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Low-Carbon Concrete Solutions for a Sustainable Future

Learn how innovative mixes, performance-based specifications, and a project carbon budget produce concrete that meets all performance requirements with a smaller carbon footprint.

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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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Architectural Fire Extinguisher Cabinets: Supporting Life Safety with Custom Designs

Fire extinguisher requirements don't have to compromise the design aesthetic of a project. Custom, hand-crafted cabinets support life safety without detracting from the design.

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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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The Importance of Ventilation in Residential Metal & Cedar Roof Design

Proper drainage and ventilation are essential for roof longevity, energy efficiency, and beauty. Explore the use of a 3-D drainage and ventilation mat in metal and cedar roof assemblies.

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The Benefits of Synthetic (Artificial) Grass for Playgrounds

Explore the advent of synthetic grass for playgrounds, and how to construct, install, and maintain them.

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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

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

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Sustainable Solutions for Sectional and Rolling Doors

Review the performance attributes of commercial overhead doors to learn how they can contribute to the sustainability goals of buildings requiring garage, dock, fire, and service products.

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How Building Partitions and Floors Attenuate Sound

Excessive noise in any environment is considered a serious problem. Explore various sound reduction solutions in multiple case studies.

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Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) Modified Bitumen Membranes: Reinforcement, Testing, and Standards

How do SBS roofing reinforcements affect performance? Learn how material choice and testing methods relate to strength, flexibility, and durability in roofing.

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Johns Manville

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Fire Performance Testing and Compliance for Exterior Wall Assemblies

Building code provisions for the use of foam plastic insulation include multiple material and assembly fire tests. Explore how to locate and use NFPA 285 compliance information.

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North American Modern Building Alliance

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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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pinta acoustic, inc.

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The Design Possibilities of Palm

Palm is a strikingly beautiful material with unique grain patterns, rich colors, and distinct textures. Explore this wood alternative in flooring, plywood, and panel applications.

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Smith & Fong Company / Plyboo

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Fireproofing Structural Steel

What is the best fireproofing for your project? Examine the codes, testing standards, passive fire protection products, and methodologies that address the protection of structural steel.

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Isolatek International, Inc.

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Mineral Wool IMPs: Sustainable, Fire–Resistant Construction

Designing for fire resistance and sustainability? Learn how fire resistance is specified in the IBC and explore examples of fire wall and fire partition construction assemblies utilizing mineral wool IMPs.

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Metl-Span, a Nucor company

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Separating Cool Roofing Facts From Myths

Review the science behind cool roofs and their energy performance in all climates.

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Coated Fabrics and Film Association

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Architectural Metal Panels & Rainscreen Systems: Attachment Planes, Testing, & Design Options

Perforated metal panels enhance building facades and provide ventilation and shading. Explore the options, including imaging techniques that create unique, eye-catching designs.

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Dri-Design

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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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Top-Down Design for Green Streets

Trees are integral to environmental and human health but struggle to thrive in urban areas. Learn how soil vault systems provide space for roots and soil while supporting the pavement above.

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Citygreen Systems International

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Considerations for Advanced Green Facade Design

Want to add some life to your designs? Unearth the types of green facade systems available, as well as plant selection and design and maintenance considerations.

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Tournesol Siteworks

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Differentiated Performance and Long-Life Architectural Coatings

Building owners rely on weatherable coatings to protect their buildings. Learn why PVDF resin-based coatings can help exceed design goals and contribute to sustainable design.

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Arkema Inc.

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Creating a Healthy and Productive Workspace Within a Healthcare Facility

Discover how lighting controls and innovative power solutions transform both indoor and outdoor spaces in healthcare facilities to support patient health and staff productivity.

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Legrand

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Designed to Adapt: The Versatility of Undercounter Refrigeration

Examine the cooling technologies used in undercounter refrigeration and review the essential features to consider before buying.

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Marvel Refrigeration

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Electric Vehicle Charging: Basics and Beyond

The demand for electric vehicle charging stations is growing. Probe the types of charging and the planning and installation considerations for electric vehicle supply equipment.

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ChargePoint, Inc.

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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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