05/28/2026
Hey Architects 👋 We’re almost halfway through 2026… how are those Continuing Education hours looking?
Need to knock out a few more credits before the year flies by? Why not earn them while gaining practical guardrail safety knowledge you can apply to real-world projects?
Unlock the essential guardrail design and safety insights you need with StellarCraft’s AIA Certified Continuing Education (CEU) Course. This course takes a deeper look into the critical role guardrails play in architectural design, centered around one foundational concept: TRUST. As architects, your designs shape lives. This course empowers you to go beyond the basics, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of every guardrail system you specify.
What You'll Explore:
▪️Understanding Guardrail Safety Standards: A clear breakdown of International Building Code (IBC) requirements, including crucial details on guardrail location, height, opening limitations, and load capacity.
▪️Manufacturing Considerations for Safety: Gain insights into the fabrication process, examining the pros and cons of welded versus fastened connections. We'll dive into the science of galvanic corrosion and its impact on long-term integrity, plus discuss vital quality control measures to ensure welds meet the highest industry standards.
▪️Beyond Code with Additional Safety Considerations: Explore advanced factors often overlooked, such as material longevity and the critical "ladder effect," promoting a design philosophy that prioritizes safety beyond minimum code compliance. Learn to explain quality control, analyze the ladder effect, and integrate these vital considerations for safer, more trustworthy guardrail systems.
▪️The Importance of Trust in Architecture: Understand how ethical design practices directly build and maintain trust with your clients and the public.
Join us to deepen your expertise and reinforce the trust placed in your architectural designs! Connect with the StellarCraft team to schedule a CEU!
