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Rainscreen and Ventilation Solutions for Healthy Walls

Can moisture-related issues in exterior walls be prevented? Explore how rainscreen wall systems provide drainage and ventilation and prolong the life of buildings.

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Building Science and Moisture Management

Aiming for efficient enclosures brings focus to moisture management. This course explores the supporting science and building envelopes’ role in vapor, water, air, and thermal control.

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Enhancing Outdoor Living: Current Trends & the Role of Aluminum Shade Structures

The leading trend of 2024 is blending indoor and outdoor spaces. Discover the role, materials, and styles of shade structures designed to expand livable outdoor spaces.

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Acoustics and the Modern Human: Sound Elements as Part of Biophilic Design

Sound is the number one complaint amongst office employees. Explore the range of innovative acoustic applications designed to dampen sound while enhancing the design aesthetic of any space.

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Sustainability from the Top: Blue, White, & Green Roof Benefits

Blue, white, and green roofs can be installed alone or together to reduce heat islands and stormwater runoff. Explore the economic and environmental benefits to be gained from the rooftop.

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A Planning Guide for Accessible Restrooms: Version 2.6

Restroom facilities should be accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. Discover the tools needed to plan accessible restrooms to meet ADA requirements and other standards.

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Using Thermally Modified Wood in Building Design

Explore all aspects of this durable, low impact wood product and how it can be incorporated into interior and exterior projects.

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Thermal Spacers for Code Compliance and Improved Energy Efficiency in Metal Buildings

How do you provide energy efficiency and protection against condensation in metal building systems? Find out the important role thermal spacer blocks play.

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Innovative Applications of Daylighting

Explore various innovative daylighting solutions that can meet the sustainability goals for the building along with the health, safety, and welfare needs of its occupants.

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Servicing Open Spaces with Convenient, Code-Compliant Electrical and Digital Infrastructure

Discover code compliant, convenient, power, data/communication, and AV access for office spaces.

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Closing the Loop on Office Furniture

Remanufacturers address the need for truly green office furniture by taking old furniture and giving it new life. Discover the advantages of remanufactured office furniture.

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Davies Office

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Fundamentals of Mechanical Dehumidifiers

Mechanical dehumidifiers help control humidity, ensuring safety and comfort. Psychrometric principles, the operation of dehumidifiers, and their applications are discussed.

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Quest Climate

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Fire Safety for Exterior Wall Assemblies

Learn all you need to know about exterior wall fire provisions by examining the International Building Code®, NFPA 285 fire testing, and code compliance pathways.

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North American Modern Building Alliance

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Bollards for Protection: The Importance of Crash Testing

Vehicle barriers are essential tools to protect property and people against various threats. Discover the options and review the specific security concerns they address.

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1-800-Bollards

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Basics of Insulated Metal Panels

IMPs offer all four control layers of a building envelope in a single component. Get a comprehensive overview of the building science and testing behind their superior performance.

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Kingspan Insulated Panels

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Thermal Bridging & Thermal Break Solutions

Today's architects have more of an impact on a building's energy efficiency than you may think. Review the use of thermal break solutions to mitigate effects of thermal bridging.

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Fabreeka

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Retractable Screens: Invisible Thresholds to Sustainable Design

Retractable screens offer functional and sustainable design solutions. This course examines screen components, protection against insects and UV rays, and energy efficiency.

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Phantom Screens

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Designing a Sustainable Masonry Cavity Wall Building Envelope

Masonry is an ideal sustainable building construction material. Learn about the materials and construction techniques necessary to design sustainable masonry envelopes.

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Keene Building Products

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Enhancing the Built Environment with Architectural Metal Fabric

Create graphic screens with metal fabrics that provide solar management, safety, and security with lighting, color, and digital display technology.

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GKD Metal Fabrics

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The Importance of Balanced Ventilation with Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs)

Learn about the use, design, and installation of ERVs that provide balanced, efficient ventilation and meet code requirements.

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Panasonic Eco Systems North America

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Power and Charging Solutions for Today’s Commercial Spaces

Users need better access to charging in hotels, offices, and public spaces. Find out why demand has increased and how furniture power distribution units (FPDUs) are an ideal solution.

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Legrand

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Architectural Insulated Metal Panels: What’s Next?

Efficiency meets aesthetics in architectural insulated metal panels. Discover why architectural IMPs are a popular choice for architects and building developers.

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CENTRIA, a Nucor company

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Thermoplastic Sheet Products for High-Performance Architectural Glazing

Thermoplastic sheet products offer a variety of high-performance glazing solutions. Discover the grades and characteristics of acrylic and polycarbonate sheet products.

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Plaskolite LLC

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Designs and Techniques for Barrier Free Showers

Discover tips for creating perfectly performing barrier-free showers.

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LATICRETE International, Inc.

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Architectural Resin Solutions for Light, Color, & Pattern

Explore the options for combining architectural resin panels with botanicals, textiles, digital prints, color, and texture in beautifully unique ways.

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Lumicor

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Selecting and Specifying a Railing System

Architectural railing systems offer safety, durability, strength, and design flexibility. Explore how to select and specify railing systems for commercial or residential projects.

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Lavi Industries