- The FRESH Approach to Choosing Exterior Colors
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the FRESH approach; a strategic method used for the selection of colors for the exterior of buildings. The course focuses on both residential and commercial design considerations, and details the steps to follow in the color selection process to achieve a harmonious design.
- The Restoration of Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater
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1.5 hour program
Provides an overview of the restoration of Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater, including details regarding structural issues, moisture intrusion, roof and terrace restoration, and interior and exterior coatings.
- Roof Insulation for Sustainable Buildings
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1.5 hour program
Provides an overview of the manufacturing processes and physical properties of common types of roofing insulation and investigates the important role of roofing insulation in the design of sustainable buildings. Included are discussions regarding two types of roofing assemblies using rigid insulation.
This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.
- High Performance Coating Systems For Metal Roofing
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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.
This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.
- Energy Efficient Envelope Design with Insulated Concrete Sandwich Walls
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of insulated concrete sandwich walls, their benefits, applications, thermal and moisture resistant properties and contribution to sustainable buildings.
This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.
- Sustainable High Pressure Decorative Laminate
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the performance characteristics, fabrication techniques, and manufacturing processes of High Pressure Decorative Laminate (HPDL) which make it a sustainable decorative surfacing solution for commercial and residential applications.
This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.
- Designing Public Restrooms
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of public washroom design including fixture counts, partition choices, accessibility and sustainable options.
- Aging in Place: Universal Design & Accessible Baths
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the aging effects on health, the principles of universal design, as well as a discussion of applying universal design to bathroom environments.
This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.
- STC: Room Acoustics: more than just a number
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of basic acoustic definitions focusing on sound control techniques and products to reduce noise through wall systems.
- Cement Board and Exterior Finishing Systems
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of cement backer board, features and benefits, and versatile interior and exterior applications with a focus on exterior applications, including Cement Board Stucco Systems (CBSS) and Cement Board Masonry Veneer (CBMV). The program reviews CBSS and CBMV components and performance benefits.
- Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement: Part II Designing with PICPs
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of data required and methods used for sizing the base and sub base for permeable interlocking concrete systems.
This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.
- Next Generation Green Restroom Design
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the newest technologies in high efficiency plumbing products and fixtures for sustainable restroom design including practical, economical and environmental benefits of high speed energy efficient hand dryers, water use and trends, how to choose water saving products and an explanation of how these products apply to new, best practice green building.
This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.
- Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement
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1 hour program
This course is an overview of permeable interlocking concrete pavements, related environmental issues and solutions, system components, selection and basic design information.
This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.
- Firestop: A Life Safety Issue
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of fire safe building construction, how to provide proper firestop protection via model building codes, and specifications. Proper and improper firestop installations, liability issues, and types of fire/smoke assemblies are also reviewed.
- How Storage Contributes To Your Sustainable Design and LEED® Certification Efforts
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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.
This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.
- Origins of Color and Pigments
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the origins and evolution of color pigments by looking at historical civilizations and time periods.
- L'origine de la couleur et des pigments
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1 hour program
Offre une vue d’ensemble de l’origine et de l’évolution des pigments de couleur par un regard sur des civilisations et des époques du passé.
- Origins of Colour and Pigments (CDN)
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1 hour program
(Canadian Version) Provides an overview of the origins and evolution of colour pigments by looking at historical civilizations and time periods.
- Designing Energy Efficient Steel Stud Wall Assemblies
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of and solution to exterior steel stud wall problems including air infiltration, thermal bridging and condensation using continuous insulation (ci) and spray polyurethane foam (SPF).
This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.
- Benefits and Applications of Photocatalytic Oxidation Coatings
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of photocatalytic oxidation coatings and includes discussions on the chemistry behind the reaction, properties of photocatalytic oxidizers (PCOs), air quality, and the benefits and applications of photocatalytic oxidation coatings.
This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.
- Factory Prefinishing of Exterior Building Materials
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1 hour program
This course covers common on-site exterior paint failure issues and their causes, and describes the factory coating process for exterior woodwork, substrate materials, installation tips and its many other benefits.
No classes currently scheduled. Click here to request a class. - Hinge Selection Guide
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of hinges and includes discussions on BHMA and NFPA standards, types of hinges: materials and finishes; applications; maintenance; and selection tools used to determine the correct hinge for a project.
- Cast in Stone: Traditional Products for a Modern World
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of cast stone products including the manufacturing processes, the various mix types and applications, along with a discussion of the considerations for design, site storage, handling and fixing.
- Water Delivery Solutions For Green Building
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the benefits of green building with a focus on the need for water efficiency and includes discussions on LEED® certification, specifically relating to green products for the kitchen and bath.
This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.
- Paint Technology: Chemistry and Performance
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of types of paint, paint finishes, surface preparation, and primers.
