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Adding wood, stone, or masonry accents can dramatically change the look of a space, but time, cost, or even structural requirements can interfere. This course reviews the use of realistic, lightweight, cost-effective, and easy-to-install options for decorative faux elements. The performance, design options, and installation of high-density polyurethane panels, beams, truss systems, mantels, and column covers are examined.
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Light-manipulating materials use internal channels to capture, bend, scatter, and redirect light and create visually stunning spaces. Panels and slabs in resin, glass, and terrazzo make an experiential surface for privacy screens or signage, primary or accent lighting, and countertops or flooring—anywhere the interplay of light and shadow is desired for beauty and inspiration. This course describes the different types of light-manipulating materials and substrates, design and installation options, and the contributions of these products to sustainability goals as well as occupant health, well-being, and engagement in a wide range of dynamic, unique applications.
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Intro to Edging - Lines, Edges and Eternity
( ~ 1 hour )
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This education course includes a thorough overview of landscape edging and restraints. From the important reasons to use edging on projects, to the many different applications that require edging, to the many edging shapes, to the various materials used for edging, this short one hour course covers it all.
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Hardwood Floor Finishing
( ~ 1 hour )
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This presentation will guide architects through the process of choosing, specifying, and installing hardwood flooring products with an emphasis on best practices for maintaining safe indoor air quality.
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This course examines automated shading as a core element of dynamic daylight management and explores its role within integrated building systems. Participants will learn how automated shading supports occupant comfort and wellbeing, contributes to building optimization, and aligns with broader sustainable design goals. The course highlights design strategies, coordination considerations, and performance outcomes that position automated shading as a critical component of high performing buildings.
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This is a Product SpotLight Presentation.
In this Product SpotLight learn how Englert's manufacturing plant contributes to sustainability from the sourcing of materials, to in-house paint line, to innovations in machinery."
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The importance of keeping an intruder out of a building cannot be underestimated. Examined here are fenestration security risks, considerations, and solutions for educational, religious, commercial, and retail applications, as well as applicable performance testing and standards. The course provides an in-depth discussion on new, retrofit access-denial glazing systems that provide maximum protection against forced entry and ballistic threats.
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Polished Concrete: From Start to Maintenance
( ~ 1 hour )
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This presentation explains the benefits of polished concrete flooring, including aesthetics, abrasion & stain resistance, sustainability, and reduced maintenance costs. We discuss the products and procedures involved in each flooring job type from new to restoration. Participants will discover the importance of jobsite mockups and how they are used to manage expectations. The program also shows how to protect and maintain finished concrete flooring according to flooring use. It includes tips for protecting finished floors from damage during building construction and beyond.
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This course covers the wall assembly thermal performance requirements of current energy codes (both the 2009 and 2012 versions of the IECC are covered). In addition, the course discusses the alternative compliance paths that are available for masonry walls under IECC and ASHRAE, including the use of COMcheck software, and provides an introduction to the basic concepts and terms that are used with respect to thermal performance. Finally the course covers how masonry wall assemblies may contribute credits under LEED.
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Concrete Masonry Veneers
( ~ 1 hour )
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This course discusses the use of concrete masonry as a veneer. Participants will learn how concrete masonry compares to other materials used for veneer, how the various components of a cavity wall function, how to compare choices for the components of a cavity wall based on critical performance criteria and what aesthetic options are available with concrete masonry.
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This session will share how Skanska, in partnership with San Mateo County and CannonDesign, delivered the new Cordilleras Behavioral Health campus. The project consists of four small-scale recovery centers plus a co‑housing building, for which Skanska had to integrate trauma‑informed design, anti‑ligature and commissioning requirements, biophilic strategies, noise and operations mitigation adjacent to an active facility, and solutions for low‑carbon/net‑zero performance. We’ll unpack how early, collaborative decision‑making prevents costly rework and ensures safety. Finally, we’ll discuss the sustainability strategies implemented to pursue low‑energy/net‑zero targets without compromising safety, security, or durability. Attendees will leave with replicable checklists, coordination tips, and lessons learned they can apply to behavioral health projects of all sizes.
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This course discusses how designers can take advantage of the benefits of thermal mass for providing buildings that are energy efficient and passively resilient. Participants will learn how thermal mass functions, learn the definition of a mass wall, and learn how to incorporate thermal mass into typical building conditions.
