Resources

Learn with OGI

Expand your knowledge of architectural metal solutions through our continuing education programs and resources.

Continuing Education

OGI Architectural Metal Solutions offers AIA-accredited continuing education courses designed for architects and designers who want to deepen their understanding of metal screening, shading, and custom fabrication.

Our courses are available as lunch-and-learn presentations at your office, virtual webinars, or in-person sessions at our Canton, Ohio facility. Each course is developed and presented by our engineering and project teams, drawing on real project experience rather than textbook theory.

Available Courses

Architectural Metal Screening Systems

AIA-OGI-101

1 AIA LU/HSW

An overview of perforated and patterned metal screening for building facades, including material selection, perforation design, solar performance, and specification best practices.

Sun Control and Shading with Metal Louvers

AIA-OGI-102

1 AIA LU/HSW

A deep dive into fixed and operable louver systems, blade profile engineering, energy performance modeling, and the contribution of metal shading systems to LEED and green building certifications.

Designing with Weathering Steel

AIA-OGI-103

1 AIA LU

Understanding the patina lifecycle, structural considerations, detailing for drainage and staining prevention, and specifying weathering steel (Corten) for architectural applications.

Course Formats

Lunch & Learn

We come to your office with a presentation, samples, and lunch. One hour, no travel required on your end.

Virtual Webinar

Live online sessions with Q&A. Ideal for distributed teams or firms outside our travel radius.

Facility Tour

Visit our Canton, OH shop to see fabrication in action. Combine the course with a hands-on tour of our facility.