AEC Daily - Free Continuing Education

Wood-Patterned Aluminum Products: Innovative Design Solutions

Looking for a high-performance alternative to products made from wood and PVC? Explore the options offered by wood-pattered aluminum.

Get Started! Save for Later

Bamboo: A Sustainable Choice for Building Materials

Bamboo has come a long way from its use as a rustic material for simple structures. Now, bamboo is a versatile building material used in both indoor and outdoor applications.

Get Started! Save for Later

How Energy Codes Affect Plug Load and Lighting Controls

Catch up on the latest International Energy Conservation Code ® (IECC) and ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019 requirements and provisions for plug load and lighting controls.

Get Started! Save for Later

Architectural Design with Cast Stone

Examine the performance characteristics of cast stone and review best practices for specification and design details.

Get Started! Save for Later

Metal Roof Design in HVHZs: Best Practices for Architects and Roof Designers

Discover why standing seam metal roofing is a better option than other roof systems for withstanding hurricane-force winds in Florida’s High Velocity Hurricane Zones.

Get Started! Save for Later

Transitioning to a Clean Energy Future: Part 1

This course explores the changes in energy creation, distribution, and consumption that are critical to the sustainable transitional energy planning (STEP) approach.

Get Started! Save for Later

Specification Considerations for Advanced Bird-Friendly Glass

Discover how architects can incorporate bird-safe glass design strategies in their projects to minimize bird collisions and positively impact the environment and biodiversity.

Get Started! Save for Later

The Ins & Outs of Fully Automated Parking

Conventional parking garages typically require big volumes and are not efficient with land use. Learn how automated parking systems work and their main benefits to all stakeholders.

Get Started! Save for Later

Successful, Sustainable Precast Enclosure Projects: Designs for Education, Healthcare, Offices, and More

Explore projects using precast composite panels to see how architects can meet sustainability and aesthetic goals in designs for education, healthcare, offices, and more.

Get Started! Save for Later

Thermal Breaks in Cladding Support Attachment Assemblies (Recorded Webinar)

This course delves into the use of thermal breaks and thermal clips as a way to address the issues of thermal bridging and heat loss through the building envelope.

Get Started! Save for Later

Online, Self-Paced

Photoluminescent Egress Path Marking Systems: 2015, 2018, & 2021 IBC®/IFC®

Photoluminescent egress path markings support safe evacuations in total power failures. Review the relevant building and fire code requirements to specify compliant products.

Get Started! Save for Later

Popular item

Safe-T-Nose

Online, Self-Paced

The Importance of Lath Embedment in Portland Cement-Based Plaster (Stucco)

This course covers the proper technique for achieving stucco lath embedment, the different types of metal lath and their various applications, and regional material preferences.

Get Started! Save for Later

Popular item

ClarkDietrich

Online, Self-Paced

The Design Possibilities of Palm

Palm is a strikingly beautiful material with unique grain patterns, rich colors, and distinct textures. Explore this wood alternative in flooring, plywood, and panel applications.

Get Started! Save for Later

Popular item

Smith & Fong Company / Plyboo

Online, Self-Paced

Contemporary Residential Lighting Controls

Lighting controls adjust lamps, light fixtures, and small appliances without special wiring or master controllers. Review their positive impacts on occupant health and energy efficiency.

Get Started! Save for Later

Popular item

Legrand

Online, Self-Paced

How to Address On-Site Paving Challenges & Pass Inspection

Knowing how to avoid/overcome site challenges is crucial to facilitate a successful installation. Examine the common issues related to on-site paving installations.

Get Started! Save for Later

Popular item

Stepstone, LLC.

Online, Self-Paced

Building Shielding: Architectural Solutions for Security and Performance

Building threats come in many forms: electronic, blast, ballistic, and forced entry. Examine the shielding options that protect against these dangers while reducing unwanted heat and glare.

Get Started! Save for Later

Face-to-Face or Webinar Session

Innovations In Window Film For Architectural Applications

Examine the use of various types of window film and their role in improving occupant comfort and safety.

Popular item

Eastman Performance Films, LLC

Online, Self-Paced

Advances in Sustainability with Spray Polyurethane Foam

SPF insulations and roofing systems are high-performance material solutions for sustainable construction. Explore their environmental impacts and performance attributes.

Get Started! Save for Later

Popular item

BASF Corporation

Online, Self-Paced

When Sound Control Matters: Floor Underlayment Solutions

Good sound control adds to occupant comfort and productivity. Compare floor underlayments that mitigate the annoyance of impact noise and improve overall building functionality.

Get Started! Save for Later

Popular item

Proflex Products Inc.

Online, Self-Paced

Transitioning to a Clean Energy Future: Part 1

This course explores the changes in energy creation, distribution, and consumption that are critical to the sustainable transitional energy planning (STEP) approach.

Get Started! Save for Later

Popular item

AEC Daily

Online, Self-Paced

Radon Abatement: Controlling Radon Gas in Residential Construction

Radon is an odorless carcinogen that can enter homes from soil and groundwater. This course covers its entry into buildings, prevention methods, and relevant building codes.

Get Started! Save for Later

Popular item

Advanced Building Products, Inc.

Face-to-Face or Webinar Session

Advances in Sustainability with Spray Polyurethane Foam

Join us to learn about the evolution and environmental impacts of SPF blowing agents.

Popular item

BASF Corporation

Online, Self-Paced

Bike Parking Guide

Biking is a healthy activity that is an excellent mode of transportation for people of all ages. Explore bike parking that meets security, durability, and aesthetic standards.

Get Started! Save for Later

Popular item

Madrax

Face-to-Face or Webinar Session

Waterproofing Roof Decks and Balconies with Walkable PVC Membranes

Discover walkable, waterproof roof deck membranes! Learn key design principles, installation techniques, and specifications for decks, balconies, and rooftops in residential and multi-family homes.

Popular item

Duradek/Durarail

Online, Self-Paced

Creative Acoustic Design

Melamine foam improves interior sound quality by reducing noise and absorbing echoes. Discover how this sound-absorbing foam is available as tiles, panels, baffles, and clouds.

Get Started! Save for Later

Popular item

pinta acoustic, inc.

Face-to-Face or Webinar Session

Versatile Aluminum Railing Systems: Quick to Install, Designed to Last

Examine high-strength powder-coated aluminum railings from code considerations to installation.

Popular item

Feeney Inc.