CORE TOPICS FOR THE CURRENT CYCLE ARE
- Architectural Culture
- Architectural Design
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
- Environment & Energy
- Heritage Building Restoration
- Indigenous Peoples Learning
- Legal Issues and Legislation related to Architectural Practice and the Construction Industry
- National Building Code
- Practice Management and Project Management
- Risk Management
- Starting Your Own Practice
- Sustainable Design/Green Architecture (including LEED Workshops, Accreditations)
CORE SUB-CATEGORIES
The following categories of education activities are eligible for CORE learning hours under the AANB’s Continuing Education Program provided that the content of the activities falls within one of the CORE topic areas.
Ineligible learning activities include: Browsing through trade shows; listening to podcasts; using social media; watching videos.
NOTE: For an up to date listing of current approved Education Provider Program learning opportunities visit: https://rb.gy/1hgq4p
SUB-CATEGORY
Courses / Workshops
An organized in person or virtual structured session dealing with a specific matter or topic related to business or architecture. The session may include a workshop, lecture, seminar, session, college or university course – including distance learning, “risk management sessions”.
Practical Research
Research that is conducted by the individual for the purpose of expanding the individual’s own knowledge of a specific matter related to business or architecture and which is expected to support or advance the practice of architecture by that individual.
Presentations and Teaching
Preparation of in person or virtual delivery of information, instruction and/or training which represents a learning opportunity for the audience and is related to business or architecture.
Professional Writing
A body of writing that has been prepared by the individual which is connected to the practice of architecture and which is shared with others through publication for the purpose of educating or informing others.
Distance Education Modules
This includes courses accessed virtually, workbook studies, etc. All Core Distance modules must include an interactive component as defined in the national quality assurance document.
Scholarly Research
Research that is conducted by the individual for the purpose of advancing information and knowledge generally of a specific matter related to business or architecture and which will be used to educate or inform others, for example, through publication.
Conferences / Trade Shows
An organized in person or virtual event attended by an individual dealing with a specific topic related to architecture.