Advantages of Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs) for Building Thermal Insulation

This course discusses how VIPs work, why they are effective, and the impact the properties of the materials used to construct a VIP can have on its performance.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
AIA (1.25 LU/HSW) | GBCI (1.00 CE Hour)

Designing and Installing Waterproof Tiled Showers

This course provides an overview of one-piece shower bases, glass shower enclosures, and accessories and includes discussions on methods of waterproofing shower floors, shower design, and installation and tiling guidelines for shower pans and accessories.

Duration: 1 hour
AIA (1.0 LU/HSW) | IDCEC (0.1 CEU)

Implementing Tubular Daylighting in Commercial Facilities

This course examines the benefits of daylight and explains how tubular daylighting devices (TDDs) can efficiently and effectively supply it in an energy-efficient manner, how they optimize all levels of daylight, and how they avoid issues such as glare and heat gain associated with windows and conventional skylights.

Duration: 1 hour
AIA (1.0 LU/HSW) | GBCI (1.00 CE Hour) | IDCEC (0.1 CEU)

Improving Fire Door Specification and Inspection Effectiveness

This course focuses on describing how design professionals can reinforce their ability to ensure that fire doors are specified, installed, inspected, and maintained properly and that they meet or exceed all relevant code requirements.

Duration: 1 hour
AIA (1.0 LU/HSW)

Electric Infrared Heating Systems: Creating Long-Term Sustainability

This course looks at the available outdoor heating options and their sustainability profiles, focusing on the types, color choices, mounting methods, and control options of electric infrared heaters. It includes a review of the steps required to select the best solution.

Duration: 1 hour
AIA (1.0 LU/HSW) | GBCI (1.00 CE Hour) | IDCEC (0.1 CEU)

Metal Roof Systems: Design & Installation Considerations

This course covers the design and specification considerations and architectural details that impact project requirements, as well as the components and the energy-efficient features of metal roofing assemblies.

Duration: 1 hour
AIA (1.0 LU/HSW)

Redwood Lumber & Timbers: Advanced Specification Details

This course covers the performance characteristics, environmental benefits, and applications of Redwood, including several case studies that highlight the beauty and versatility of Redwood products.

Duration: 1 hour
AIA (1.0 LU/HSW) | GBCI (1.00 CE Hour) | IDCEC (0.1 CEU)

Insulated Siding: Product Performance & Styling Choices

This course discusses the benefits associated with installing insulated siding on new and renovation residential construction projects, and the range of architectural styles that can be achieved with the breadth of design and color options available.

Duration: 1 hour
AIA (1.0 LU/HSW)

Design with Aluminum Full View Sectional Doors

This course will look at potential applications and building types, options for installation, and custom options in design when specifying AFV doors.

Duration: 1 hour
AIA (1.0 LU/HSW) | IDCEC (0.1 CEU)

Artisanal Craft in Sustainable Spaces

This course illustrates how sourcing artisan-made products for their projects can allow designers and builders to effect social, economic, and environmental change.

Duration: 1 hour
AIA (1.0 LU/HSW) | GBCI (1.00 CE Hour) | IDCEC (0.1 CEU)