Top 10 Multifamily Design Mistakes (Self-Paced)
The residential building industry has made incredible progress toward sustainability and energy efficiency goals. At the same time, many new buildings are under-performing because Designers continue to make simple, avoidable mistakes. Based on lessons learned from certifying over 20,000 dwelling units, we discuss the top ten multifamily design mistakes made over and over again – and how to avoid them.
Wed, Jan 1st, 2025
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Fri, Aug 15th, 2025
12:00am - 12:00am EDT
Virtual
Learning Objectives
- Know the top ten design mistakes by architects and engineers that decrease constructability, affordability and quality of multifamily housing.
- Understand design choices that meet code requirements and increase energy efficiency, building durability, occupant health and affordability.
- Learn ventilation techniques to meet energy code and indoor air quality goals.
- Justify design alternatives to clients and contractors in terms of energy, durability, health and budget.
- Develop a checklist to help you make design choices that meet code requirements and increase energy efficiency, building durability, occupant health and affordability on future projects.
Course Details
Provider:Steven Winters Associates
Course Type:Online, Self-Paced
Course Dates:Access open until August 15, 2025
Registration Deadline:Access open until August 15, 2025
Time Commitment:1 hour
1 AIA HSW
Record of Completion:Certificate of Completion
Special Instructions:Click on “Individual User? Enroll now!” to sign up for this course and your Train Green registration code, if you have not already received it for FY2024.
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