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    Wall system applications are becoming more and more common in the building envelope industry today. Explore the science behind wall systems and the tangible benefits of incorporating this technology into building structures. There is an emphasis on the differences between air barriers that are impermeable to vapor drive and air barriers that are vapor permeable and which is the best in each climate and wall assembly.

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    In this course, we will explore the features and outdoor applications of elevated deck systems that enable architects to optimize outdoor spaces with functionality, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal, creating attractive and safe spaces for occupants. This course covers the system components for practical applications in various settings, offering insights into proprietary pedestal systems.

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    Automated shading systems are designed to maximize natural daylight, increase building energy efficiency, and ensure occupants have a comfortable environment with views to the outside. This course reviews how automated shading and daylighting design strategies predict, monitor, and respond to a building's daily microclimate to advance sustainability and energy optimization

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    Learn the fundamentals of fire-rated doors and applications. Determine proper applications for various fire/smoke requirements and confirm that codes and accessibility requirements are met.

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    Accessibility in ambulatory care environments is crucial for ensuring all patients, regardless of their physical, cognitive or sensory abilities, can access and receive appropriate care. It helps break down barriers and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual, including patients and care teams, can engage in enhancing health and well-being. This Midmark webinar is designed to help create ambulatory spaces where patients want to visit and caregivers want to work. It focuses on the importance of accessibility in exam and procedure rooms, where most of the patient/caregiver interaction occurs. It also takes a closer look at the components of exam and procedure rooms that can help increase accessibility at the point of care.

    Date & Time Delivery Location Contact
    Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 12:00 EST (UTC-05:00) Webinar N/A (Webinar) Evan Mann
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    This advanced course on spray polyurethane foam (SPF) examines building envelope performance, fire and energy code compliance, and the sustainability profile of SPF materials in commercial construction. It builds on the Spray Foam 101 course from BASF. Participants gain practical insight into the proper application and the range of uses for spray foam insulating air barrier materials in commercial buildings, including wall assembly types, transition detailing, and installation quality. The course also explores the environmental and health-related attributes of evolving spray foam chemistry, and how those attributes support sustainable, durable, and resilient design in the built environment.

    Date & Time Delivery Location Contact
    Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 15:00 EST (UTC-05:00) Webinar N/A (Webinar) Brian Oman
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    This course the addresses the role green roof systems play in stormwater management, occupant well-being, and a building owner’s return on their investment. Participants will evaluate green roof components and system types to better understand how design decisions and amenity spaces impact structural integrity, drainage effectiveness, and waterproofing performance.

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    This course explores the growing challenges of environmental noise in commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, and mixed-use developments. Participants will learn how noise impacts occupant health, productivity, wellness, and overall project performance. The course examines fundamental acoustical principles, noise sources commonly encountered in site design, and strategies for mitigating noise through planning, landscape design, building placement, and perimeter barrier systems. Participants will review how outdoor sound barriers function, how acoustic performance is measured and specified, and how material selection influences long-term effectiveness. The presentation also explores the relationship between noise mitigation, sustainability, user comfort, and project value through real-world case studies and design applications.

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    Security is no longer limited to high-risk facilities. Today's schools, healthcare facilities, corporate campuses, multifamily developments, utility sites, and public spaces require thoughtful perimeter design that balances safety, aesthetics, accessibility, and user experience. This course introduces architects and engineers to Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles and examines how perimeter systems contribute to layered security strategies. Participants will evaluate security risks, review applicable codes and standards, and explore how fencing, access control, visibility, territorial reinforcement, and site design work together to create safer environments. The course includes project examples demonstrating how designers can achieve security goals without compromising architectural intent.

