- An Introduction to Sourcing Dimensional Stone: The Example of Verona, Italy as a Materials and Processing Center
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of dimensional stone and gives an architect the basic criteria for selecting stone materials and fabrication services.
- Asphalt Technologies For Sustainable Streets
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the features, applications, and the role of asphalt coatings and thermoplastic systems in green design. Included are discussions on the components of sustainable streets, heat island effect, and traffic calming strategies, as well as how pavement design can be used to enhance community connectivity and neighborhood identity.
- Belden Brick/Laticrete Thin Adhered Veneer Systems
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1 hour program
Belden Brick and Laticrete will present on a new enhanced performance installation system for thin adhered veneers. Everyone has seen the thin stone/thin brick veneer phenomenon, but there are a lot of problems with the way the application has evolved. Laticrete will discuss a new way of installation that addresses the failures we are seeing with fake stone, using scientifically produced materials and processes that address those shortcomings.
No classes currently scheduled. Click here to request a class. - 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.
- Cementitious Materials in Concrete: Performance & Sustainability
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the manufacturing, characteristics, and performance properties of cements and Supplementary Cementitious Materials in concrete and how they can enhance concrete performance, including a discussion on their role in sustainable construction.
- Concrete That Cleans Itself and the Environment
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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.
- Designing Tactics for Masonry Stone Products
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1 hour program
The choice of concrete masonry in building’s envelope provides a durable and permanent material that will last the life of the building. This program will discuss the new masonry and stone products including large veneer options and design options that are available to the architect today, in choosing materials for the building envelope. In addition, because of its modular nature, different concrete masonry units can be combined within the same wall to achieve variations in texture, pattern and color. We will discuss the critical detailing and project management, which will ensure lasting beauty of masonry units. Part of this discussion is explaining the methods that design elements are incorporated to help prevent moisture penetration.
No classes currently scheduled. Click here to request a class. - 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.
- Developments in Power-Actuated Fastening Technology
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1.5 hour program
Provides an overview of power-actuated fastener (PAF) principles, including powder- and gas-actuated fastening systems, as well as applications, testing and performance data, and recent system developments.
- Engineered Stone: Designing for Sustainability
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of engineered stone, with a focus on the process of designing with the material and descriptions of how engineered stone makes an appropriate, attractive, cost-effective, and sustainable design choice.
- Excellence in Single-Wythe Concrete Masonry
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the proper design of single-wythe concrete masonry walls.
- Factory Preblended Mortar for Masonry Construction
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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.
- Green Building With Steel Floor Joist Systems
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of steel floor joist systems, including discussion on what they are, how they can be applied to different residential and multi-residential projects, and their use toward sustainable construction methods and achieving LEED® accreditation.
- High Performance Glass Block: LEED® and Beyond
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the utilization of glass block in commercial architectural applications with a focus on safety and security solutions. This course reviews the performance characteristics and green benefits of designing with glass block systems, including how glass block supports LEED® building certification, daylighting strategies and sustainable design.
- Insulated Concrete Forms
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of ICF design, construction and environmental benefits.
- Moisture Protection for Concrete and Masonry
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of methods of reducing moisture intrusion in concrete and masonry walls with an emphasis on the role of sealers and coatings.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pre-Engineered Steel Stair Systems
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of pre-engineered metal egress stairs including discussions on advantages, types, class, fabricator vs. manufacturer, railings, stair flight and landing construction, connections, and building code requirements.
- Steel Floor Joist Products: Fire, Acoustic, and System Design for Specifiers
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of modular steel joist floor systems, and their environmental, fire resistance, acoustic, and structural considerations.
- Steel Floor Joist Products: Fire, Acoustic, and System Design for Specifiers
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of modular steel joist floor systems, and their environmental, fire resistance, acoustic, and structural considerations.
- Sustainable Building: From Concept to Design
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1 hour program
Provides a general overview of sustainability and the built environment and is intended to familiarize architects with sustainability concepts and the processes involved in building sustainable structures.
- Sustainable Design: The Use of Natural Stone in Green Architecture
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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.
- Sustainable Site Pavement Systems
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of sustainable stormwater management, the use of permeable concrete pavers, their components, capabilities and uses.
- Sustainable Thin Stone Veneer
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of thin stone veneer, how it contributes to sustainable design, its construction methods, characteristics and design options.
