Course Descriptions
An important part of SWA's work involves technology transfer through training via workshops, seminars, and classes. Many of these are provided under contract with specific builders, home-building associations, and trade associations. Subjects range over all aspects of building construction, but typically are focused on energy conservation, green and sustainable building, improved construction practices, accessibility, and whole-building design techniques.
A link to the course description of each of the courses we currently offer is listed below. We are continually adding courses and will provide customized courses upon request.
Accessible Design - From Plans to Practice, New York City
January 28, 2010, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
2 LU (New England and Mid-Atlantic Regions only) HSW
Steven Winter Associates, Inc., 307 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1701 (between 27th and 28th Streets), New York, New York 10001
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Description: Cases involving complaints against architects and developers for failing to design multifamily housing to incorporate access for people with disabilities are on the rise and are expected to continue. This presentation will highlight common oversights architects can make when incorporating the accessibility requirements of the New York City Building Code and the federal Fair Housing Amendments Act (FHA) into plan development. It will also highlight typical errors made by contractors in the field during construction. Practical solutions for avoiding oversights to help architects conform to the accessible design and construction requirements of the New York City Building Code and the FHA will be offered.
Instructor: Peter A. Stratton, Senior Associate, Steven Winter Associates, Inc.
Accessible Design: A Necessary Basis for Sustainable Design
February 17, 2010, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT
1.0 LU HSW/SD/PDH
The Hotel Beacon 2130 Broadway at 75th Street New York, New York
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Other upcoming dates
March 10, 2010 Penn State Great Valley Malvern, Pennsylvania
April 7, 2010 Hotel Clinton Tenafly, New Jersey
June 16, 2010 Studio 901, 901 Montrose Avenue South Plainfield, New Jersey
November 17, 2010 Queens, New York
Description: Learn about the relationship of accessibility and sustainable design & how to incorporate accessibility into the sustainable design process. Learn key examples which promote sustainability. Should these principles be ignored or neglected - costly renovations may be in order.
Instructor: Mark Jackson, Accessibility Specialist, Steven Winter Associates, Inc.
AM101 Successful On-Site Property Management (IREM RES201)
March 1-5 2010, 8:30 AM to 5:15 PM New Orleans, Louisiana
NeighborWorks Training & Certification for The Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) Certification. Fee $1225 Link: http://www.nw.org/network/training/courses/default.asp?course=ucrsdetailAll1.asp?course=AM101
Description: Training for property managers and owners to integrate green and healthy decisions in property management. Property managers will learn:
- human resource and relationship management
- legal issues and risk management strategies
- professional ethics
- on-site maintenance management
- property financial management
- marketing and leasing
Main Instructor: Glenn French; Guest Instructor: Erica Brabon, Steven Winter Associates, Inc.
Best Practices in Accessible Design and Construction
March 11, 2010, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT New York, New York
1.5 LU/SD/HSW Fee $60 Link: http://www.nyit.edu/extended_education/EXTEd.pdf (see page 6)
Description: This course will focus on two critical areas of project development: design and construction. The presentation will highlight common mistakes architects often make when incorporating accessibility into multifamily plan development followed by typical errors made in the field during construction. Cases involving complaints against architects for failing to design multifamily housing to incorporate access for people with disabilities are on the rise and are expected to continue. The presentation will offer practical examples of simple solutions which, when incorporated into plan development and construction, will help result in buildings which are truly accessible.
Instructor: Peter A. Stratton, Senior Associate, Steven Winter Associates, Inc.
Fair Housing - Are You Covered?
March 18, 2010, 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM EDT
New Haven, Connecticut (Details coming soon)
Description: The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, among other federal accessibility laws, requires that newly constructed multifamily residential buildings be designed and constructed to provide access to people with disabilities. A violation of these federal laws perpetuates discriminatory housing practices. This presentation will showcase lessons learned as a result of the presenters real world experience as the fair housing expert for the plaintiff's attorneys in the largest case filed to date against a top five REIT for widespread national fair housing violations.
Instructor: Peter A. Stratton, Senior Associate, Steven Winter Associates, Inc.
Fair Housing
April 29, 2010, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT New York, New York
1.5 LU/SD/HSW Fee $60 Link: http://www.nyit.edu/extended_education/EXTEd.pdf (see page 6)
Description: This presentation will showcase lessons learned as a result of real world-experience regarding a fair housing expert for the plaintiff's attorneys in the largest case filed to date against a top five REIT for widespread national fair housing violations. The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, among other federal accessibility laws, requires that newly constructed multifamily residential buildings be designed and constructed to provide access to people with disabilities. A violation of these federal laws perpetuates discriminatory housing practices.
Instructor: Peter A. Stratton, Senior Associate, Steven Winter Associates, Inc.
StevenWinter Associates is a Registered Provider with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems (AIA/CES).
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