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.

 
 
 

 

WINTER 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.

 

JANUARY

 
 
 
January 8
10:30 am – The Great Canopy Quiz – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SoU4Rd62QfuVCmdmbTVkGg
January 14
10 am – Engineering for Design Professionals: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WacEbz2dRJu2Uw9xubCekQ
11:15 am – The Beautiful Canopy: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kyWspRdpQuGJjQYjfdSBkQ
12:30 pm – Green Building Through Sun Control Design – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VHUsAYIJTresl_bqKGvq3w
January 21
10 am – The Great Canopy Quiz – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4DSWmjl2T5-9KEnQFjkX0Q
11:15 am – Engineering for Design Professionals: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WdFk2EmGRtKC0C_CuphTMw
12:30 pm – The Beautiful Canopy: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UM31YzEZRYulY7ejGB21Dw
January 28
10 am – The Beautiful Canopy: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T24RIsVuTn6lnC6wRST0GA
11:15 am – Green Building Through Sun Control Design – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gRTjPA3WT6e94v0wEBscZA
12:30 pm – The Great Canopy Quiz – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_emsQ63TvRgmmqqdHQw5F6Q
 

FEBRUARY

 
 
 
February 4
10 am – Green Building Through Sun Control Design – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U_Xa3afHQqeXn6O-6Vsqeg
11:15 am – The Great Canopy Quiz – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C7VAjp3LQpiOE1zu9BO0yQ
12:30 pm – Engineering for Design Professionals: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uqBzEaQZQA2uPkxDpxiHsw
February 11
10:30 am – The Great Canopy Quiz – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vF5RassWRjmEncCmrdo28g
11:15 am – Engineering for Design Professionals: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fXSmGKhyQPehuqCH0CuE_Q
12:30 pm – The Beautiful Canopy: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Lh7iP1FsQhSye6mtvytYaA
February 18
10:30 am – Engineering for Design Professionals: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X23JYiYtSIClCKNb1EwnrA
February 25
10 am – Engineering for Design Professionals: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xM3Srbs_SPm07DxD48qX0w
11:15 am – The Beautiful Canopy: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5L8yT3xtT3K1LbHJvgv_fQ
12:30 pm – Green Building Through Sun Control Design – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6aTxG_TnTP-rFiLvFHy0_A
 

MARCH

 
 
 
March 4
10 am – The Beautiful Canopy: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pyGy4_iyTiClEvJBRL_kFg
11:15 am – Green Building Through Sun Control Design – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FU-pSGI0R9edz7Iyv63dTg
12:30 pm – The Great Canopy Quiz – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TqrrXSaJQYmFixTNcN0-jA
March 11
10 am – The Great Canopy Quiz – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pgVzQIPTRr-0HwiElBqeRw
11:15 am – Engineering for Design Professionals: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qYsnsw8PSjCQt6CEjBUq4Q
12:30 pm – The Beautiful Canopy: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3fOog27nQeKtr19gvPtgIg
March 18
10:30 am – Engineering for Design Professionals: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bFr-wh-0RFe8lIvsS-OQ3w
March 25
10 am – Engineering for Design Professionals: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gQFnGCd7SsiN0R4iTGeKIA
11:15 am – The Beautiful Canopy: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_61Vt606GQJyI8bRUFApWTA
12:30 pm – Green Building Through Sun Control Design – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vtvHV4luTpGCEsLowcICxg
 

APRIL

 
 
April 1
10 am – The Great Canopy Quiz – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eEKfLKwNQ364sNXaKvoSOg
11:15 am – Engineering for Design Professionals: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7RokhVF1Ssq8QUt4hSWJfg
12:30 pm – The Beautiful Canopy: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Xe3IoE7YQKSdDhLnnXEFgg
April 8
10 am – Green Building Through Sun Control Design – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VKxe2omHSaWC8DyC9WJO8w
11:15 am – The Great Canopy Quiz – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PgsJvcOLRTqg1ljs9wnMtA
12:30 pm – Engineering for Design Professionals: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UeYpYW4BRVuZ9l7cBODfTQ
April 15
10:30 am – The Beautiful Canopy: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RVO73S0qRZelEtQcqKzmVA
April 22
10 am – The Beautiful Canopy: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e6G5qjSRQpSfb1SUN5s-9A
11:15 am – Green Building Through Sun Control Design – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V55uSBeaRd66zg43E_cWwQ
12:30 pm – The Great Canopy Quiz – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qqCOQHr0RRCHYFclRtMCMA
April 29
10 am – Green Building Through Sun Control Design – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ESiXtYUkRzKOinU53V2frg
11:15 am – The Great Canopy Quiz – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Xm1Vvg5dQYOUOauUbvjJ3Q
12:30 pm – Engineering for Design Professionals: Part 1 – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UH9xA7FHQRCUYVc9pWTa2w
 
 
 
 

Spring and summer 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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