Window films can be used in a variety of applications including solar control, energy efficiency, safety and security, and decorative. Films even provide anti graffiti protection.

This course reviews the science behind solar energy and heat transfer and will help you understand how window film works in different applications. It also looks at how window films can contribute to everything from improving the environment to protecting the safety of building occupants.

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.

An overview of existing masonry and stone façade instability issues, the cause and recognition of these problems, and the cost-effective re-anchoring solutions for repair involving various masonry wall construction techniques. A detailed look into the different types of retrofit anchoring systems available to stabilize existing masonry and stone facades.

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.

An introduction to air and water-resistive barriers and how they work. The role of air leakage in causing mold in walls and high energy costs is explained. The program includes discussion of the different products on the market. It also explains why contemporary building envelopes need these products now more than ever before.

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.

Doors and openings play an integral role in defining how a space functions. This makes door selection an important process. This course discusses the many benefits that pocket and sliding doors offer, including aesthetics, improved occupant flow, accessibility, and ease of operation. Typical sliding and pocket door hardware types, methods of operation and installation are also reviewed.

This CEU will seek to educate specifiers on benefits directly connected to the design of healing spaces while taking a close look at the way shading, daylight, and acoustics play important roles in those outcomes.

Incorporating nature into the built environment through biophilic design increases occupant well-being, productivity, and health and is an integral component of an ecologically healthy and sustainable community. Presented here is an overview of biophilic design, its relationship to sustainability, and its positive human, environmental, and economic outcomes. Case studies demonstrate how rooftop deck systems can contribute to biophilic and sustainable design objectives.

An overview of procedures for identifying and preventing problems and maintaining and restoring the appearance and functionality of masonry and the masonry-veneer building envelope.

Concrete masonry is an effective solution for the ever-changing design environment. Buildings and structures with resilient design and materials are not only better able to withstand and recover following disasters such as hurricanes and tornadoes, products such as concrete and masonry are durable, environmentally friendly and use less embodied energy. This course reviews the quality control practices and procedures of manufactured concrete products. During the virtual plant tour, attendees will follow the steps from the arrival of the aggregates, to the initial mixing stages and then will continue through the facility to demonstrate the final steps of the production process. Moreover, the tour will address the proper manufacturing techniques needed in order to meet the required fire resistance, energy efficiencies and overall sustainable qualities of CMU’s. The tour will ultimately validate how concrete masonry products contribute to the health, safety and welfare of the people.

A large portion of new commercial and residential buildings built today are equipped with clear, floor-to-ceiling glass. Does this new expansive area of glass lead to daylight optimization? This course explains the impacts of daylighting on human health and building occupant comfort. Proactive and reactive automated shading systems are discussed, automated shading systems in projects of various scopes and scales are also discussed.

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DesignRail Modern Aluminum Railing Kits - Engineered for easy installation using components that snap and screw together, with pre-drilled posts and pickets to support 6200 series 1/8” CableRail Kits for Metal posts (sold separately). Railing kits are available in 6ft and 8ft lengths for 36″ heights and in 6ft lengths for 42-in heights. Each railing project will require specific quantities and types of kits and parts, depending on your project.

This course provides an overview of designing safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing outdoor kitchen and living areas. Selecting outdoor kitchen cabinetry and appliances that meet a client’s needs and budget and address climate concerns can be challenging. The course discusses various types of cabinetry available with a focus on stainless steel as a positive alternative for cabinetry. Included is a synopsis of outdoor kitchen design principles and considerations.

This presentation focuses on Florida's wind design requirements for commercial low-slope roofing. The presentation covers new building code requirements, ASCE 7, future tornado wind design requirements and agency approvals for wind uplift resistance for low-slope roofing.

This course explores the critical aspects of fire-rated head-of-wall joint assemblies, providing design professionals with essential knowledge to enhance the safety and integrity of construction projects. Through an in-depth exploration of key concepts, participants will gain an understanding of fire-rated joint assembly components, the application of Steel Intumescent Fire Stops in diverse construction assemblies, and the standards essential for establishing UL-certified assemblies. Design considerations for specifying and detailing the protection of fire-rated perimeter joints will also be discussed.

This ANSI/CSA/UL safety-certified classification of fireplace preserves the indoor air quality while all the exhaust gases are vented outdoors. The requirement for qualified installation and service is emphasized throughout the presentation. Terms and definitions found in the installation manuals are discussed to ensure all clearances, codes, and requirements are understood. Always instruct new owners on the safe handling and operation of the appliance, for everyday use and in case of an emergency (including the location of the gas shut-off).

Wall system applications are becoming more and more common in the building envelope industry today. Explore the science behind wall systems and the tangible benefits of incorporating this technology into building structures. There is an emphasis on the differences between air barriers that are impermeable to vapor drive and air barriers that are vapor permeable and which is the best in each climate and wall assembly.

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To effectively combat climate change, we need to acknowledge the role that the building industry plays in global CO2 emissions. We need to shift not only how we think about designing our buildings but also powering our communities. This course will discuss how BIPVs can be integrated into both new and old buildings to improve performance and aesthetics and lower energy costs. In this one-hour course, we will discuss the value of BIPVs as both a high-performance building material and green energy generating solar panels. The various systems BIPV can be integrated into. As well as the various benefits that building owners can realize by integrating BIPV into their projects.

This course discusses hand-drying concepts and the advantages of hand dryers with air knife technology. It also reviews the impact the choice of hand-drying equipment has on public health, occupant comfort, facility operations, and our environment.

This course introduces the learner to the benefits and design advantages of porcelain surface material for both indoor and outdoor use in residential and commercial projects. Since it is a relatively new material in the US, we will review its components and manufacture and how they result in a product with exceptional characteristics for human health and durability. We’ll also show and discuss indoor and outdoor applications, the variations available for vertical and horizontal applications, and the many design options. Finally, we’ll help the learner understand what is needed to design with this material and how to work with a fabricator

This course features an overview discussion on modified bitumen roofing solutions for lowslope roofing applications. It provides an explanation of the features, benefits and differences between SBS and APP systems, including how these systems offer a sustainable, built-to-last roofing solution.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), handwashing is one of the best and easiest ways to prevent the spread of germs. However, drying hands is just as important as washing them. This course introduces the reader to the main features of air knife hand dryers and discusses how their technical components, such as high-efficiency particulate (HEPA) filtration, touch-free operation, and fast dry times, contribute to their hygienic performance. In addition, the course will discuss how air knife dryers contribute to overall sustainability by reducing energy usage, carbon emissions, operational costs, and how to select dryers with sustainability in mind. Also included will be a discussion on relevant standards and certifications and how specification of hand dryers can contribute to LEED points and other green building programs.

This course will teach the end user about corrosion, the causes and effects of it on the look, function, and lifespan of a door. It also provides an overview on how design and material choices can help offset the negative effect of corrosion and create a long lasting, functional entryway and exit.