MASA Award-Winning Webinars

MASA Architectural Canopies is an accredited CE provider through AIA and USGBC. We offer free, live webinars every week for AIA HSW and GBCI credit. Thousands of architects have already benefitted from MASA’s free, live, AIA-accredited webinars. Many are repeat students from across the country. It’s easy, free, and a great way to get your credits and certificates.

Simply register for one of our unique courses and you’re on your way. If none of the scheduled times are good for you, or to request a private webinar session for your office, we are happy to meet your needs. We look forward to having you join us for some inspiring education.

ALL OF MASA’S COURSES ARE APPROVED FOR AIA HSW CREDIT

Scheduled Courses: We offer multiple live webinars every week with a variety of time slots convenient to our students from coast to coast. Simply choose a course that fits your schedule.

Private Courses: Contact us to sign your office up for a webinar at a time convenient for your architects: sstandridge@architecturalcanopies.com

 

IMPORTANT INFO:

NO FOOD IS PROVIDED

ALL TIMES ARE LISTED EASTERN TIME ZONE

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS LISTED BELOW CALENDAR

REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR FULL NAME, EMAIL ADDRESS, AND AIA NUMBER WHEN REGISTERING SO YOU RECEIVE CREDIT

 

Credits Offered:

AIA and AIA-HSW: All courses – MASA will handle credits and certificates
GBCI: Attendees will self-report

See course descriptions below.

 
 
 

 

FALL WEBINAR TRIPLEHEADERS!

This is your chance to take multiple MASA courses in one day! Courses will run back-to-back with a 5-minute break in between. You can choose one, two, or three MASA courses for extra knowledge and multiple credits. Attendees must register for each course individually.

BRAND NEW COURSES ON THE WAY IN 2026!

2026 will see several new courses from MASA. Topics will include new LEED V5, Engineering, and Color Design. In addition to our AIA HSW course accreditation, we will be bringing back GBCI-accredited courses as well. If there are other credits you would like to see, please suggest those with an email to sstandridge@architecturalcanopies.com and subject: WEBINAR CREDITS.

 

SEPTEMBER

 
 
 
September 3
11 am – Engineering for Design Professionals: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ooJPKEb-QoqSp8nLqfaQxw
12:05 pm – The Beautiful Canopy: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6pL2EtzwRpyMIghWnuARxA
1:10 pm – Green Building Through Sun Control Design – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_55m1HQlyTG-kBLBe5Rn6jw
September 17
11 am – The Beautiful Canopy: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ipKmLuPISVKMbq1ngq3ABw
12:05 pm – Green Building Through Sun Control Design – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_o3cNONIoTF-b2a_OtwydvA
1:10 pm – Engineering for Design Professionals: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__Dpr5fF_SjSS5cU-fGDikw
September 24
11 am – Green Building Through Sun Control Design – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5LYgX6IPSeW1h0mtKJ8qzA
12:05 pm – Engineering for Design Professionals: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DeNG205xSrurHggMasgGtg
1:10 pm – The Beautiful Canopy: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SCTq-dq2Rf2YAYJVsyRK8w
 

OCTOBER

 
 
 
October 1
11 am – The Great Canopy Quiz – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__5-fmg-iTq6hVbw7TZLvJw
12:05 pm – Engineering for Design Professionals: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7kdICpphSje4oAAMH2nO3g
1:10 pm – The Beautiful Canopy: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_asfnGoMxT8i-8Isb6r_iTw
October 8
10:30 am – The Great Canopy Quiz – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UHN8gEXBQCGvVe5j59aXjA
October 15
11 am – Green Building Through Sun Control Design – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3Ni-anjvTsuEgF5i78X1wA
12:05 pm – The Great Canopy Quiz – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zp0SdRhyTriKG2An9gW7Xw
1:10 pm – Engineering for Design Professionals: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KO44Bw8GRk2OKyPlHHV9Hg
October 22
11 am – Engineering for Design Professionals: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__KgnYiwCSx6TFcmjX_IEpA
12:05 pm – The Beautiful Canopy: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uZyVXW-hTJGp3gaA163t6A
1:10 pm – The Great Canopy Quiz – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aCDjiDa2RoWRGRD9Jb184Q
October 29
11 am – The Great Canopy Quiz – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RAJ5JRZKQFKwPjQqg7QXsA
12:05 pm – Engineering for Design Professionals: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zvspNaafRG267EIPhaKtNg
1:10 pm – Green Building Through Sun Control Design – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1rpHEQ_dRFycwQYwQiJyCA
 

NOVEMBER

 
 
