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- Creating Healthy Living Environments with New Paint Technology
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of sustainable design and the creation of healthier environments in reference to architectural paints. Included are discussions regarding the components of paint; independent testing methods and standards; categories of LEED®; and specification of paint systems for today’s designer.
This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.
- Créer des milieux de vie sains grâce à une nouvelle technologie de peinture
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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.
- Interior Fiberglass Mat Gypsum Panels: Benefits for Sustainable Construction
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of fiberglass mat gypsum panels, and explains their potential contribution to LEED® certification and other sustainable building codes and standards, as well as addresses issues of indoor air quality and construction scheduling.
This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.
- Creating Healthy Living Environments with New Paint Technology (CDN)
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1 hour program
(Canadian Version) Provides an overview of sustainable design and the creation of healthier environments in reference to architectural paints. Included are discussions regarding the components of paint; independent testing methods and standards; categories of LEED®; and specification of paint systems for today’s designer.
- Reflective Insulation & Radiant Barriers
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the benefits of installing reflective insulation and radiant barriers into the building envelope to reduce energy consumption, operation costs, and the structure's carbon footprint.
This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.
- Sustainable Solutions for Large Openings
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of large opening glass wall systems, their LEED® contributions, and how they lend themselves to sustainable design. The course focuses on: their benefits and applications; door types; door system components; and, selection and installation considerations.
This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.
- The Future of High-Performance Fenestration
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of fenestration systems that incorporate thermally broken frames, enhanced glass coatings, and high performance warm edge spacers, as well as a discussion on energy, codes/regulations and the impact of high performance fenestration on sustainability.
This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.
- Plumbing Products Contribution to Water Conservation
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1 hour program
Highlights the importance of plumbing products in overall water conservation efforts, and how environmentally conscious fixtures and faucets address the challenging demands of specifying products to meet the criteria of LEED® initiatives, reduce facility operating costs or accommodate the preferences of homeowners.
This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.
- Sustainable Bath & Kitchen Design
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the importance of water conservation, the components of a green building, methods to improve the water and energy efficiency of the average home, as well as discussions on green product selection and related certification programs.
This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.
- Critical Elements in Specifying Underslab Moisture & Gas Barriers
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the critical properties that require consideration when specifying underslab vapor barriers and moisture/gas barriers, as well as discussions on the basic installation guidelines to help insure a successful installation.
- Performance Attributes of Secondary Window Systems
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the significant role that interior secondary window systems have in energy savings, efficiency, security, and comfort for existing buildings where window replacement is not desirable.
- Tankless Water Heating Solutions
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of tankless water heating technologies, including the history, features and functions, and the energy and environmental benefits of a tankless system, as well as a discussion on how they compare to existing tank heater technology.
This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.
- Cool Roofing: A Solution to National Energy and Environmental Challenges
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the performance characteristics and benefits of cool roofing systems using reflective white vinyl roofing. Green roofing, energy saving programs, environmental challenges and solutions are also reviewed.
This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.
- Porcelain Tile: Beyond Recycled Content
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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.
- What Makes a Thermoplastic Roof Sustainable?
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the features, benefits, and life cycle impacts of thermoplastic PVC roofing membranes that makes it a sustainable product.
- Introduction to Residential Ventilation
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1.0 hour program
Provides an overview of the ventilation requirements of ASHRAE 62.2, understanding and calculating ventilation requirements and the mechanical options for meeting those requirements.
This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.
- Stone Coated Steel: Stepping Out of the Ordinary
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of stone coated steel roofing systems including a discussion of the installation methods used, testing and standards, and comparative characteristics and sustainable attributes of stone coated steel roofing versus traditional roofing materials.
This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.
- Solving Architectural Noise Problems
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of sprayed cellulose thermal/acoustic finishes and how they can be used to solve architectural noise problems. This course discusses noise and hearing loss, acoustics and life safety, and aesthetic and cost issues.
- The Benefits of Mineral Wool as Continuous Insulation
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of mineral wool, its manufacture and use, and its contribution to sustainable buildings as a continuous insulation.
This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.
- Energy Savings Through Indoor Air Movement
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of role of HVLS fans and indoor air movement in achieving thermal comfort and energy savings.
This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.
- Designing a Sustainable Masonry Building Envelope
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the design elements, components, and construction techniques that characterize sustainable masonry building envelopes.
This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.
- Sustainability and Stainless Steel in Elevated Pools, Spas and Thermal Rooms
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of stainless steel pools, spas, and spa experience rooms, with a close look at stainless steel and its performance characteristics, and the aspects of stainless steel pools that make them an environmentally friendly choice.
This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.
- The Advantages of Continuous Insulation in Steel Stud Construction
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of building practices that promote better building envelope design, the codes and standards that apply to energy efficiency, and the environmental advantages of using POLYISO continuous insulation in steel stud construction.
This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.
- Factory Preblended Mortar for Masonry Construction
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the components, manufacturing, features, and benefits of factory preblended mortar vs. field mixed mortar, including a discussion of specification standards and considerations when selecting masonry mortar.
- Fabric Ductwork: The Metal Alternative
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of fabric ductwork and the sustainable advantages it has over metal ductwork. It provides a comprehensive look at the design process for traditional fabric ductwork and includes discussions on shape and suspension/fabric retention, layout and fittings, air dispersion, fabric, and other options.
