Glass Doors: Hardware Set Selection and Specification

Glass door hardware selection impacts ADA compliance and occupant safety. Differences between locally manufactured and imported sets and specification criteria are discussed.

Create the space you’ve dreamed about with a lightweight masonry fireplace

Mason-Lite Lightweight Masonry Fireplace Systems help you realize your dreams of having a fireplace in your master bedroom, upstairs retreat, or even your outdoor patio, without major building infrastructure reinforcement.

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.

The Fireplace in Contemporary Design

Modern gas fireplaces offer an environmentally friendly heating solution with high efficiency ratings and contemporary designs that don't sacrifice form for function.

Technology & Environments to Create the Ideal Operation

This course is designed to offer insight into the various factors that must be considered when designing successful mission critical operations.

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.

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.

Solid Surface: A Design Professional’s Guide

Explore the creative possibilities of solid surface, the thermoformable, printable, nonporous, and environmentally sustainable material that designers and fabricators love.

Smoke Containment Strategies for Elevator Hoistways and Lobbies

Smoke migration in a building is a major threat to the safety of the occupants and fire personnel. Learn why building codes mandate smoke containment in specific areas of a structure.

Anodizing 101: Building, Construction, & Design

Examine the sustainability of aluminum, the anodizing process, and the benefits of using anodized aluminum sheet, extrusions, and panels as part of building construction.

Designing with Perforated Metal

Perforated metal can compose lights and views, orchestrate sound, and manage air flow. Delve into the manufacturing process and explore the many design possibilities.

Impact of Window Treatments on Commercial Daylighting Design

Let's evaluate a variety of daylighting strategies for commercial applications and and the relevance of daylight factor calculations.