Paul Spite
Paul F. Spite brings over 40 years of architectural experience to his courses, accumulating a wide range of knowledge as the principal of a small architectural practice. Certified by NCARB for practice anywhere in the United States , he currently maintains licensure in four states, including Indiana, California, and Pennsylvania. He has dedicated part of his career to continuing education, creating numerous lunch-and-learn presentations, live webinars, and distance learning courses for architects, engineers, and contractors on a wide range of topics. Creating these educational materials allows him to pursue his passion for knowledge and teach what he has learned throughout his career.
In addition to his professional design experience, Mr. Spite has spent decades teaching in various venues. He has served as an adjunct professor for both Ivy Tech and Indiana University in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He is also highly experienced in church architecture, having served as a guest instructor for the National Association of Church Design Builders and authored two manuals for use in church building. For his dedication and work in church design, he is an accepted life member of the National Registry of Who’s Who.
Mr. Spite holds a Bachelor of Architecture and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design from Ball State University.
Courses Provided by Paul Spite
ME-02-721W Designing for Acoustics – 2 PDH
In this overview of acoustics, principles of sound transfer are laid out, as well as design methods used to control the production, transmission, and reduction of noise. This is discussed in general and a specific building type.
ET-02-720W Professional Ethics – 2 PDH
This course defines the ethics and accepted principles that guide architects, engineers, and contractors when professional questions arise. Participants will explore various sets of guidelines that establish professional standards and rules.
EN-02-722W Detecting and Eliminating Radon – 2 PDH
Participants will learn to identify what this invisible danger is, how occupants are exposed, and the specific health risks associated with high radon levels. The presentation explains how to identify areas of the country with high radon concentrations and reviews ways to accurately test for this substance in buildings.
PM-02-723W Tracking Project Changes – 1 PDH
Participants will learn to define exactly what is included when the term “contract documents” is used and discuss the numerous reasons changes occur during projects. The presentation describes the principal means and documents used to track and implement changes during construction projects , and examines how system conflicts should be resolved.
ST-02-724W Killing Fire Before It Kills You – 1 PDH
Participants will learn to identify all four ingredients that make up the fire tetrahedron and differentiate between various types of fires based on their specific fuel sources. The presentation explains three basic methods to remove heat from a burning surface.
CE-02-725W In Defense of Buildings – 1 PDH
Participants will learn to understand the different types of threats that modern facilities must counter. The presentation explains how to determine various lines of defense around buildings where security measures can be effectively implemented.
SU-02-726W Approaching Net Zero – 2 PDH
This live webinar explores the pragmatic realities of sustainable design, showing engineers how reducing energy and water use directly lowers utility costs while minimizing the environmental footprint we leave for future generations. Participants will explore practical methodologies for reducing a facility’s environmental impact, from the energy saved by treating and heating less water to the core concepts of energy efficiency.