New at SFIA:

• Low fees. Lower still for early enrollment. See "FEES"
at the enrollment form below.

• New facilities. Class and workshop facilities at 80 Bolivar
Drive, at Aquatic Park, near University Avenue in Berkeley.

• Weekly hands-on workshops on alternative materials,
energy, environment, construction, and green building.

• Alternative certificate and undergraduate programs.

* Indicates a Core Course -- strongly recommended for all students.

T-1* Part I
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
AND METHODS
3 units. Mondays, 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Instructor: Fred Stitt, Architect; Director, SFIA.

Class starts Monday, January 22, 2007;
ends Monday, March 5 (no class Feb. 19).

How to build with nature instead of against it.
We start with the simplest materials of earth and stone, then
brick, tile, concrete, hybrid ecological alternative materials,
straw bale, bamboo, and wood. Each material is studied in
terms of its internal structure and how to best utilize that
structure in creative architectural design. Each is illustrated
in many variations of historic use, potential failure, and creative
applications. The severe dangers of toxins in common construction
materials are given special attention. In Part II, the class will
continue through more complex construction, with an emphasis
on the causes and prevention of building failures.
(T-1 is coordinated with the D-1 and D-6 core courses.)

D-1* Part II (No prerequisites; can be taken without Part I.)
STUDIO: CREATIVE DESIGN AND
NATURE-BASED ARCHITECTURE
5 units. Mondays, 8:00 - 9:15+ p.m.
Instructor: Fred Stitt, Architect; Director, SFIA.

Class starts Monday, January 22, 2007;
ends Monday, March 5 (no class Feb. 19).

Nature-based design is a totally different process
from that taught in most design schools. This core
course shows how to create extraordinary buildings --
buildings wholly integrated with the needs of the users,
with the site, and within themselves as works of art. Design
methods are shown in step-by-step procedures that eliminate
any mystery about the process. The class focuses on how
to use natural creative skills, experiment with them, and evolve
and maximize your inherent design abilities. Includes
techniques for using climate and solar charts, and green
technology, to help shape buildings that improve the
environment instead of diminishing it. (D-1 is coordinated
with the D-4, D-6, and T-1 core courses.)

D-6* Part I
HISTORY AND THEORY OF
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
3 units. Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Instructor: Fred Stitt, Architect; Director, SFIA.

Class starts Wednesday, January 24;
ends Wednesday, February 28.

How architects design using organizing principles
and nature-based proportioning systems, from ancient
Egypt, through Asia and the Western world. (Semester 1 of 2.)
You can't understand architecture without understanding the
little-known methods used to design buildings and the technology
required to build them. Unlike any architectural history course
ever presented. Includes ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece,
Rome, India, China, Japan, and Early Christian, Islamic, and
Gothic Architecture. (D-6 is coordinated with the D-1, D-4 and
T-1 core courses.)

D-13
FREEHAND DRAWING, DRAFTING
& PERSPECTIVE
3 units. Wednesdays, 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Fred Stitt, Architect; Director, SFIA.

Class starts Wednesday, January 24;
ends Wednesday, February 28.

Anyone can learn to sketch freehand and do basic
drafting and perspective; you just have to learn a few tricks
of the trade and get rid of the self doubts everyone has about
their drawing abilities. This course uses techniques from Betty
Edwards' book, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, plus
little-known drafting and perspective shortcuts professionals use
to simplify and speed up their work.

VIDEO SELF-PACED HOME STUDY

D-14
COMMUNICATING YOUR DESIGNS:
PERSPECTIVE DRAWING & MEDIA

Self-study video tape course created by Kirby Lockard,
a master of architectural graphic techniques.
3 units. (Credit option only.)

Scheduled at students' convenience.

Excellent introduction to the principles and techniques of
manual perspective drawing and rendering. After your
enrollment, we'll arrange to deliver video tapes and work
materials. Introductory video available upon request from
Fred Stitt, SFIA@aol.com.

Note:

A new series of evening classes starting March 5 will
be posted in mid-February.

"EVERYTHING ECO" WORKSHOP 1:
MATERIALS & METHODS
1/2 unit. 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Instructor: Fred Stitt.

See detailed description and separate enrollment form at the
"Everything Eco" Green Building Workshops page of www.sfia.net.

Friday, January 12

"EVERYTHING ECO" WORKSHOP 2:
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
1/2 unit. 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Instructor: Fred Stitt.

See detailed description and separate enrollment form at the
"Everything Eco" Green Building Workshops page of www.sfia.net.

"EVERYTHING ECO" WORKSHOP 3:
ECO RETROFITS
1 unit. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Instructor: Fred Stitt.

See detailed description and separate enrollment form at the
"Everything Eco" Green Building Workshops page of www.sfia.net.

