Building knowledge and connections
Explore all aspects of this durable, low impact wood product and how it can be incorporated into interior and exterior projects.
Start Course!Curious about efficient vacuum supply for STEM facilities? Delve into the specification, design, and installation of local vacuum networks.
Start Course!It takes more than one type of firestop product to prevent the spread of fire, smoke, and toxic gases in a building. Explore firestop technologies that help save lives and property.
Start Course!Examine the roots of color theory, master the basic color terminology, explore how colors interact with each other, and explore the 'superpowers' of color and how to apply them.
Register Now!Explore door and frame assemblies that meet the requirements for fire ratings, acoustics, bullet resistance, and radiation/radio frequency attenuation.
Start Course!Metal roofs are subject to snow slides, which create safety hazards and generate liability issues. Learn about fence and pad style snow guards, review layout guidelines and discover the most common design errors.
Start Course!Achieve enhanced indoor air quality and energy efficiency with fabric air dispersion systems. The course compares them to metal duct systems and presents design considerations.
Start Course!Gun violence is a reality and architectural armoring is a need. Explore ballistic materials, applications, testing and standards, and designing for ballistic threats.
Start Course!A comprehensive systems approach to exterior wall design is critical for high-performance buildings. Examine recent advances and best practices in steel stud with masonry veneer wall design.
Start Course!Discover daylighting strategies available through integration of structural sandwich panels, energy conversation, enhancements, options, form, and aesthetics.
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Learn how well-designed glass fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) composites deliver significant value and advantages over metal, wood, or concrete materials in corrosive environments.
Examine today's artificial grass systems and discover how they are carefully planned, designed, and built to suit specific needs of outdoor residential or commercial landscapes.
Louvers provide fresh air intake and exhaust, reduce noise, keep out unwanted water and debris, and add architectural style. Examine the performance of a variety of louver designs.
Moisture can degrade a building’s envelope and structure. Learn about the key strategies to prevent moisture problems in wall assemblies.
Explore the many applications of metal, wood, phenolic, and HDPE lockers in various facilities.
Compare redwood lumber and other wood species and the sustainability of modern Redwood forestry.
Accessible, code-compliant bathrooms do not have to look institutional. Explore intelligent design solutions that are both functional and elegant.
Concrete is a fundamental building material but it has water-related design challenges. Examine the sustainable benefits of integral concrete waterproofing.
Examines screen types such as enclosures, wall screens, and trellis systems, and provides an in-depth discussion of HVAC equipment and unit-attached rooftop screening systems.
Designing a resilient building requires a strong understanding of material and building science. Explore the unique properties of polymer siding, trim, and capped polymer cladding.
Review the safety codes and standards that govern access ladder design and examine comfortable and compliant solutions for stairs, catwalks, platforms, and safety enclosures.
Discuss deck surfaces, maintenance, and costs and explore porcelain tile as an alternative to wood and composite deck surfaces that is well suited to exterior environments.
