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Introduction to Vertical Transportation Systems (Webinar)
July 07, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
Live Webinar with Grimm + Parker
AIAPV has partnered with Grimm + Parker Architects to provide a limited number of slots for live webinar access to the firm's Lunch & Learn CEU events on the first Tuesday of each month. We are grateful for Grimm + Parker's support, which allows the chapter to offer this valuable benefit to our members.
First Tuesday Lunch & Learn
Introduction to Vertical Transportation Systems
This introductory course explores basic types of elevators, escalators, and miscellaneous lift applications. Additionally, this course covers basic "rules of thumb" to assist in preliminary determination of number and type of vertical transportation unit(s) required for a project based on several variables including size, program and population. Current concepts such as sustainable vertical transportation methods, impact on LEED points/process and Destination dispatching are also explored.
Credits:
1 LU/HSW
Please note: You must attend the entire session to receive continuing education credit.
Learning objectives
- Differentiate basic elevator, escalator, and miscellaneous lift applications.
- Review elevator standards and elevator code requirements.
- Evaluate basic elevator application guidelines.
- An overview of elevator design criteria and learn basics of elevator traffic studies.
- Elevators & Escalators & Sustainable Building Design.
Presenter: John Frank | Associate | VDA | 202-851-3368 x: 467 | [email protected]
Provider: VDA (Van Deusen & Associates) (E167) | Course #20230720
AIA credits and certificates will be processed by AIA Provider VDA.
Webinar viewing details are in the confirmation email.
Tickets
$10.00 AIAPV Member - Introduction to Vertical Transportation Systems
$10.00 Other AIA Chapter Member - Introduction to Vertical Transportation Systems
$15.00 Non-Member - Introduction to Vertical Transportation Systems
