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Site Security with Precast Concrete

Bollards help protect lives and property. Explore bollard types, testing standards, and applications and how they address security concerns while enhancing site aesthetics.

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Touch-Free, Hygienic, and Sustainable Hand-Drying Solutions for Commercial Restrooms

Touch-free air knife hand dryers can dry hands in as little as 10 seconds, reducing the transmission of bacteria. Learn how they contribute to a sustainable restroom environment.

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Interior and Fashion Design: Working Together to Make Sustainable and Informed Choices

Interior and fashion design have a natural connection and similar processes. Compare fast and slow production and learn how to evaluate the true environmental cost of a product.

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Thermal Bridging: Small Details with a Large Impact

Learn about the two types of thermal bridging and how to calculate their thermal impact on the building envelope, and explore some mitigation concepts and principles.

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Impact of Window Treatments on Commercial Daylighting Design

Effective daylighting improves visual comfort and decreases energy costs. Learn about daylight factor calculations and the impact fabric characteristics have on a shading solution.

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Commercial Fenestration Products: Dock & Drive Through Openings

Closures for large openings include doors, hardware, insulation, installation, and electric operators. Review your options, including glass and metal grille systems.

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Healthier Hydration for the Home

Learn about common drinking water contaminants and the newest water filtration dispensing systems that remove these pollutants, providing healthy hydration in the home.

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12 Ways to Recover an Existing Sloped Roof Using a Standing Seam Roof System

There are many reasons to use metal to recover an existing sloped roof rather than alternative materials. Learn about the benefits of metal roofs and their installation methods.

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Porcelain Surface: A Design Professional’s Guide

Explore the characteristics of gauged porcelain tile panel slabs (GPTP/S), an exceptionally beautiful, sustainable, and durable surface for interior or exterior use.

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Natural Beauty: Design with Biophilic Principles to Promote Occupant Well-Being

Humans are connected to nature. Examine the main principles of biophilic design and find out how a connection with nature benefits human well-being and reduces stress.

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Power of Product Transparency & Sustainability: Understanding How to Use It for Optimal Green Build & Design

Material transparency is a growing initiative in the green and healthy building arena. Related legislation and predominant green building program certifications are explored.

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Zurn Elkay Water Solutions

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Air Knife Technology: Engineered to Solve Problems Others Ignore

Hand-drying equipment impacts on public health, occupant comfort, facility operations, and our environment. This course explores recent advances in high-speed, energy-efficient hand dryers.

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Dyson Inc.

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Get the Daylight You Deserve

Specify the right shadecloth to maximize daylight and ensure occupant health and well-being.

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Mecho

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Carbon Leadership Forum Series: Embodied Carbon Transparency and Disclosure

Reduce carbon emissions associated with building products by learning the minimum requirements for high-quality EPD reporting and best practices for comparing EPDs.

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AEC Daily

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Hardwood Flooring Systems for Durability, Moisture Control, & Sound Reduction

Surface preparation is the foundation of every successful installation. Learn about proper surface preparation to minimize the risks of hardwood flooring failure.

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BOSTIK, Inc.

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Mastering Sustainable Concrete: On the Road to Net-Zero Construction

Concrete is a key construction material and has a substantial environmental impact and carbon footprint. Best practices to lower the embodied carbon in concrete are discussed.

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Heidelberg Materials

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An Overview of Commercial Rolling Door Products

Rolling doors are designed to meet facility requirements impacting security, protection, air and light infiltration, and aesthetics. Discover their many applications.

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Overhead Door

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Pre-Engineered Steel Stair Systems

Learn about the benefits of the preassembled metal stair design and fabrication process and why it ensures a safe stairway installation that complies with building codes.

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Pacific Stair Corporation

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Optimizing Energy Efficiency with Polycarbonate Sheeting Systems

A translucent daylighting system can contribute to green building construction. Delve into the role of polycarbonate sheeting systems in sustainable design.

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Gallina USA

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Custom Shower Solutions for the Luxury Consumer

From digitally programmable spa experiences to steam, aromatherapy, color, and sound, explore the product options that allow the shower to become a personalized, luxury experience.

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Kallista

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Designing with Commercial/Industrial Insulated Metal Wall Panels

Commercial and industrial buildings benefit from the use of IMPs. Explore IMP design options, appropriate support structure, installation, function, code compliance, and warranties.

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Metl-Span, a Nucor company

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Redefining Rooftops: Understanding Rooftop Deck Systems

Rooftop decks create valuable living and recreational space. Explore the features, surface materials, and design and installation options for rooftop deck systems.

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Bison Innovative Products

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Window and Door Security Solutions: Forced Entry, Storm, Blast, and Ballistic Protection

Can existing windows and doors stand up to modern threats? Learn how to reinforce vulnerable systems using retrofit and replacement strategies that boost protection.

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Invisicade

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Designing Storm Impact Protection: Windows and Doors

Learn how to design buildings that withstand tornadoes and hurricanes, using key standards (FEMA, ICC, ASTM) and resilient window and door system strategies.

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Building Science Master Summit: Designing for Long-Term Below-Grade Thermal Performance

Discover below-grade wall and floor slab insulation requirements and solutions.

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DuPont Performance Building Solutions

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Modern Fireplace Benefits and Design Opportunities

Discuss the simplicity of incorporating modern fireplaces within your projects, the features that set them apart, and how simple design can help you create undeniable experiences.

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Flare Fireplaces, LLC