Continuing Education - ASI Signage

Educating the Industry

ASI’s commitment to providing innovative solutions for architectural environments includes training professionals in the community. As a continuing education provider recognized by the AIA, we offer several AIA registered classes that count towards Health, Safety and Welfare credit hours.

Whether you are seeking AIA credits, want to stay current with industry trends and information or promote continuing education within your company, schedule a lunch & learn today.

AIA Credits

Course Provider: ASI
AIA Provider Number: J241
Learning Unit: 1 Hour HSW

Available Courses

Introduction to Recognition Systems

Understand the continued emphasis on donation growth and how it benefits the health and welfare of individuals and communities
Learn how displays can be designed to encourage future giving
Become familiar with how to educate and promote social awareness and environmental initiatives through recognition systems
Discuss real-life examples of successful recognition systems that also incorporate ADA and Wayfinding solutions

ADA & Accessibility Guidelines

General legal framework for the ADA and ADAAG and their relationship to local and state codes and regulations
Major ADAAG regulations currently governing interior signage
Impact of the “new” ADAAG on signage design

Introduction to Digital Signage

Understand utilization by market segment
Overview of hardware, software and content components that create a turn-key solution
Common uses to address wayfinding, identification, regulatory and other critical information needs
Impacts of accessibility guidelines including the ADA, mounting and other considerations

Wayfinding: The Psychology of Movement

Introduction to wayfinding concepts and terminologies
Conducting a wayfinding assessment of a building or location
Applying traffic flow theories to a location
Determining the necessary placement of signage to support a location

Green: The Strategies for Signage

Introduction to green concepts and terminologies
Green strategies for signage including: material selection, modularity, durability and end-of-life management
How signage affects LEED^® certification

Green: Introduction to Solar Signage

Benefits of solar powered signage
Primary components of a solar sign
Design & related considerations
Impact of sustainability on brand promotion

Color Theory and Architectural Signage

Basic principles of color, including the makeup of the color wheel and commonly used color harmonies
Palette of colors used in design, including architectural materials
Principles of contrast and legibility as defined by the ADAAG, including recommended contrast levels using Light Reflective Value (LRV) calculations
Common color harmonies that impact the design of signage and architectural design in general

Program developed by Roger Whitehouse, RIBA, FSEGD

Architectural Typography: The Hidden Art of Letters

Basics of typography as used in architecture: terminology, measurement, cases and typestyles
Principles of legibility, character spacing, contrast and color
ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) as applied to typography

Program developed by Roger Whitehouse, RIBA, FSEGD