A Deep Dive into Sustainable Metal Roofing and Siding ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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Metal roofing and siding panels come in a wide choice of metals, profiles, and attachment systems. Choosing the best system for your project involves balancing style with performance demands, climatic conditions, and cost. This course presents best practices for metal panel selection and discusses the features and merits of high-aesthetic options, such as copper and COR-TEN products.

Circadian-Effective LED Lighting for Day-Active People in Interior Environments ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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Light is fundamental to life, and Earth’s 24-hour light—dark cycle directly impacts our physiology and behavior. Indoors, reduced exposure to daylight and increased exposure to electric light after dark interfere with circadian rhythms. This course examines how circadian rhythms affect human performance, health, and well-being, the receptors in the eye that send visual and nonvisual responses to the brain, the action spectrum for circadian stimulus, and the metrics used to quantify circadian-stimulus light. Also presented are methods for applying circadian-effective lighting systems to satisfy the requirements of WELL Building Standard™ v2, Light, Feature L03, Circadian Lighting Design.

High-Performance Waterproof Wall Panel Systems for Interiors ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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High-performance waterproof panels are engineered to mitigate moisture damage in areas where water is ever present while offering easy installation and lasting beauty. This course reviews the importance of moisture management in wet applications and examines the performance attributes of waterproof panels that make them a complete wall solution.

Recycling Rubber and Polymer Materials for Sustainable Recreational Surfacing ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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While many businesses focus only on financial profit, others have discovered that adopting a triple bottom line (TBL) approach and considering environmental, social, and economic impacts benefits communities, protects the environment, sustains their businesses, and improves their profits. This course examines one such TBL industry group that repurposes rubber waste into recreational surfacing for campuses, playgrounds, and accessible playing fields. It describes the collection, processing, manufacturing, and installation processes, sustainable attributes, practical uses, and alignment with LEED® v5 for Building Design and Construction, WELL Building Standard™ version 2, and SITES® v2 criteria.

Synthetic Turf for Recreation Applications ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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Communities need accessible, versatile surfaces for play and relaxation for people of all ages and abilities. Modern landscape synthetic turf options are specifically formulated for public recreation spaces frequented by adults, children, and pets. This course reviews the health benefits of being outdoors, the history and fabrication of synthetic turf, the design considerations for various recreation applications, and synthetic turf’s performance and sustainability characteristics.

Healthier & More Sustainable Hydration with Bottle-Filling Stations ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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Adequate water consumption is essential to human health, and many turn to bottled water for convenience or out of concerns about the public drinking water supply. But bottled water presents its own water quality issues along with environmental impacts of disposable plastic bottles. This course explores bottle-filling stations that offer safer, convenient, sustainable hydration in a wide range of applications. Also reviewed are the features, benefits, and installation options of bottle-filling stations and how they contribute to drinking water requirements in the WELL Building Standard™ (WELL™) version 2.

Enhancing Roof Design with Composite Solutions ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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Composite roofing materials have been available for over a decade, providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional slate and shake roofing systems. In this course, design professionals can thoroughly explore the sustainable and versatile characteristics of composite roofing solutions. Also discussed are the benefits of composite roofing systems, such as their long life cycle, durability, and adaptability for various applications and environments.

Bicycle Parking & Storage: Inside & Out ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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Lack of secure bicycle parking and storage is one of the top barriers to increased bicycle ridership. However, there is much more to selecting functional and appropriate bike storage than installing a few racks at the building sidewalk. This course examines best practices for bicycle racks and shelters for indoor and outdoor bicycle parking and storage, including typical municipal guidelines and regulations, incentives, guidance on shelters, and rack planning and design.

Specifying Low-Carbon Concrete: ASTM C595 Cement Performance, Challenges, and Best Practices ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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The construction industry is rapidly transitioning from traditional ASTM C150 portland cements to ASTM C595 blended hydraulic cements as part of broader efforts to reduce embodied carbon and achieve net-zero emissions goals. These new cements can serve as direct replacements for conventional portland cement in many applications; however, their performance characteristics, material behavior, and construction implications may differ. Participants will explore the environmental drivers behind low-carbon cement adoption, the composition and performance characteristics of blended cements, and common construction challenges associated with low-carbon concrete. The course finishes with best practices for working with low-carbon cement that support successful project outcomes.