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This course discusses the keys to successfully designing details for single wythe concrete masonry buildings, with a focus on moisture control, energy conservation, structural performance, and aesthetic opportunities.
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Healthcare facilities are increasingly caring for patients with behavioral health needs outside of dedicated psychiatric units. As demand rises and resources remain limited, organizations are implementing behavioral “safer” rooms in emergency departments, medical-surgical units, outpatient settings, and public areas. This session explores emerging trends and practical strategies for integrating behavioral safety into non-behavioral environments. Participants will learn how the built environment can support operational protocols, reduce risk of self-harm and staff injury, and improve patient dignity during crisis. The presentation will address safety risk assessments, the gray areas within codes and guidelines, and the challenges of balancing behavioral safety, vandal resistance, and ADA requirements. Real-world planning considerations—including location, room elements, and MEP implications—will be discussed, along with the regulatory, operational, and patient experience impacts of implementing safer rooms across the continuum of care.
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As more purpose-built spaces for mental and behavioral health treatment emerge – whether in one building offering a continuum of care services or in a standalone facility – pediatric environments offer inspiration and insight for behavioral health design best practices. Family engagement, therapeutic spaces, tech-enabled amenities, and specific support for acute mental health crises are factors driving design decisions and gaining recognition for their positive impact. This presentation will explore three pediatric behavioral health spaces and the design decisions that are making a difference.
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This course is designed to offer insight into the various factors that must be considered when designing successful mission critical operations.
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A roof is a defining feature of a building, but today’s roofs are asked to provide much more than a simple enclosure. Modern roof systems may need to deliver a wide range of benefits – from protecting against severe weather to reducing energy waste to improving occupant well-being and comfort. Each component of the roof system has an important role to play, including the insulation layer. This presentation introduces the key benefits and attributes of polyiso roof insulation products. Topics covered include designing building and energy code-compliant roof assemblies, solving performance challenges like ponding water, and reducing the environmental impacts of buildings with roof systems that contain polyiso insulation products.
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An overview of walkable, waterproof roof deck membranes and roofing systems, including a discussion of the key principles of deck design, design considerations, and how to install and specify roof deck membrane systems. This program will be extremely beneficial to architects, specifiers, and contractors involved in single and multiple-family homes that include decks, balconies, and rooftop decks.
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Safe Water Delivery in Healthcare Facilities
( ~ 1 hour )
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Just as healthcare providers strive to stop the spread of disease at its source in the body, so too are facilities trying to stop the source of waterborne viruses and bacteria before they get out of control. This course highlights the concerns and consequences of improper water delivery in healthcare facilities and discusses why they are embarking on a systems approach and using a monitoring system to manage water and infection control.
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Building owners have come to rely on weatherable coatings to provide long-term protection to their buildings. With an increased focus on sustainability, performance, and durability, PVDF resin-based coatings can help architects and painting contractors exceed their clients’ design goals. This course covers the key components and functions of high-performance weatherable coatings and looks at how these coatings contribute to sustainable design.
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Custom Wine Cellars: Plan, Design, Build
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In recent years, the inclusion of wine cellars has become a hallmark of luxury and upscale housing, extending beyond individual homes to multifamily residences, bars, private clubs, and restaurants. This course is a practical guide for architects, designers, general contractors, and engineers on building attractive, efficient, and highly functioning wine cellars that successfully integrate technical requirements with design intent.
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The course, ‘Design with Aluminum Full View (AFV) Sectional Doors’ will answer these questions and more: 1) What are the potential applications and building types for AFV doors? 2) What are the options for installation type, panel/frame design, finishes, and glass? 3) Do AFV sectional doors qualify for LEED Points? 4) Are there custom variations when designing with AFV doors?
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Trench and Slot Drain Design Solutions
( ~ 1 hour )
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This course will scratch the surface of the linear drainage world, including trench drain, slot drain and utility trench. We will discuss what exactly defines a linear drain, and what all the various parts and pieces are. A review of the history of linear drainage will provide some context as to where the industry has been and where it is going. Next, an in depth look at the common failures experienced by linear drains historically will be followed up by design considerations to ensure that you have the basics needed to make informed decisions and avoid those typical pitfalls. Lastly, we'll have a look at some various case studies which highlight the depth and breadth of what a linear drain solution can do on a variety of different projects.
