Rainwater harvesting is a sustainable and economic solution to help ease some of the water scarcity and drought-related issues facing large swaths of the US. Utilizing permeable pavers to cleanse, capture, and convey stormwater to an underground storage system can provide harvested stormwater that can potentially be used for irrigation, laundry, toilets, car washing, and numerous non-potable water needs depending on what is allowed in local and state regulations. This presentation will provide real-world solutions to successfully capture, store and reuse rainwater, while educating the audience on the key design considerations required to implement the harvesting system. Design considerations that will be discussed include soil conditions and modifications (if necessary), hydrologic design; structural design for the permeable paver system and vault system; pump and discharge, pipe sizing, sizing the storage volume based on demand and precipitation; and overflow and bypass considerations.

In this webinar you will learn how to identify design principles used to simplify the daily workflow within the kitchen and incorporate these ideas into bathroom design to promote organization and relaxation, resulting in a minimal stress experience. You will also recognize the importance of ergonomic considerations and implement them in a bathroom design that supports wellness by focusing on a healthy lifestyle and by simplifying self-care, summarize how modularity, common in kitchen design, can create a personalized storage solution in the bathroom, providing a streamlined and stress-free styling space, and describe how innovations in storage, lighting, cabinetry, and more can vastly improve the everyday experience in the bathroom by promoting key WELL Building Standard concepts such as Comfort, Light, and Mind.

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Modular systems are designed around individual components that can be joined together to configure a seamless and personalized space solution. This course discusses the key design principles and benefits of modular design along with strategies for successfully incorporating modularity into a bathroom design.

This presentation uses a case history approach to provide an in-depth look at the benefits prefabricated exterior walls bring to construction projects. Effects on aesthetics, constructability, schedule, cost and design practices are covered. This presentation also outlines how construction teams can optimize jobsite safety and minimize on-site construction waste using prefabricated exterior walls.

This course reviews the plumbing codes and standards that govern plumbing fittings and fixtures.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that those with disabilities have equal access to facilities including wheelchair access to hydration products such as drinking fountains and bottle fillers. This course will take you through the important dimensional requirements to know when designing a building or installing/retrofitting all types of hydration equipment. The course will cover: 1. 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design of Drinking Fountains and installation dimensions 2. Quantity and location requirements 3. Examples of improper installations.

Alaska yellow cedar (AYC) is one of the most visibly unique woods available to builders, architects, and homeowners. It is sustainable, rot resistant, and has a natural beauty that requires very little staining or finishing. AYC is popular for exterior and interior residential applications including decking, landscaping features, shakes and shingles, paneling, mass timbers and beams. This course examines the performance characteristics of AYC including fire resistance and durability and various applications are also discussed.

A survey of types and causes of staining common to new masonry construction, with recommendations and guidelines for cleaning and product selection.

Water is one of our most valuable resources, yet many states suffer water shortages due to preventable problems such as overuse and leakages. This course discusses the increased need for water conservation and examines the requirements in CALGreen and the LEED® v4.1, Green Globes®, and BREEAM In-Use green building rating systems. The EPA’s WaterSense® initiative is also discussed, along with case studies explaining the benefits of concealed toilet systems and their contribution to water conservation.

An in-depth examination of the roles masonry walls and concrete floors play in building that improve occupant well-being; environmental performance and economic returns.

While the majority of business owners believe that their emergency equipment is fully functional, the reality is that there is a one in five chance they will work properly in an actual emergency. By taking this course you will gain a better understanding of the ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 Standard for eyewash and shower equipment, along with a step-by-step overview on how to test your equipment for installation and performance compliance to ensure you are prepared during an actual emergency.

Water is one of our most valuable resources, yet many states suffer water shortages due to preventable problems such as overuse and leakages. This course discusses the increased need for water conservation and examines the requirements in CALGreen and the LEED® v4.1, Green Globes®, and BREEAM In-Use green building rating systems. The EPA’s WaterSense® initiative is also discussed, along with case studies explaining the benefits of concealed toilet systems and their contribution to water conservation.

