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USGBC Approved Education

AEC Daily is proud to be the largest provider of free, online continuing education approved by USGBC. Approved courses 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.

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

 
The Design & Performance Advantages of Composite Shake

Provides an overview of the characteristics and green features of composite shake vs. alternative shake options, as well as a discussion of the relationship of composite shake to various green certification programs.

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Sustainable Bath & Kitchen Design

Provides an overview of the importance of water conservation, the components of a green building, methods to improve the water and energy efficiency of the average home, as well as discussions on green product selection and related certification programs.

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Low-VOC Paints as a Component of Sustainable Building Concepts

Provides an overview of the concept of sustainable building and basics of LEED rating system; LEED standard credits for paints and coatings; The development and characteristics of low-VOC paints, including VOC ingredients, current regulations and testing procedures.

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Polymer Concrete Surface Systems: A Green & Sustainable Solution

Provides an overview of the components and attributes of polymer concrete surface systems and why they are a prime example of sustainable design and green engineering for environmentally sound construction.

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

 

Meet GreenWizard, our new exclusive green-product data provider! 

GreenWizard is a technology company offering a web-based software solution for Architects, Engineers, and Contractors to search, compare, buy and document green building materials from thousands of manufacturers. AEC Daily users can quickly search for green building products by accessing GreenWizard’s site directly from our home page under our Green Product Data/LEED® Docs link or under Sustainable Design. AEC Daily’s users will benefit through GreenWizard’s link, attracting the attention of architects, engineers, and contractors interested in our continuing education units.

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