Continuing Education
Earn 1.5 CEU Credits with an Accredited Lunch & Learn
Stay current, earn continuing education credits, and discover innovative approaches to site design with Iron Age Designs’ accredited educational programs.
Signature Sites brings the learning directly to your office with complimentary Lunch & Learn presentations designed for landscape architects, architects, engineers, and design professionals. Our engaging, in-person courses provide practical knowledge you can immediately apply to your projects—all while earning 1.5 CEU credits.
Designing with Metal for the Hardscape
Metal plays a vital role in today’s hardscape and streetscape environments, influencing both aesthetics and long-term performance. This course explores the most commonly specified metals, their ideal applications, and the manufacturing processes that impact durability, sustainability, and specification writing.
Participants will also gain valuable insight into the custom design process, learning how designers and manufacturers collaborate to transform conceptual ideas into beautiful, functional, and long-lasting cast-metal solutions.
What You’ll Learn
- The role of metals in today’s public spaces
- Ground-plane vs. vertical-plane applications
- Accessibility and ADA considerations
- Slip and trip resistance in real-world environments
- Casting fundamentals and manufacturing processes
- Common cast metals and their best applications
- Oxidation, patina, and long-term material performance
- Cast metal vs. fabricated metal systems
- Designing with mixed metals for aesthetics and durability
- Specification tips and best practices for successful projects
Course Accreditation
- AIA CES Approved – 1.5 LU/HSW
- LA CES™ Approved – 1.5 PDH/HSW
- Accepted by 25+ additional state and professional associations
Schedule Your Complimentary Lunch & Learn
Bring accredited education directly to your team. Signature Sites makes professional development convenient by hosting informative, engaging Lunch & Learn sessions at your office—complete with lunch provided.
Contact Signature Sites today to schedule and start earning CEU credits while exploring the latest innovations in cast-metal site furnishings and hardscape design.