ambition, Engineering Thresholds, and the Risk of Late Alignment
Provider: Unlimited Perspective, Inc. | panoramah!
Credit: 1 LU | HSW
Category: Project Planning & Design
Sub-category: Building Design
Language: English
Course Approval: 03/26/2026
For architects working with structural glass, architectural glazing, large openings, and minimalist architecture, this course provides practical insights to help integrate structural considerations earlier in the design process, support greater design flexibility, and reduce the risk of late-stage coordination issues.
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