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    As urban density increases and outdoor spaces become more important to building occupants, privacy has emerged as a critical design consideration. This course examines the role of visual screening, perimeter design, and site enclosure strategies in supporting occupant comfort, security, and functionality. Participants will explore how privacy requirements vary across healthcare campuses, multifamily housing, educational facilities, corporate campuses, hospitality projects, and public spaces. The course reviews material options, design approaches, performance considerations, maintenance implications, and sustainability factors associated with privacy enclosures. Real-world applications and case studies demonstrate how privacy solutions contribute to occupant experience and project success.

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    This course explores how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accessibility standards apply to drinking fountains and bottle-filling stations. Participants review key technical requirements, including high/low configurations, clear floor space, approach, knee and toe clearance, spout height, operable parts, and protrusion requirements, while examining their relationship to building and plumbing codes. The course also addresses outdoor installations and the sustainability benefits of hydration stations, providing a framework for accessible, compliant, and inclusive design while highlighting considerations relevant to LEED® v5 Building Design and Construction and Interior Design and Construction, the WELL™ Building Standard v2, and SITES® v2.

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    How to Reduce Project Costs with Permeable Paver Systems

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    This course offers a thorough and intensive education on under concrete slab vapor barriers. Beginning with describing the physical conditions that necessitate vapor barrier use, the issues resulting from these conditions are discussed. The basic characteristics of under concrete slab vapor barriers are examined, including ASTM and relevant testing standards. Finally, the design professional is armed with relevant specifications and standards that govern under concrete slab vapor barrier installation.

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    A hybrid paving system is an outdoor flooring solution that combines timeless design, lasting durability, and installation efficiency. Today’s presentation introduces hybrid paving systems and compares them to traditional paving materials. We’ll discuss best practices for installation, including base preparation and drainage considerations. We’ll also explore residential and commercial applications and how material selection and installation impact long-term performance, life-cycle costs, safety, and sustainability.

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    Designers routinely specify wellness through air quality, daylighting, and low-VOC materials, yet drinking water is often left for homeowners to address after move-in.​ This session gives kitchen and bath professionals the knowledge to close that gap. Participants will learn how to evaluate drinking water contaminants and filtration certifications, compare common treatment solutions, and understand the design and installation considerations of five point-of-use delivery formats. The session also explores dispensers as an emerging residential category—helping designers plan convenient water access by lifestyle zone and incorporate rough-in requirements at the right stage of the project.​

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    This course examines the unique acoustical challenges associated with cross-laminated timber (CLT) floor/ceiling systems in multifamily and mixed-use buildings. Participants will explore why CLT, while structurally efficient and sustainable, presents inherent limitations in sound control—particularly for impact noise—and how these issues affect occupant comfort, building performance, and risk exposure. The course explains core acoustic principles, including STC, IIC, mass law, damping, decoupling, and flanking paths, with specific application to tall wood and CLT construction. Attendees will review tested and field-proven above-floor and below-floor sound control strategies, such as gypsum and concrete toppings, resilient sound mats, floating floor assemblies, resilient channels, isolation clips, and ceiling configurations. Emphasis is placed on balancing performance, constructability, weight, and cost. Through system comparisons, target performance benchmarks, and cost overviews, the course equips...

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    This course examines the role of high‑performance fiberglass composite door systems in improving building envelope performance, meeting evolving energy codes, and supporting sustainable design goals, including potential contributions toward LEED® v5 Building Design and Construction rating system credits. Participants will explore current door system components, relevant energy standards, and how properly specified complete door systems contribute to occupant safety and comfort, durability, long‑term building performance, and improved property value.

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    Large vertical openings can enhance the functionality, flexibility, and occupant experience of residential and commercial spaces, but their design requires careful consideration of operation, safety, energy and acoustic performance, materials, and environmental conditions. This course examines vertical lifting door types, operating systems, safety features, performance considerations, and design options. It also explores strategies that support energy efficiency, thermal and acoustic comfort, indoor air quality, daylight, and connections to nature and contribute to requirements in the LEED® v5 Building Design and Construction (BD+C) and Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) rating systems and the WELL Building Standard™ version 2.

