The importance of handwashing in regard to personal health is well understood, and most people feel they know how to do it properly. However, the places where and methods by which hands are washed are not always as healthy and safe as they should or appear to be. This course outlines the proper handwashing techniques, especially for healthcare and food preparation contexts; explains how germs, viruses, and bacteria are spread and where sanitation problems with sinks may reside; and describes how to select and specify the most appropriate washup, infection prevention, and scrub sinks, countertops, and fitments.

Contemporary drinking fountains, water coolers, and bottle fillers provide communities with access to safe, clean drinking water. This course recounts the history of the drinking fountain and addresses regulations surrounding drinking water distribution and treatment. It compares the use of bottled water to bottle fillers and provides guidelines for specifying commercial water delivery systems.

The purpose of this webinar is to learn how to design safe, secure, patient rooms and bathrooms in your behavioral facilities. Attendees will learn about ligature resistant design, how to test for it and why it's important to make sure all patient rooms and bathrooms follow this guideline.

The US has the highest incarceration rate in the world, and with recidivism rates as high as 75% within five years, the prospects for released inmates are dim. There is no simple solution to these issues, but one approach is to focus on rehabilitation to help inmates reintegrate successfully into society upon release. This course looks at the role evidence-based building design can play in a rehabilitative environment that promotes healing, autonomy, and growth. Design strategies are presented with a focus on ADA-compliant, ligature-resistant plumbing products and water management systems that support a clean, safe, secure, rehabilitative environment.

Inclusive design is a win-win for customers and businesses. It shows the business supports the assumption that public spaces should be functional for all users no matter their age, health, or abilities. The commitment to inclusivity encompasses promoting and respecting everyone’s right to choose a washroom. This course explores the benefits of inclusive spaces and discusses the sustainable, hygienic, functional, and distinctive design and material options for inclusive public bathrooms.

Universal hot water availability is generally taken for granted. At a time when energy prices and sources, environmental concerns, and water shortages are increasing in significance, it is important to produce hot water in a manner that addresses all these issues. This course explains how electric tankless water heaters (ETWHs) do this while also improving health and safety conditions and reducing costs. The examination includes detailed descriptions of many types of ETWHs and the basic calculations and selection criteria for the most suitable system.

Advances in Plumbing Design for Healthcare is an introduction to a variety of issues healthcare facilities face with respect to plumbing products when constructing or renovating buildings, and why addressing these issues is important. Whitehall’s BestCare® line of ligature resistant plumbing products and accessories offers innovative solutions intended to reduce sentinel events via strangulation in a behavioral healthcare setting. Whitehall Manufacturing’s Infection Prevention Sinks, CareWare® line of Patient Care Units, and all in one hand washing and drying system tackles the problem of Hospital Associated Infections (HAI’s) from a preventative design perspective. Additionally, Whitehall’s bariatric line focuses on providing obese patients with appropriate equipment while respecting patient dignity. Because of the diverse needs of our current population, design trends are shifting towards a universal room which meets the needs of ADA, bariatric capacity, and other patient requirements. Whitehall Manufacturing is a North American manufacturer that provides the healthcare industry with ligature-resistant products, in-room patient care units, infection prevention sinks, and other medical plumbing equipment that is unsurpassed in aesthetics, quality, and durability.

Designers have come to rely on weatherable coatings to provide long-term weather protection to building elements and enhance their building designs. With an increased focus on sustainability, water-based PVDF coatings can help project teams attain their sustainability goals. This course covers the key components and function of weatherable coatings and how they compare to other coatings and looks at how these coatings can contribute to sustainable buildings.

There are many kinds of resin-based coatings for metal. The type of resin used plays an important role in determining a coating's durability and physical properties. This course discusses these coatings and their application techniques. It also discusses why the coatings may deteriorate and how to measure the performance of the coatings. The role that resin-based coatings perform in cool roofs is explored along with the standards that measure the sustainability of cool roofs. This course provides the information one needs to ensure that the coated product will perform as expected and provide a durable, long-lasting finish.

This course will discuss the large veneers that are available for selection by the architect and the proper detailing procedures that need to be followed for moisture prevention and crack control.

With day-to-day problems and challenges in healthcare facilities, such as fast spreading infections, loss of inventory, the need for contact tracing etc. location data is the key to improving operational efficiency and processes.​​ RTLS, Real-Time Location System is a system which provides for real time location, visibility and telemetry data for equipment and personnel throughout a facility. It can be provided by leveraging the lighting infrastructure. ​​A real time location system is comprised of badges/tags, a network of readers/sensors/transmitters, and a location engine. The data is sent to a server which provides the end-user real time location information on patients, caregivers, and assets.