 
November 5
10:30 am – The Great Canopy Quiz – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VsOPWchuQFyzuGQOLUvnfg
November 12
11 am – The Beautiful Canopy: Part 1: – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bwIkFF9VREuTKeanPNzjBQ
12:05 pm – The Great Canopy Quiz – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nhjg8j9MSZOdSER3rziSYQ
1:10 pm – Engineering for Design Professionals: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_q5WX-AERSn-8Pq_ij28uGg
November 19
11 am – Engineering for Design Professionals: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zQzOqSFvTAuvn1DhHxbwmQ
12:05 pm – Green Building Through Sun Control Design – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5OtYI32JTkKec9zrHp87Ng
1:10 pm – The Great Canopy Quiz – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6v4jE-D3T4eE6nAX_hPfvA
November 26
11 am – The Great Canopy Quiz – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jQfGvjqjQ7WP5GoXdKmwPw
12:05 pm – Engineering for Design Professionals: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8GeZQtpdT8KPOwQUwVNo_w
1:10 pm – The Beautiful Canopy: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TCQAKFphSYGybyj3GOQf_Q
 

DECEMBER

 
 
December 3
10:30 am – The Great Canopy Quiz – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WF9P2n7cR-m25Str0rvrCg
December 10
11 am – Engineering for Design Professionals: Part 1: – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Xf9X4DQyRGmdCuQlizAeQw
12:05 pm – The Great Canopy Quiz – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u3Bf4SiNTxeCVx4G-as1gQ
1:10 pm – Green Building Through Sun Control Design – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6f9PirgzR-adNPK2VGTs6A
December 17
11 am – The Beautiful Canopy: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zU84oPDLTY-sjur4Qi2yBg
12:05 pm – Engineering for Design Professionals: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AQkgW0KQTqCUEJfnZWWL4A
1:10 pm – The Great Canopy Quiz – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6rAkTlylQK29TojNO8ZKXw
 
 
 
 

2026 dates are on the way! Check back soon for more details!

 

Our Courses

* All MASA courses are AIA accredited and carry 1 AIA LU HSW credit

The Great Canopy Quiz
AIA # MASA2511
1 AIA HSW credit

GBCI # 0920032765
1 GBCI credit

This course provides a comprehensive look into the canopy process – including planning, design, and build. Attendees will have the opportunity to test their knowledge with 12 common questions about canopy projects.

The discussion will revolve around the correct answers and reasoning behind those answers. Emphasis is placed on implementing best-practice methods and specification of canopy devices to achieve expert function, maximum sustainability, and state-of-the-art design.

Knowledge gained through the completion of this course will provide vital project know-how, resulting in a deeper understanding of canopy project parts and benefits.

Engineering for Design Professionals: Part 1
AIA # 6120.10.2025
1 AIA HSW credit

This course discusses the teamwork and shared knowledge required by engineers, architects, and manufacturers, specifically in canopy and sunshade projects.

The discussion emphasizes teamwork and communication. Ramez Sayed, PE breaks down the different phases of the engineering process in canopy work and the course illustrates those key points.

Important design ideas include making correct design choices and maintaining building harmony in a way that will be structurally sound. Including the correct choices in the project ensures not only beauty, but sustainability as well.

Green Building Through Sun Control Design
AIA # 6120.9.2024
1 AIA HSW credit

GBCI # 0920031366
1 GBCI credit

This course discusses the impact of buildings on the natural environment through materials, manufacturing, and use.

The discussion looks at solutions through specification and implementation of sun control technologies such as sunshade and daylighting canopy systems, as well as usage of materials that contain recycled content.

Designing as part of a holistic building environment is critical to sustainable building projects, reduction of extraction of natural resources, and human health and well-being.

The Beautiful Canopy: Part 1
AIA # 6120.8.2023
1 AIA HSW credit

GBCI # 0920031730
1 GBCI credit

This course discusses the reasoning and development of a purposefully-designed canopy system, bringing together maximum function with stunning visual elements.

The discussion emphasizes implementing design methods for canopy and sun control projects including specification of processes and materials to ensure a custom project that meets all functional and aesthetic needs, along with a precise fit for the building.

Important design ideas include building materials, enhancements, and finishes. Including the correct choices in the project ensures not only beauty, but sustainability as well.

Our Instructor

Steve Standridge – Director of Continuing Education & Marketing

Steve provides continuing education by presenting MASA’s courses across the country, facilitating lunch-and-learn opportunities, and conducting webinars. He is also responsible for public relations and marketing at MASA, where he runs comprehensive social media networking and campaigns. He also produces MASA’s YouTube videos. Steve’s background is in journalism and media

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