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Specifying the Correct Floor for Dance and Performing Arts

Specifying the Correct Floor for Dance and Performing Arts

This course explores the advantages of using sprung floors in performance venues, offering a safer surface for dancers than hard sports and multipurpose floors.

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Acoustics in Learning Environments

Acoustics in Learning Environments

Undesirable acoustics adversely affect learning processes. This course presents solutions that create synergy between architectural design and the classroom environment.

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Designing for Water Conservation: Water‑Efficient Plumbing Solutions

Designing for Water Conservation: Water‑Efficient Plumbing Solutions

Water is a valuable resource. Explore plumbing fixtures, technologies, and management tools that support compliance with stringent water-efficiency requirements.

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Closing the Loop on Office Furniture

Closing the Loop on Office Furniture

Remanufacturers address the need for truly green office furniture by taking old furniture and giving it new life. Discover the advantages of remanufactured office furniture.

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Low-Carbon Concrete and Project-Level Carbon Budgets

Low-Carbon Concrete and Project-Level Carbon Budgets

Explore how concrete mix design, benchmark tools, EPDs, specifications, structural design strategies, and project-level carbon budgets can be used to meet carbon-reduction targets.

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Enhancing the Built Environment with Architectural Metal Fabric

Enhancing the Built Environment with Architectural Metal Fabric

Create graphic screens with metal fabrics that provide solar management, safety, and security with lighting, color, and digital display technology.

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The Versatility of Metal Cladding

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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A Planning Guide for Accessible Restrooms: Version 2.6

A Planning Guide for Accessible Restrooms: Version 2.6

Restroom facilities should be accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. Discover the tools needed to plan accessible restrooms to meet ADA requirements and other standards.

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Designs and Techniques for Barrier Free Showers

Designs and Techniques for Barrier Free Showers

Discover tips for creating perfectly performing barrier-free showers.

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Enhancing Outdoor Living: Current Trends & the Role of Aluminum Shade Structures

Enhancing Outdoor Living: Current Trends & the Role of Aluminum Shade Structures

The leading trend of 2024 is blending indoor and outdoor spaces. Discover the role, materials, and styles of shade structures designed to expand livable outdoor spaces.

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Equipment Attachment Solutions for Standing Seam Metal Roofs

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Equipment Attachment Solutions for Standing Seam Metal Roofs

The seam in standing seam metal roofing provides an anchorage point for mounting equipment. Explore nonpenetrating seam clamps used with snow retention and solar panel systems.

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 AceClamp by PMC Industries, Inc.

Contemporary Shower Enclosure Design for Hospitality and Multifamily

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Contemporary Shower Enclosure Design for Hospitality and Multifamily

Examine the design, installation, and specification of glass shower enclosures for residential and hospitality bathrooms and explore creative glazing and hardware options.

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 HMI Glass

Section 07 05 49 - Thermal Break Plates and Blocks

Specification

Section 07 05 49 - Thermal Break Plates and Blocks

Guide specification for Fabreeka thermal break plates and blocks — covering the Fabreeka-TIM, Fabreeka-TIM LT, and Fabreeka-TIM RF Series.

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 Fabreeka

Preservative-Treated Wood: Specification and Use

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Preservative-Treated Wood: Specification and Use

Preserved wood is durable, safe, and environmentally beneficial. Explore treatment types and AWPA standards, as well as Best Management Practices for sensitive environments.

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 Western Wood Preservers Institute

Acoustic Door Assemblies and Their Role in Sound Control

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Acoustic Door Assemblies and Their Role in Sound Control

Learn how acoustic doors can meet not only sound control but also fire safety, ADA, security, and green building requirements.

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 AMBICO Limited

Customizable Premanufactured Railings: Beautiful and Flexible Solutions

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Customizable Premanufactured Railings: Beautiful and Flexible Solutions

Find out how three architects partnered with a manufacturer to create pre-engineered, site-specific railing solutions that meet safety standards AND enhance the project’s design.

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 Feeney Inc.

Mineral-Based Composite Decking: Innovation and Performance You Can Build On

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Mineral-Based Composite Decking: Innovation and Performance You Can Build On

Explore how mineral-based decking transforms multifamily outdoor spaces—streamlining installs, cutting maintenance, and preventing water damage.

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 DuxxBak Composite Decking

Versatile Aluminum Railing Systems: Quick to Install, Designed to Last

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Versatile Aluminum Railing Systems: Quick to Install, Designed to Last

Examine high-strength powder-coated aluminum railings from code considerations to installation.

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 Feeney Inc.

Window and Door Security Solutions: Forced Entry, Storm, Blast, and Ballistic Protection

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Window and Door Security Solutions: Forced Entry, Storm, Blast, and Ballistic Protection

Can existing windows and doors stand up to modern threats? Learn how to reinforce vulnerable systems using retrofit and replacement strategies that boost protection.

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 Invisicade

Section 09 64 19  - Engineered Wood Flooring

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Section 09 64 19 - Engineered Wood Flooring

Free 3-part guide specification for prefinished engineered wood flooring by Corewood.

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 Corewood Inc.

Specifying Glazing Systems for Performance & Sustainability

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Specifying Glazing Systems for Performance & Sustainability

Discover storefront and curtain wall system design strategies to elevate building performance, and develop specifications that support efficiency, durability, and visual impact.

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 Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions

Section 05 73 19 - Decorative Metal Railings

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Section 05 73 19 - Decorative Metal Railings

DesignRail® decorative aluminum railing system for interior and exterior use by Feeney, Inc.

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 Feeney Inc.

Sustainable Waterproofing Solutions

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Sustainable Waterproofing Solutions

Concrete is a fundamental building material but it has water-related design challenges. Examine the sustainable benefits of integral concrete waterproofing.

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 Hycrete, Inc.

How to Treat Concrete Floors

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How to Treat Concrete Floors

Concrete floors require protection, and selecting the right coating system is crucial. Concrete floor assessment, repair, and coating selection based on requirements are covered.

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 Rust-Oleum

Designing Buildings for Heat Resilience & Energy Efficiency

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Designing Buildings for Heat Resilience & Energy Efficiency

Heat is a critical issue impacting many cities and communities. Learn how cool roofs and walls help mitigate heat, reduce cooling demand, and meet various green building goals.

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 Cool Roof Rating Council

Design Story: Making Space

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Design Story: Making Space

Guidance for design using a whole-person/whole-process approach that considers the spectrum of human diversity and recognizes culture, ability, age, gender, and health.

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 Decanthropy

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