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IMPs, EPDs, and HPDs: Sustainable Performance

IMPs, EPDs, and HPDs: Sustainable Performance

Learn how architects use EPDs and HPDs to decide which sustainable materials and products to use. IMPs are one example of a product that reduces energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

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Combining Adhered and Anchored Brick Veneer

Combining Adhered and Anchored Brick Veneer

Some projects may benefit from combining the two types of masonry veneer. Explore the unique detailing required and projects that have successfully integrated both veneer types.

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Colored Concrete: Why Design With It, Why Specify It

Colored Concrete: Why Design With It, Why Specify It

Explore how to creatively employ and specify integrally colored concrete to transform the plain to the extraordinary.

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Data Centers: Why, Where, and Addressing Noise

Data Centers: Why, Where, and Addressing Noise

Data centers generate noise that impacts workers and the surrounding area. Review best practices and solutions for mitigating sound and making data centers good urban neighbors.

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Sustainable Recycled Rubber Flooring: Engineered to Perform, Designed to Inspire

Sustainable Recycled Rubber Flooring: Engineered to Perform, Designed to Inspire

Delve into the manufacturing process, benefits, and installation of recycled rubber flooring and its role in sustainable building design.

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Acrylic Bath Remodeling: A Design Professional’s Guide

Acrylic Bath Remodeling: A Design Professional’s Guide

Learn about the application of modern acrylic products in both new bathroom designs and bathroom remodels.

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Resin-Based Coatings for Metal

Resin-Based Coatings for Metal

Discover the important role resin plays in a coating's durability and performance. Explore how these coatings contribute to cool roofs and reduce energy use.

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Thermal Breaks in Cladding Support Attachment Assemblies (Recorded Webinar)

Thermal Breaks in Cladding Support Attachment Assemblies (Recorded Webinar)

This course delves into the use of thermal breaks and thermal clips as a way to address the issues of thermal bridging and heat loss through the building envelope.

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Benefits of Sliding Doors and Pocket Doors

Benefits of Sliding Doors and Pocket Doors

Discover the role sliding and pocket doors play in how a space functions while contributing to aesthetics, space savings, improved accessibility, and ease of operation

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Green Roofs: A Sustainable Strategy

Green Roofs: A Sustainable Strategy

Environmentally-conscious building professionals have been embracing green roofs. Learn how green roofs afford opportunities to plan projects with exciting new elements, added value, and significant benefits.

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Architectural Fencing & Gate Systems for Security, Privacy, & Visual Appeal

Online, Self-Paced

Architectural Fencing & Gate Systems for Security, Privacy, & Visual Appeal

Learn how architectural gate and fencing systems can be designed to meet modern security and design requirements while harmonizing with their surrounding environment.

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 Ametco Manufacturing Corporation

Creating Productive, Connected Outdoor Spaces with Access to Permanent Power

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Creating Productive, Connected Outdoor Spaces with Access to Permanent Power

Charge and connect devices everywhere—including outdoors. Explore permanent outdoor power delivery products that safely deliver power and data in public and private spaces.

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 Legrand

Architectural Design with Cast Stone

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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

Wood Aesthetic Technologies for Class 1–3 Commercial Projects

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Wood Aesthetic Technologies for Class 1–3 Commercial Projects

The facade serves as the first impression. This course explores wood-inspired materials, focusing on performance, sustainability, and fire safety compliance.

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 Geolam Inc.

Automated Robotic Parking 101: Implementation the Right Way

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Automated Robotic Parking 101: Implementation the Right Way

Parking is typically considered a “necessity,” but have you considered how much the first and last impressions count? Discover how automated parking creates a winning proposition.

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 Robotic Parking Systems, Inc.

Interior Doors: Improving Durability Through Design

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Interior Doors: Improving Durability Through Design

Looking for design solutions that extend the life of the door assembly in high-traffic applications? Explore the options that are available using engineered polyethylene terephthalate (PETG) components.

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 Construction Specialties

Concrete Grid Pavements: Design, Construction, Performance, & Maintenance

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Concrete Grid Pavements: Design, Construction, Performance, & Maintenance

Learn how concrete grid pavements increase water infiltration rates, positively affecting runoff while decreasing erosion.

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 Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA)

Pest Bird Deterrent Solutions

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Pest Bird Deterrent Solutions

Pest bird control can be necessary for a range of structures and spans a variety of markets. Delve into the factors related to bird problem assessment in order to specify the best bird deterrent method.

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 Bird B Gone

Insulated Concrete Forms

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Insulated Concrete Forms

Learn all you need to know about time-saving, energy-efficient insulated concrete forms.

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 Fox Blocks, A Division of Airlite Plastics Company

Coated Fabric Construction and Testing

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Coated Fabric Construction and Testing

Learn about the history, properties, and uses of coated fabrics, and the testing protocols that lead to proper selection.

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 Coated Fabrics and Film Association

Fire Code Compliance and Insulated Metal Panels

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Fire Code Compliance and Insulated Metal Panels

Insulated metal panels offer many performance benefits, but compliance with fire safety regulations is critical. Get informed about the how and when of IMPs that meet the code.

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 CENTRIA, a Nucor company

Structural Laminated Decking

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Structural Laminated Decking

Looking for an environmentally sustainable and cost-effective alternative to solid timber roof systems? Discover how beauty, strength, and durability are combined in one engineered product.

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 Disdero Lumber Co.

Air Barrier Adhesives: Acrylic vs. Bitumen

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Air Barrier Adhesives: Acrylic vs. Bitumen

Join our June webinar in our monthly series on building protection. Explore air barriers and compare acrylic vs. bitumen for optimal project outcomes and application practices in building science.

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 3M - Building Protection - Air Barrier, Fire Barrier, and Insulation Moisture Barrier/Jacketing

An Overview of Bird-Friendly Building Design

Face-to-Face or Webinar Session

An Overview of Bird-Friendly Building Design

This class explains how to recognize and remediate hazards to birds in the built environment. We illustrate how many strategies for controlling heat and light, and even security, can also reduce bird mortality. Techniques now in use for evaluating the relative threat level to birds of different materials are described, along with typical results. Resources, like American Bird Conservancy’s searchable database of bird-friendly materials are reviewed.

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 American Bird Conservancy

8 Levels of Bullet Resistant Material Explained

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8 Levels of Bullet Resistant Material Explained

AEC professionals must assess the appropriate protection level for buildings investing in security, like bullet-resistant barriers, based on surroundings, industry, and client needs while maximizing investment.

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 Total Security Solutions

Performance Parameters: A Guide to Selecting the Appropriate Roof Underlayment

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Performance Parameters: A Guide to Selecting the Appropriate Roof Underlayment

Roof underlayments play a vital role in extending the life of the roofing system. The course compares synthetic with felt roof underlayments across critical performance factors.

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 Sharkskin Roof Underlayment

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