MHE AIA Continuing
Education Programs
Explore MHE's AAC education programs for architects, engineers, developers, contractors, and construction professionals. Each course is designed through AIA Continuing Education, HSW learning objectives, and professional project application.
Professional AAC education for better building decisions.
MHE's education page presents AIA Continuing Education programs focused on Autoclaved Aerated Concrete. The page provides course summaries and selected preview pages only, helping architects, engineers, developers, and project teams understand which session is most relevant before requesting the full education program.
The programs cover fire safety, sustainability, energy efficiency, structural systems, wind load design, seismic applicability, and load-bearing design — all connected to MHE's AAC system expertise for project teams.
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Select a course to view the summary, learning objectives, AIA credit information, and preview pages.
AAC — The Superior Building Material for Fire Safety, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency
An AIA Continuing Education program introducing AAC as a high-performance building material, covering production, product range, fire resistance, sustainability, energy efficiency, acoustic performance, moisture resistance, structural properties, and code compliance.
AAC Structural Systems: Wind, Seismic & Load-Bearing Design
An AIA Continuing Education program focused on AAC structural systems, strength classifications, MHE AAC load-bearing design, wind load requirements, seismic applicability, ASCE 7-22, TMS 402-22, IBC Chapter 21, and Florida Building Code considerations.
AAC Sustainability & LEED: Total Cost of Ownership & Green Building Performance
An AIA Continuing Education program focused on AAC sustainability, LEED v4/v5 credit-category awareness, GBCI LEED CE positioning, ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, embodied carbon, and 30-year total cost of ownership. Credit contributions and cost outcomes remain project-specific and subject to review.
Course 1: Fire Safety, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency
- ✓Understand AAC production process, material composition, and structural properties
- ✓Evaluate AAC product lines including blocks, panels, floor/roof systems, and cladding
- ✓Analyze fire, thermal, acoustic, moisture resistance, and sustainability performance
- ✓Apply AAC system knowledge for energy code compliance, fire protection review, and lifecycle cost understanding
Course 2: Structural Systems, Wind, Seismic & Load-Bearing Design
- ✓Identify AAC structural properties and density / strength grade classifications per ASTM C1693 and TMS 402
- ✓Evaluate the MHE AAC load-bearing system for low-rise construction without a reinforced concrete frame
- ✓Apply AAC wall and panel systems to ASCE 7-22 wind load requirements including Florida HVHZ and Product Approval pathways
- ✓Evaluate AAC seismic applicability in SDC A-C per ASCE 7-22 and TMS 402-22, with awareness of when separate lateral systems may be required
Course 3: AAC Sustainability, LEED & Total Cost of Ownership
- ✓Calculate embodied carbon, recycled-content, and regional-sourcing advantages of AAC as project-specific evaluation inputs
- ✓Map AAC properties to selected LEED v4, v4.1, and v5 credit categories where documentation supports reviewer evaluation
- ✓Perform a 30-year total cost of ownership analysis using first cost, operating cost, maintenance, and lifecycle assumptions
- ✓Identify U.S. regional sustainability drivers including energy code compliance, resilience, moisture prevention, and insurance strategy discussions
Credit contributions, approvals, insurance discussions, and cost results depend on project-specific documentation and third-party review.
MHE AAC Learning Curriculum
A structured three-course AIA Continuing Education curriculum covering AAC systems from material fundamentals to structural design.
Michael Hofmann
Presented by Michael Hofmann, Registered AAC Specialist and international AAC expert with 40+ years of experience and 3,000+ AAC projects worldwide.
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Preview only — course summaries and downloadable PDFs are available for review before requesting a live session.
Course 1 Preview Pages
Fire Safety & Energy Efficiency
Course 2 Preview Pages
Structural Systems & Wind/Seismic
Course 3 Preview Pages
Sustainability, LEED & TCO
Who Should Attend
Designed for professionals who need to understand AAC systems from both technical and project decision-making perspectives.
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Explore MHE's AAC education programs through course summaries, learning objectives, and preview pages. Contact MHE to request a Lunch & Learn or professional education session connected to your project, technical team, or AAC planning needs.