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New Courses Featured This Month
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A Guide to Designing with Today's Vinyl Siding
Provides an overview of vinyl siding, including its history, certification program, features and benefits, types of vinyl siding, architectural trim and accessories, as well as a discussion on how to incorporate vinyl siding in designs inspired by the Colonial, Romantic, Victorian and Eclectic periods of architecture.
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Cast in Stone: Traditional Products for a Modern World
Provides an overview of cast stone products including the manufacturing processes, the various mix types and applications, along with a discussion of the considerations for design, site storage, handling and fixing.
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Sustainable Design Practices for Kitchens, Systems for Homes, and Lumber for Wood Framed Construction - PODCAST
Three case studies examine sustainable design practices and products which reduce the environmental footprint of an urban home. One study focuses on the kitchen space while another tours an urban home and discusses the innovative systems utilized throughout the space. In addition, the origins of sustainable harvested lumber, used for wood framed construction, are traced back to an FSC Certified Forest, contrasting it with harvesting lumber from a clear-cut plantation.
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AEC Daily Bulletin - September 2008
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Tradeshows, Events + Conferences
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MARMOMACC, THE SOURCE FOR STONE MATERIALS (OCTOBER 2-5, VERONA, ITALY)
Held annually at Veronafiere, MARMOMACC is the global showcase of stone materials and machinery. In 2007, more than 1,500 exhibitors from 50 countries
attracted over 63,000 trade visitors from 120 countries. MARMOMACC is the ideal place to see the latest stone-related machinery and technologies, to directly source stone for commercial projects, and to view the full spectrum of stone materials available for residential applications. Each year, the show features a number of architectural exhibits and conferences devoted to designing with dimensional stone.
For more information: www.marmomacc.com or e-mail info@cig-dc.com). |
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CSI Webinar: The Anatomy of a Specification
September 16, 2-3:30pm ET
This webinar will present the specification philosophy, structure, and practices used by HKS Architects, a large firm with major projects all over the world. The section structure HKS uses combines Arcom MasterSpec, CSI SectionFormat, lessons learned through HKS’ vast experience, and HKS’ building sciences and company values. The anatomical make-up of the various articles, paragraphs, and subparagraphs of the traditional 3-part format will be examined in detail. Unique articles will be dissected, and the range of several potential specification requirements possibilities that can be written will be delineated. Emphasis will be placed on reasons why some requirements are written and why some are not included. The seminar will be an extensive survey of the considerable details a specifier needs to know in order to command a specification.
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CSI Webinar: Metal Roofing 101: Part 1
September 23, 2-3:30pm ET
A comprehensive primer on metal roofing, including steep and low slope systems, design principles, metals, finishes, joint details and underlayment. This course material is relevant to all experience levels, from beginner to expert. It is a great place to start for those new to the profession, and a surprising source of new information for experienced professionals. This webinar is available in a package! Look for “Metal Roofing 101 with Rob Haddock” in event registration! Learn more or register now for this webinar.
For a complete list of upcoming CSI Webinars visit www.csinet.org/webinar. |
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BIMWorld
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BIMWORLD, a leading developer of building product manufacturer specific Building Information Modeling (BIM) content for the AEC industry is pleased to announce that BRAND NEW Autodesk Revit BIM models are now available at library.bimworld.com from these manufacturers: CGI Windows and Doors, Healthcare Lighting, Doralco Sunshades and Grilles, Technical Glass Products and Delta’s Dryden faucets.
To view our content library, please visit http://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/www.bimworld.com and register for free. |
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Architectural Products Magazine
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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.
Architectural Products Magazine is a publication of Construction Business Media, LLC.
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