AEC Daily

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Discusses the process of wood acetylation, the resulting changes to wood, applications for this product, its green credentials and a number of case studies involving acetylated wood.

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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.

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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.

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Provides an overview of the characteristics, features and benefits of engineered quartz surfaces, as well as a discussion on the related green certification programs.

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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.

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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.

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Provides an overview of the types, features, and benefits of designing with cellular PVC trim, including a discussion on the installation guidelines and manufacturing processes.

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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.

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Provides an overview of the types and performance characteristics of cover board materials used in commercial roofing assemblies, along with a discussion of the forces that threaten roof-system durability.

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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.

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Provides an overview of engineered wood products (EWPs) including the manufacturing process of different products, their cost effective applications, ease of installation and design and performance criteria.

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Discusses the benefits of using more wood, not less, to lower carbon emissions and tackle climate change, and identifies what sustainable hardwood species are the most abundant and where some of the best managed, certified hardwood forests are located. The physical and performance properties of European Beech are compared to eight other temperate hardwoods.

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Provides an overview of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and includes discussions on the history of LCA, LCA methodology, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and eco-labels, and the steps involved in an LCA, using a high-pressure laminate LCA to illustrate the model.

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Provides an overview of the characteristics of various residential siding options with a focus on treated engineered wood siding products, including a discussion of the green and sustainable features of each.

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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.

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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.

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Provides an overview of the components, green features, and testing standards of fiberglass entry doors, as well as a comparison of the properties between fiberglass, wood, and steel doors.

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Provides an overview of fire-rated cementitious coated OSB sheathing for wall and roof sheathing applications in terms of its structural and performance properties and contribution to enhancing the sustainable built environment.

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Provides an overview of laminated strand lumber (LSL) including the manufacturing process, it’s cost effective applications, ease of installation, and design and performance criteria.

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Provides an overview of the design, characteristics, and benefits of glass-mat interior panels, including a discussion of how they manage mold and moisture effectively, both during and after the construction cycle. Also presented is a review of the agencies that list and test fire rated assemblies.

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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.

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Provides an overview of intumescent paints and fire retardant coatings for wood both engineered and solid sawn, gypsum, spray polyurethane foam insulation, structural insulated panels, fabric and many other substrates offering design versatility and building code compliance. Intumescent paints and fire retardant coatings contain zero to low VOC’s and are also low emissive architectural paints and coatings. Formulated to enhance occupant and building safety, as well as sustainability, they improve indoor air quality and the built environment.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Provides an overview of the benefits of specifying fiberglass mat gypsum panels and includes discussions on moisture management, IAQ, scheduling, and green building programs, codes and standards.

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Provides an overview of formaldehyde, the factors that influence the formaldehyde emissions of wood-bonding adhesives, the types of adhesives that are used for interior wood products, as well as a discussion on the applicable regulatory standards and LEED®.

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Provides an overview of metal composite panels and how their different components affect their performance characteristics.

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

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

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Learn about Wood Species with proven Life Cycle benefits, their availability and Compliance with Sustainability Organizations and Laws

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Provides an overview of the advantages of using glass mat shaftliner panels for firewall assemblies in multi-story, multi-family housing, and covers the installation procedures and special conditions.

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Provides an overview of how polycarbonates are manufactured, the nature of its properties, characteristics, and types, the advantages over other building products, and its multiple architectural applications.

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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.

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Provides an overview of how to prevent callbacks through a superior understanding of structural subfloor panels, including the evolution of subflooring from 1920 to today and an in-depth comparison of modern subflooring materials based on performance and environmental benefits.

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.

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This course will present American hardwoods as a truly sustainable finish material for interior use. Sustainable forest management, harvest and processing of logs into lumber, use of by products and end use will all be discussed, Quartersawn hardwoods, the premier hardwood product in the United States, will be described and there will be a good deal of presentation time showing applications. Criswell represents the world's largest quartersawn hardwood sawmill and is considered one of North America's leading experts on the topic. A veteran of 26 years in the hardwood business, Criswell has presented to over 3,000 architects and designers worldwide.

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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.

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An overview of radiant barrier roof sheathing technology, how it works, its effectiveness, and installation guidelines.

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Provides an overview of various construction delivery methods, with a focus on scheduling benefits for the designer, contractor, owner and occupant of a project, along with a discussion on moisture management strategies and how product choices influence project scheduling.

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Provides an overview of the components, features, and design options of adjustable deck support systems, including a discussion on planning and installation guidelines.

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Provides an overview of the building envelope and the issues of industry response to moisture problems. These are addressed through the discussion of glass-mat gypsum technology in exterior wall assemblies, interior assemblies exposed to weather, and low slope commercial roofing assemblies.

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Provides an overview of gypsum wallboard manufacturing, a review of the Gypsum Association's recommended levels of finish and examples of writing specification of levels of finish.

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Provides an overview of modular steel joist floor systems, and their environmental, fire resistance, acoustic, and structural considerations.

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Provides an overview of the negative impacts of noise, the science of noise barriers, as well as a discussion on the features and benefits of absorptive and reflective noise barriers made of tongue and groove PVC rail.

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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.

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Provides an overview of the design considerations and code requirements for using engineered wood lumber in tall wall design – building walls over 10 feet tall using composite lumber wall studs in residential and commercial projects.

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Provides an overview of the characteristics and green features of composite shake vs. alternative shake options, as well as a discussion of the relationship of composite shake to various green certification programs.

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Provides an overview of the features and benefits of slate and shake synthetic roofing products, including a discussion on the testing methods used to rate specific performance characteristics.

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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.

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Provides an overview of the causes and consequences of moisture problems beneath concrete slabs in flooring applications, as well as a discussion on the types and characteristics of under-slab vapor retarders/barriers.

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Provides an overview of the advantages of using water resistant glass-mat gypsum board technology to protect buildings against moisture and mold, including a discussion on moisture sources and transport through the building envelope.

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Modeled after live tours of the U.S. Green Building Council Headquarters, this online course illustrates how the integrative design process optimizes energy efficiency and occupant comfort. This virtual tour explores a three-dimensional model featuring green products, as well as videos, images, audio content, and text that link to other online resources. 

In order to obtain credit for this course, a credit submission fee must be paid.

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Provides an overview of uplift resistance requirements for low slope commercial roofing, review of recent changes to FM Global requirements and the use of coverboards to achieve higher uplift ratings.