The construction industry poses a sustainability threat to the environment. Reusable construction materials however, provides a great avenue for designers and contractors to reach their organization's sustainability goals. Site protection is a serious topic as flying debris and dust are problems every professional must consider in the planning phases of renovations and new construction. This is an introduction course for Architects and Construction Managers aiming to meet their sustainability goals for construction projects. Learn how to improve overall project sustainability rating right from the design stage with recyclable and reusable walls. Learn material selection for dust and debris containment for improved safety on construction sites. Make time and cost savings for contractors and clients using BIM families embedded with rich information; a big game changer for any designer. This course highlights effective site protection, human safety & sustainability decisions which can be achieved with reusable modular wall systems.

This course examines construction prefabrication, focusing on prefabricated bathrooms. It explores how designers can identify bathroom products and suppliers that best integrate with building prefabrication to optimize benefits, economies, performance, and quality.

In this one-hour presentation, we explore materials transparency and outline how material selection affects our built environment and the health, safety and welfare of applicators and building occupants. Attendees will learn how to review transparency documents including HPDs and Declare Labels and be able identify important information on those documents. In addition to increasing document literacy, we map how materials transparency and transparency documentation contributes to programs like LEED, LBC, and WELL. Finally, we examine case studies that have capitalized on the benefits of materials transparency.

One of the most popular design trends today is the use of daylighting to support wellness, boost productivity, and offset energy use. What’s more, maximizing the use of natural light in a space also speaks to the modern design language that the latest architectural buildings boast today. This CEU will seek to educate specifiers on the importance of daylighting and how to incorporate best practices that maximize its benefit.

Our built environment must be optimized to create comfortable and healthier spaces. Shading systems can be used to enhance our spaces by providing optimal daylight and comfort to create an ideal indoor environment. This course reviews the performance, aesthetic, and material health of various shadecloth compositions and how each factor contributes to the shadecloth selection process.

Dual-flush wall-mounted toilets help create modern, stylish bathrooms that strike a balance between sustainable water efficiency, flexible design, and space savings. This course compares this style with other traditional types of toilets, discusses how wall-mounted toilets benefit commercial and residential users, and explains how they satisfy the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other accessibility and building code requirements.

This presentation will provide a holistic view into the fundamental difference between MCM, ACM and insulated metal panels. The foal is to understand how performance needs based on building type play a key role in selecting the appropriate insulated metal panel system.

Western red cedar’s (WRC) aesthetic, economic, and environmental benefits are just some of the reasons why builders and designers are increasingly gravitating to this species of wood. Presented here are modern, historical, and cultural uses of western red cedar, as well as its performance characteristics, grade specification, and finishes. Also discussed are sustainable forest management practices and certification agencies, and how sustainably sourced wood can contribute to LEED® credits.

The impacts of noise on occupancy health and wellness must be taken seriously. By understanding the importance of good noise control, learners will be able to understand the link between acoustic control and health, well-being, learning and productivity. This course will describe different scenarios like healthcare facilities, schools and offices. The course will give you an insight into the different sound absorbing materials that can be used to improve room acoustics. In addition, we will discuss best practices using different solutions such as incorporating Melamine Foam as a sound absorbing material in different scenarios

Daylight is a key factor for health and wellness, and being central to energy-savings strategies and being a part of sustainability strategies. This seminar will provide detailed information on utilizing daylight and meeting requirements for managing glare and controlling for solar radiation, while gaining benefits of daylight and views.

Designers, owners, and occupants all value the appeal of natural brick and wood for exterior cladding and interior surfaces. But these natural materials come with drawbacks. Wood can split, warp, cup, mold, and attract insects. Brick is heavy and susceptible to efflorescence. Quality control is not assured. The fresh alternative is resin cast shapes that mimic wood and brick, delivering the benefits of biophilia and a sense of connection with the natural world, but without the problems. This course examines the wood and brick aesthetic of resin cast shapes and demonstrates their sustainability and performance qualities. They are durable, lightweight, easy to install, and contribute to a continuous building envelope. Case studies of noteworthy projects illustrate the superior form and function of this next-level cladding alternative.

A rainscreen is a type of assembly applied to an exterior wall consisting of an outer layer, inner layer, and a ventilated cavity between the two. These systems have been used extensively in other markets but are relatively new to the US. As codes evolve, and building science advances, rainscreens are becoming a popular way of enclosing buildings. They greatly increase performance while simultaneously enabling designers to achieve new and striking designs.