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Creative Acoustic Design

Melamine foam improves interior sound quality by reducing noise and absorbing echoes. Discover how this sound-absorbing foam is available as tiles, panels, baffles, and clouds.

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Safe & Secure Door Systems for Educational Facilities

Door systems in educational environments are key for safety. Explore door and hardware types with a focus on industry standards and life safety and accessibility codes.

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Building Shielding: Architectural Solutions for Security and Performance

Building threats come in many forms: electronic, blast, ballistic, and forced entry. Examine the shielding options that protect against these dangers while reducing unwanted heat and glare.

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Heat Recovery Ventilation: Why Efficiency Matters

Heat recovery ventilation (HRV) and energy recovery ventilation (ERV) systems improve indoor air quality and create energy-efficient homes. Examine HRV/ERV system configurations.

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Improving Soundscapes in Educational Spaces with PET Felt

Sound affects our ability to effectively listen and learn. Examine the impacts of poor acoustics in educational spaces and discover innovative design solutions for improving them.

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Designing High-Performance Data Centers for Intelligent Buildings

Data centers are highly resource-intensive facilities. Discover the specific needs of data centers and the high-performance design solutions that support sustainable design.

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Designing Beyond Compliance: Architecture for True Accessibility

Go beyond minimum code requirements to create inclusive spaces that address physical, sensory, and cognitive needs through architectural design.

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The Role of Door Openings in Improving Resilient Design

Manufacturers offer specialized doors designed to resist the impacts of blasts, tornadoes, and ballistics. Learn how steel doors can be utilized in a resilient design strategy.

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High-Speed High-Cycle Doors: An Introduction to High-Performance Doors for Commercial Buildings and Parking Facilities

High-performance roll-up doors are faster, safer, lower maintenance, and more secure than conventional doors. Review the different types and their recommended applications.

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The Solar-Ready Roof: Optimize the Design

There are two parts to a solar installation – the solar panels and the roof. Discover how careful roof design now supports effective power generation in the future.

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3 Steps to Understanding Commercial Solar Lighting Specifications

Explore the steps lighting professionals can take to ensure their clients choose reliable, efficient, and cost-effective commercial solar lighting systems to meet any expectations

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Sunna Design Inc.

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Architectural Hardware: ADA Compliance, Standards & Codes

There are several important reasons why businesses need to be ADA compliant. Learn why and delve into the ADA components to ensure an opening is compliant.

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dormakaba US

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Anti-Slip Stair Products: Solutions for Enhanced Safety

This course covers stair safety design and specifications, including anti-slip products, egress path markings, code compliance, and installation and anchorage options.

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Wooster Products

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Acoustical Concepts

A comfortable indoor environment positively impacts the health and well-being of employees. Discover acoustical remedies for speech intelligibility and privacy and other noise-related issues in the workplace.

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Unika Vaev

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Section 07 16 33 - Enzyme Modified Subsurface Waterproofing

This Specification includes materials and installation procedures of a bio-based, Enzyme Modified Subsurface Waterproofing Agent.

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Alchemco

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Architectural Design with Cast Stone

Examine the performance characteristics of cast stone and review best practices for specification and design details.

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Cast Stone Institute

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Combating HAIs in the Healthcare Built Environment Through Design & Product Selection

Explore the impact and causes of HAIs and how design and product choices can help reduce their spread.

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Construction Specialties

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Green Turfgrass: Sustainable Practices, Innovative Solutions, and Selection Strategies for Warm-Season Natural Grass

Turfgrass enhances the beauty of our landscapes. Learn about the environmental benefits, selection criteria, types of warm-season cultivars, and best practices for sodding.

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Sod Solutions

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Firestopping Products: Regulations and Installation

Firestopping is vital for building safety. This course discusses how properly installed firestopping safeguards property and protects lives by containing fire within compartments.

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Grabber Construction Products

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Vertical Lift Innovations

Explore the features, codes, and regulatory requirements of vertical wheelchair lifts and the benefits of specifying a vertical lift solution to both users and facility owners.

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Ascension Wheelchair Lifts

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Polycarbonate Glazing Systems: An Energy-Efficient Daylighting Solution

Learn all you need to know about multiwall polycarbonate as an extremely versatile glazing material with high impact strength, excellent thermal insulation, and long-term light transmission.

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AmeriLux International, LLC

Single-Skin Metal Panels and LEED<sup>®</sup> Standards and Certification

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Single-Skin Metal Panels and LEED^® Standards and Certification

Metal roof and siding panels support healthy built environments. Learn how they can contribute toward earning several LEED ® for Building Design and Construction credits in v4.1.

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AEP Span

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Section 09 81 13 - Acoustic Board Insulation

This Product Master Section specifies a 3/4-inch acoustical fibreboard panel for wall and ceiling assemblies to reduce airborne sound.

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SONOpan

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Uniting Sustainability and Aesthetics: Wood-Plastic Composite Cladding for Rainscreen Assemblies, Decks, & Railings

Seeking a building material that offers long-term sustainability and energy efficiency? Explore wood-plastic composites for use in rainscreen systems and more.

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NewTechWood

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Electric Infrared Heating Systems: Creating Long-Term Sustainability

This course examines outdoor heating options and their sustainability profiles, focusing on electric infrared heater types, color choices, mounting methods, and control options.

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Infratech

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Seamless Cover Solutions for Manholes, Vaults, & Trenches

Hidden access covers can be used to maintain the aesthetics intended for the space and improve the accessibility of the hardscape. Delve into the options and installation considerations.

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WunderCovers Inc.