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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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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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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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Wood-Patterned Aluminum Products: Innovative Design Solutions

Looking for a high-performance alternative to products made from wood and PVC? Explore the options offered by wood-pattered aluminum.

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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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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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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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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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Metal Roof Design in HVHZs: Best Practices for Architects and Roof Designers

Discover why standing seam metal roofing is a better option than other roof systems for withstanding hurricane-force winds in Florida’s High Velocity Hurricane Zones.

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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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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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

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Electronic Locking Devices for Access Control Systems

Explore access control systems and learn how electrified door locking hardware integrates with electronic access controllers to secure designated areas and manage personnel entry during specific times.

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Dortronics Systems, Inc.

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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

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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

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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 Veneers

Discover the beauty and performance of concrete masonry veneers! Explore design options, compare systems, and elevate your next project with lasting impact.

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Concrete Products Group

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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

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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

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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

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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