Live Lunch & Learn Courses
AIA lunch and learn courses are live, instructor-led programs typically held at your firm; Scranton Products will also provide lunch for your firm. The lunch and learn courses are registered with the AIA and some qualify for GBCI (LEED) hours. AIA Continuing Education lunch and learn presentations are an easy and efficient way for architects, engineers, interior designers, and LEED APs to gain their CE hours. Submit an AIA lunch and learn seminar request today!
Advancing Accessibility Through Universal Restroom Design
Program #: ISP10AE
Length: 1 hour
Credits: 1 AIA HSW/SD CE Hour
Canada Credits Supported
In this one-hour course, design professionals will examine the ADA Standards for Accessible Design, including the regulatory intent behind the codes and their practical application to building projects. The session emphasizes moving beyond minimum compliance to incorporate universal design principles that support equitable use for individuals of all abilities.
Participants will review the individual components of restroom environments and the specific code requirements governing each element, identifying strategies that remove architectural barriers while enhancing functionality and user experience. The course explores how thoughtful specification of products that meet or exceed code requirements contributes to safer circulation, improved usability, and restroom facilities that positively impact occupant well-being and the built environment.
Sustainable Partition Systems Designing Restrooms for Health & Wellness
Program #: ISP10AA
Length: 1 hour
Credits: 1 AIA HSW CE Hour
1 GBCI CE Hour
1 GBCI BD+C
1 GBCI ID+C
1 IDCEC HSW CEU
Canada Credits Supported
How do you navigate the balance between aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability when selecting materials for restroom partitions, and do you believe it’s possible to achieve all three simultaneously? In this course, we explore the pivotal role of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) restroom partitions in contributing to LEED certification while fostering healthy environments for occupants. Participants will explore how HDPE partitions contribute to various LEED credits and gain insights into how the composition of HDPE partitions aligns with LEED requirements, promoting healthier indoor environments by minimizing exposure to harmful substances. Furthermore, the course discusses the significance of GreenGuard Gold Certification, Health Product Declarations (HPDs), and sustainable manufacturing practices. Participants will review how HDPE restroom partitions can help design professionals create healthy and sustainable spaces, save money, decrease maintenance issues, and contribute to LEED projects.
Specifying Locker Systems for High-Performance Buildings
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rogram #: ISP10AD
Length: 1 hour
Credits: 1 AIA HSW/SD CE Hour
1 GBCI CE Hour for LEED Professionals
Canada Credits Supported
In this one hour course, the design professional will learn about various materials that lockers are composed of as well as options to consider when designing a locker configuration, including the assorted features that lockers offer. The participant will explore the specific components of the HDPE lockers and analyze various industry applications in order to understand how HDPE lockers are able to offer clean, durable, flexible design options that meet a variety of needs. We will discuss how HDPE physical attributes, composition, and sustainability contributes to the design and construction of any sustainable project and ultimately have a positive effect on both people and property. In closing, the role of responsible manufacturing in a product’s life cycle assessment as well as which LEED v4 credits can apply to building projects will be examined to make participants more aware of how design choices do have an impact on occupants and their environment.
Universal Design in Practice
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rogram #: ISP10AB
Length: 1 hour
Credits: 1 AIA HSW CE Hour
1 GBCI CE General Hour 1 IDCEC HSW
1 NKBA
Canada Credits Supported
Universal Design is a comprehensive guide on how to create inclusive spaces that considers the needs of all occupants. Join us for this one-hour survey featuring the integration of high privacy partitions, lockers, and cubbies, essential for providing a sense of security and personal space for everyone. With an emphasis on the importance of creating environments that functionally and respectfully meet the diverse needs of all individuals, this course is structured to provide a deep understanding of the critical elements of the built environment and how they can be optimized to foster inclusivity. Participants will appraise site-specific settings, including educational, hospitality, and retail spaces, oriented to the principles of Universal Design. In this course, design professionals will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to implement design concepts in diverse settings that contribute to a more inclusive society. The course stands as a testament to the importance of thoughtful design and its impact on creating welcoming and accessible environments for everyone. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their own professional commitment to addressing the diverse needs of today’s society, to ensure that inclusivity is at the forefront of the design process. Overall, this course is a pivotal tool for any design professional dedicated to creating spaces that honor the unique experiences and requirements of neurodivergent individuals, enriching the understanding of how architectural specification can curate a truly collective experience within the built environment.
Designing for Privacy, Health and Performance in Modern Restrooms
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rogram #: ISP10AC
Length: 1 hour
Credits: 1 AIA HSW CE Hour
Canada Credits Supported
Commercial restroom design is rapidly evolving in response to heightened expectations for privacy, hygiene, and occupant well-being. This one-hour course examines current trends influencing restroom design and explores how architects can address user demands through thoughtful layout, partition selection, and material performance. Participants will learn how increased privacy supports health and safety outcomes, how various partition systems contribute to durability and hygiene, and how material choices, such as HDPE, impact sustainability and indoor environmental quality. By the end of the course, design professionals will be better equipped to specify restroom solutions that support occupant comfort, safety, and long-term performance.
Online Credited Courses
All online courses provide AIA HSW CE Hours and some apply for GBCI & IDCEC general hours. Scranton Products’ free AIA continuing education and LEED certification courses provide valuable information on current restroom & locker trends, sustainable messaging and in-depth HDPE descriptions.
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Advancing Accessibility Through Universal Restroom Design
Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW CE Hour
1 ADA/Accessibility/Barrier-Free CE Hour
Canada Credits Supported
