Courses

Practical learning for architecture, design, construction, and the built environment.

Focused, on-demand courses designed to connect learning directly to practice.

Nova by Vireo · Practice Series

Connect what you learn.
Change how you work.

Three focused series connect Paul Aubin’s applied Revit instruction with Branka Knezevic’s courses on design, communication, and professional practice.

01 / PLAN

Space Planning
in Practice

Move from a spatial idea to a coordinated interior. Connect design judgment with Revit workflows for layouts, furniture, finishes, lighting, and presentation.

Work toward: a clear interior proposal that explains the layout and coordinates its key elements.

Explore the learning focus
  • Compare layouts and circulation.
  • Connect furniture choices with plans and schedules.
  • Coordinate finishes, ceilings, and lighting.
  • Present the reasoning behind a design.

Start with an individual course

Space Planning and Layout Options in Revit

02 / COMMUNICATE

Communication
in Practice

Make your design easier to understand. Connect writing and presentation skills with clear drawings, consistent graphics, and well-organized documentation.

Work toward: a design presentation and drawing package that helps clients and teams make informed decisions.

Explore the learning focus
  • Explain ideas with clarity and purpose.
  • Coordinate drawings, graphics, and annotations.
  • Organize sheets and manage revisions.
  • Match the presentation to the audience.

Start with an individual course

Clear Drawings and Consistent Graphics

03 / COLLABORATE

Collaboration
in Practice

Bring the people and the model into alignment. Connect leadership and project-delivery principles with Revit standards, shared models, and coordinated exchanges.

Work toward: a practical coordination plan with clear responsibilities, checks, and handoffs.

Explore the learning focus
  • Build trust and establish responsibilities.
  • Set up repeatable project standards.
  • Coordinate linked models and shared information.
  • Check exchanges before handing work to a team.

Start with an individual course

Coordinating Models Across Project Teams

Learn. Reflect.
Apply.

Each series brings related courses together around a practical goal. Watch focused lessons, use the Pause & Apply exercises to connect ideas to your work, and check your understanding through course assessments.

All three series are complete. Choose a series for $195, or access every series and the entire Nova library through membership at $95/month.

Coming soon / The next edition of the library

From design intent
to the work of building.

Construction management / November & December 2026

New learning with Jim Rogers.

The library continues to grow. This November and December, upcoming construction management content with Jim Rogers will bring a new perspective to the people, processes, and decisions behind delivering a project.

Look for the course announcements and release details here as the new collection arrives. There is more ahead, and more to bring into your practice.

Also in development / Coming soon

Sweat Equity & Resilience for Creatives

Building a creative practice through endurance, judgment, and vision.

Coming soon

Brownfield Redevelopment

Design, strategy, and sustainability in urban revitalization.

Coming soon

AI for Architects and Designers

AI-assisted research, visualization, and creative workflows.

Coming soon

Designing for How We Learn

Educational spaces and campus design.

Coming soon

Learning Tracks

Explore the full spectrum of modern learning — from creativity and technology to leadership, wellness, and sustainability — through NOVA’s curated tracks designed for the evolving world of work.

Leadership, Management & Professional Development

Lead with vision and empathy.


The Leadership Track develops the human side of professional excellence — teaching communication, collaboration, and emotional intelligence at every level. Explore how to guide creative teams with clarity and resilience through courses like Collaborative Leadership, HR Essentials, and Design Management Fundamentals.


Whether you lead projects, people, or ideas, these lessons help you inspire others while staying true to your own creative integrity.

Health, Wellness & Human Performance

Well-being fuels creativity.


The Health & Wellness Track explores how balance, focus, and self-awareness drive enduring success. Learn how to sustain your energy, clarity, and emotional resilience through courses like Mindfulness for Creatives, Longevity, Legacy & Creativity, and Wellness & Sustainability in Design.


Whether you’re leading a team or working independently, these lessons help you create from a place of strength — where wellness becomes your most powerful design tool.

Sustainability & Environmental Leadership

Design for a resilient future.

The Sustainability & Environmental Leadership Track empowers architects, designers, and leaders to align creativity with responsibility. Learn to integrate ESG frameworks, regenerative design, and adaptive reuse to create systems that sustain both people and the planet. Explore courses like Net Zero Now, Wellness & Sustainability in Design, and Brownfield Redevelopment to transform environmental values into tangible impact.


Whether you’re shaping buildings, policies, or communities, these lessons help you design with purpose — for today and generations to come.

Creative Industries

Creativity is the foundation of innovation.


The Creative Industries Track celebrates the people who turn imagination into impact — architects, designers, storytellers, and thinkers who shape how we live and experience the world. Explore courses like Space Planning for Architects & Designers, Design Enterprise, and Creative Thinking: Unlocking Innovation and Problem-Solving to master the art, science, and business of creativity.


Whether you’re refining your craft, building a studio, or redefining what design means today, these lessons help you elevate your vision and make it real.

Technology, Innovation & the Meta Economy

Where creativity meets computation.


The Technology & Innovation Track explores how emerging tools are reshaping design, development, and human experience. From AI and automation to smart construction and Web3, learn how technology becomes a partner in creative thinking and execution. Explore courses like AI Tools for Design Professionals, PropTech, and Smart Construction: Innovations for Building in the Future.


Whether you’re streamlining workflows or building the next frontier, these lessons help you stay ahead of the curve — and redefine what’s possible.

Government & Civic Leadership

Design systems that serve society.


The Government & Civic Leadership Track equips public-sector professionals, planners, and designers to shape environments that foster trust, equity, and innovation. Explore courses like Working with Architects, Building Type Basics: Designing for How We Learn, and Building Type Basics: Designing for How We Heal.


Whether you’re reimagining public space or modernizing civic infrastructure, these lessons help you create a legacy of transparency, inclusion, and progress.

Entrepreneurship & Business Skills

Turn vision into value.


The Entrepreneurship Track bridges creativity and commerce — empowering independent professionals to build thriving practices and lasting brands. Learn to navigate business strategy, client relations, and ethical growth through courses like Design Enterprise, Marketing & Branding for Architects, and Real Estate Development Fundamentals.


Whether you’re launching a studio or scaling your impact, these lessons give you the tools to make creative independence sustainable.

The Practice of Design with Branka Knezevic. Lead the team. Shape the work. Build what matters. Nova by Vireo.

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Recognize the work / Certificates of completion

Give your progress
a place.

Make your learning visible. After completing a course or series and its required assessments, request a personalized digital certificate to keep and share.

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