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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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Architectural Aluminum Canopies for Commercial Buildings

Architectural Aluminum Canopies for Commercial Buildings

Canopies bring weather protection, shading, and aesthetics to any building. Find out how to select the style, finish, and quality level that is right for your project.

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Pre-Engineered/Manufactured Shelters: Standard and Custom Solutions for Outdoor Spaces

Pre-Engineered/Manufactured Shelters: Standard and Custom Solutions for Outdoor Spaces

Advances in shelter design are changing how the recreational landscape is defined. Compare pre-engineered to site-built shelters, focusing on design and engineering services offered.

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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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Introduction to High-Density Parking Systems

Introduction to High-Density Parking Systems

Explore how high-density parking (HDP) systems are able to park 30%–400% more vehicles than a traditional garage in the same amount of space.

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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 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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Artificial Turf for Residential and Commercial Landscapes

Artificial Turf for Residential and Commercial Landscapes

Examine today's artificial grass systems and discover how they are carefully planned, designed, and built to suit the specific needs of an outdoor residential or commercial landscape.

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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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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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Contractor and Subcontractor Prequalification

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Contractor and Subcontractor Prequalification

This primer on contractor prequalification covers the benefits, the role of the architect, the typical information requested of the contractor, and when to use prequalification.

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 AEC Daily

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

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

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

Digging Into Trench

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Digging Into Trench

Changing climate and land use patterns have necessitated a greater focus on stormwater management. Examine the various channel types, materials, and components of trench drains.

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 Iron Age Designs

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

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

Acoustic Design for Mass Timber Construction

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Acoustic Design for Mass Timber Construction

Learn about the products and solutions to improve the acoustical performance of mass timber construction that surpasses building codes.

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 Regupol America

The Self-Care and Wellness Benefits of Luxury Kitchens and Bathrooms

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The Self-Care and Wellness Benefits of Luxury Kitchens and Bathrooms

Looking to create a rejuvenating sanctuary? Explore the options and technologies that are available for luxurious residential bathrooms and kitchens.

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 Kallista

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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