Behavioral Health facilities present a wide spectrum of unique design requirements to support patient care. Inpatient and outpatient applications must provide not only task specific light levels and security, but also insure that patients and staff are kept safe from harm. Classifying the type of care and level of supervision a patient needs is not only crucial to determining the overall construction of the facility, but also the construction and features required of lighting in those spaces. Learning to use current reference materials and apply industry guidelines to the design of behavioral spaces is key. We will discuss the resources currently available and how to apply these to behavioral design. Differences between supervised / lower security and unsupervised / high security areas can be accommodated to provide protection and take into consideration aesthetics. Trends in fixture and lighting design are progressing quickly to offer designers more options while feeling secure in their choices. We will explore lighting and controls products that can make patients feel less segregated from the general population and help to avoid the look and feel of the institution of the past. Support of wellness for patients and staff can also be accomplished with new technologies such as tunable and selectable white for Circadian Support and Human Centric lighting. Integrated lighting controls can now function as asset tracking, provide security and "geo-fencing" among other options. A basic overview of some of those options will be provided.

IoT, Connected Lighting, Smart Lighting, Smart Buildings are all terms that could be used to describe this topic and it certainly can it be confusing. This presentation will delve into and summarize the recent IES Lighting Practice LP-12-21 to make sure that it is easy to understand. During our journey we will clarify the necessary terms around IoT, understand the value of the problems that connected lighting can solve, discover different use cases and their benefits. This presentation will also explain the technologies used in connected lighting and the applications they are used in. We will outline how to specify connected lighting throughout the project life cycle. The course will explain cybersecurity requirements as well as integration and customer acceptance. Finally, the course will highlight the future state of connected lighting.

Effective lighting in education environments can, and does, contribute to improved student performance, as well as improved safety. Lighting solutions for education facilities must maximize energy efficiency, occupy less space, be flexible and adaptable to different environments, meet life safety requirements, and meet the needs of teaching staff, and students. This course discusses current lighting trends, energy management and education requirements, human centric lighting needs and current legislation affecting lighting design considerations for education facilities. This course will also discuss how the latest IoT trends can be an asset to lighting design in the education space by including Asset tracking and other RTLS technologies. As well as how GUV solutions can help disinfect education spaces and as part of the lighting system be used as a tool to audit disinfection times and contact tracing between disinfection cleanings.

In Protecting Your Color Vision, the key ingredients in paint will be discussed to provide valuable information on what differentiates one paint product from the next, and the benefits of using paints that are produced with advanced technology and premium ingredients.

For building energy efficiency, durability, natural beauty, cost effectiveness, and adaptability, green facades offer the design community a substantial asset. This course examines the required considerations for a successful green facade installation and includes discussions on system selection, design, plant selection, maintenance, and client/owner education.

What is the impact of color on overall design? How can we use it strategically when designing a room? In Color Foundations, we will examine the roots of color theory, master the basic color terminology and explore how colors interact with each other. We will also explore the "superpowers" of color and how to apply them when choosing colors for a project.

In this course participants will learn to understand the definition of hospital acquired infections (HAI), identify contributing factors to HAI’s, have awareness of the mortality rate associated with HAI’s and to have awareness of the financial impact HAI’s have on the community and our healthcare system. They will also understand prevention and solutions that can lessen the impact of HAI’s and case studies.

This course will educate the AEC team on what the advantages are for utilizing cold-formed steel framing in the construction of mid-rise structures. It discusses the reasons to use cold-formed steel framing for the structural frame of the buildings, the preferred method of construction to frame the building, as well as the advantages realized by the members of the owner/designer/builder team.

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.

Science teaches us that matter moves from order to disorder. Amazingly, the same thing can happen to buildings! What once was sparkling and new can eventually slide into disrepair. Building owners could simply surrender to it, or they can proactively take a stand and fight for their buildings. They can choose products that protect the interior from damage in the first place. Architects and interior designers can also slow the hands of time by thinking long term and specifying door and wall protection products … to not only preserve their design, but also as a service to building owners long after the ribbon is cut.

A concise overview of the foundations of sustainability and material health; giving contextual solutions and mitigation strategies essential to good design.

Participants will experience presentation LVR200 with the added dimension of witnessing actual on-site louver testing sessions demonstrating live AMCA Still Air and Wind Driven rain testing. Extensive interaction with the test apparatus, louver engineers and hands on inspection of a variety of louver samples illustrating the various louver families available and inherent performance of each.

With its LEED v4 Materials and Resources Credits, the USGBC called for Architects, Designers and Manufacturers to rethink design and reinvent their material selection processes. Redesign/Reinvent: daunting tasks made easier by reviewing best-in-class initiatives, policies and solutions.

The purpose of this presentation is to identify the principal social, economic, environmental, and human performance factors driving sustainable shading and day lighting design. Strategies essential to optimize thermal performance and interior illumination to enhance occupant well-being will be featured in the discussion, including modeling. The intent is to provide a fundamental understanding to support the design and specification of sustainable shading and day lighting systems.