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Resilient Flooring: A Design Professional’s Guide

Looking for a durable and aesthetically pleasing flooring solution? Explore the features and selection considerations of luxury vinyl and stone polymer composite flooring.

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Musical Playgrounds: Inclusive Learning and Play

Incorporating music into play spaces has numerous advantages for the health and well-being of everyone, from children to the elderly.

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Addressing Condensation in Low-Slope Roof Assemblies

This course explores the impact of new innovative technology: permeable vapor retarders and air barriers on moisture management, energy efficiency, and wind uplift resistance in low-slope roofing assemblies.

The Versatility of Metal Cladding

Learn to select standing seam metal roofing and metal cladding for a durable and sustainable installation and pick up best practices to ensure long-lasting weather resistance.

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Custom Curved - Natural Metal Roof/Wall Systems

Explore the benefits of designing with natural metals to achieve a unique aesthetic style with complex curves and tapers of the metal panels for a roof or a wall application.

Get the Daylight You Deserve

Specify the right shadecloth to maximize daylight and ensure occupant health and well-being.

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Soft Flooring Systems for Performance and Moisture Control

Soft flooring offers aesthetics, lower costs, durability, and ease of care. Learn how to create the optimal soft flooring system through proper substrate and surface preparation.

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Thermal Breaks in Cladding Support Attachment Assemblies (Recorded Webinar)

This course delves into the use of thermal breaks and thermal clips as a way to address the issues of thermal bridging and heat loss through the building envelope.

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Metal Roof Design: Top 10 Problems and How to Solve Them

See solutions for the top ten problems metal roof designers face.

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Fire Performance Testing and Compliance for Exterior Wall Assemblies

Building code provisions for the use of foam plastic insulation include multiple material and assembly fire tests. Explore how to locate and use NFPA 285 compliance information.

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Healthier Hydration for the Home

Learn about common drinking water contaminants and the newest water filtration dispensing systems that remove these pollutants, providing healthy hydration in the home.

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Advantages of Slag Cement for Improving Today's Concrete

Discuss properties of slag cement, benefits, environmental properties including Life Cycle Analysis and Environmental Product Declarations, and various slag cement applications.

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Heidelberg Materials

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Designing with Architectural Decorative Glass

Architectural decorative glass enhances the built environment by making it more interesting, beautiful, and inspiring, Discover how it can be incorporated into virtually any design theme.

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General Glass International (GGI)

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Contemporary Residential Lighting Controls

Lighting controls adjust lamps, light fixtures, and small appliances without special wiring or master controllers. Review their positive impacts on occupant health and energy efficiency.

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Legrand

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Using Smart Technology to Bring Clean and Well-Being into Homes

Discover how smart technology can provide innovative options for people to customize, control, and manage their homes to increase comfort, cleanliness, and well-being.

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Kohler Co.

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Benefiting from Mixed-Mode Ventilation with Operable Skylights, Windows, and Doors

This course explores how mixed-mode (hybrid) ventilation systems address all these issues by improving the ratio of fresh air introduced into buildings while reducing energy needs and costs.

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Solar Innovations, Inc.

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The Integrated Advantage: Redefining Door Openings for Modern Architecture

In course, you'll discover how Integrated Door Opening Assemblies offer a holistic, system-based solution that streamlines compliance, minimizes on-site errors, and delivers benefits far beyond enhanced aesthetics.

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Syntégra integrated doors by design

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Porcelain Surface: A Design Professional’s Guide

Explore the characteristics of gauged porcelain tile panel slabs (GPTP/S), an exceptionally beautiful, sustainable, and durable surface for interior or exterior use.

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LX Hausys America

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The Importance of Space: Rainscreen Technology in Residential Building Design

Creating adequate space in wall construction is vital for drainage and ventilation. Explore the science and benefits of rainscreen technology by taking this free course.

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Advanced Building Products, Inc.

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Outdoor Fitness Courses: Fitness and Fun

Make outdoor exercise more challenging and functional. Explore the features and benefits of outdoor obstacle course installations, as well as applicable safety regulations.

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BCI Burke Co.

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Digging Into Trench

Changing climate and land use patterns have necessitated a greater focus on stormwater management. Examine the various channel types, materials, and components of trench drains.

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Iron Age Designs

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Water Conservation: Initiatives and Standards

Water is one of our most valuable resources. This course examines problems like overuse and leakages and explores the many water conservation initiatives, codes, and standards.

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Geberit North America

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Daylight and Window Management with Automated Controls

Automated shading systems predict, monitor, and respond to the daily microclimate surrounding a building. Learn how they can manage daylight, energy use demands, and indoor comfort levels.

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Mecho

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Optimizing Energy Efficiency with Polycarbonate Sheeting Systems

A translucent daylighting system can contribute to green building construction. Delve into the role of polycarbonate sheeting systems in sustainable design.

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Gallina USA

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Ventilated Façades: Designed for Sustainability, Beauty, and Performance

Explore how ventilated façade systems provide added wind load absorption, moisture protection, and insulation properties, resulting in building durability and sustainability.

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BOSTIK, Inc.

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An Introduction to Steel Deck Framing

Discover the benefits of light-gauge steel deck framing systems. Learn about their capabilities, the applicable code and structural design considerations, and installation tips.

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Fortress Building Products