Case Studies in New Classical & Traditional Design: Union's Affordable Housing Practice

By ICAA

March 12, 2024

The Case Studies in New Classical & Traditional Design series explores the design and execution of new contemporary classical and traditional work from the practitioner’s perspective. Each session explores a unique project or building type to demystify the complexities of how challenging projects successfully come together. Affordable housing remains one of the most challenging sectors in architectural design and a critical societal need across the United States. However, the design of place-based, dignified, affordable housing in walkable neighborhoods is in short supply. Public agencies, policymakers, institutions, developers, architects, and planners are making strides in addressing this deficiency.

Union - recipient of the 2023 ICAA Gindroz Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing – invests the same attention and care to the design of affordable housing as with all projects within their diverse practice. This session of the Case Studies series explores this work. The program begins with an overview of the context surrounding affordable housing, followed by a presentation of Union's work in this field.

Learning Objectives

Advance professional knowledge regarding creative design solutions and best practices in the field of affordable housing.
Learn how traditional buildings and neighborhood precedents can inform the design of affordable housing that provides safe and supportive environments and regional architectural character.
Examine approaches to planning and design for housing for persons with limited incomes in walkable neighborhoods that are financially viable and maintain urban design excellence.
Learn how Union's projects have been implemented with respect to resident needs and aspirations; sustainable materials; and local codes and regulations.

Assessment & Credit

Viewers may receive 2.25 AIA CES Learning Units|HSW and 2.25 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture (Elective) by watching this two-part video course and subsequently scoring at least 70% on a summative assessment that tests your understanding of the material. Please note that, as this is a two-part program, the quiz will test material from both video segments. For more information on Continuing Education credit, please email [email protected], or call 212-730-9646 x 112.

The assessment is available here.

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Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites required for this course.

AIA Continuing Education Provider Information

Course Delivery Type: On-Demand e-learning Program

Program Level: Introductory

AIA CES Program Approval Expiration Date: February 13, 2027

Provider Number: G193

Provider Statement: The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number G193. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES ([email protected] or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.