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Sustainability & Rooftop Deck Systems: A Green Connection

Sustainability & Rooftop Deck Systems: A Green Connection

Rooftop deck systems contribute to sustainable outdoor spaces. Explore their environmental, social, and economic benefits and responsible wood sourcing for rooftop deck tiles.

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The Importance of Acoustics in Healthcare

The Importance of Acoustics in Healthcare

Explore the impacts of acoustics on healthcare, review acoustic standards and guidelines, and learn design solutions.

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The Solar Roof-Plus-Storage Ecosystem

The Solar Roof-Plus-Storage Ecosystem

Explore the components of a solar-plus-storage system, including selection considerations for residential rooftop solar, DC-coupled solar batteries, and system monitoring.

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The Evolution of Play: Trends in Outdoor Space Design

The Evolution of Play: Trends in Outdoor Space Design

From swings and slides to obstacle courses and outdoor classrooms, discover how design trends are reshaping play for all ages and abilities.

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Single-Skin Metal Panels for Pressure-Equalized Rainscreen (PER) Applications

Single-Skin Metal Panels for Pressure-Equalized Rainscreen (PER) Applications

Various methods are used to prevent rain from entering a building. Learn how to detail single-skin metal panel systems as used in pressure-equalized rainscreen (PER) applications.

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Structure for Architects: Thoughts for an Inspector of Record Building Inspection Model

Structure for Architects: Thoughts for an Inspector of Record Building Inspection Model

In this 15-Minute Briefing, learn about the inspector of record, California’s experience with the continuous inspection model, and its impact on life safety and building damage.

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Gate Hardware: Designing for Function, Safety, and Code Compliance

Gate Hardware: Designing for Function, Safety, and Code Compliance

Gates and latches make up 1% of the cost of a fencing installation but are key to its success. Review the factors specifiers need to know to make informed decisions about gate hardware.

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Fire & Smoke Protection with Life Safety Dampers

Fire & Smoke Protection with Life Safety Dampers

An in-depth look at different types of life safety dampers, where they are used, and how they are installed to provide effective passive fire protection in buildings.

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Sustainable Design With Recycled Rubber Surfaces

Sustainable Design With Recycled Rubber Surfaces

Can rubber be part of an environmentally responsible design? Take a look at the benefits and applications of recycled rubber surfacing products.

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Thermoplastic Roofing: Materials & Systems

Thermoplastic Roofing: Materials & Systems

Thermoplastic roofing systems bring greater control to the jobsite. Discover the pros and cons of TPO and PVC roofing membranes and the advantages of single-source, prefabricated materials.

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Louvers for Style and Aesthetics

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Louvers for Style and Aesthetics

Louvers have many applications outside of their typical uses. Learn about the types, functions, and primary specification considerations when selecting a louver solution.

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 Mestek Commercial Damper and Louver Group

Design Possibilities of High-Strength Fiber Cement

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Design Possibilities of High-Strength Fiber Cement

Discover the creative ways high-strength fiber cement panels can be used in ventilated rainscreens to meet the most demanding design, performance, and sustainability needs.

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 EQUITONE

Prioritizing Performance for Building Enclosures (Recorded Webinar)

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Prioritizing Performance for Building Enclosures (Recorded Webinar)

How is better building performance achieved? Explore the role of building science in energy efficiency and durability and learn what tools ensure the OPRs are met.

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 DuPont Performance Building Solutions

Architectural Bamboo: Beautiful & Sustainable

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Architectural Bamboo: Beautiful & Sustainable

Like wood, bamboo is strong, durable, and ideal for flooring and cladding. Discover stunning, uniquely carved bamboo wall and ceiling panels that surpass the possibilities of wood.

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 Smith & Fong Company / Plyboo

Selecting Hybrid Vinyl Flooring for Performance, Value, and Sustainability

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Selecting Hybrid Vinyl Flooring for Performance, Value, and Sustainability

Explore how hybrid vinyl flooring combines strength, comfort, and sustainability to meet performance goals across commercial and institutional settings.

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 Evo Floors

Selecting and Specifying Architectural Louvers

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Selecting and Specifying Architectural Louvers

Louvers allow airflow while rejecting water and airborne debris. Explore how louver design balances airflow, water protection, and aesthetics while meeting AMCA standards.

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 Industrial Louvers, Inc.

Beyond Fire Sprinklers: Rethinking Home Fire Protection with Water Mist

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Beyond Fire Sprinklers: Rethinking Home Fire Protection with Water Mist

Learn how electronically controlled water mist fire suppression systems can enhance occupant safety in homes while minimizing water damage by using 90% less water.

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 Plumis Manufacturers of Automist

Specifying and Using Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood

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Specifying and Using Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood

How do fire-retardant wood products break the combustion cycle, allowing time for safe egress? Learn about FR wood products and where they are required under the International Building Code.

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 Western Wood Preservers Institute

Biophilic Design & Rooftop Deck Systems: A Natural Connection

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Biophilic Design & Rooftop Deck Systems: A Natural Connection

Incorporating nature into the built environment has myriad health, environmental, and economic benefits. Explore biophilic design employing rooftop deck systems.

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 Bison Innovative Products

Healthy Interiors: Using the WELL Building Standard™ to Design Commercial Spaces of the Future

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Healthy Interiors: Using the WELL Building Standard™ to Design Commercial Spaces of the Future

This course explores a 5,000 ft2 office expansion based on the WELL Building Standard™ version 2 and the LEED® v4.1 Building Design and Construction rating system.

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 Excel Dryer

Contemporary Electric Heating Benefits

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Contemporary Electric Heating Benefits

Explore the wide range of contemporary electric heating options for environmentally responsible and economically viable heating solutions.

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 Marley Engineered Products: QMark & Berko

Structural Design of Interlocking Concrete Pavers for Municipal Streets and Roadways

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Structural Design of Interlocking Concrete Pavers for Municipal Streets and Roadways

Learn how to use the AASHTO structural design method for flexible pavements to design interlocking concrete pavement (ICP) roadways.

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 Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA)

Adaptive Air Design: Balancing Comfort, Cost, and Carbon in Multiuse Spaces

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Adaptive Air Design: Balancing Comfort, Cost, and Carbon in Multiuse Spaces

Broaden your expertise in energy-efficient and adaptive building design by exploring the role of high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) fans in enhancing thermal comfort in large spaces.

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 MacroAir

Thermally Modified Wood: Durability, Sustainability, and Current Trends

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Thermally Modified Wood: Durability, Sustainability, and Current Trends

Thermal and dual modification increase wood’s durability, enhancing its sustainability. This course examines the science, examples, and applications of wood modification.

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 Nova USA Wood

Reimagining Recycled Rubber as High-Performance Flooring for Museums

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Reimagining Recycled Rubber as High-Performance Flooring for Museums

Museums need flooring solutions that withstand high occupancy and multiple functions. Learn how recycled rubber flooring meets those performance and design needs.

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 Dinoflex - Recycled Rubber Innovators

Roofs and Condensation: A Practical Approach for the Design Professional

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Roofs and Condensation: A Practical Approach for the Design Professional

Review the fundamentals of vapor movement in roofing systems and learn how to deal effectively with moisture movement within a roofing system.

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 Duro-Last

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