SketchUp CAD 101
BASIC COMPUTER MODELING
& RENDERING WITH SKETCHUP
1 unit. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Instructor: Dave Weir.

All the basics of this remarkably versatile and easy-to-learn
3-D graphics program. Bring your own laptop, downloaded
with starter version of SketchUp available free from
www.sketchup.com.

SketchUp 102 continues Saturday, January 27.

Photovoltaics 101
SOLAR DESIGN FOR PV
1 unit. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Instructor: Jerry Caldwell, Designer, PowerLight
(6 AIA/CES learning units)

The class teaches the fundamentals of solar energy design in the morning session, rolling into more advanced applications in the afternoon. Many examples, case studies, and hardware examples. Step-by-step, very comprehensive and easy to grasp. Suited to students, builders, and design professionals.

SketchUp CAD 102
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED COMPUTER
MODELING & RENDERING WITH SKETCHUP
1 unit. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Instructor: Dave Weir.

Intermediate level 3-D graphics, animation, solar angles.
Bring your own laptop, downloaded with starter version
of SketchUp available free from www.SketchUp.com.

Timber 101
TIMBER FRAME: HISTORY, MATERIALS,
TOOLS, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION
1 unit. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Instructor: Armstead Feland

An introduction to a centuries-old building technique. Includes
historical and contemporary design methods, tools, layout
techniques, joinery layout and cutting, and the assembly and
raising of timber frames.

Bioclimatic 101
BIOCLIMATIC ARCHITECTURE: DESIGN
FOR SITE, SUN, AND CLIMATE
1 unit. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Instructor: Fred Stitt 

How to use solar charts, wind roses, climatic and soil data, and
expert site analysis to design buildings that require no artificial
heating or cooling, or piped utility lines. These are skills every
architect and building designer must have but very few have learned
in school. Includes simple methods of computer analysis of site data.

Timber 102
TIMBER: HANDS-ON CONSTRUCTION
1 unit. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Instructor: Armstead Feland

Timber 101 required as prerequisite. No exceptions.

During this hands-on workshop students will focus on
the layout and cutting of mortise and tendon joints needed to
create and assemble a pair of small timber framed structures.
A rare opportunity to learn the architectural possibilities of timber
framing and joinery from a true craftsman.

Model Making 101
ARCHITECTURAL MODEL BUILDING
1 unit. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Instructor: Chris Thompson

Planning and preparation, basic techniques, materials, and tools
for building scale models of architecture design models and
presentation models.

Bamboo 101
BAMBOO: HISTORY, MATERIALS,
TOOLS, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION
1 unit. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructors: Marisha Farnsworth and Kevin Rowell.  

Bamboo species and characteristics, natural preservative treatments,
special applications and basic planning, tools, detailing and con-
struction methods.

Model Making 102
ARCHITECTURAL MODEL BUILDING
HANDS ON
1 unit. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Instructor: Chris Thompson

Planning and building a model of site contours, a building showing
interior and exterior, and surrounding vegetation and other
natural features.

Bamboo 102
BAMBOO: HANDS-ON CONSTRUCTION
1 unit. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructors: Kevin Rowell and Marisha Farnsworth.

Bamboo 101 or comparable experience required as prerequisite.

Hands-on cutting, connecting, joinery, and adaptations of this
remarkable material to a series of simple structures.

Strawbale 101
STRAWBALE: HISTORY, MATERIALS,
TOOLS, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION
1 unit. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructors: Marisha Farnsworth and Kevin Rowell.

Straw is a low-cost, easy-to-use waste material with enormous
potential in construction. This workshop teaches the variations
of materials, along with sources, the techniques of handling, and
design and planning. Special emphasis on how to avoid pitfalls of
inefficient and improper construction.

Strawbale 102
STRAWBALE: HANDS-ON
CONSTRUCTION
1 unit. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructors: Kevin Rowell and Marisha Farnsworth.

Strawbale 101 or comparable required as prerequisite.

Hands-on instruction in how to build safely and efficiently;
correct use of tools; framing within a wall; and how to detail
a wall to avoid problems of insect and rodent intrusion,
water entry, and mold. Alternative uses of bamboo as
reinforcing will also be demonstrated. (Plastering techniques
for straw and earth construction will be demonstrated in later
workshops.)

Presidents' Day Holiday Weekend;
no workshops or classes.

LEED 101
LEED EXAM PREPARATION
1 unit. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Instructor: Fred Stitt

Learn the essentials needed to pass the US Green Building
Council's LEED Accredited Professional examination.
Excellent study preparation guides and study manual included
at no extra cost.

Adobe 101
ADOBE: HISTORY, MATERIALS,
TOOLS, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructors: Marisha Farnsworth and Kevin Rowell.

