The Double Duty of Foam Plastic Insulation: Building Energy Efficiency & Decarbonization

This course examines the embodied carbon of insulation materials and their role in reducing operational energy use, enhancing building resilience, improving community well-being, and supporting sustainable, resource‑efficient design.

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

Underslab Insulation with EPS

This course introduces expanded polystyrene (EPS) underslab insulation and examines its role in energy performance, moisture management, thermal control, vapor management, radon mitigation, and hydronic heating in residential and commercial buildings.

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

Using HPDs, EPDs, and LCAs in Design

This course explores the impact of construction materials and manufacturer transparency on health and environmental sustainability.

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

Fundamentals of Sustainable, Energy-Efficient PVC & KEE Single-Ply Roofing Membranes

This course provides an overview of installation, warranties, and maintenance requirements and explores the role of membranes in reflective and vegetated roof systems.

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

Moisture Management & Sustainable Rainscreen Wall Systems

This course presents the rainscreen wall system as an effective strategy for moisture management, as reflected in the WELL Building Standard™ version 2.

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

Sustainable Recycled Rubber Flooring: Engineered to Perform, Designed to Inspire

This course examines RRF as a sustainable material solution and its role in enhancing the performance of the built environment.

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

Concrete’s Role in Climate-Positive Design

This course explores concrete’s contributions to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and current and emerging solutions to reduce emissions throughout its entire life cycle.

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

Looping in Sustainability: Choose Materials That Support the Health of People and the Planet

This course reviews the concepts, certifications, and tools designers can apply to choose materials that support these five impact areas, including the mindful MATERIALS Common Materials Framework (CMF), the industry’s first common language for sustainable building materials.

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

How Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Helps Solve Data Center Challenges

This course focuses on the exterior data center design requirements and examines how fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) products contribute to more efficient facility construction, seamless maintenance, and long-term operational savings.

Duration: 1 hour
AIA (1.0 LU/HSW)

Safety, Sustainability, and Limitless Possibilities in Surface Materials

This course examines their performance benefits, emerging design trends, and real-world applications, highlighting key specification considerations.

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