AEC Daily

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.

1 hour program

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

1 hour program

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

1 hour program

Provides an overview of overhead patient lift system design and how to balance structural, functional, and aesthetic design requirements to facilitate optimal clinical patient outcomes.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the specialized healthcare equipment needed for treating and handling bariatric patient populations and how these equipment and care giving needs impact patient room design and layout considerations.

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.

1 hour program

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.

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 basic acoustic definitions focusing on sound control techniques and products to reduce noise through wall systems.

1.5 hour program

Provides an overview of solar street and area lighting and includes discussions on both on-grid and off-grid systems, current trends in technology, the importance of net-zero energy consumption, features and benefits of solar lighting systems, best practices, and design considerations.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of infection control and hand hygiene compliance in hospital environments, including a discussion of the available resources and options which assist designers/architects in planning an effective infection control strategy.

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.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the features, manufacturing process, and economical and environmental benefits of compressed agricultural fiber (CAF) board and panel systems.

1 hour program

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.

1 hour program

Discusses the characteristics of water and how they can be manipulated to meet the visual, functional, structural, and performance requirements of sustainable architectural water features or fountains.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of thin stone veneer, how it contributes to sustainable design, its construction methods, characteristics and design options.

1 hour program

Electric hardware to meet code requirements. Session covers the use of electrified exit devices to meet means of egress, fire and ADA codes requirements. Topics include: 1. Latch retraction- NFPA-80 dogging of fire exit devices. 2. Electric dogging also NFPA-80 dogging of fire exit devices. 3. Delayed Egress IBC and NFPA-101(7.2.1.6.1) Delayed egress components. 4. Access control using exit bar switch and magnetic lock IBC and NFPA-10 (7.2.1.6.2)

1 hour program

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.

1 hour program

Floodproofing measures are required for all buildings located in a FEMA floodplain. This course identifies the effects of hydrostatic pressure on building sustainability and explains dry and wet floodproofing techniques utilized to mitigate against flood damage. A review of the liability associated with each floodproofing option is provided. Relevant FEMA regulations, ICC building codes, and ASCE 24 are reviewed. The course provides an in depth analysis of active and passive floodproofing options and the effect each of these options have on a design. Case studies will demonstrate how to effectively incorporate floodproofing techniques in projects.

1 hour program

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.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the design and construction requirements for wine storage, including climate control.