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Urban Heat Island Effect

Explore the phenomenon of cities experiencing higher temperatures than their rural surroundings due to human activities and modifications.

2 Hours

Approval Number: 9879178

Provider Number: 0009341

$23.99

Understand the causes, impacts, and potential solutions to mitigate heat islands. Whether you are an urban planner, environmental scientist, or concerned citizen, this course equips you with knowledge to design resilient, sustainable cities. Delve into green infrastructure, cool roofing, and urban forestry, learning strategies to combat rising temperatures and create cooler, healthier urban environments.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify Importance of Studying Urban Heat Islands.
  • Recognize Causes and Formation of Urban Heat Islands.
  • State Impacts of Higher Temperatures.
  • Compare Summer Temperatures across Urban Areas.
  • Formulate Strategies and Technologies for UHI Mitigation.
  • Discuss Benefits of Cool Roofs and Pavements.

Who will Benefit from this Class

Several types of architects would benefit from a class:

  • Landscape Architects
    They specialize in the design of outdoor spaces and would gain insights into how site elements affect aesthetics, ecology, and usability.
  • Urban Designers
    This group focuses on the design of urban spaces and would benefit from understanding the relationship between built environments and their sites, including public spaces, transportation, and sustainability.
  • Residential Architects
    Architects working on home designs need to consider site topography, climate, and orientation to optimize their designs for light, ventilation, and views.
  • Commercial Architects
    Those designing commercial properties would benefit from a site design class to understand zoning laws, drainage issues, and the integration of the building with its surrounding environment.
  • Environmental Architects
    These architects focus on sustainable design practices, requiring knowledge of site conditions and natural systems to minimize ecological impact.
  • Interior Architects
    Even though they primarily work on the interiors of buildings, understanding site design can influence how indoor and outdoor spaces interact.
  • Urban Planners
    While slightly different from architects, urban planners often collaborate with architects and need to understand site design to create cohesive urban environments.

Reporting

Class completions are reported to the DBPR.

Renewal Cycle

Continuing Education credits for the 2/28 odd year renewal must be completed by 12/31 even year.

Refer to the Architecture Continuing Education Handbook for additional information.

This course includes:

  • Virtual Access From Any Computer
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Competitive Pricing
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Frequently Asked Questions About this Class

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Yes. You can proceed through the slides, activities, audio clips and video clips at your own pace. Take as long or as little time as you would like.

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The class will be available for twelve months after the date of purchase.

Yes. Class completion will be reported to the DBPR. Your Education Pathways online account will have a history of the classes that you have taken, but you should retain a copy of your certificates of completion.

FAQs About Our Online Classes in General

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Some industries require their licensees to maintain a fifty-minute hour of seat time and those slides are timed to assure that the requirement is met.

Yes, if the phone is in the landscape position but this is not the ideal way to enjoy or maximize what you learn from the class. A larger screen works very well and is much better to use. Also, some regulatory agencies prohibit taking continuing education classes on cell phones.

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  2. Enter the user name and password that you chose when you purchased your first class. Hit “enter” on your keyboard.

  3. Click on “View Course” for the class you would like to complete.


Yes, participants typically have access to course materials, presentations, and resources for twelve months after purchasing the course. This allows for review and reference, ensuring continued learning and application of knowledge.

Education Pathways has a 100% money-back guarantee. Should a learner request a refund before the successful completion of a class not reported as completed, the refund will be processed immediately.

Yes. When you reach the end of the class, you will see the word “Certificate” on the left side of the screen. Click on it to download. The Certificate of Completion will have your name, license number, number of continuing education hours (CEU or PDH) and date of completion. This certificate will remain in the dashboard of your account.

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It is always the responsibility of the professional to determine that they have enrolled in the correct classes to fulfill their requirements. Contact the agency that regulates your industry in your state to confirm your requirements.

Education Pathways has been providing online continuing education classes for more than twenty years. We guarantee that the classes are appropriate for the professions that we serve and that promise is supported by a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

Education Pathways’ online classes provide an interactive learning experience that can be completed at your desired speed for a low cost. Learning by reading a book provides a different type of learning methodology at a significantly higher cost. If you want to revisit course information you can do so at any time within one year of purchasing the class. It is also possible to take a screenshot of a slide if you want to revisit it away from your computer.

Yes. If your profession requires that your credits be reported,. Education Pathways will do that promptly, usually within 24 hours. It sometimes takes the governing agency a few days to update your account. If reporting is not required, retain your Certificates of Completion for your records to confirm that you have completed the classes necessary to renew your license.