The most ancient construction materials in modern form.
This introduction shows how to select earths, correct
mixtures of earth materials, water and additives, and how
to plan and design details for safe and efficient construction.

Adobe 102
ADOBE: HANDS-ON CONSTRUCTION
1 unit. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructors: Kevin Rowell and Marisha Farnsworth.

Adobe 101 or comparable required as prerequisite.

Construction techniques of earth brick molding, sun drying,
and professional bricklaying. Includes demonstration of
hydraulic earth brick compression, and various cob and
molded-earth techniques.

The first Winter Term of SFIA/Berkeley
workshops ends February 28.

The Winter-Spring Term starts Saturday,
March 3, 2007; watch for classes and workshops
schedule.

HOME STUDY DISTANCE LEARNING 

Complete Associate, Bachelor, and Master Degree
programs are available through textbook-based
distance learning. See "Architecture Distance Learning"
and "Eco Distance Learning" at www.SFIA.net, for
course lists and enrollment forms.

SFIA Information Office
Box 2590, Alameda, CA 94501
510-523-5174; 800-634-7779
Fax 510-523-5175
SFIA@aol.com

Copy the form below, fill in the required information, and e-mail, fax, mail it, or call the Information Office to enroll.

If enrolling only in the "Everything Eco" workshops for
January 12/13, please use the enrollment form at "Everything
Eco" link at www.sfia.net.

Date of enrollment:

Please enroll me in the classes listed below:

Name:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

E-mail address:

Daytime Phone:

Evening Phone:

Fax number:

__ New student

__ Current/previous student

__ Degree Candidate for:

Note: Students can change candidacy at any time.

__ Master of Architecture Degree (100 units)

__ Master of Ecological Design Degree (75 units)

__ Bachelor of Science in Architecture Degree (72 units)

__ Bachelor of Science in Ecological Design Degree (54 units)

 __ Associate Arts Degree and Technical Certificate
in Architecture (36 units)

__ Associate Arts Degree and Technical Certificate
in Ecological Design (36 units)

__ I'm not a degree candidate at this time.

Note whether you are enrolling for credit or noncredit (applies to
some classes only. Workshops do not have a noncredit option).

CR NC

__ __ T-1*

__ __ D-1*

Wednesday evenings: January 24 - February 28, 2007.

__ __ D-6*

__ __ D-13

Self-paced video home study.
__ D-14

FEES FOR EVENING CLASSES

Fees for enrollment: 3-unit classes: $350 credit, $250 noncredit.
5-unit studio classes: $550 credit, $450 noncredit.

PLEASE USE THE SEPARATE ENROLLMENT FORM FOR
THE "EVERYTHING ECO" WORKSHOPS, January 12/13.
See the "Everything Eco" link at www.sfia.net.

Enrollments are limited, and pre-enrollment is required.

Earn 1 academic unit for each workshop. Credit option only.

$100 per each full-day workshop. Enroll in 10 workshops, and get one free.

Hours 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. unless noted otherwise.

__ SketchUp Cad 101 -- Saturday, January 20

__ Photovoltaics 101 -- Sunday, January 21

__ Passive Solar 101 -- Sunday, January 21

__ SketchUp Cad 102 -- Saturday, January 27

__ Timber 101 -- Saturday, January 27

__ Bioclimatic 101 -- Sunday, January 28

__ Timber 102 -- Sunday, January 28

__ Model Making 101 -- Saturday, February 3

__ Bamboo 101 -- Saturday, February 3

__ Model Making 102 -- Sunday, February 4

__ Bamboo 102 -- Sunday, February 4

__ Strawbale 101 -- Saturday, February 10

__ Strawbale 102 -- Sunday, February 11

__ LEED 101 -- Saturday, February 24

__ Adobe 101 -- Saturday, February 24

__ Adobe 102 -- Sunday, February 25

Note: These workshops will be repeated in the spring and summer.

The next series of weekend workshops will be posted in February.

__ I am paying by check or money order (payable to SFIA).

__ I am paying by Visa or MasterCard:

Card number:

Expiration date:

Cardholder's full name:

Class refund policy.

No extra charge for changing classes or withdrawal within
the first week of the term. After the first week of classes,
refunds will be on a prorata basis. Noncredit classes can be
upgraded to credit with added payment and completion of
required assignments, but credit classes cannot be changed
to noncredit.

Workshop refund policy.

You may cancel up to 7 days prior to the workshop, for a full
refund. Cancellations within 7 days of the workshop: $50
cancellation fee. Substitute attendees are welcome.

If dissatisfied with a workshop, and you cancel within the
first three hours, you'll receive a full refund of tuition.

If workshops are postponed for reasons beyond our control,
a new program will be scheduled, and those unable to attend
on the new dates will receive a refund or credit toward
comparable ecological design events or educational
publications.