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    This course explores the evolution of modern electric fireplaces, focusing on relevant technologies, design parameters, and impact on occupant well-being and safety. The course highlights how electric fireplaces compare to gas and wood options, their functionality, and how to select appropriate models, layouts, and accessories to meet aesthetic and performance requirements in residential projects.

    Date & Time Delivery Location Contact
    Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 10:00 PST (UTC-08:00) Webinar N/A (Webinar) Sean Coffey
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    L’éclairage est l’un des éléments les plus influents de l’environnement intérieur, dont les effets sur le corps, l’esprit et le bien-être de l’être humain sont considérables. Pour les architectes, il est essentiel de concevoir des espaces privilégiant la lumière naturelle afin de favoriser le confort, la productivité et le bien-être. Cette formation explore les bienfaits des systèmes d’éclairage naturel tubulaires pour la santé et le bien-être, ainsi que leur rôle dans la création d’environnements intérieurs plus sains et plus durables. La formation se termine par une analyse de plusieurs études de cas.

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    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. The course supports project teams working toward LEED® v5 Building Design and Construction (BD+C) or Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) requirements by outlining how underslab insulation decisions influence compliance with thermal envelope provisions, energy modeling pathways, and material considerations within the rating systems.

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    Bottle fillers are a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to single-use plastic bottles, providing convenient hydration in schools, universities, hospitals, offices, and public spaces. Their rise has accelerated the shift away from traditional drinking fountain bubblers toward contactless electronic bottle fillers (EBFs). Retrofitting existing fountains offers an efficient way to modernize facilities without full replacement. To ensure performance, filtration and regular maintenance are essential for water quality and safety. In high-use environments, vandal-resistant and outdoor-rated designs add durability and protection. This course explores key considerations for specifying drinking fountains and EBFs, including retrofit solutions, ADA compliance, maintenance, filtration, and protective features.

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    Contaminants like lead, bacteria, chemicals, plastics, and pharmaceuticals are increasingly found in building water systems as aging infrastructure continues to deteriorate. With millions of lead service lines still in use, many facilities face rising risks that impact public health and water quality at the point of consumption. This course explains how these issues develop inside buildings and why specifiers play a critical role in reducing exposure. To meet these challenges, the drinking fountain and bottle filler industry is advancing filtration and UV‑based disinfection technologies that protect users from both chemical and microbial threats. Participants will learn how to select products that enhance safety through certified filtration, microbial‑control features, and thoughtful design choices, helping facilities stay ahead of emerging contaminants and regulatory expectations.

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    Emerging contaminants such as lead, PFAS,microplastics, sediment, chlorine, and pharmaceuticals are increasingly found in buildingwater systems, placing schools, healthcare facilities,and public buildings at higher risk. Aging infrastructure, varying municipal treatment processes, and legacy plumbing materials alcontribute to inconsistent water quality at the point of use. This course explains why filtration is becoming essential for protecting vulnerable populations,maintaining compliance, and building trust in environments where clean drinking water is expected. Participants will explore how modern filtration can reduce chemical, particulate, and microbial threats in drinking fountains and bottle fillers. The course covers fundamentals of filtration, evolving regulatory expectations, and best practices for specifying the right filter for the application. Attendees will learn how filtration improves taste, supports hydration, aligns with sustainability goals, and provides apractical, cost‑effective...

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    This course explores the innovative design possibilities and performance benefits of fiber cement architectural wall panels. Participants will discover how these panels provide a contemporary aesthetic with unparalleled durability, covering various textures, colors, and profiles. The session will highlight fire and weather resistance, integrated rainscreen advantages, and low maintenance, ensuring lasting beauty and resilience in modern residential and commercial projects.

