What is the AIA?

The American Institute of Architects is a community more than 96,000 strong. They are the largest, most influential network of architecture professionals. Their members share a passion for architecture and a desire to change the world through the power of design.

AIA support members’ careers, enhances their practice, and advances the architecture profession. Members are connected to exclusive resources along with opportunities to drive real, transformative change. They tackle this generation's most urgent issues, from climate action to inequities in the built environment.

Classes marked with this logo are approved by the American Institute of Architects for continuing education credits.

The Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 10009739. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or these learning programs may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

What SBWI classes qualify for AIA credits? Check these out!

 
 
 

Intensive Courses

  • Timber Framing

  • Mastering Spiral Staircases: The Art of Curved Staircase Design using Stereotomy with Patrick Moore

  • Curved Work in Carpentry - Roman Groin Vault

  • Using Hollow & Round Planes with Matt Bickford

  • Staircase Carpentry: Climbing Volute

 
 

Windsor Chair Making Courses

  • Balloon Back or Fan Back Windsor Side Chair

  • Modern Windsor Rocking Chair

  • Windsor Continuous Arm Chair

 

Official AIA CES Provider Statement: 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.