Penn State Center is offering a series of afternoon workshops geared towards the specifics of sustainable site design.  The first set of workshops will individually focus on soils, vegetation, and water - information needed for future certification through U.S. Green Building Certification Institute. 

Join AIA Philadelphia and ASLA Pennsylvania Delaware for this special education program presented by Stephen M. Benz, PE, Hon. ASLA, LEED Fellow, Partner, Director of Green Infrastructure, OLIN. This course will explore historic use of landscape systems as a model for today's implementation of green infrastructure, and provoke the idea that modern day sustainable site design finds its roots deep in historical precedents.

There will be a PMPEI course on Community Planning in Reading: May 9May 16May 23 Please contact Paul Janssen (email Paul) for more information and to register for this course. Sponsored by Center for Excellence in Local Government and Berks County Planning Commission

There will be a PMPEI course on Subdivision and Land Development Review in West Chester: May 2May 9May 16 Please contact William Stevens (email William) for more information and to register for this course.

The Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP) process does not need to be confusing or difficult.  PennDOT wants to partner with municipalities to encourage well-planned and safe community growth.  This two-hour introductory training includes two modules: (1) the basics of HOP's including access location selection and smart access design; and (2) a walk through of PennDOT's new   …

The Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP) process does not need to be confusing or difficult.  PennDOT wants to partner with municipalities to encourage well-planned and safe community growth.  This two-hour introductory training includes two modules: (1) the basics of HOP’s including access location selection and smart access design; and (2) a walk through of PennDOT’s new   …

AIA's Annual Suburban Pro Con offers programs presented by Francis Cauffman, Greyhawk, Matthew Millan Architects, Church Brick, Acentech and others. Topics include: PreFab Project on the Main Line: A Case Study; Loss of Productivity Disputes: Stakeholder Responsibilities; Stick-Built vs. Panelized Exterior Construction: A Case Study; Ventilated and Insulated Rainscreen Cladding; Active & Passive Flood Proving Options for Non-Residential Building; and more.