Insulated Concrete Forms ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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The construction of residential and commercial buildings that use less energy to operate and are long lived is a key part of sustainable design. Insulated concrete forms (ICFs) provide the necessary U-factor, airtightness, resiliency, and durability for all building types. Insulated concrete forms in residential and commercial construction projects offer excellent thermal performance and reduced energy consumption and operating costs, while maintaining a very comfortable and healthy interior environment. This course examines the ICF wall, including materials and components, and discusses design considerations and construction.

Fireproofing Structural Steel ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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Today's complex steel structures present numerous design challenges, including the challenge of fireproofing appropriately in order to ensure the safety and well-being of building occupants as well as protection of the structure itself. This course outlines the code and testing standards that inform fireproofing choices and the various passive fire protection products and methodologies that can address a comprehensive range of design challenges; insight into the proper specification of fire protection products as well as their ability to improve LEED® certification levels is also provided.

Underslab Insulation with EPS ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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This course introduces expanded polystyrene (EPS) underslab insulation and examines its role in energy performance, moisture management, thermal control, vapor management, radon mitigation, and hydronic heating in residential and commercial buildings. The course supports project teams working toward LEED® v5 Building Design and Construction (BD+C) or Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) requirements by outlining how underslab insulation decisions influence compliance with thermal envelope provisions, energy modeling pathways, and material considerations within the rating systems.

Bamboo: A Sustainable Choice for Building Materials ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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Bamboo is a versatile building material that brings warmth and character to indoor applications such as flooring, furniture, and wall and ceiling panels; an innovative process also allows bamboo to be used outdoors in decks, soffits, and siding. This course reviews the material technologies that make bamboo products with reduced environmental impacts and better performance than traditional materials and discusses their potential to meet requirements of the LEED® v4.1 Building Design and Construction and Interior Design and Construction rating systems and the WELL Building Standard™ version 2.

Drainage: Vertical and Horizontal Building and Sitework Applications ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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Building science experts acknowledge the need for drainage in both vertical and horizontal applications in order to eliminate moisture issues and extend the life of the building. This course examines foundation wall, green roof, and plaza deck applications and discusses the factors that impact drainage, including soil permeability, saturation, land cover, and loading. Flow rate standards are discussed, and drainage composite mat installation is explained.

Enhancing the Built Environment with Architectural Metal Fabric ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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Architectural metal fabric is a dynamic interior and exterior material used to create beautiful and functional façades, balustrades, and screening for a wide variety of commercial and public structures. This course discusses applications for metal fabric and its performance benefits, including safety, security, solar management, and sustainability. It also discusses how coatings and graphics technologies can be incorporated into metal fabrics to enhance branding and visual identity.

Fundamentals of Sustainable, Energy-Efficient PVC & KEE Single-Ply Roofing Membranes ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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PVC and KEE single-ply roofing membranes are widely used in sustainable building design due to their durability, material efficiency, and recyclability. This course provides an overview of installation, warranties, and maintenance requirements and explores the role of membranes in reflective and vegetated roof systems. Also examined are their potential contributions toward LEED® v5 Building Design and Construction and Sustainable SITES® v2 credits addressing urban heat island mitigation, solar panel readiness, stormwater management, and construction and demolition waste reduction.

Wood-Patterned Aluminum Products: Innovative Design Solutions ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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Leading aluminum extrusion manufacturers have established a variety of methods pertaining to material grade, surface protection, and component solutions to maximize the benefits of aluminum to suit a wide variety of applications. These advancements in technology have led to the development of sustainable wood-patterned aluminum products designed for exterior and interior applications. This course focuses on how these products can be used as a beautiful, high-performance, durable alternative for real wood in a range of applications, including screens, facades, decking, fencing, gates, cladding, and more.

Les bienfaits de l’éclairage naturel par conduit de lumière sur la santé humaine ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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L’éclairage est l’un des éléments les plus importants de l’environnement intérieur, dont les effets sur le corps, l’esprit et le bien-être de l’être humain sont considérables. Pour les architectes, il est essentiel de concevoir des espaces privilégiant la lumière naturelle afin de favoriser le confort, la productivité et le bien-être. Cette formation explore les bienfaits des conduits de lumière naturelle pour la santé et le bien-être, ainsi que leur rôle dans la création d’environnements intérieurs plus sains et plus durables. La formation se termine par une analyse de plusieurs études de cas.

