AEC Daily

1 hour program

This course provides an overview of the processes used in residential lighting design and includes discussions on types of lamps, types of lighting fixtures including recessed lighting, the Layered Lighting System and room lighting techniques.

1 hour program

Compares the structural and mechanical properties of common building materials and composites, and illustrates how laminated veneer bamboo (LVB) components can be fully integrated into structural or curtain wall designs and meet the requirements of today’s sustainable built environment.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of compact storage (also known as high-density mobile storage) in green building design, and how compact storage can help contribute to green building goals and possible points towards LEED® certification.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the changing kitchen design preferences, discusses specific differences between the European Contemporary and American Contemporary design aesthetic detail and shows product installation options the design professional can consider when merging contemporary cabinet details with American appliance specifications.

1 hour program

Illustrates how embracing additional design criteria such as changing consumer preferences, emerging economic pressures, new product innovations, and the demand for a multi-tasking “live-in” kitchen space, can lead to the design of not just good kitchens—but great ones!

1 hour program

Proporciona un panorama general de los conceptos de construcción sostenible y los aspectos básicos del sistema de clasificación LEED®, los créditos estándares LEED para pinturas y revestimientos y el desarrollo y las características de las pinturas de bajos COV, incluidos los ingredientes de COV, los reglamentos en vigor y los procedimientos de prueba.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the storage planning considerations and storage solutions for educational facilities, along with a discussion of the trends that are influencing the design/planning of educational environments.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of quartz surfacing materials in terms of its performance capabilities, sustainable attributes, and endless design possibilities for both residential and commercial construction and design applications.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the Georgian/Federal and Tudor styles of residential architecture, with a focus on window, door and trim elements.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of types of interior wood flooring and moulding products and includes discussions on their sustainable attributes, Baltic birch plywood, on-site and factory finishing methods, and green building programs and organizations.

1.5 hour program

Provides an overview of advances in antimicrobial mold and mildew-proof primers, paints, wallcovering installation systems, waterproofing coatings and remediation cleaners. Permeability of wallcovering and coatings to install them with, plus green building specification information for high performance, low VOC coatings for the prevention of mold and mildew are also reviewed.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the Farmhouse and Queen Anne styles of residential architecture, with a focus on window, door and trim elements.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of resilient flooring options for the healthcare industry and includes discussions on industry requirements, types of products available, product properties and specifications.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the characteristics of 100% Acrylic Solid Surface compared to other surface materials and the driving factors that contribute to its growing role in sustainable design strategies. Also discussed are the manufacturing, fabricating, and thermoformable processes of 100% Acrylic Solid Surface and the related green standards and certification programs.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

1 hour program

Universal Design is not a new concept; however, it is time for a paradigm shift. This course prompts the question – should I be offering Universal Design solutions to all of my clients regardless of age or ability? This material provides compelling reasons for recommending Universal Design beyond the status quo. No longer limited to ADA product and an institutional look, you are empowered to exceed expectations with this new worldview.

1 hour program

Provides a brief review of daylighting principles and looks at windows systems to support daylight and more closely electrochromic windows.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the manufacturing processes, features, and benefits of specialty acrylic products that afford architects and designers unique and inspiring design solutions for a wide variety of applications.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the characteristics of various types of grout including performance and maintenance requirements, with a focus on the benefits of pre-mixed urethane grout.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the benefits of designing a space with ample views and daylight, the challenges this presents, and how motorized shading can help solve these issues.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

1 hour program

Porcelain tile containing recycled content provides residential and commercial building projects with a durable, easy to maintain finish material for interior or exterior, floors, walls, or other surfaces. This course highlights the eco-friendly production practices of porcelain tile and details its contributions to the design and performance of a building.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

1 hour program

Compares the performance properties of common interior grade building materials and illustrates how laminated veneer bamboo (LVB) is an innovative, versatile, sustainable alternative building product for today’s environmentally conscious builder.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of green kitchen remodel design considerations, material selection, and the product choices available today to suit any lifestyle and budget.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of paint and coatings technology and includes discussions on the components of paint, paint selection and finishes, green painting solutions, and common paint failures.

1 hour program

Introduction au design durable et création d’environnements plus sains par des peintures architecturales. On trouvera aussi des réflexions sur les composants de la peinture; des méthodes d’évaluation et des normes indépendantes ; les catégories LEED® ; enfin, les particularités des systèmes de peinture pour le designer d’aujourd’hui.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the variety of Gas Hearth Appliances (GHA) and the types of venting systems that are available today, as well as a discussion of the factors that require consideration to facilitate a successful GHA installation.