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Faucets and Fittings: Restroom Solutions for Sustainable Design Provides an overview of today's restroom environments and how specifying the appropriate faucets and water fixture systems, in commercial and institutional applications, contributes to high performance buildings, supporting sustainable built environments. Included are discussions about Green Building, sensor technology, and industry codes and approvals. READ MORE... |
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Thermal Performance: Energy Efficiency Through Insulation Provides an overview of the importance of thermal performance for the building envelope. READ MORE... |
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Specifying Projection Screens: Critical Factors to Consider Provides an overview of the factors to consider when specifying projections screens, including screen format, size, and model, as well as discussions on optimum viewing surfaces and the methods of controlling a motorized screen. READ MORE... |
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Siphonic Roof Drain Systems Provides an overview of the importance of roof drainage and the innovative features, benefits and operation of siphonic roof drain systems. Other roof drain system options are discussed, as well as, Green building, industry standards and siphonic installation and specification. READ MORE... |
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Channel Glass Wall Systems Provides an overview of the structural properties and design benefits of channel glass wall systems. Included are discussions pertaining to performance, installation and specification considerations; as well as safety glazing and current testing standards and certifications. READ MORE... |
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Créer des milieux de vie sains grâce à une nouvelle technologie de peinture Introduction au design durable et création d’environnements plus sains par des peintures architecturales. On trouvera aussi des réflexions sur les composants de la peinture; des méthodes d’évaluation et des normes indépendantes ; les catégories LEED® ; enfin, les particularités des systèmes de peinture pour le designer d’aujourd’hui. READ MORE... |
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Sustainable Design: The Use of Natural Stone in Green Architecture This course will provide you with an introduction to stone, an overview of the principles and drivers in the green/sustainability building movement, and descriptions of how stone makes an appropriate, attractive, and natural material design choice that will contribute to a holistic solution over the life cycle of a project. READ MORE... |
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Water-Repellency and Efflorescence Control in Masonry Provides the details of achieving water-repellency and efflorescence control in masonry construction. While the focus is on single-wythe masonry walls, the admixture technologies presented are applicable to other manufactured concrete products such as pavers and roof tiles. READ MORE... |
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Concrete Curing Compounds and Sealers Examined, and The New Era of Polished Concrete Provides an overview of the differences in concrete curing compounds, cure and seals and sealers, as well as proper curing techniques of concrete, and includes diamond grinding and polishing as an alternative treatment of concrete. READ MORE... |
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May Learn & Earn Contest You could WIN a $100 PRIZE just for successfully completing any of the FREE online AIA-certified courses available at AEC Daily's Online Learning Center. With 213 FREE online continuing education courses available, you have multiple chances to win! Please visit http://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/www.aecdaily.com/contest for complete rules & regulations. |
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CONSTRUCT2008 brings Architects, Engineers, General Contractors, Specifiers and commercial construction professionals together for one amazing event!
The CSI Show is now: CONSTRUCT. You simply can't afford to miss this key industry event of the year, CONSTRUCT2008! Thousands of commercial, industrial, and institutional construction professionals and hundreds of exhibiting companies will come together at CONSTRUCT2008 to network, to learn and to increase business. CONSTRUCT2008, held in conjunction with the CSI Annual Convention, is the opportunity for leading industry suppliers, delivering products and solutions, to meet face-to-face, with industry leaders to help grow and improve business. CONSTRUCT2008 offers a focused marketplace that has everything you need to survive and thrive in today's evolving dynamics, changing economic times and competitive landscape. Please visit here for more information. |
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Fall CSI CDT Exam Register now to take the CDT! The fall testing window is September 22 – 27, 2008. The early registration deadline is June 23, and the final registration deadline is August 22. Click here to register for the exam or visit www.csinet.org/certification for more information. |
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CSI introduces BIM audiocast series "bimWITS" CSI has launched bimWITS, a CSI AudioCast series focusing on Building Information Modeling (BIM). CSI is producing the bimWITS series in conjunction with the buildingSMART alliance.™ The audio briefs will address BIM basics and draw on the knowledge and "wits" of experts working with BIM. The debut episode features an interview with Deke Smith, Executive Director of the buildingSMART Alliance. Hear the first episode of bimWITS at audio.csinet.org. |
| CSI Webinar: Connection on the Job: The Key to Your Success May 20, 2-3:30pm ET Have you ever been challenged by the personality style of a boss, a colleague, or a client? Of course you have, because we ALL have! Making good connections with the people we work with is easier said than done. We all have differing opinions, diverse ways of handling situations, and unique ways of thinking. And we all want OUR opinions to be heard, respected, and most of all, adopted. So where do we start? Join us for a fun and illuminating session…guaranteed to change the way you think about people on the job and in your life forever! Click here to learn more or register now for this webminar |
| CSI Webinar: Insulation, the Forgotten Technology for Energy Conservation May 22, 2-3:30pm ET Understand the power of insulation in new construction and expansion and maintenance arenas when properly designed, installed and maintained. Good insulation installation can reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions; increase your available carbon credits; support sustainable design initiatives; increase manufacturing productivity; eliminate or reduce corrosion; control condensation and mold growth; and provide an unrivaled return on your investment. Click here to learn more or register now for this webinar. |
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BIMWorld and Autodesk® deliver a seamless online environment that drives 3D CAD collaboration and efficiency. With Autodesk® Seek, building product manufacturers (BPMs) now have a way to market their products to millions of architects, designers, and engineers. |
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CADdetails.com | designing in 3D SketchUp is a 3D modeling program designed for professional architects, civil engineers, filmmakers, game developers, and related professions. It was designed to be more intuitive, flexible, and easy-to-use than other 3D modeling programs, which often have steep learning curves. Several features allow designers to "play" with their designs, unlike what is possible in other 3D CAD programs. It is marketed as an easy-to-use conceptual tool with a simple interface. Over the next few months, CADdetails 3D library will be expanding to include a wide array of manufactured products. Designers will be able to view and download 3D models, CAD details, full scale product drawings, 3-part specifications, product catalogs and cut sheets, all in one place, in one industry-standard format! Click here for a complete viewing of CADdetails’ 3D SketchUp collection. |
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Architectural Products Magazine
Find out why Architectural Products Magazine is the fastest growing magazine in all of construction! Click to start your FREE annual subscription and get the latest on products, materials and applications for commercial and institutional design. Now with 10 issues in 2008 and a live web version connecting you to all the products appearing in the magazine with no registration requirement. This subscription is free to US citizens only. |
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