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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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Infrared patio heaters are a sustainable way to heat outdoor spaces. This course reviews the available options and their sustainability profiles, focusing on electric infrared heaters.
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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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This presentation will focus on the challenges to changing climate trends and the benefits of using green roofs of various types for adding environmental features and benefits including handling the rainfall that falls on a building. The presentation includes a discussion of how to properly waterproof the roof of a building to accommodate the various elements of the building’s insulation plus the components to create a successful green roof. The presentation discusses the different types of green roofs that can be developed on roof tops.
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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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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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A comprehensive look at the tools and techniques of cleaning historic architecture. "Restoration Cleaning" categorizes types of contaminants. It compares and contrasts abrasive, water and chemical cleaning. The program concludes with 10 "must know" tips for successful restoration cleaning.
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This course covers how to comply with the most stringent Energy Code requirements using pre-fabricated wall panels and components featuring next generation concrete masonry unit designs.
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This course explores the concept of sustainability in construction and how concrete masonry fits in discussion
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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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Modern high performance buildings demand more than independent envelope components. They require a coordinated air control strategy that begins with the details to the final building air leak testing. This course examines the role of continuous air barriers in improving energy efficiency, durability, and occupant comfort in commercial construction. Participants will explore how air leakage increases condensation risk, reduces thermal efficiency and impacts long-term building performance. This course will review best practices for detailing critical transitions such as roof-to-wall and wall to below-grade connections, where discontinuities often lead to failures. Special attention will be given to vapor permeable air barrier systems and their ability to maintain airtightness while supporting drying potential within the assemblies. Through discussion of real-world projects across mission-critical facilities, large-format industrial buildings, multi-family housing, and commercial construction, attendees will learn how integrated, permeable enclosure strategies support long-term resilience, effective moisture management, and reduce building failure risk.
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This course covers how to design pre-insulated concrete masonry walls. We will discuss how to demonstrate compliance with Energy Code requirements, specification and details
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Concrete Masonry has many advantages for building envelope construction. This course explains five key unexpected advantages that are not as widely known as they should be.
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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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An Overview of Bird-Friendly Building Design
( ~ 1 hour )
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Birds provide billions to our economy, yet bird populations are crashing, with collisions with glass a primary cause. Whether looking through glass at habitat beyond, or flying towards reflected habitat, birds collide at flight speed with fatal results, often days later, from internal injuries. Birds collide with glass on structures of every size, from shacks to skyscrapers, in urban, suburban and rural areas. Advances in technology are increasing use of glass curtain walls and other large glass features, increasing the rate of mortality. We will describe materials that can make buildings safe for birds without sacrificing light, appearance or view clarity. In 2011, San Francisco was the first U.S. city to require bird-friendly design for some new construction. The LEED Pilot Library added a credit for reducing bird collisions the same year and that has since been added to the primary credit system. Over 20 jurisdictions at levels from state to town, have now mandated bird-friendly construction and more are pending. Notably New York City, in 2019, adopted code requiring bird-friendly design for all new construction. We review use of the LEED credit and important features of legislation across the U.S. and Canada. This class explains how to recognize and remediate hazards to birds in the built environment. We illustrate how many strategies for controlling heat and light, and even security, can also reduce bird mortality. Techniques now in use for evaluating the relative threat level to birds of different materials are described, along with typical results. Resources, like American Bird Conservancy’s searchable database of bird-friendly materials are reviewed.
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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 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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The design of behavioral healthcare facilities should address the therapeutic and safety needs of patients and staff while meeting the applicable codes and regulations. Reviewed in this course are ligature-resistant products developed for patient rooms and bathrooms that strike the balance between providing the safest design solutions and creating a noninstitutional environment.
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Gas Fireplaces in Design
( ~ 1 hour )
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Direct vent fireplaces are safe and efficient supplemental heat sources in today’s homes. This course reviews the innovative design options for gas fireplaces, including media options, cool wall technology, and safety barriers. Direct and power vent heat delivery systems are discussed, and the impact of standing versus electric pilot lights on energy efficiency is examined.