Mitigating Human—Wildlife Conflicts Through Design: Wildlife-Resistant Waste Management and Food Storage Systems ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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As urban development encroaches upon natural habitats, human—wildlife conflicts, particularly those involving bears, have become more frequent and dangerous. This course will equip architects and designers with the knowledge and tools to mitigate bear—human conflicts through wildlife-resistant waste management and food storage systems. The course examines how bears become conditioned to human food and how this impacts humans, bears, and the environment. Learners will gain insights into how community strategies and innovative product designs can foster safer, more sustainable human—wildlife coexistence.

TFL : Un design, une durabilité et un développement durable exceptionnel dans un panneau décoratif de grande valeur ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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Plongez à l'intersection de l'excellence du design et de la responsabilité environnementale avec ce cours complet sur les panneaux décoratifs TFL. Explorez la valeur intrinsèque de la durabilité dans le monde du design, démêlez les complexités du cycle du carbone et découvrez comment les forêts et le bois jouent un rôle essentiel dans la séquestration du carbone. Découvrez les applications polyvalentes et les attributs positifs pour le climat des panneaux TFL, ce qui vous permettra de faire des choix éclairés et respectueux de l'environnement dans le cadre de vos projets de conception. Améliorez votre compréhension d'une conception, d'une durabilité et d'une viabilité exceptionnelles, et contribuez à un avenir plus vert et plus résilient.

Light-Manipulating Glass: Innovative & Sustainable Architectural Solutions ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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Light-manipulating glass products transport, redirect, refract, and reflect light to create architectural spaces that engage occupants with the unexpected interplay of light and shadow. This course explores these durable, functional products and their many options for customization. Also reviewed is how glass panels may apply to several credits and features in the LEED® v4.1 Building Design and Construction and Interior Design and Construction rating systems and the WELL Building Standard™ version 2.

Building Envelope Guidelines for Mass Timber ( ~ 1 hour, 15 minutes ) 

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As interest in cross-laminated timber (CLT) buildings grows, the market for building enclosure products as a whole has yet to fully provide the water-resistant barriers, vapor retarders, and air barriers to optimally support the unique characteristics of wood. Furthermore, there are few building enclosure design guides specific to detailing wood-framed walls and roofs. This comprehensive course fills the gaps, providing detailed information on mass timber, building enclosure issues, the vapor-permeable technology available to address wood’s unique moisture characteristics, and a how-to guide on detailing the walls and roof of the enclosure.

Architectural Acoustics for Today’s Buildings ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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Noise pollution is excessive environmental noise that disrupts the activity or balance of human life. As urban environments have become increasingly dense, the noise problem has magnified, negatively impacting mental and physical health. Sound is everywhere, but it can be controlled with architectural solutions. This course provides a refresher on the basic science of acoustics and how sound interacts with our surroundings. From there, the course explores various architectural solutions, the technology behind them, and how they are successfully integrated into buildings to reduce noise. Discussion of installation applications addresses sound control options for retrofits and new construction.

High-Performance Composite Door Systems for Energy-Efficient Buildings ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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This course examines the role of high‑performance fiberglass composite door systems in improving building envelope performance, meeting evolving energy codes, and supporting sustainable design goals, including potential contributions toward LEED® v5 Building Design and Construction rating system credits. Participants will explore current door system components, relevant energy standards, and how properly specified complete door systems contribute to occupant safety and comfort, durability, long‑term building performance, and improved property value.

Global Trends in Commercial Restroom Design: Enhancing Sustainability, User Experience, & Health ( ~ 1 hour ) 

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This course examines the evolving expectations for hygiene, sustainability, and cost efficiency in commercial restroom design. Drawing on insights from a global postpandemic survey, it explores how shifting perceptions are influencing design priorities and industry standards. Learners will gain a deeper understanding of strategies and products that promote safety, occupant health, and wellness while achieving measurable environmental, cost, and time savings, and how integrating innovative solutions may help meet credit requirements in the LEED® v5 Building Design and Construction and Interior Design and Construction rating systems and the WELL Building Standard™ version 2. Lastly, real-world project examples illustrate how these considerations can be effectively integrated to enhance performance, sustainability achievements, and user experience in modern commercial restrooms.