Agenda
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Thursday, July 17, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm PDT
Agenda:
Presented by Professor Hongtao Dang
Introduction to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Circumstances leading to the rise of ADUs
- Purpose and function of ADUs
- Benefits and potential drawbacks
- Types of ADUs
Zoning and Land Use Regulations
- Overview of land use regulation for ADUs in Washington
- Purpose and objectives of ADU regulation
- Navigating the approval process for an ADU
Designing and Constructing the ADU
- Complying with codes and obtaining permits
- Design and construction of foundations, roofs, and walls
- Mechanical, electrical and power systems
- Detailed review of codes and permitting processes
- Advanced design and structural considerations
- Energy efficiency, sustainability and accessibility
Designing and Constructing a Tiny House ADU
- Specific codes and permitting for Tiny House ADU
- Design considerations for compact living
- Mechanical, electrical and power systems
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Credits
Engineers
6.0 PDHs*
Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.0 HSW LUs
ICC - International Code Council
0.6 CEUs (Building)
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in Washington state. *Engineers licensed by Washington state are not subject to continuing education requirements.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (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:
6.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
Speakers
Hongtao Dang
Assistant Professor in Construction Management and Construction Engineering, Washington State University, Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, School of Design and ConstructionDr. Hongtao Dang is an assistant professor in Construction Management and Construction Engineering. He has a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Construction Engineering and Management from Iowa State University (ISU). He served as graduate program coordinator at Central Washington University (CWU), advised undergraduate and graduate students, and he has published many journal articles and conference proceedings. Dr. Dang is a licensed professional engineer with approximately six years of professional experience working on heavy civil (e.g., bridges), industrial (e.g., powerplants), and commercial (e.g., hotels) projects. He taught various courses in construction programs for many years at ISU and CWU. Dr. Dang served as the Faculty Fellow for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and received the Above and Beyond Award in 2021, the Outstanding Scholar Award in 2021, and the Outstanding Online Peer Mentor Award in 2022 at CWU. He received the 2022 Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 7 Teaching Award, recognizing the faculty member’s contribution to construction education, excellence in teaching, service to the ASC, and dedication to the construction profession. Additionally, Dr. Dang coached many student teams in national and international competitions and developed three online courses for the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE). He is the director of Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 7 and a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Transportation Research Board (TRB), American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), American Society of Engineering Management (ASEM), American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE), Construction Research Congress (CRC), and Construction Institute (CI) Digital Project Delivery (DPD) Committee. Dr. Dang serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Management in Engineering, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, Journal of Civil Engineering Education, Journal of Architectural Engineering, Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolutions, Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, Journal of Automation in Construction, International Journal of Construction Education and Research, and International Journal of Construction Management. He has been recognized as the outstanding reviewer multiple times in ASCE Journals.
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: Washington Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Design and Construction
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This six-hour course focuses on the design and construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Washington State, including tiny house ADUs. Topics include zoning and land use regulations, permitting, and code compliance, as well as structural systems, mechanical and electrical systems, energy efficiency, and compact living design strategies.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to identify the function, benefits, and limitations of ADUs and identify common types of ADUs.
Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to discuss Washington’s zoning and land use regulations and explain the ADU approval process.
Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to evaluate code-compliant design strategies for foundations, roofs, walls, and building systems in ADUs.
Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to explore design, code, and permitting considerations specific to tiny house ADUs, including mechanical systems, electrical requirements, and spatial constraints.
LUs: 6
LU Type: LU|HSWs
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date:
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