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GRS is excited to offer accredited and non-accredited learning opportunities about concrete and its capabilities as an architectural design material.

 

AIA CES Course

Architectural Concrete Fundamentals and Applications

Course Number:     GRS001
Provider Name:      Get Real Surfaces
Provider Number:  10076499
Credit: 1 LU
Course Level: Introductory

About this Course

This in-person course is an introduction to the use of concrete as an architectural design material. It covers precast, cast-in-place, and trowel applied concrete materials, with a a focus on the unique properties, uses, and production/installation methods of each material.

Prerequisite Knowledge
Participants should have a general knowledge of architecture and design processes. This is a beginner course.

Learning Objective 1:
Participants will be able to differentiate between different types of concrete applications (Precast, Cast-in-place, Trowel Applied) based on each of the material’s qualities.

Learning Objective 2:
Participants will be able to specify the appropriate concrete material based on the site conditions, installation methods, performance, and aesthetics.

Learning Objective 3:
Participants will be able to explain general application, installation and maintenance methods for each of the concrete materials.

Learning Objective 4:
Participants will be able to discuss the different ways of customizing architectural concrete finishes to meet design needs and sustainability goals.

 
 
 
 
 

Non-Accredited Presentations

As leaders in our field, we offer courses on the many applications of architectural concrete. Contact us to set up a quick lunch-and-learn or more in-depth presentation for your firm on one or more of the following topics. We’ll customize your course to meet your needs, provide a delicious lunch, and stick around to answer all of your questions.

  • Cast-in-Place Concrete

  • Precast Concrete

  • Diamond Polishing

  • Trowel Applied Concrete

To learn more, email steph@getrealsurfaces.com