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Acoustical Solutions with Spray-Applied Insulation
	Presented by: International Cellulose Corporation Description: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide an overview of the terms and definitions used in the acoustical control field as well as the possibilities of how spray-applied cellulose insulation can be used to solve acoustical control design objectives.

The Amazing Shrinking Office
	Presented by: Aurora Filing and Storage Products Description: Office cubicles are shrinking in size. The average employee is now working in a space that is 6' x 6'. How do you fit storage into such a tiny space?

Laminated Veneer Bamboo

Presented by: Lamboo® Incorporated Description: Lamboo, Inc. is the leader in the technologies and manufacturing of performance based engineered bamboo for Structural, Architectural, and Industrial applications. Their products are more dimensionally stable, stronger structurally, and more renewable than their timber counterparts. Due to their high performance characteristics, Lamboo materials are ideal for exposed structural systems, curtain wall and storefront, windows and doors, and a wide spectrum of other interior and exterior applications

Rising Value in MR-24® Standing Seam Roof System vs. Conventional Roof Options

Presented by: Butler Manufacturing Description: Due to rising costs and stricter building codes sustainability and energy efficiency must be considered when choosing a new roof. This white paper offers a compelling look at how a standing seam metal roof system when compared to a conventional solution fares better over time with lower life cycle costs, particularly when compared to in-place costs, maintenance and average life span.

Running Low on Gas?

Presented by: Fenzi North America Description: Insulating glass (IG) units significantly contribute to fuel and energy savings. IG sealants have to meet manifold requirements such as ease of handling, elasticity, durability, noble gas or moisture vapour transmission rates, etc. Argon, the most common noble gas used, is used to improve thermal performances of the IG. Polymeric raw materials for IG sealants such as Polysulfides, or Silicones strongly contribute to the success of today's IG systems. Among these polymers, Polysulfides are the most trusted. The reason for the long success of Polysulfide based IG sealant is the fact that all customer expectations are fulfilled for major IG applications. Niche applications like frameless overhead glazing or structural glazing are settled by other polymeric raw materials.

 

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Rhino Linings
	BioBased Insulation products consist of open cell insulation, closed cell insulation and sealants designed for residential, commercial, agricultural and industrial applications.
Thermal Performance: Energy Efficiency Through Insulation Provides an overview of the importance of thermal performance for the building envelope. Start This Course Now!

DaVinci Roofscapes
	DaVinci Roofscapes, based in Kansas City, Kansas, has been manufacturing award-winning synthetic slate and shake roofing since 1999. DaVinci’s revolutionary polymer shingles offer homeowners and contractors the authentic colors and natural textures of quarried slate or rough-hewn cedar shake.
The Design Advantages of Synthetic Roofing Solutions Provides an overview of the features and benefits of slate and shake synthetic roofing products, including a discussion on the testing methods used to rate specific performance characteristics. Start This Course Now! The FRESH Approach to Choosing Exterior Colors Provides an overview of the FRESH approach; a strategic method used for the selection of colors for the exterior of buildings. The course focuses on both residential and commercial design considerations, and details the steps to follow in the color selection process to achieve a harmonious design. Start This Course Now!

Hycrete, Inc.
	Hycrete products make concrete waterproof, by reducing absorption of water and dissolved salts into the concrete and by forming a protective layer over reinforcing steel.
Sustainable Waterproofing Solutions Provides an overview of the sustainable benefits of integral concrete waterproofing and analyzes traditional waterproofing methods as compared to integral methods in terms of durability, risk, cost, and construction timeline. Start This Course Now!

Miller Edge
	MillerEdge, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of the most positive emergency stopping devices available for motor-driven doors and gates. We also manufacture a full line of safe guarding products for perimeter, area and machine guarding. It is the policy of MillerEdge, Inc. to supply quality products that conform exactly to all established requirements and the reasonable expectations of its customers. Our customers are our focal point and customer satisfaction is our driving force. We are further committed to a company-wide program for continuous quality improvement. This philosophy gives us the basis to provide excellent service and convenience for our customers.
Entrapment Protection for Motorized Doors This course explains the need for entrapment protection devices on motorized commercial and industrial doors and discusses how to specify the appropriate sensing edge actuation method and monitoring function to meet design, safety, and industry code requirements for specific building projects. Start This Course Now!

iSPAN Systems LP
	TotalJoist is a light gauge steel floor joist designed, manufactured, and distributed exclusively by iSPAN Systems LP, as a response to the challenges and limitations currently faced by those in the Multi-Residential construction industry using engineered wood and precast floors.
Green Building With Steel Floor Joist Systems Provides an overview of steel floor joist systems, including discussion on what they are, how they can be applied to different residential and multi-residential projects, and their use toward sustainable construction methods and achieving LEED® accreditation. Start This Course Now! Steel Floor Joist Products: Fire, Acoustic, and System Design for Specifiers Provides an overview of modular steel joist floor systems, and their environmental, fire resistance, acoustic, and structural considerations. Start This Course Now!

 

Building Knowledge and Connections AEC Daily offers the following Online Continuing Education courses at our Online Learning Center. These courses are available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and are registered with AIA, GBCI, IDCEC and many more organizations. Inside this Edition:
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Benjamin Moore & Co.
	Benjamin Moore & Co. continues to develop and produce new paint products, such as EcoSpec, a solvent-free, low odor, low VOC, water-thinnable coating system that utilizes our own advanced materials technology.
Color Foundations Provides an overview of color basics, including terminology, color perception, the psychology of color, how light affects color, and current styles and color trends. Start This Course Now! Color and Light Provides an overview of the properties of color and light. The program includes discussions on types of lighting, metamerism, Color Rendering Index (CRI), and Light Reflectance Value (LRV) and how they affect design choices. Start This Course Now! Creating Healthy Living Environments with New Paint Technology Provides an overview of sustainable design and the creation of healthier environments in reference to architectural paints. Included are discussions regarding the components of paint; independent testing methods and standards; categories of LEED®; and specification of paint systems for today’s designer. Start This Course Now! High Performance Floor Coatings Provides an overview of the basic characteristics of concrete as a floor substrate; floor coating types and selection of appropriate materials; proper coating application and importance of preliminary inspection and surface preparation. Start This Course Now! High-Performance Coatings for Industrial Applications Provides an overview of high-performance coatings for industrial applications, including a discussion of various types of industrial coating products, surface preparation techniques, primer selection, and specification issues. Start This Course Now! 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. Start This Course Now! Origins of Color and Pigments Provides an overview of the origins and evolution of color pigments by looking at historical civilizations and time periods. Start This Course Now! Paint 201: Practical Solutions and Problem-Solving Techniques Provides an overview of the classification of paints, advantages and disadvantages of latex versus alkyd coatings, surface preparation and priming techniques, and causes and solutions for common paint problems. Start This Course Now! Paint Technology: Chemistry and Performance Provides an overview of types of paint, paint finishes, surface preparation, and primers. Start This Course Now! Three Centuries of Color Illustrates how the use of color can express our individuality and culture, and how the past can inspire us with fresh ideas for using color in the present. Highlighting the prevalent colors of more than ten decades, this course also looks at the societal, political, technological and cultural influences which impacted and defined the personality of each decade. Start This Course Now!