Learn how an entrance functions as a system of interdependent components and how a door's operating environment affects performance, durability, and lifecycle costs. Learn the key design and construction differences among flush door alternatives. Discuss the basic scientific principles and material properties that affect an entrance system's service life. Learn how to evaluate door performance criteria that will help you choose the right entrance supplier for your building application.

Vinyl has long been a material of choice for construction products for interiors and exteriors because of its durability, cleanability, affordability, and suitability for a vast range of applications. This course furthers the conversation by discussing vinyl’s recyclability and sustainability and the attributes of laminated rigid PVC exterior and interior wall panels and siding and soffit products.

Green or vegetative roof systems have become an effective means to address aesthetic and environmental issues and provide energy savings for building owners, while at the same time providing protection for a building and its contents through the use of a high-performance waterproofing system. This program describes the basics of vegetative roof systems and outlines some cost and construction considerations for designers.

A review of the the environments and requirements faced by exterior doors and the factors to consider when choosing them.

An energy recovery ventilator (ERV) system provides occupants with filtered, balanced, and tempered air within their living space. Airborne contaminants can be greatly reduced with ERV systems. This course provides knowledge about the need, use, design, and installation of ERVs in the modern dwelling unit and when retrofitting existing structures. The course also addresses the environmental advantages of sustainable and healthy solutions for indoor air quality.

This class introduces attendees to the basics of FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic) doors. Upon completion they should have a greater understanding of what these products are, how they can be used and the most appropriate scenarios for them

High performance high speed rolling doors and how they help ensure the safety and welfare of the occupants, types, applications and specifications

An introduction to ventilation and its impact on Indoor Air Quality. Includes an overview of the major differences in ASHRAE 2010 and ASHRAE 2013. This course explains the difference in Whole Building versus Spot ventilation and describes the three methods for complying with Whole Building ventilation, Exhaust, Supply and Balanced. Attendees will be able to compute, or look up, the amount of CFM to meet ASHRAE requirements and will gain an understanding of some installation techniques.

This course will address the rediscovery of bamboo as a sustainable material with endless possibilities. It will specifically discuss material scarcity and how bamboo could combat it, how the manufacturing of bamboo products works, new developments in industrialized bamboo, and the sustainability of bamboo as a building material.

This presentation will provide you with an understanding of how wind and wind codes affect overhead doors and how the codes ensure the safety and welfare of the occupants. Learn what factors affect the amount of force on the door by calculating PSF and obtain a better understanding of the construction of sectional and coiling wind load doors. Learn about the types of wind load testing and their procedures as well as how to specify wind load-rated doors as specifying the correct design pressures will aide in the safety and welfare of the occupants.

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.

This presentation celebrates the value of incorporating artisanal, handcrafted fixtures and furnishings into a building’s design. Not only are these products unique, functional, and aesthetically appealing, but they can also establish a sense of connection with their maker. Many artisanal handcrafted products are made using traditional techniques that have been passed down over time, often from generation to generation. And because many of these products are made from sustainable, recycled or reclaimed materials that are locally available, they can help reduce the environmental impact of a new build. This course illustrates how sourcing artisan-made products for their projects can allow designers and builders to effect social, economic and environmental change.

Outdoor shelters not only provide protection from the elements but also add visual interest to outdoor public spaces, and advances in shelter design are changing the way the recreational landscape is defined. This course looks at current capabilities in shelter design, compares pre-engineered to site-built shelters, and focuses on the advantages of using a manufacturer who offers design and engineering services. Sustainable aspects of shelter design are also discussed.

Precious metals are valued for their beauty, durability, scarcity, and workability. This course explores the history, symbolism, and characteristics of precious metals and how to use them in modern luxury bath and kitchen design.

This Course has 4 lessons rolled into one hour session. Learn how to cover sectional garage door types, the types of garage door systems and sustainable design, how to specify the right residential sectional garage door, and how to calculate PSF.

Green roof systems are typically described in terms of soil depth (intensive vs. extensive) or where they are assembled (built-in-place vs. modular). These are useful categories, but do not address key elements of green roof design, such as drainage, water storage, roof slope, and other considerations. This presentation will review different green roof systems and components, and their use in meeting project goals relating to storm water management, integration with hardscape, and constructability.

This course discusses rolling door products, common applications, components of rolling doors and options and applications that impact the security, productivity and efficiency of an opening. It also covers options and applications that directly impact facility occupants health, safety and wellness including fire protection, insulation, air flow, air infiltration, visibility, light infiltration, wind load, aesthetics and many more

Sound abatement products are not just a building owner and occupant preference; minimum sound abatement ratings are required by many local building codes for multi-story residential, commercial, and multi-purpose buildings. Following an introduction to the basics of sound, this course presents a summary of the most common sound control methods, with a focus on the options available for floor underlayment.

This presentation provides an overview of sustainable materials for the bath, including production, performance, maintenance, and frameworks for assessment, and focuses on recycled copper, sustainably made concrete, FSC®-certified bamboo, and reclaimed wood.

Rooftop HVAC equipment, waste receptacles, and other unsightly equipment are commonplace in today’s commercial industries. Unfortunately, these items are necessary but unsightly. However, screening can help building owners enhance aesthetics and meet code requirements. Screening offers not only a visual benefit but also helps to improve the safety and security of your property. This course offers an in-depth discussion of rooftop and ground screening, the various ways to screen, and considerations when selecting a screen for your project. Different installation techniques and comparative characteristics of traditional screening methods versus unit-attached and modular screening methods are also discussed.

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.

Discover how to protect the built environment with wind load design overhead doors to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the occupants.

The ultimate replacement for natural cedar and the perfect accent for engineered wood and fiber cement.

Rough openings will leak - learn how to properly sequence rough opening installation materials and allow the “leaks” to drain out and away from the building structure.

Building Envelopes are among the systems that can have the largest embodied carbon impact on a building. Traditionally envelope systems and materials are chosen for aesthetics, cost, and operational energy, but embodied carbon is equally important. Learn how carbon is broken out between operational and embodied, the basic concepts of an LCA and EPD’s, strategies for selecting and comparing insulation and cladding systems.