Improving Facade Designs Comparing Automated vs Manual Solar Shading ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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This course will provide an understanding of innovative design trends including current market drivers, comparing high performance glass vs. high performance shading and how to increase visual and thermal comfort by automating the balance of natural and artificial light. This course will build the connection between current design trends influence on building performance using automated facades. We will discuss design strategies using automated solar management and its impact on these design trends.

Rooftop Snow Retention Solving the Mystery with the Facts ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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This course provides a review of the problems, safety issues, and solutions associated with snow and ice moving on roofs, particularly in heavy snow accumulation areas. It also provides in-depth training on the proper engineering and installation of snow retention systems.

Light-Manipulating Materials: Create, Build, Inspire ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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Light-manipulating materials use internal channels to capture, bend, scatter, and redirect light and create visually stunning spaces. Panels and slabs in resin, glass, and terrazzo create an experiential surface for privacy screens or signage, primary or accent lighting, countertops or flooring—anywhere the interplay of light and shadow is desired for beauty and inspiration. This course describes the different types of light-manipulating materials and substrates as well as the design and installation options for a wide range of dynamic, unique applications.

Light-Manipulating Materials: Create, Build, Inspire ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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Light-manipulating materials use internal channels to capture, bend, scatter, and redirect light and create visually stunning spaces. Panels and slabs in resin, glass, and terrazzo create an experiential surface for privacy screens or signage, primary or accent lighting, countertops or flooring—anywhere the interplay of light and shadow is desired for beauty and inspiration. This course describes the different types of light-manipulating materials and substrates as well as the design and installation options for a wide range of dynamic, unique applications.

Precious Metals in Luxury Kitchens and Baths ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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Precious metals are valued for their beauty, durability, scarcity, and workability. This course explores the history, symbolism, and characteristics of precious metals and how to use them in modern luxury bath and kitchen design.

Intro to Edging - Lines, Edges and Eternity ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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This education course includes a thorough overview of landscape edging and restraints. From the important reasons to use edging on projects, to the many different applications that require edging, to the many edging shapes, to the various materials used for edging, this short one hour course covers it all.

Creative Acoustic Design ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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Modern interior spaces often feature open areas and hard surfaces. What should be comfortable rooms in these spaces can become unpleasant from noise and echo or sound reverberation. This course discusses how melamine foam can be used to improve the sound quality in a space. The different options for melamine foam products are discussed along with their installation methods. This course also provides an overview of the sustainability features of sound-absorbing melamine foam.

Decorative Beams, Panels, Truss Systems, Mantels, and Column Covers ( ~ 15 minutes ) 

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This is a Product SpotLight Presentation. Hear from our experts! Adding wood, stone, or masonry accents can dramatically change the look of a space, but time, cost, or even structural requirements can interfere. This presentation will review the options used on completed projects. The performance, design options, and installation of high-density polyurethane panels, beams, truss systems, mantels, and column covers are highlighted.

Five Unexpected Advantages of Concrete Masonry ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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Concrete Masonry has many advantages for building envelope construction. This course explains five key unexpected advantages that are not as widely known as they should be.

Wash Your Hands One More Time ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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The importance of handwashing in regard to personal health is well understood, and most people feel they know how to do it properly. However, the places where and methods by which hands are washed are not always as healthy and safe as they should or appear to be. This course outlines the proper handwashing techniques, especially for healthcare and food preparation contexts; explains how germs, viruses, and bacteria are spread and where sanitation problems with sinks may reside; and describes how to select and specify the most appropriate washup, infection prevention, and scrub sinks, countertops, and fitments.

Versatile Aluminum Railing Systems: Quick to Install, Designed to Last ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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Railings are often one of the most important parts of a deck or stair project because of the safety and security they provide, but they can offer character, style, and beauty as well as functionality. Today’s railing systems present many possibilities to create a unique design perfectly suited to the project needs. This course examines high-strength, powder-coated aluminum railings, from code considerations to installation and maintenance. It presents the versatile, mix-and-match capability of finishes, top rail styles, lighting, and infill options that offer long-lasting, easy-to-install solutions for residential and commercial applications, both indoors and out.

Retrofit Anchoring of Masonry and Stone Facades ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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An overview of existing masonry and stone façade instability issues, the cause and recognition of these problems, and the cost-effective re-anchoring solutions for repair involving various masonry wall construction techniques. A detailed look into the different types of retrofit anchoring systems available to stabilize existing masonry and stone facades.

Decorative Beams, Panels, Truss Systems, Mantels, and Column Covers ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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Adding wood, stone, or masonry accents can dramatically change the look of a space, but time, cost, or even structural requirements can interfere. This course reviews the use of realistic, lightweight, cost-effective, and easy-to-install options for decorative faux elements. The performance, design options, and installation of high-density polyurethane panels, beams, truss systems, mantels, and column covers are examined.

