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Artificial Turf for Residential and Commercial Landscapes

Artificial Turf for Residential and Commercial Landscapes

Examine today's artificial grass systems and discover how they are carefully planned, designed, and built to suit the specific needs of an outdoor residential or commercial landscape.

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Commercial Faucets: The Hidden Link to Water Conservation

Commercial Faucets: The Hidden Link to Water Conservation

Commercial faucets can have a big impact on water use. Explore a range of faucet types and technologies for both new and retrofit applications.

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Architectural Aluminum Canopies for Commercial Buildings

Architectural Aluminum Canopies for Commercial Buildings

Canopies bring weather protection, shading, and aesthetics to any building. Find out how to select the style, finish, and quality level that is right for your project.

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The Solar Roof-Plus-Storage Ecosystem

The Solar Roof-Plus-Storage Ecosystem

Explore the components of a solar-plus-storage system, including selection considerations for residential rooftop solar, DC-coupled solar batteries, and system monitoring.

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Fire & Smoke Protection with Life Safety Dampers

Fire & Smoke Protection with Life Safety Dampers

An in-depth look at different types of life safety dampers, where they are used, and how they are installed to provide effective passive fire protection in buildings.

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Sustainability & Rooftop Deck Systems: A Green Connection

Sustainability & Rooftop Deck Systems: A Green Connection

Rooftop deck systems contribute to sustainable outdoor spaces. Explore their environmental, social, and economic benefits and responsible wood sourcing for rooftop deck tiles.

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Structure for Architects: Thoughts for an Inspector of Record Building Inspection Model

Structure for Architects: Thoughts for an Inspector of Record Building Inspection Model

In this 15-Minute Briefing, learn about the inspector of record, California’s experience with the continuous inspection model, and its impact on life safety and building damage.

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Proper Use of Masonry Joint Reinforcement and Accessories

Proper Use of Masonry Joint Reinforcement and Accessories

Explore proper use of methods and materials that allow masonry walls to perform well and enjoy a long life.

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Design Fundamentals of Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavements (PICP)

Design Fundamentals of Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavements (PICP)

Explore the design fundamentals of permeable interlocking concrete pavement as well as why it is an excellent choice to help meet stormwater management goals.

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Single-Skin Metal Panels for Pressure-Equalized Rainscreen (PER) Applications

Single-Skin Metal Panels for Pressure-Equalized Rainscreen (PER) Applications

Various methods are used to prevent rain from entering a building. Learn how to detail single-skin metal panel systems as used in pressure-equalized rainscreen (PER) applications.

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Roofs and Condensation: A Practical Approach for the Design Professional

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Roofs and Condensation: A Practical Approach for the Design Professional

Review the fundamentals of vapor movement in roofing systems and learn how to deal effectively with moisture movement within a roofing system.

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 Duro-Last

Specifying and Using Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood

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Specifying and Using Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood

How do fire-retardant wood products break the combustion cycle, allowing time for safe egress? Learn about FR wood products and where they are required under the International Building Code.

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 Western Wood Preservers Institute

Design Possibilities of High-Strength Fiber Cement

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Design Possibilities of High-Strength Fiber Cement

Discover the creative ways high-strength fiber cement panels can be used in ventilated rainscreens to meet the most demanding design, performance, and sustainability needs.

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 EQUITONE

Biophilic Design & Rooftop Deck Systems: A Natural Connection

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Biophilic Design & Rooftop Deck Systems: A Natural Connection

Incorporating nature into the built environment has myriad health, environmental, and economic benefits. Explore biophilic design employing rooftop deck systems.

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 Bison Innovative Products

Contractor and Subcontractor Prequalification

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Contractor and Subcontractor Prequalification

This primer on contractor prequalification covers the benefits, the role of the architect, the typical information requested of the contractor, and when to use prequalification.

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 AEC Daily

Digging Into Trench

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Digging Into Trench

Changing climate and land use patterns have necessitated a greater focus on stormwater management. Examine the various channel types, materials, and components of trench drains.

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 Iron Age Designs

Healthy Interiors: Using the WELL Building Standard™ to Design Commercial Spaces of the Future

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Healthy Interiors: Using the WELL Building Standard™ to Design Commercial Spaces of the Future

This course explores a 5,000 ft2 office expansion based on the WELL Building Standard™ version 2 and the LEED® v4.1 Building Design and Construction rating system.

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 Excel Dryer

Thermally Modified Wood: Durability, Sustainability, and Current Trends

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Thermally Modified Wood: Durability, Sustainability, and Current Trends

Thermal and dual modification increase wood’s durability, enhancing its sustainability. This course examines the science, examples, and applications of wood modification.

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 Nova USA Wood

Reimagining Recycled Rubber as High-Performance Flooring for Museums

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Reimagining Recycled Rubber as High-Performance Flooring for Museums

Museums need flooring solutions that withstand high occupancy and multiple functions. Learn how recycled rubber flooring meets those performance and design needs.

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 Dinoflex - Recycled Rubber Innovators

Selecting Hybrid Vinyl Flooring for Performance, Value, and Sustainability

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Selecting Hybrid Vinyl Flooring for Performance, Value, and Sustainability

Explore how hybrid vinyl flooring combines strength, comfort, and sustainability to meet performance goals across commercial and institutional settings.

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 Evo Floors

Beyond Fire Sprinklers: Rethinking Home Fire Protection with Water Mist

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Beyond Fire Sprinklers: Rethinking Home Fire Protection with Water Mist

Learn how electronically controlled water mist fire suppression systems can enhance occupant safety in homes while minimizing water damage by using 90% less water.

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 Plumis Manufacturers of Automist

Louvers for Style and Aesthetics

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Louvers for Style and Aesthetics

Louvers have many applications outside of their typical uses. Learn about the types, functions, and primary specification considerations when selecting a louver solution.

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 Mestek Commercial Damper and Louver Group

Structural Design of Interlocking Concrete Pavers for Municipal Streets and Roadways

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Structural Design of Interlocking Concrete Pavers for Municipal Streets and Roadways

Learn how to use the AASHTO structural design method for flexible pavements to design interlocking concrete pavement (ICP) roadways.

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 Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA)

Prioritizing Performance for Building Enclosures (Recorded Webinar)

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Prioritizing Performance for Building Enclosures (Recorded Webinar)

How is better building performance achieved? Explore the role of building science in energy efficiency and durability and learn what tools ensure the OPRs are met.

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 DuPont Performance Building Solutions

Acoustic Design for Mass Timber Construction

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Acoustic Design for Mass Timber Construction

Learn about the products and solutions to improve the acoustical performance of mass timber construction that surpasses building codes.

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 Regupol America

Adaptive Air Design: Balancing Comfort, Cost, and Carbon in Multiuse Spaces

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Adaptive Air Design: Balancing Comfort, Cost, and Carbon in Multiuse Spaces

Broaden your expertise in energy-efficient and adaptive building design by exploring the role of high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) fans in enhancing thermal comfort in large spaces.

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 MacroAir

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