    Date & Time Delivery Location Contact
    Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 12:00 EST (UTC-05:00) In-Person Inglese Architecture + Engineering Jack Cavanaugh
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    This course provides a comprehensive exploration of how fiber cement wall panels can be used effectively in interior applications for both residential and commercial settings. Attendees will learn about the design versatility of these panels, including the various textures, colors, and profiles available to meet aesthetic goals, as well as the panels' contributions to durability and healthier indoor environments through features like fire resistance and moisture resistance. Special focus will be given to how these panels align with sustainable design principles and biophilic design, enhancing well-being and environmental responsibility in interior spaces. The course will also cover how these panels can be easily specified for construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.

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    This course provides architects with an overview of industrial pipe, and duct jacketing systems and fire protection solutions used across demanding industrial environments such as food processing, oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, and general manufacturing. The session explains how jacketing systems help protect insulated piping and ductwork from moisture intrusion, weather exposure, washdown conditions, mechanical damage, and other factors that can reduce insulation performance and service life. The second potion of this course examines how fire protection solutions contribute to maintaining compartmentation, enhancing life safety, providing effective fireproofing, protecting electrical raceway continuity, while safeguarding critical building and process infrastructure with tested systems.

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    This presentation will demonstrate to the attendees how block can achieve style, savings, sustainability, safety and resiliency. The presentation will review where the concrete masonry industry stands in the commercial construction market, and where it needs to head in the future to continue the growth within the industry. Also, there will be a discussion on how to capitalize on the public assistance, support, and resources to help design more efficient buildings. This presentation states the common misconceptions about concrete masonry, and clarifies with the product's true capabilities. The presentation discusses the current state of concrete masonry and the role that Masonry Checkoff's involvement shape the industry. The aestetics, sustainability, durability, and strength benefits of CMU while be discussed including future innovation opportunities. The importance of resilience is discussed in order to keep the community safer to natural disasters.

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    Over the past 50 years, Insulated Metal Panels have been used on tens of thousands of projects worldwide, adding aesthetic value to architectural design intent while also acting as a reliable water, air, vapor and thermal control layer for the exterior building envelope. In this course, we will examine the building science, fire science and engineering considerations of building with insulated metal panels. We will discuss the standardized test methods used to determine performance of insulated metal panels in commercial construction applications, and the relative performance of alternative construction methods.

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    The rapidly rising rate of extreme weather events, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, heat waves, and drought, is plaguing municipalities and building owners throughout the United States. The construction industry, from product manufacturers to architects and engineers, is quickly realizing its obligation to design and build resilient structures that can withstand forces of nature such as high wind, flooding, and wildfire. Fiber cement architectural wall panels are one such building product that can be installed as a rainscreen and have been proven to withstand these elements. This course will explore the societal, economic, and environmental costs of extreme weather events; the importance of building resiliency; and how high-performance architectural wall panels can help meet this end.

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    Moisture intrusion in a wall system can be the cause of building defects, as well as health ailments for the building's occupants, making rainscreens a very important tool in water mitigation. This course will review the cause and effects of moisture intrusion, and more specifically the forces that drive rainwater into a building. We will identify different rainscreen technologies and ASTM testing standards that measure their performance. We will discuss fiber cement panels and how they can be used as a rainscreen to reduce moisture build-up, rotting interior walls and mold growth. By the end of the course you will understand basic design approaches and guidelines for installing fiber cement panels as a rainscreen.

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    Water is a valuable resource, yet many states suffer water shortages due to preventable issues, such as overuse and leaks. This course presents the increased need for water conservation and provides an overview of the EPA’s WaterSense® program. Examined are how plumbing fixtures can meet the requirements of green building codes, standards, and rating systems, including LEED® v5 Building Design and Construction (BD+C). Healthcare, institutional, and residential case studies demonstrate the benefits of water-efficient plumbing fixtures.

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    Commercial design increasingly demands high-performance materials and great aesthetics while containing overall project costs. Learn about the innovative characteristics of fiber cement wall panels and how they have emerged as an ideal solution for their design flexibility and efficient installation process.

