CEU
Designing with Thatch
An AIA-Accredited Continuing Education Unit for Architects
Thatch is one of architecture’s oldest roofing traditions. Today, engineered thatch systems meet modern fire codes, wind standards, and specification requirements — without sacrificing the aesthetic that makes them worth specifying in the first place.
This course gives architects the technical foundation to evaluate, specify, and detail synthetic and engineered thatch systems across hospitality, commercial, and residential projects.
About the Course
In one hour, you will leave with a working knowledge of how engineered thatch is specified, detailed, and installed — and the confidence to recommend it on your next project.
This course is ideal for licensed architects and design professionals specifying roofing materials for hospitality, resort, commercial, and themed environments — including parks, zoos, and immersive guest experiences.
- The history of synthetic thatch
- Challenges of natural thatch
- Building with engineered thatch
- Technical drawings and application methods
AIA Approved
This course is approved by the American Institute of Architects for continuing education credit
Format
In-person or virtual presentation
Credit Hours
1 LU (Learning Unit)
Course Type
Standard LU
Meet the Presenter
Luke Sparks, Chief Growth Officer
Luke Sparks has spent more than a decade at the intersection of design and construction, working directly with architects, contractors, and resort developers on engineered thatch specifications across the Americas. As Chief Growth Officer at Endureed — the longest-standing engineered thatch manufacturer in North America, founded in 1999 — Luke brings firsthand knowledge of what it takes to move a thatch specification from concept drawing to installed roof.
He has presented this course to architecture firms, AIA chapters, and design conferences across the country.
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Request This CEU
We deliver this course free of charge to architecture firms, AIA chapter events, and design conferences. Sessions typically run 60 minutes including Q&A.
To request a presentation for your team or event, complete the form below and we will follow up within two business days.
