Agenda

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Friday, April 10, 2026
10:00 am – 12:30 pm CDT


Agenda:
Presented by Mohammad Shafiee, PhD, P.Eng.

How Conventional Hardscapes Contribute to Urban Heat Islands

  • Pavement’s heat absorption, storage, and release
  • Effects of color, texture, material
  • Impacts to air temperature, pedestrian wellbeing

What Cool/Thermal Pavements Are and How They Work

  • Defining cool and thermal pavements
    • Materials and cost
  • Solar reflectivity and emissivity
  • Heat absorption, storage, and release
  • Evaporative cooling (permeable pavement)

Design and Performance of Cool/Thermal Pavements

  • Site conditions; solar exposure
  • Material, color, glare, slip resistance, safety
  • Performance expectations and measurements
  • Durability and maintenance

Integrating Cool/Thermal Pavements into Site Design

  • Identifying opportunities
  • Integration with stormwater systems
  • Accessibility and usability considerations
  • Best practices and common pitfalls

 

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Credits

Engineers
2.5 PDHs

Architects
2.5 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
2.5 HSW LUs

Landscape Architects
2.5 HSW CE Hours

LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
2.5 HSW PDHs

ICC - International Code Council
0.25 CEUs (Sitework)

 

Continuing Education Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 2.5 PDHs for professional engineers, 2.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 2.5 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, and New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers, architects and landscape architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) and the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA/CES). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 2.5 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 2.5 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .25 CEUs in the specialty area of Sitework (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

*On-Demand Credits*

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:

2.5 HSW LUs (AIA)
2.5 HSW PDHs (LA CES)

Speakers

Mohammad Shafiee, PhD, P.Eng.

Associate Researcher at the National Research Council Canada’s Construction Research Centre

Dr. Shafiee has several years of research and development experience in transportation geotechnics, pavement mechanics and highway construction materials. Since 2012, he has contributed to more than 27 journal publications and conference proceedings, and he has led and collaborated with different teams on major high-impact projects in climate-resilient pavements and sustainable materials. Some of his recent activities have resulted in development of unique and novel tools such as performance-graded asphalt cement under Changing Climate (PGAC3) and Pavement Adaptation Support Tool (PAST). His work is also related to the use of a innovative and sustainable solution towards circular economy and low-carbon pathways across the pavement sector by using waste by-products and recycled materials in hot-mix asphalt manufacturing.

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement: 

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3). 

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. 

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request. 

Course Title:  Cool Pavements and Heat-Mitigating Hardscape Design

Delivery Method: Live Online 

Course Description: This 2.5-hour course examines how conventional hardscape materials contribute to urban heat islands and explores the design, performance, and application of cool and thermal pavements as a mitigation strategy. It focuses on material properties, site conditions, durability, and integration with stormwater and accessibility considerations to support safer, more comfortable outdoor environments.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to explain how conventional hardscapes contribute to urban heat islands, including the roles of color, texture, material properties, and heat storage.

Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to identify cool and thermal pavement types and describe how solar reflectivity, emissivity, and evaporative cooling influence their performance.

Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to evaluate site-specific design considerations for cool pavements, including solar exposure, safety, glare, slip resistance, durability, and maintenance needs.

Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to integrate cool and thermal pavement strategies into site designs that coordinate with stormwater systems, accessibility requirements, and best-practice hardscape planning.

LUs: 2.5

LU Type: LU|HSWs 

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None 

Program Level: Intermediate 

Course Expiration Date:  01/14/2029

Complaint Resolution Policy: 

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.