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Insulated Concrete Forms Provides an overview of ICF design, construction and environmental benefits. READ MORE... |
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Mineral Wool Core Panels: Innovative Fire Resistant Wall Construction Provides an overview of Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs) with a focus on the performance properties of mineral wool core panels, in terms of their green features and fire resistance ratings. Code requirements, design specifications, and environmental considerations are also discussed. READ MORE... |
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Introduction to Air Barriers Air Barriers control the unintended movement of air into and out of a building enclosure. This course provides an overview of the performance requirements of air barrier materials, assemblies, and systems, and includes a discussion on relevant building code requirements. READ MORE... |
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Electrical Device Safety Provides an overview of electrical devices and the safety issues associated with them. The course includes discussions on the features of duplex receptacles, hospital grade receptacles, GFCIs and other electrical devices and also discusses updated UL requirements and NEC codes. READ MORE... |
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ADA Compliant Plumbing Products for Accessible Kitchens and Baths Provides an overview of how the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design apply to plumbing products and discusses how universal design make kitchens and baths more accessible for all people to use. READ MORE... |
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European Beech: Durable, Sustainable, and Versatile Discusses the benefits of using more wood, not less, to lower carbon emissions and tackle climate change, and identifies what sustainable hardwood species are the most abundant and where some of the best managed, certified hardwood forests are located. The physical and performance properties of European Beech are compared to eight other temperate hardwoods. READ MORE... |
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Plan de gestion durable des déchets solides Donne un aperçu de l’importance qu’il faut accorder à l’élaboration d’un plan intégré de gestion des déchets solides (PIGDS), et aborde l’impact des déchets sur l’environnement, les éléments clés d’un PIGDS et les étapes menant à l’élaboration d’un PIGDS complet. READ MORE... |
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Economics of Green Building Provides an overview of the economics of LEED® green building design and includes discussions on economic, environmental and social impacts; market conditions, legislative pressures and consumer demand; and, tools and strategies to assess costs and benefits, ROI and simple payback. In order to download this course, a USD $50.00 fee must be paid. READ MORE... |
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 STEVEN TROTT SELECTED WINNER OF MARMOMACC/SANTA MARGHERITA CONTINUING EDUCATION CONTEST Veronafiere, host and organizer of Marmomacc, and Santa Margherita SpA, have selected Steven Trott, Project Architect at the Hnedak Bobo Group (Memphis, TN) as the winner of the continuing education contest hosted by AEC Daily. Steven will receive a free trip to Verona and Milan, Italy, to attend “Designing With Natural Stone,” Marmomacc’s week-long continuing education program for architects on stone design. |
 A WORLD OF INSPIRATION IN JUST ONE DAY On Monday, October 1, 2012, World Architecture News, in association with the International Union of Architects, will be hosting World Architecture Day in London. Featuring the world's most influential figures within the industry, the purpose of the day is twofold: to inspire through a unique selection of international award-winning architecture, and to provide an unparalleled opportunity to interact with the architectural community, including peers and potential clients. READ MORE... |
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