1 hour

The course includes a discussion on: how to choose the best material for your job; available systems and their components; engineering data and the formulas to provide safe installations.

 1 hour

The need for efficient commercial and residential heating systems and for convenient ways to control them is increasing as building managers and homeowners demand energy cost savings and reliable, optimal occupant comfort levels when desired. This course introduces smart electric heaters with built-in wireless control technology and shows how synchronized control of an unlimited number of compatible smart heater designs can offer energy-efficiency and control for residential and commercial heating.

 1 hour

How hard can a wall finish work? In this course we’ll take a look at the aesthetic and functional versatility of stretched-fabric wall finish systems. We will review their components; their acoustic, thermal, aesthetic, and wall protection functions; and their code and green building applicability. We’ll also take a look at some design solutions and installations.

 1 hour

Provides an overview of the applications, terminology, and specification considerations relating to Bar and Plank Grating products.

 1 hour

Provides an overview of the problems and solutions associated with roofing in cold climates, including a discussion on the proper engineering of snow retention devices.

 1 hour

Provides an overview of the features, performance characteristics, styles and installation considerations of engineered wood siding and trim products.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

 1 hour

Provides an overview of public washroom design including fixture counts, partition choices, accessibility and sustainable options.

 1 hour

Provides an overview of the performance characteristics and installation options for 20 mm (2 cm) thick porcelain tiles that are designed and made specifically for outdoor applications.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

 1 hour

Provides an overview of effective concrete waterproofing technologies and how they improve the durability and lifespan of structures and includes discussions on water penetration, system selection, membrane protection, and cementitious waterproofing.

 1.5 hour

This course describes how to select and size ventilation louvers. It reviews louver basics, components, options accessories, considerations and sizing methodologies affecting selection and performance along with those tests and standards that inform selection, especially in regards to the use of WDR (Wind Driven Rain) and Hurricane louvers.

 1 hour

People experience color in different ways and in different settings; in particular, people in healthcare settings who are vulnerable, healing, or aging are influenced by colors used in interior design. This course presents an overview of color and how we perceive it, as well as some of the research findings on color’s effects on psychological, emotional, and physical health. Designers will also learn how color can enhance safety, orientation, and navigation, and the role that non-SBR rubber can play in offering optimal flooring solutions for healthcare institutions.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

 1 hour

Modern hydronic radiator systems are an energy efficient, healthy, and hygienic solution for residential and commercial applications. This course will discuss the principles of radiant heating, panel radiators, and how to size panel radiators for residential applications.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

 1 hour

Provides an overview of problems water creates for masonry structures, and how water repellents can help to prevent those problems.

 1 hour

This course considers the design of energy-efficient buildings, which must include an effective, lasting, moisture-management strategy. Moisture management is essential to resilient, sustainable, healthy buildings.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

 1 hour

The office furniture industry is an ever-changing marketplace and this changeability has produced huge amounts of unwanted furniture. Remanufacturing addresses the waste, cost , and storage that comes with replacing office furniture. This course looks at trends in the office furniture industry, the environmental impacts created by legacy furniture, and a review of the environmental and economic benefits of remanufactured furniture as an alternative to scrapping, downcycling, or discarding to landfill.

 1 hour

Through sustainable management, the forests of New England have had a remarkable comeback since the 1830s, with eastern white pine being the most represented softwood in these forests. This light yet strong wood species has been used for generations and today, meets the requirements of a renewable and sustainable building material. This course reviews eastern white pine’s contribution to sustainability, its grading rules, wood products, and many applications.

 1 hour

Provides an overview of the benefits of installing reflective insulation and radiant barriers into the building envelope to reduce energy consumption, operation costs, and the structure's carbon footprint.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

 1 hour

Provides an overview of the types of membranes used to waterproof ceramic and stone tile installations and compares them in terms of performance and durability, ease of installation, control of variables, and function.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

 1 hour

The many unique benefits and performance properties offered by stainless steel make it a powerful candidate in materials selection. This course discusses deep textured, three dimensional metals used in architectural applications and elaborates on: the metallurgy of metals; the environmental benefits of stainless steel; and the specification of stainless steel and deep textured metals.

 1 hour

Provides an overview of optimizing commercial fenestration with thermal barriers and high performance glazing in aluminum window framing to maximize daylighting and thermal efficiencies in the building envelope.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

 1 hour

Provides an overview of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) with a discussion on the raw materials and production process, and a focus on the beneficial properties of the wide range of AAC products available today for use in a variety of commercial and residential projects.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

 1 hour

Provides an overview of the characteristics and architectural applications of perforated metal, expanded metal, and wire mesh products including descriptions of metal types and mechanical finishes.

 1 hour

For generations, designers have turned to the beauty and functionality offered by terrazzo. In recent years, new technologies and materials mean terrazzo can respond to the needs of the most modern buildings. This course covers the evolution of terrazzo, terrazzo flooring systems, and the environmental advantages of terrazzo and how they apply to sustainable initiatives for indoor air quality, recycling, and resource efficiency.

 1 hour

Provides an overview of the key design elements that are required for a successful ceramic tile/stone installation, including a discussion of the importance of properly designed crack isolation, waterproofing, and sound control membranes.

 1.0 hour

As the demand for commercial zero-energy buildings drives the need for better-insulated and airtight enclosures, hygrothermal performance becomes an increasingly important consideration in the design process. This course explains the physics of heat and moisture transfer, with an application of hygrothermal analysis through the computer modeling tool WUFI® in order to design for durability.