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Trench and Slot Drain Design Solutions
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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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The selection of a wall system for a building envelope involves several key considerations. In this course, we evaluate the characteristics of pre-cast concrete, tilt-up concrete panels, insulated concrete forms, lightweight metal frame, pre-insulated masonry, and conventional masonry. We compare the performance of these wall systems on these considerations: (1) cost, (2) resilience, (3) sustainability (particularly global warming potential), (4) energy conservation, and (5) long term operating costs and environmental impacts.
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This course provides architects with insights regarding the structural engineering concepts that are critical to successfully constructing concrete masonry structures.
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The use of sliding doors in commercial applications is increasing at an exponential rate as facilities embrace the ability to reclaim previously unused space and create wider paths of travel. This course is designed to provide architects, designers, and specifiers with a comprehensive understanding of sliding door locking solutions in commercial spaces and the role of door hardware in ensuring safety, security, and accessibility. By analyzing case studies and exploring the features and benefits of sliding door locking solutions, participants will be able to make informed decisions when specifying sliding door systems for commercial spaces.
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This course examines the role of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) in supporting building performance, occupant health, and long-term durability. Participants will explore how EIFS integrates critical control layers, air, water, vapor, and thermal, to help mitigate moisture intrusion, improve energy efficiency, and support code compliance. The course will also address how proper design and detailing of EIFS assemblies contribute to safer, more resilient building enclosures while enabling a wide range of architectural aesthetics. The course also examines how facade design strategies contribute to sustainable building practices, including energy efficiency, material optimization, and reduced environmental impact.
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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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Air Barrier Adhesives: Acrylic vs. Bitumen
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Join us for our June webinar, part of a monthly webinar series that explores the science and application practices in building protection. In this webinar we will specifically look at air barriers and assess how acrylic and bitumen compare so that you can walk away with a better understanding of what will work best for your projects moving forward.
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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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Architectural resin panels are engineered to suit the demands of a wide array of interior and exterior applications and offer almost unlimited combinations of color, pattern, and design. This course presents the features and options that allow resin panels to meet design requirements for both function and beauty, and discusses how resin panels may play a role in projects seeking LEED®, Living Building Challenge®, or WELL Building Standard® certification.
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This course explores using natural light and its importance in the built environment. This course will provide an overview of natural light’s benefits and key impacts experienced by building occupants and owners. Automated shading will be introduced as a natural light management solution to maximize quality daylight, preserve views, prevent glare, and minimize solar heat gain. By the end of the course, the benefits of daylight management should be clear, as well as how it results in more efficient buildings and better interior environments.
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The most important assets in any organization are the people within. When a client decides to invest in physical security, like bullet-resistant barriers, it is the responsibility of AEC community professionals to understand what protection level is appropriate for the building depending upon the surroundings, the industry, and the client’s specific needs and provide a blueprint that includes the desired features while maximizing the building owner’s investment and protecting future occupants.
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Smart Locks: Access Management Made Easy!
( ~ 1 hour )
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Smart access control and management systems are quickly gaining popularity in multi-family and multi-tenant properties, and the smart lock market is poised for rapid growth both domestically and internationally. Understanding how smart locks work can be advantageous for architects, specifiers, and construction professionals to help their clients design and develop properties with enhanced security, efficiency, and simplicity in access management. Smart locks are quickly moving beyond mechanical functions to create streamlined, efficient lifestyles. This course discusses the technology, features and benefits of smart locks while outlining current trends and options.
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This course will provide attendees with valuable information and context endeavoring to help improve a practical understanding of the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) and its implications on the uses of certain combustible building materials in the building envelope. The course will discuss how the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) is designed and structured to supplement other I-Codes (e.g., the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) as opposed to exist as a stand-alone code. Course content will include helpful background and theory behind the wildfire hazards the IWUIC is intended to mitigate. Most importantly, the course will provide attendees with understanding and examples of how combustible building materials and assemblies are suitable, viable options for use in construction under the IWUIC and capable of complying with the applicable requirements.
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