Reducing Embodied Carbon: How Architects Can Make a Difference Using LCAs & EPDs

This course discusses the use of LCAs and EPDs as tools to measure the carbon footprint and environmental impacts of building products and how architects and designers can utilize them to make sustainable choices in the design stages of a project.

Duration: 1 hour
AIA (1.0 LU/HSW) | GBCI (1.00 CE Hour) | IDCEC (0.1 CEU)

Access Panels in Modern Construction

This course provides a detailed understanding of architectural wall and ceiling access panels, including how they are specified, installed, and finished.

Duration: 1 hour
AIA (1.0 LU/HSW) | IDCEC (0.1 CEU)

An Overview of Architectural Hardware Standards & Product Certification

This course explores the performance standards and the certification program related to commercial architectural hardware.

Duration: 1 hour
AIA (1.0 LU/HSW)

Designing with Modular Mechanical Supports

This course presents the history of modularization in construction and the functions, features, benefits, and applications of several modular mechanical support systems, including structural steel framing, adjustable pipe supports, pipe racks, and skid systems.

Duration: 1 hour
AIA (1.0 LU/HSW)

Designing with Rooftop Support Systems

This course presents the components that comprise rooftop support systems designed to solve these challenges, as well as system design considerations and compliance with the International Building Code® (IBC®) and the International Mechanical Code® (IMC®).

Duration: 1 hour
AIA (1.0 LU/HSW)

Sustainable Office Decommissioning: Building Community, Reducing Carbon, & Embracing Circularity

This course reviews sustainable decommissioning, a proven strategy for reducing carbon, building community, and embracing circularity in corporate builds, moves, renovations, and refreshes.

Duration: 1 hour
AIA (1.0 LU/HSW) | GBCI (1.00 CE Hour) | IDCEC (0.1 CEU)

Spray Foam Sustainability Through Modern Applications

This course presents the sustainable aspects of SPF, SPF fire and strength testing, and the benefits of SPF in below- and above-grade and rooftop applications.

Duration: 1 hour
AIA (1.0 LU/HSW) | GBCI (1.00 CE Hour)

Passive Fire Protection Systems for Building Envelopes

This course explains how passive fire protection systems for building envelopes should be used to create fire containment compartments to control fire spread; also addressed are the codes, standards, testing, and compliance routes that apply to verify material and system performance.

Duration: 1 hour
AIA (1.0 LU/HSW)

Mastering Slate: Benefits, Options, & Strategies for Selection & Sourcing

This course reviews the characteristics and properties of slate, presents some of the many design options, and provides guidance on sourcing and specification.

Duration: 1 hour
AIA (1.0 LU/HSW) | GBCI (1.00 CE Hour)

Synergies of Sensor-Activated and Smart, Connected Plumbing Fixtures for Today’s Commercial Buildings

Smart, connected fixtures can leverage sensor technology to optimize user experiences while also streamlining the management of building facilities, conserving water, and providing a hygienic, touchless experience for users.

Duration: 1 hour
AIA (1.0 LU/HSW)