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Railings are often one of the most important parts of a deck or stair project because of the safety and security they provide, but they can offer character, style, and beauty as well as functionality. Today’s railing systems present many possibilities to create a unique design perfectly suited to the project needs. This course examines high-strength, powder-coated aluminum railings, from code considerations to installation and maintenance. It presents the versatile, mix-and-match capability of finishes, top rail styles, lighting, and infill options that offer long-lasting, easy-to-install solutions for residential and commercial applications, both indoors and out.
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Welcome a new shift in design, where architecture and nature unite. Homes are built into landscapes, rather than overtaking nature, and incorporate elements of the earth into their design, promoting peace, creativity, and inspiration. Building materials, such as architectural stone veneer, are being used indoors and outdoors to reflect the qualities found in nature, including symmetry, surprise, and well-being. Not only does architectural stone veneer bring the beauty of nature into residential and commercial spaces, but it’s also a sustainable alternative to other building materials; it can be recycled, lower transportation and labor costs, and earn LEED credits. It is regulated by strict industry standards, providing durability and versatility, all while offering nearly limitless options in color, texture, look, and use.
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Restrooms and other plumbing applications must comply with accessibility regulations, but do you know exactly how to do that? This course is a handy reference that explains: What codes and regulations you must satisfy, when those requirements apply to new construction and alterations, and how to select and install fixtures to meet accessibility standards.
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Topics discussed include daylighting strategies available through the integration of structural sandwich panels, energy conservation, enhancements, options, form, and aesthetics. The many benefits to health, productivity, safety, and sustainable design will be discussed, as well as the specialty applications including explosion venting, blast resistance, OSHA fall through protection, and hurricane resistance.
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No discussion about a material’s sustainability is complete unless it addresses embodied carbon, the carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions associated with the material over its cradle-to-grave life cycle. Changes made to spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation formulations address the impacts of embodied carbon. This course explores the evolution and environmental impacts of SPF blowing agents, the performance benefits of SPF, physical property testing and certifications, and SPF’s potential LEED® v4 contributions. Case studies make evident the performance value of SPF.
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No discussion about a material’s sustainability is complete unless it addresses embodied carbon, the carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions associated with the material over its cradle-to-grave life cycle. Changes made to spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation formulations address the impacts of embodied carbon. This course explores the evolution and environmental impacts of SPF blowing agents, the performance benefits of SPF, physical property testing and certifications, and SPF’s potential LEED® v4 contributions. Case studies make evident the performance value of SPF.
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In this one-hour course, explore door interlocks, man traps, and sally ports. Learn their types, applications, and configurations to meet design criteria effectively.
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Access control systems are used to limit entry into designated secure areas to certain personnel during predetermined time periods. In this one-hour course, we will review electrified door locking hardware and related components which interface with electronic access controllers to provide a complete security solution.
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Beyond being code required, discuss the importance of air barriers and their impact on energy efficiency and indoor air quality. This course evaluates common installation challenges of various technologies and how to overcome them to reduce construction delays and innovations in fluid applied waterproofing technologies to show a path forward for designers seeking higher-performing wall assemblies. This course also uses several specific, yet common, details to discuss sequencing of materials to achieve air barrier continuity while also managing moisture.
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With the increasing prominence of glass in new building and retrofits, the use of window film can raise the style, performance and safety of today's building projects. This course examines the use of various types of window film (decorative, solar control, and safety/security) and their role in improving occupant comfort and safety, lowering energy costs and enhancing privacy.
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Light-manipulating glass products transport, redirect, refract, and reflect light to create architectural spaces that engage occupants with the unexpected interplay of light and shadow. This course explores these durable, functional products and their many options for customization. Also reviewed is how glass panels may apply to several credits and features in the LEED® v4.1 Building Design and Construction and Interior Design and Construction rating systems and the WELL Building Standard™ version 2.
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Light-manipulating materials use internal channels to capture, bend, scatter, and redirect light and create visually stunning spaces. Panels and slabs in resin, glass, and terrazzo create an experiential surface for privacy screens or signage, primary or accent lighting, countertops or flooring—anywhere the interplay of light and shadow is desired for beauty and inspiration. This course describes the different types of light-manipulating materials and substrates as well as the design and installation options for a wide range of dynamic, unique applications.