Exploring Aesthetics and Performance of Opaque Glass Rainscreen Systems ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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This topic combines creativity and performance in the form of an opaque glass, drained and back ventilated, complete rainscreen system. The main objective is to illustrate that the use of opaque glass is a robust rainscreen solution for architects, façade consultants, and design professionals.

Light-Manipulating Materials: Engaging, Biophilic, & Sustainable ( ~ 1 hour, 30 minutes ) 

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Light-manipulating materials use internal channels to capture, bend, scatter, and redirect light and create visually stunning spaces. Panels and slabs in resin, glass, and terrazzo make an experiential surface for privacy screens or signage, primary or accent lighting, and countertops or flooring—anywhere the interplay of light and shadow is desired for beauty and inspiration. This course describes the different types of light-manipulating materials and substrates, design and installation options, and the contributions of these products to sustainability goals as well as occupant health, well-being, and engagement in a wide range of dynamic, unique applications.

Light-Manipulating Materials: Engaging, Biophilic, & Sustainable ( ~ 1 hour, 30 minutes ) 

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Light-manipulating materials use internal channels to capture, bend, scatter, and redirect light and create visually stunning spaces. Panels and slabs in resin, glass, and terrazzo make an experiential surface for privacy screens or signage, primary or accent lighting, and countertops or flooring—anywhere the interplay of light and shadow is desired for beauty and inspiration. This course describes the different types of light-manipulating materials and substrates, design and installation options, and the contributions of these products to sustainability goals as well as occupant health, well-being, and engagement in a wide range of dynamic, unique applications.

Insulated Translucent Panels & Sustainable Daylighting Design ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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Topics discussed include daylighting strategies available through the integration of structural sandwich panels, energy conservation, enhancements, options, form, and aesthetics. The many benefits to health, productivity, safety, and sustainable design will be discussed, as well as the specialty applications including explosion venting, blast resistance, OSHA fall through protection, and hurricane resistance.

Waterstops for Environmental Compliance of Liquid Tight Concrete Structures ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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This course is a targeted course of instruction and professional development for engineering firms engaged in the design of chemical, industrial, and environmental projects such as secondary containment of hazardous waste, industrial wastewater, ozone contactors, and others. The course is technical in nature and describes the role of waterstops in fluid-proofing concrete joints, chemical resistant polymers and steels, and state and federal regulations of compliance.

Automated Window Coverings Influence on Well v2 and LEED v4.1 BD+C ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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This course will provide an overview of crosswalks, equivalents, alignments and trade-offs of the LEED v4.1 and WELL v2 rating systems as they relate to automated window shades and daylight control.

Maximizing Envelope Performance with IMP & Integrated Components ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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Maximizing Envelope Performance with IMP-Integrated Components explores an advanced insulated metal composite panel building envelope system, components that have been engineered to integrate with the system - including windows, daylighting panels, sunshades, and louvers - and how the IMP system and integrated components combine to create a high-performance building envelope.

Electronic Locking Devices for Access Control Systems ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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Access control systems are used to limit entry into designated secure areas to certain personnel during predetermined time periods. In this one-hour course, we will review electrified door locking hardware and related components which interface with electronic access controllers to provide a complete security solution.

Waterproofing Roof Decks and Balconies with Walkable PVC Membranes ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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An overview of walkable, waterproof roof deck membranes and roofing systems, including a discussion of the key principles of deck design, design considerations, and how to install and specify roof deck membrane systems. This program will be extremely beneficial to architects, specifiers, and contractors involved in single and multiple-family homes that include decks, balconies, and rooftop decks.

Spray Foam 101 - Taking Construction to the Next Level ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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This is an introductory course on spray polyurethane foam (SPF) which will cover component chemistry, different types of SPF, and proper SPF use in construction applications. In addition, this course covers code compliance related to SPF for residential and commercial construction, as well as safe SPF installation practices.

Restoration Cleaning: Turning Back the Hands of Time ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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A comprehensive look at the tools and techniques of cleaning historic architecture. "Restoration Cleaning" categorizes types of contaminants. It compares and contrasts abrasive, water and chemical cleaning. The program concludes with 10 "must know" tips for successful restoration cleaning.

WALLTITE Series Closed-cell Spray Foam; BASF presents sustainable solutions for advancing resilient, resource-efficient design in North America ( ~ 15 minutes ) 

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At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We’re helping construction experts create sustainable, comfortable, and more resilient environments. We’ve leveraged our 150 years of innovative chemistry expertise and building science knowledge to develop a holistic approach to residential and commercial construction.