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    Water is a valuable resource, yet many states suffer water shortages due to preventable issues, such as overuse and leaks. This course presents the increased need for water conservation and provides an overview of the EPA’s WaterSense® program. Examined are how plumbing fixtures can meet the requirements of green building codes, standards, and rating systems, including LEED® v5 Building Design and Construction (BD+C). Healthcare, institutional, and residential case studies demonstrate the benefits of water-efficient plumbing fixtures.

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    For the past decade, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been committed to serving the growing pediatric population through the planning and development of a transformative 70-acre campus with more than 3 million square feet of buildings. Opened in September 2024, Arthur M. Blank Hospital represents the crown jewel of the campus and is the largest pediatric hospital in Georgia. The hospital is also the first LEED v4/v4.1 Healthcare project in Georgia to achieve certification at any level and the largest LEED for Healthcare project in the United States. This session will explore how sustainability principles were integrated throughout the project, from early master planning through design and construction. Key strategies include carbon reduction, whole-building life-cycle assessment, and biophilic design, demonstrating how sustainability can be embedded into the planning and delivery of a complex, high-performance healthcare environment.

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    Luxury‑grade custom fenestration systems combine architectural expression with exceptional building performance. Participants will learn how high‑quality craftsmanship, proprietary elements, and precision‑engineered components—including concealed drainage assemblies—lead to extraordinary durability and functionality. Also addressed are performance testing, accessibility, and sustainability, including how custom systems can contribute toward credit achievement in the LEED® v5 Building Design and Construction rating system. Emphasis is placed on large‑scale systems that push size limits, allowing expansive openings and uninterrupted vistas while meeting demanding project requirements

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    Slate has been used for centuries as a long-lasting building material, and its natural beauty is unsurpassed. Today, rainscreen cladding systems have been developed to adapt natural slate to new architectural demands for sustainable building design approaches. This course explores the energy efficiency and moisture management benefits of a rainscreen system in combination with the durability and versatility of slate. The different designs and fastening systems are reviewed, and case studies demonstrate the advantages and possibilities for sustainable and beautiful slate projects.

    Date & Time Delivery Location Contact
    Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 12:00 EST (UTC-05:00) Webinar N/A (Webinar) Raven Tschida
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    This course examines LED fixture anatomy, key performance parameters, and how fixtures degrade and fail over time, affecting occupant safety, visual comfort, and long-term lighting quality. We will review performance parameters such as driver reliability, optical performance, material selection, and environmental conditions. Finally, we will see how these concepts translate into practical specification strategies to achieve more reliable, long-term outcomes.

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    Welcome to our AIA CEU course on Commercial Railing Systems. This course aims to equip architects and designers with the knowledge to select, specify, and design commercial railings that not only meet but exceed project requirements.

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    This educational program explores how an integrated approach to site development can improve project outcomes by bringing together planning, engineering, material selection, sustainability, constructability, and long-term asset performance early in the design process. Participants will gain an understanding of how multidisciplinary collaboration can reduce project risk, improve resilience, optimize embodied carbon, and deliver greater value throughout the project lifecycle. The course is intended as an educational resource and does not promote any specific manufacturer, product, or proprietary solution.

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    Healthcare organizations increasingly recognize that sustainability nurtures well-being and extends beyond reducing environmental impact. Healthcare Sustainability hinges upon supporting the health and well-being of patients, families, caregivers, and the communities they serve. This course explores Designing Wellness by demonstrating how People, Planet, and Performance function as inseparable components of sustainable healthcare design. Participants will learn how the benefits of wellness become the cornerstone for well-being, practical strategies that integrate wellness-centered planning, Lean operational principles, evidence-based design, and environmental stewardship to enhance well-being while advancing organizational and sustainability goals. By sharing our journey to Designing Wellness and using built healthcare examples and lessons learned from practice, attendees will gain a framework for placemaking that surpasses measuring environmental metrics and by strengthening the bonds to nurture People,...

