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Invisible Hinges: Innovations in Door Hardware

Invisible hinges offer a clean, seamless look that suits any design. Discover how high-quality, durable, fixed invisible hinges keep working with no maintenance or adjustment needed.

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Single-Skin Metal Panels for Pressure-Equalized Rainscreen (PER) Applications

Various methods are used to prevent rain from entering a building. Learn how to detail single-skin metal panel systems as used in pressure-equalized rainscreen (PER) applications.

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Seamless Cover Solutions for Manholes, Vaults, & Trenches

Hidden access covers can be used to maintain the aesthetics intended for the space and improve the accessibility of the hardscape. Delve into the options and installation considerations.

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Commercial Design and Construction with Insulated Concrete Form (ICF)

ICF construction is a superior way to build stronger, quieter, healthier, and more energy-efficient commercial structures. Explore ICF construction, installation, performance, and sustainability.

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Circadian-Effective LED Lighting for Day-Active People in Interior Environments

Circadian rhythms are entrainable biological processes. Discover how the intensity, spectrum, and duration of exposure to light we receive daily impact our circadian biology.

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3 Steps to Understanding Commercial Solar Lighting Specifications

Explore the steps lighting professionals can take to ensure their clients choose reliable, efficient, and cost-effective commercial solar lighting systems to meet any expectations

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Solar PV Rooftop Applications & Solar-Ready Design Considerations

Learn the basics of solar PV systems, rooftop installation mechanics, safety measures, and key design parameters for solar-ready roofs. Explore the advantages of installing solar on metal roofs.

Metal Roof & Wall Systems: Specifying for Aesthetics, Durability, and Energy Efficiency

Proper specification is key to realizing the intended performance of standing seam metal roofing. Examine standing seam panel basics, specification considerations, and testing standards.

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Reimagining Recycled Rubber as High-Performance Flooring for Museums

Museums need flooring solutions that withstand high occupancy and multiple functions. Learn how recycled rubber flooring meets those performance and design needs.

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Saving the Project Timeline - Tips for Building Temporary Barricades with BIM

An intro to using BIM for designing temporary barriers, improving efficiency in construction phasing, and avoiding downtime with fast, easy-to-design barricades for renovation and new builds.

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Leading-Edge, Sustainable Stadium Design

Professional sports stadiums can be sustainable AND profitable. In this video, experts involved in the design of Gillette Stadium and Mercedes-Benz Stadium discuss successful strategies.

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Excel Dryer

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Improving Environments with Sustainable Recycled Rubber Flooring

Dive into the world of recycled rubber flooring. Learn why, how, when, and where to install it, and how it will support both LEED® v4 BD+C and WELL® v2 credit requirements.

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Regupol America

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Introduction to High-Density Parking Systems

Explore how high-density parking (HDP) systems are able to park 30%–400% more vehicles than a traditional garage in the same amount of space.

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PARKPLUS Inc.

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Building Science Master Summit: Designing for Long-Term Below-Grade Thermal Performance

Discover below-grade wall and floor slab insulation requirements and solutions.

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DuPont Performance Building Solutions

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Enhancing Aesthetics and Safety with Rooftop and Ground Screening

This course discusses rooftop and ground screening solutions that meet code requirements while improving building aesthetics, property safety, and security.

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CityScapes Architectural Innovations

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Plumbing Codes, Standards, and NSF/ANSI/CAN 61

Review the plumbing codes and standards that govern plumbing fittings and fixtures, with special attention to the leaching of organics, metals, and lead into drinking water.

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Chicago Faucets

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The Creation of Experiential Building Environments Using Light-Manipulating Materials

Surroundings that inspire creativity and collaboration foster health and well-being. Light-manipulating materials in buildings promote well-being and help achieve LEED, WELL credits, and sustainability.

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Sensitile Systems

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Architectural Aluminum Canopies for Commercial Buildings

Canopies bring weather protection, shading, and aesthetics to any building. Find out how to select the style, finish, and quality level that is right for your project.

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Mapes Canopies, LLC

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Concrete Masonry: The Energy Efficiency Solution

Building envelopes constructed with concrete masonry create high-performance buildings that can exceed energy code requirements. Evaluate strategies to maximize energy performance.

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Intelligent Daylight Design for Glazing Systems

How many ways can daylight be introduced into buildings? Here's a comprehensive survey of all your options, from atriums to curtain walls and greenhouses to sliding glass walls.

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Solar Innovations, Inc.

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An Introduction to Air Control Dampers

Air control dampers regulate heating, cooling, and ventilation performance. Explore damper types, components, and performance metrics, as well as specification and installation.

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Discreet Heat When and Where Needed

Do better than minimizing the look of heating systems. Customizable electric heating systems provide energy-efficient solutions that harmonize with any architectural context.

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Innovations in Window Film for Architectural Applications

Window films can improve the style, performance, and safety of architectural glazing. Examine the features and applications of decorative, solar control, and safety films.

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Eastman Performance Films, LLC

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Invisible Hinges: Innovations in Door Hardware

Considering door hardware early enhances aesthetics and functionality. This course covers invisible hinges, fire-rated and closer doors, with guidance on specs, installation, and case studies.

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SOSS Door Hardware

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Technology and Trends in Sustainable Tropical Hardwoods

Explore species specification, installation, and finishing methods for tropical hardwoods in conventional and sustainable buildings.

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Nova USA Wood

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Cold Storage and Controlled Environments Using Insulated Metal Panels

Examine how IMPs provide an effective energy-efficient building envelope and why they are suitable for use within temperature-controlled hygienic environments—where performance is critical.

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Kingspan Insulated Panels