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A Planning Guide for Accessible Restrooms: Version 2.6

Restroom facilities should be accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. Discover the tools needed to plan accessible restrooms to meet ADA requirements and other standards.

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Trash, Recycling, & Linen Chutes: Components and Installation

Trash, recycling, and linen chutes must meet the 2019 NFPA 82 standard. Delve into system components, compactors and sorters, installation, and NFPA 82 requirements.

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Servicing Open Spaces with Convenient, Code-Compliant Electrical and Digital Infrastructure

Discover code compliant, convenient, power, data/communication, and AV access for office spaces.

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How to Achieve Superior Building Envelope Performance in Rainscreen Wall Design

The building envelope must withstand the effects of long-term exposure to the elements. Explore rainscreen wall design and the control of hygrothermal loads.

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Enhancing Outdoor Living: Current Trends & the Role of Aluminum Shade Structures

The leading trend of 2024 is blending indoor and outdoor spaces. Discover the role, materials, and styles of shade structures designed to expand livable outdoor spaces.

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Rainscreen and Ventilation Solutions for Healthy Walls

Can moisture-related issues in exterior walls be prevented? Explore how rainscreen wall systems provide drainage and ventilation and prolong the life of buildings.

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Thermal Spacers for Code Compliance and Improved Energy Efficiency in Metal Buildings

How do you provide energy efficiency and protection against condensation in metal building systems? Find out the important role thermal spacer blocks play.

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Cellular PVC Trim: The Design Advantages

The trim market in the U.S. is roughly 3 billion board feet and growing. Explore the types, design advantages, and best design practices of cellular PVC trim.

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Building Science and Moisture Management

Aiming for efficient enclosures brings focus to moisture management. This course explores the supporting science and building envelopes’ role in vapor, water, air, and thermal control.

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Snow Management Systems: Form Follows Function

Explore different snow guard styles and how each contributes to snow retention. Review installation techniques and identify layout designs that maximize occupant safety.

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Power and Charging Solutions for Today’s Commercial Spaces

Users need better access to charging in hotels, offices, and public spaces. Find out why demand has increased and how furniture power distribution units (FPDUs) are an ideal solution.

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Legrand

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Thermoplastic Sheet Products for High-Performance Architectural Glazing

Thermoplastic sheet products offer a variety of high-performance glazing solutions. Discover the grades and characteristics of acrylic and polycarbonate sheet products.

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Plaskolite LLC

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Selecting and Specifying a Railing System

Architectural railing systems offer safety, durability, strength, and design flexibility. Explore how to select and specify railing systems for commercial or residential projects.

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Lavi Industries

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Thermal Bridging & Thermal Break Solutions

Today's architects have more of an impact on a building's energy efficiency than you may think. Review the use of thermal break solutions to mitigate effects of thermal bridging.

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Fabreeka

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Architectural Insulated Metal Panels: What’s Next?

Efficiency meets aesthetics in architectural insulated metal panels. Discover why architectural IMPs are a popular choice for architects and building developers.

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CENTRIA, a Nucor company

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Enhancing the Built Environment with Architectural Metal Fabric

Create graphic screens with metal fabrics that provide solar management, safety, and security with lighting, color, and digital display technology.

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GKD Metal Fabrics

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Acoustics in Learning Environments

Undesirable acoustics adversely affect learning processes. This course presents solutions that create synergy between architectural design and the classroom environment.

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Catalyst Acoustics Group

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Closing the Loop on Office Furniture

Remanufacturers address the need for truly green office furniture by taking old furniture and giving it new life. Discover the advantages of remanufactured office furniture.

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Davies Office

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Designs and Techniques for Barrier Free Showers

Discover tips for creating perfectly performing barrier-free showers.

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LATICRETE International, Inc.

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Basics of Insulated Metal Panels

IMPs offer all four control layers of a building envelope in a single component. Get a comprehensive overview of the building science and testing behind their superior performance.

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Kingspan Insulated Panels

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Retractable Screens: Invisible Thresholds to Sustainable Design

Retractable screens offer functional and sustainable design solutions. This course examines screen components, protection against insects and UV rays, and energy efficiency.

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Phantom Screens

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Bollards for Protection: The Importance of Crash Testing

Vehicle barriers are essential tools to protect property and people against various threats. Discover the options and review the specific security concerns they address.

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1-800-Bollards

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Fundamentals of Mechanical Dehumidifiers

Mechanical dehumidifiers help control humidity, ensuring safety and comfort. Psychrometric principles, the operation of dehumidifiers, and their applications are discussed.

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Quest Climate

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Designing a Sustainable Masonry Cavity Wall Building Envelope

Masonry is an ideal sustainable building construction material. Learn about the materials and construction techniques necessary to design sustainable masonry envelopes.

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Keene Building Products

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Architectural Resin Solutions for Light, Color, & Pattern

Explore the options for combining architectural resin panels with botanicals, textiles, digital prints, color, and texture in beautifully unique ways.

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Lumicor

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The Importance of Balanced Ventilation with Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs)

Learn about the use, design, and installation of ERVs that provide balanced, efficient ventilation and meet code requirements.

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Panasonic Eco Systems North America