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    Sustainability in construction is often measured through Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), but these metrics capture only part of a building's overall performance. This course explores how precast concrete contributes to sustainable design through responsible material selection, manufacturing advancements, durability, resiliency, thermal performance, and life-cycle assessment considerations beyond A1-A3. Participants will examine how these factors influence occupant health, safety, welfare, and long-term building performance while evaluating current industry practices, emerging innovations, and real-world project applications.

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    This course discusses Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) as a standardized approach for reporting a product’s environmental impacts across its full life cycle. Within a “cradle-to-grave” system boundary, all life cycle stages are evaluated, including the extraction and processing of raw materials, product manufacture, installation, service life, disposal, and transport attributed to each module. Participants will learn how EPDs summarize the environmental footprint of polyiso insulation products using scientific and quantitative life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology governed by consensus standards (i.e., ISO 14025, ISO 14040/14044, and ISO 21930) and Product Category Rule (PCR) frameworks. This comprehensive rule set enables the analysis and reporting of results using consistent and comparable methods for a given product category (i.e., thermal insulation in building envelope applications). Additionally, the course examines the environmental impacts of polyiso roof insulation, wall insulation,...

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    Dry Cast Veneers are manufactured to provide a resilient building material option for the specifier and designer. Dry Cast Veneers use less embodied carbon vs. Wet Cast Veneers, another masonry stone option. This presentation will illustrate the manufacturing process of Dry Cast Veneers, and provide moisture control and crack control detailing for architect. The presentation will conclude by showing the various Dry Cast Veneer products available in the market today.

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    Metal roofing and siding panels come in a wide choice of metals, profiles, and attachment systems. Choosing the best system for your project involves balancing style with performance demands, climatic conditions, and cost. This course presents best practices for metal panel selection and discusses the features and merits of high-aesthetic options, such as copper and COR-TEN products.

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    This course explores how Universal Design principles and thoughtful plumbing solutions create healthcare bathrooms and patient care spaces that meet ADA, bariatric/individuals of size, and ligature-resistant requirements. Participants will learn how effective plumbing design enhances the built environment, supports patient safety, improves outcomes, and promotes infection control.

    Date & Time Delivery Location Contact
    Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 08:00 PST (UTC-08:00) Webinar N/A (Webinar) Kristin Kahle
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    Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform interior design operations, but lasting results depend on standardized data, connected workflows, and repeatable processes—not AI alone. This course explores best practices for building an AI-ready design and procurement practice by reducing manual work, improving specification management, standardizing product data, and connecting design, financial, and procurement workflows. Participants will learn practical strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costly errors, support brand consistency, and prepare their firms to leverage AI across increasingly complex commercial projects.

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    This course is an overview of low-slope roof systems providing the necessary background to understand coverboards and thermal barriers. The various coverboard types and reasons for their use are described. Each board type is highlighted along with their primary features, benefits and challenges. The long-term performance of all low-slope roof systems is impacted by several external factors such as weather events and roof system abuse (natural & man-made). Important roof component performance criteria are reviewed, and conclusions drawn, to increase knowledge surrounding coverboard selection.

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    Tour a gypsum board manufacturing facility, starting from the processing of raw gypsum rock to the creation of the finished product. You'll also see how the boards are warehoused and transported to local markets. The tour will showcase various types of architecturally specified gypsum boards, Various types of architecturally specified gypsum board will be reviewed, including application suggestions within a building.

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    Of the total gypsum board installed in a building, typically 60-75% of the material is visible in the building’s completed state as wall and ceiling surfaces. When installed and finished correctly, the gypsum board is not noticed because of other products, like paint or wallcoverings, that cover it. The presentation outlines industry-approved guidelines and practices to achieve code-compliant gypsum board assemblies. Technical information will be presented to provide clear, practical guidance for commonly asked questions from the AEC community related to specification requirements, jobsite conditions, and installation procedures needed to construct successful gypsum board assemblies. Industry-approved documents addressing proper jobsite conditions and installation best practices will be reviewed.

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