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Sustainable Design in Noise & Sound Barriers

Provides an overview of the negative impacts of noise, the science of noise barriers, as well as a discussion on the features and benefits of absorptive and reflective noise barriers made of tongue and groove PVC rail.

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Laminated Veneer Bamboo: Structural and Curtain Wall Applications

Compares the structural and mechanical properties of common building materials and composites, and illustrates how laminated veneer bamboo (LVB) components can be fully integrated into structural or curtain wall designs and meet the requirements of today’s sustainable built environment.

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Attaching Veneers Over Continuous Insulation

Provides an overview of a steel stud wall assembly with a rain screen veneer that delivers optimal thermal performance, moisture management and air barrier properties while accommodating a variety of cladding options for customizable building aesthetics.

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Sustainable Practices for Illuminating Steps, Ramps, and Paths of Egress

Provides an overview of sustainable lighting technologies for the illumination of steps, ramps, and paths of egress in terms energy use, life safety, and maintenance requirements.

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Insulated Metal Wall and Roof Panels for Sustainability and Energy Efficiency

Provides an overview of insulated metal wall and roof panels (IMPs) in terms of their material, finish, and construction life cycle; designed with features and benefits to enhance building performance, conserve energy and contribute to the sustainable built environment.

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Sustainable Design With Recycled Rubber Surfaces

Provides an overview of interior and exterior recycled rubber surfacing products in terms of their sustainable design benefits and applications and includes discussions on rubber manufacturing, post-consumer tires, and green building certification programs.

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Control Systems For Chilled Water Plants: Integrated Plant Automation for Ultra-Efficient Performance

Provides an overview of the newest trends in the HVAC building controls and includes discussions on traditional PID technology, new demand-based control strategies for green building performance.

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Concrete Flooring: Avoiding Failure Through Moisture Mitigation and Proper Design

Provides an overview of how moisture affects concrete flooring systems, the means to evaluate and measure moisture emissions, and options for mitigating moisture to prevent flooring failure.

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Paint 101: Paint and Coatings Technology

Provides an overview of paint and coatings technology and includes discussions on the components of paint, paint selection and finishes, green painting solutions, and common paint failures.

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Planification énergétique durable dans les collectivités

Ce cours offre une vue d’ensemble de la planification énergétique dans les collectivités et comporte, en plus d’une démonstration et d’une sensibilisation aux principes, des discussions sur les modes classique et durable de la planification énergétique, le processus d’une planification durable en la matière et la gestion de l’offre et de la demande d’énergie.

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Win a FREE Trip to Verona, Italy.

Licensed, U.S.-based architects who complete and pass the three (3) online courses sponsored by Veronaifere and Santa Margherita are eligible to apply to enter the contest. The winner will receive a trip to Marmomacc to attend Designing With Natural Stone, a week-long AIA-approved continuing education program in Verona, Italy. The 2012 edition of the program will take place the week of September 24th and will also include two days in Milan.

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