3 AIA LUs and 3 Credits Toward the Certificate in Classical Architecture
This course is designed to teach students the basic principles of and options for traditional architectural hardware, as well as the fundamentals of application and specification for the design and manufacturing of custom-designed traditional architectural hardware. Students will be guided through the process of developing a preliminary design into final drawings or models suitable for communicating the project to the consultants and tradespeople involved in its execution. Please note that contemporary commercial hardware will not be addressed in this course.The course will be in the form of one three-hour hands-on lecture and factory tour. The majority of class time will involve a hands-on review of the basics of hinges (installation configurations and the location of pivot points), locks (installation configurations and the various levels of security), and traditional architectural trim (knobs and levers). This course will address the interrelationship of these parts to their whole assembly; discuss the differences between American and European traditional architectural trim; and review the process for creating exclusive designs. Discussions will be followed by a one-hour tour of the E.R. Butler & Co. CNC machining department. Questions will be welcomed.Photograph: Tweed Courthouse, New York, NY. Photographer: Lauren Coleman.
Rhett Butler is the founder of E.R. Butler & Co., a. manufacturer of custom architectural, builder's and cabinetmaker's hardware.
To register for a continuing education course hosted by the ICAA National Office, you can use the registration link noted on the program page, email [email protected], or call 212-730-9646 x112. ICAA Chapters manage course registration for their own events. While Chapter programs may be listed on classicist.org, you should check the Chapter website, or contact the Chapter directly, for the most up-to-date details including dates, times, pricing, and information on how to register.
The ICAA National Office does not offer recurring continuing education classes on a regular basis, but aims to offer future sessions of classes whose demand exceeded capacity. Core classes are generally offered annually or semi-annually. The frequency of ICAA Chapter courses varies by region.
You can find a list of the ICAA's core curriculum subject areas along with more details about the ICAA Certificate in Classical Architecture program here. For questions about specific courses that aren’t on this list, please contact [email protected].
Most ICAA continuing education courses are suited to all artistic and academic backgrounds. Seasoned artists and novices alike have enjoyed and improved on their skills in ICAA classes. If a class has any pre-requisites or is recommended for a certain experience level, this will appear on the class listing on the ICAA website. While Chapter courses may be listed on classicist.org, you should check the Chapter website, or contact the Chapter directly, for the most up-to-date details including dates, times, pricing, and pre-requisites.
In order to receive AIA credit, you will need to sign an AIA attendance sheet that is circulated with the ICAA’s own attendance sheet at the beginning of each class. You’ll provide your AIA number, if applicable, email address, and full name as it will appear on your certificate of completion, should you indicate that you would like to receive one. If you neglect to provide any of this information, or if you have questions regarding your credits, please contact [email protected]. For questions related to a regional Chapter's continuing education course, please contact that Chapter directly.
Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) in architecture includes topics that relate to the structural integrity and soundness of a building or a building site. Course content must focus on these topics in order to provide HSW credits. For more information on ICAA classes that have been endorsed by the AIA for HSW credit, please contact [email protected].