AEC Daily

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 different types of mechanical ventilation systems and discusses why heat recovery ventilation (HRV) and energy recovery ventilation (ERV) systems are characterized by a high level of energy efficiency and as an effective means for improving indoor air quality.

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1 hour program

Provides an overview of achieving daylighting in building design using skylights and curtainwall. This program includes discussions on the basics of daylighting, glazing options, daylighting methods, creative design, and green benefits of daylighting systems.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of innovative rain screen design technology and includes discussions on the impact of moisture infiltration on the building envelope, weather resistive barrier design and construction, and sustainable rain screen design systems for the building envelope.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the features, benefits, and installation of concrete tile roof systems, along with a discussion of the green building codes and programs related to concrete roofing systems.

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1 hour program

Provides an overview of HVAC pumping systems, with discussion of how new technologies provide both cost and energy savings and how pumping systems can meet green building requirements.

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1 hour program

Provides an overview of the sustainable and building performance benefits of insulated metal wall and roof panels and includes discussions on materials, design and finish options, construction life cycle, enhanced building performance and energy conservation, and applications.

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1 hour program

Discusses the relationship between cool metal roofing and high performance coating systems, including how to evaluate the effectiveness of a roof coating and the efficiency of the coil coating process.

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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.

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1 hour program

Provides an overview of the history of block cavity walls and details how an innovative, simplified cavity wall design can deliver continuous insulation, a high R-value, long-term air/vapor barrier performance, and meet the requirements of today’s energy and building codes.

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1 hour program

Every child who comes to the playground should be able to play on developmentally and age appropriate equipment. This course provides an overview of inclusive playground design, the importance of the planning process, the assumptions made about the supporting laws, and how the design process needs to focus on the child before any playground equipment is selected.

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1 hour program

Provides an overview of aluminum extrusion coatings and includes discussions on the aluminum extrusion process; a comparison of powder and liquid coatings; an overview of the chrome and the chrome-free pretreatment processes; and, the performance objectives of AAMA testing standards.

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1 hour program

Provides an overview of submetering, measurement and verification (M & V), technologies and products, and illustrates how they can be integrated into building management systems (BMS) to reduce energy consumption and overall operating costs.

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1.5 hour program

This course will provide you with an introduction to stone, an overview of the principles and drivers in the green/sustainability building movement, and descriptions of how stone makes an appropriate, attractive, and natural material design choice that will contribute to a holistic solution over the life cycle of a project. New case study on Markim Hall added in July 2012.

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1 hour program

Provides an overview of a steel stud wall assembly with a rain screen veneer that delivers optimal thermal performance, moisture management and air barrier properties while accommodating a variety of cladding options for customizable building aesthetics.

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1 hour program

Provides an overview of photocatalytic technology in concrete and the benefits this technology offers in accelerating the self-cleaning and pollution abatement properties of concrete, while maintaining the same mechanical and physical properties of traditional concrete. Current environmental issues, factors that influence building performance, and field test and case studies are presented.

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1 hour program

Provides an overview of insulated metal wall and roof panels (IMPs) in terms of their material, finish, and construction life cycle; designed with features and benefits to enhance building performance, conserve energy and contribute to the sustainable built environment.

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1 hour program

Provides an overview of Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs) with a focus on the performance properties of mineral wool core panels, in terms of their green features and fire resistance ratings. Code requirements, design specifications, and environmental considerations are also discussed.

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1 hour program

Provides an overview of the components, features, benefits, and manufacturing of factory preblended mortar, including a discussion of specification standards and considerations when selecting mortar.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the characteristics, benefits, and green credentials of pultruded fiberglass products, including the high-performance glazing options that are available. As well, a review of the unique capabilities of fiberglass window systems is presented through a variety of commercial and residential project reviews.

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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.

2 hour program

Provides an overview of pultruded fiberglass window systems and compares them with traditional wood, aluminum, and PVC window systems across a wide variety of performance attributes including: strength and durability, sustainability, condensation resistance, expansion /contraction, fabrication and installation.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of naturally durable wood products, their role, and applications within the green building movement.

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1 hour program

Provides an overview of automated solar shading technology, including external/internal venetian blinds and dynamic solar facades. This course includes discussions on the components, applications, features and benefits of these intelligent systems, as well as the impact they have on LEED® certification.

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1 hour program

Provides an overview of the environmental performance of coating technologies and finishes for metal facades.

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