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Bathroom Furniture: Design and Function
Bathroom Furniture: Design and Function

Provides an overview of the design and function of bathroom furniture and the key considerations required to create the ultimate grooming experience. Included are discussions pertaining to consumer market trends; National codes and standards; and, key usage and expectation questions.

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Kohler Co.

Profiles and Installations of Stone Coated Steel Roofing
Profiles and Installations of Stone Coated Steel Roofing

Provides an overview of stone coated steel roofing systems including a discussion of the installation methods used, testing and standards, and comparative characteristics of stone coated roofing versus traditional roofing materials.

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Decra Roofing Systems

Cool Roofing: A Solution to National Energy and Environmental Challenges
Cool Roofing: A Solution to National Energy and Environmental Challenges

Provides an overview of the performance characteristics and benefits of cool roofing systems using reflective white vinyl roofing. Green roofing, energy saving programs, environmental challenges and solutions are also reviewed.

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Chemical Fabrics and Film

Meeting Architectural Challenges with Cast Stone
Meeting Architectural Challenges with Cast Stone

Provides an overview of cast stone production; how it differs from associated materials; how it is used as a material that by size, shape, color and finish is aesthetically appealing. The various applications of cast stone for residential, commercial, municipal, educational and other uses are also reviewed.

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Cast Stone Institute

Acoustical Solutions: Designing with Cementitious Wood Fiber Products
Acoustical Solutions: Designing with Cementitious Wood Fiber Products

Provides an overview of cementitious wood fiber products in creating acoustically sound commercial spaces. Products including ceiling panels, interior panels, and structural roof deck systems are reviewed.

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Tectum Inc.

Designing and Planning for Motorized Recessed Retractable Screens
Designing and Planning for Motorized Recessed Retractable Screens

Provides an overview of recessed applications for motorized retractable screens, their wide variety of uses, and how easy it is to integrate the product with other design systems. The benefits of recessed applications compared to other application options available will also be reviewed.

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Phantom Manufacturing Ltd.

Using Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP) to Repair and Strengthen Structures
Using Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP) to Repair and Strengthen Structures

Provides an overview of the characteristics and advantages of using Fiber Reinforced Polymers to repair and strengthen existing concrete, masonry, wood, and steel structures.

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QuakeWrap, Inc.

Two-Hour Fire-Resistance-Rated Walls
Two-Hour Fire-Resistance-Rated Walls

Provides an overview of two-hour fire-resistance-rated walls used in townhome construction; the options available in today's marketplace; and, firewall installation requirements and considerations. Included are discussions regarding risk management and fire resistance testing.

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Fire Sound Products



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AEC Daily Bulletin - February 2007


Saskatchewan Association of Architects
AEC Daily Receives SAA* Approval

All courses listed in our Online Learning Center are free-of-charge and SAA approved as a self-directed learning activity.
Members must self-report LUs through the MCET electronic tracking system (www.mceregister.com)

*SAA – Saskatchewan Association of Architects


Ordre des architectes du Québec
AEC Daily receives OAQ* approval

All courses listed are OAQ approved as a self-directed learning activity.
Members must self-report hours to OAQ.

*OAQ - Ordre des architectes du Québec


Ontario Association of Architects
AEC Daily - Continuing Education

All courses qualify as self-directed learning activity.
Members must self-report activity to OAA*.

*OAA - Ontario Association of Architects


AEC Daily Continuing Education Podcasts

AEC Daily Continuing Education Podcasts

Continuing Education Podcasts

AEC Daily is now offering its first Online Learning Course as a podcast download. Now you can learn on the go on a variety of mobile devices, including the Apple iPodTM!

As with all of AEC Daily's continuing education courses, our podcast courses are free, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All courses are AIA-certified, and many are recognized by a variety of leading authorities including Construction Specifications Institute, AIBC, AIBD, BOMI, IDCEC, NKBA and more!

Keep your eyes on AEC Daily's Podcast page for new free podcast courses!

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February Learn & Earn Contest

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