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This course examines the role of play in human development and well-being through the lens of outdoor space design. It introduces current trends in inclusive play, adventure play, imaginative environments, and fitness-focused structures, with an emphasis on strategies that support creativity, community connection, and developmental outcomes.
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Embodied Carbon Practice and Policy
( ~ 1 hour )
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This course explores current practice and policy related to embodied carbon reduction, with a focus on alignment with CalGreen embodied carbon measures and applicable LEED credits. The content examines both architectural and structural strategies for reducing embodied carbon in the built environment. The course also provides insight into emerging industry and policy trends at the local, state, and national levels.
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This is a Product SpotLight Presentation.
This 15-minute Product SpotLight introduces WoodnLite, a contemporary wood and glass office partition system developed for today’s evolving workplace environments. The presentation explores current office design trends emphasizing warmth, biophilic principles, and material authenticity, and examines how the use of real wood paired with glass supports the shift away from industrial aesthetics toward more human-centered, comfortable spaces. Attendees will also gain insight into the design intent and innovation behind WoodnLite’s patented wood rail and glass partition system, and how it differs from traditional aluminum-based solutions in contemporary office design.
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Healthcare facilities are striving to meet the needs of all patients and caregivers by offering healthy, safe, and inclusive spaces that can be repurposed quickly if needed. This course reviews innovations in plumbing design, such as vacuum plumbing and its applications, and explores how these design innovations support trending healthcare needs, including infection prevention, behavioral healthcare, and bariatric applications, and fulfill ADA requirements. Several case studies showcasing successful examples are also covered.
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Individuals are deeply connected to their surroundings. When surroundings have the ability to inspire and encompass creativity, collaboration, and innovation this connection can foster health and well-being as well as a sense of contentment. By utilizing light-manipulating materials in buildings, experiential spaces will not only promote occupant well-being but will also help projects achieve LEED and WELL credits and environmental stewardship.
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This course will provide an overview of crosswalks, equivalents, alignments and trade-offs of the LEED v4.1 and WELL v2 rating systems as they relate to automated window shades and daylight control.
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Are Highly Permeable Membranes Too Permeable?
( ~ 1 hour )
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Studies show highly permeable water-resistant air barrier (WRB/AB) systems increase substrate drying and reduce the wet time of absorptive claddings, thereby improving wall assembly performance and lowering the risk of toxic growth substances. This presentation investigates the science of permeability, current research on vapor open building envelope systems, and discusses how increased permeability can enhance wall assembly performance. Low permeance vapor barriers, once thought to improve performance, are known to increase interior condensation by trapping moisture within the wall assembly. When moisture is trapped within the assembly, the effects on occupant health and safety can be “sickening.” Moisture induces mold growth, building damage, and in some cases even structural damage, increasing health risks and occupant safety. Today, more architects and designers are incorporating highly vapor open WRB/AB systems into their designs to combat this issue. This course offers building science information that challenges the notion that excessive permeability is detrimental to a wall assembly.
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Examine permeable paving detention as an alternative to traditional storm water management approaches including open detention ponds and underground pipe. Impervious pavement is the main source of storm water runoff and this course discusses an alternative method with gravel and grass grid pavers. These systems have sustainable and environmental benefits; stormwater management (Low Impact Development) advantages, and can significantly reduce site development costs.
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As interest in mass timber building design grows, there are new protection strategies that must be employed for a successful installation to ensure occupant long-term health and safety. This presentation will explain moisture protection strategies by providing in-depth test results on mass timber wetting and drying studies, methods to protect during each construction phase, and the vapor-permeable protection technology available to address wood’s unique moisture characteristics. All in an effort to create a sustainable, stable structure and preserve the beauty of the mass timber building.
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The spread of smoke in mid- and high-rise building fires is recognized as a major threat to the safety of the building occupants and responding fire personnel and the effectiveness of firefighting operations. This course explains how smoke migrates in a multi-story building fire and discusses how building codes have evolved to address this danger and why they mandate smoke containment in specific areas of a structure. Product applications and assemblies designed to meet building code requirements and limit vertical smoke migration via elevator hoistways and lobbies are examined.
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Natural Slate Rainscreen Cladding Systems
( ~ 1 hour )
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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.
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