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Thermal Bridging & Thermal Break Solutions

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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Favorable Environmental Impacts of Thermally Modified Wood

Favorable Environmental Impacts of Thermally Modified Wood

How can wood resist moisture and be incredibly durable and naturally beautiful without chemical treatment? Discover thermally modified wood and its environmental advantages.

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Closing the Loop on Office Furniture

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

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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Graphite Powered: Rigid Foam Insulation

Graphite Powered: Rigid Foam Insulation

Building performance expectations continue to rise as energy costs remain unpredictable. Explore how graphite polystyrene (GPS) insulation helps meet these challenges.

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Acoustics in Learning Environments

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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A Planning Guide for Accessible Restrooms: Version 2.6

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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Adjustable Lavatories and Salon Sink Systems: Senior Safety and Wellness

Adjustable Lavatories and Salon Sink Systems: Senior Safety and Wellness

Explore the use of adjustable lavatories and salon sink systems in senior living residences and how they cater to the needs of residents and their personal care workers.

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Enhancing the Built Environment with Architectural Metal Fabric

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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Snow Management Systems: Form Follows Function

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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Structural Steel: Sustainability & Fireproofing

Online, Self-Paced

Structural Steel: Sustainability & Fireproofing

Looking for a true cradle-to-cradle building framing material? Learn about the environmental and life cycle benefits of prefabricated fireproof steel columns.

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 Fire Trol

Customizable Premanufactured Railings: Beautiful and Flexible Solutions

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Customizable Premanufactured Railings: Beautiful and Flexible Solutions

Find out how three architects partnered with a manufacturer to create pre-engineered, site-specific railing solutions that meet safety standards AND enhance the project’s design.

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 Feeney Inc.

Design Story: Making Space

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Design Story: Making Space

Guidance for design using a whole-person/whole-process approach that considers the spectrum of human diversity and recognizes culture, ability, age, gender, and health.

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 Decanthropy

Section 07 05 49 - Thermal Break Plates and Blocks

Specification

Section 07 05 49 - Thermal Break Plates and Blocks

Guide specification for Fabreeka thermal break plates and blocks — covering the Fabreeka-TIM, Fabreeka-TIM LT, and Fabreeka-TIM RF Series.

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 Fabreeka

Elevated: The Benefits of Configurable Elevator Interior Systems (CEIS)

Face-to-Face or Webinar Session

Elevated: The Benefits of Configurable Elevator Interior Systems (CEIS)

This course will discuss design strategies for tailoring elevator interiors to project-specific needs, compares original equipment manufacturer (OEM) elevator interiors, bespoke elevator interiors, and configurable elevator interior systems (CEIS), and examines best practices for specifying CEISs to enhance safety, performance, and visual continuity.

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 Forms+Surfaces

Designing Buildings for Heat Resilience & Energy Efficiency

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Designing Buildings for Heat Resilience & Energy Efficiency

Heat is a critical issue impacting many cities and communities. Learn how cool roofs and walls help mitigate heat, reduce cooling demand, and meet various green building goals.

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 Cool Roof Rating Council

How to Treat Concrete Floors

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How to Treat Concrete Floors

Concrete floors require protection, and selecting the right coating system is crucial. Concrete floor assessment, repair, and coating selection based on requirements are covered.

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 Rust-Oleum

Section 09 64 19  - Engineered Wood Flooring

Specification

Section 09 64 19 - Engineered Wood Flooring

Free 3-part guide specification for prefinished engineered wood flooring by Corewood.

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 Corewood Inc.

Preservative-Treated Wood: Specification and Use

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Preservative-Treated Wood: Specification and Use

Preserved wood is durable, safe, and environmentally beneficial. Explore treatment types and AWPA standards, as well as Best Management Practices for sensitive environments.

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 Western Wood Preservers Institute

Specifying Glazing Systems for Performance & Sustainability

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Specifying Glazing Systems for Performance & Sustainability

Discover storefront and curtain wall system design strategies to elevate building performance, and develop specifications that support efficiency, durability, and visual impact.

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 Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions

Sustainable Waterproofing Solutions

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Sustainable Waterproofing Solutions

Concrete is a fundamental building material but it has water-related design challenges. Examine the sustainable benefits of integral concrete waterproofing.

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 Hycrete, Inc.

Miscellaneous Metals and Finishes for Exterior and Interior Applications

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Miscellaneous Metals and Finishes for Exterior and Interior Applications

Explore architectural metal products and learn how materials, construction type, and finishes affect safety, durability, function, and aesthetics.

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 McNICHOLS

Window and Door Security Solutions: Forced Entry, Storm, Blast, and Ballistic Protection

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Window and Door Security Solutions: Forced Entry, Storm, Blast, and Ballistic Protection

Can existing windows and doors stand up to modern threats? Learn how to reinforce vulnerable systems using retrofit and replacement strategies that boost protection.

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 Invisicade

Acoustic Door Assemblies and Their Role in Sound Control

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Acoustic Door Assemblies and Their Role in Sound Control

Learn how acoustic doors can meet not only sound control but also fire safety, ADA, security, and green building requirements.

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 AMBICO Limited

Designing with Modular Refrigeration: Trends Shaping the Modern Kitchen

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Designing with Modular Refrigeration: Trends Shaping the Modern Kitchen

Modular appliances are designed for placement at their point of use. This course explores kitchen design trends and the role of modular refrigeration in enhancing efficiency.

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 U-Line

Section 09 81 13 - Acoustic Board Insulation

Specification

Section 09 81 13 - Acoustic Board Insulation

Wood fibre acoustic insulation panels for walls and ceilings, improving soundproofing, STC ratings, and interior acoustic comfort.

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 SONOpan

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