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USGBC Approved Education

AEC Daily is proud to be the largest provider of free, online continuing education approved by USGBC. We have over 40 approved courses that will count toward GBCI Continuing Education (CE) non specific credit hours for LEED APs and LEED Green Associates. LEED APs must earn 30 CE hours biennially (6 of which must be LEED-specific hours) and LEED Green Associates must earn 15 CE hours biennially (3 of which must be LEED-specific hours) to maintain their credentials.

Over 40 USGBC approved courses offered by AEC Daily address topics within all LEED categories including stormwater management, heat island reduction, vegetated roofs, water efficient fixtures and fittings, and energy efficient building envelopes, to list a few. For a complete list of AEC Daily's USGBC approved courses please CLICK HERE.

These courses also qualify for the AIA SD continuing education requirement.

 
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.

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Acoustical Ceiling Restoration

Provides an overview of the numerous benefits of commercial acoustical ceiling restoration. The restoration process is compared to alternative ceiling options including chemical cleaning, conventional painting, and total ceiling replacement.

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Controlling Moisture Movement In Buildings: The Complete Air & Vapor Barrier Approach

Provides an overview of the benefits and advantages of air, vapor and moisture barriers designed to protect buildings against excessive moisture, and includes a discussion on moisture sources and travel, and their negative impact upon the building envelope.

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Appliances & The Green Home

Provides an overview of the importance of sustainability when selecting appliances, as well as information on how to evaluate, compare and specify energy efficient refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers.

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For a complete list of USGBC approved courses please CLICK HERE.

 



 
USGBC Approved Education

AEC Daily is proud to be the largest provider of free, online continuing education approved by USGBC. We have over 40 approved courses that will count toward GBCI Continuing Education (CE) non specific credit hours for LEED APs and LEED Green Associates. LEED APs must earn 30 CE hours biennially (6 of which must be LEED-specific hours) and LEED Green Associates must earn 15 CE hours biennially (3 of which must be LEED-specific hours) to maintain their credentials.

Over 40 USGBC approved courses offered by AEC Daily address topics within all LEED categories including stormwater management, heat island reduction, vegetated roofs, water efficient fixtures and fittings, and energy efficient building envelopes, to list a few. For a complete list of AEC Daily's USGBC approved courses please CLICK HERE.

These courses also qualify for the AIA SD continuing education requirement.

 
Designing with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF)

Provides an overview of the construction flexibility features of insulated concrete forms (ICFs) which provide innovative solutions for designing sustainable, energy efficient, safe, healthy commercial and residential structures.

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Innovative Water Conservation Fixture Systems

Provides an overview of water cost and conservation issues in today's society and how the use of water conservation fixture systems can save water and money for future use. Included is an outline of green building standards and how water and energy saving systems can contribute to LEED certification of a building.

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Recycled Glass and Porcelain Terrazzo and Secondary Markets

Provides an overview of the glass recycling industry and secondary uses of glass, the benefits of recycled glass terrazzo, including LEED® and health information and life cycle costing, and other recycled glass and recycled porcelain products.

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Thermal Performance: Energy Efficiency Through Insulation

Provides an overview of the importance of thermal performance for the building envelope.

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For a complete list of USGBC approved courses please CLICK HERE.