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Architectural Design with Cast Stone

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

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.

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Access Panels in Modern Construction

Learn how to specify, install, and finish access panels that meet aesthetic, sound transmission, moisture infiltration, air ventilation, and security requirements.

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The Benefits of Synthetic (Artificial) Grass for Playgrounds

Explore the advent of synthetic grass for playgrounds, and how to construct, install, and maintain them.

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Quiet by Design: Acoustic Strategies for Pickleball & Other Sport Courts

Addressing acoustic challenges in outdoor spaces requires a multilayered approach. Learn about the acoustic impacts of pickleball courts and the solutions to mitigate them.

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Lighting for Harsh & Hazardous Locations: A Comprehensive Guide

Accurate classification of hazardous areas is essential for effective lighting design. Discover the crucial elements of specifying compliant and effective solutions.

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Sustainable Curb Appeal

Where do building professionals turn to evaluate the transparency and material health of building products? Learn about the drivers of sustainability and the resources that are available for today's manufacturers and architects.

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The Importance of Ventilation in Residential Metal & Cedar Roof Design

Proper drainage and ventilation are essential for roof longevity, energy efficiency, and beauty. Explore the use of a 3-D drainage and ventilation mat in metal and cedar roof assemblies.

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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.

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What Is Fundamentally Wrong with ISO R-Value and How Do We Fix It?

Discover the reason behind the reduced efficacy of polyisocyanurate (polyiso) insulation and explore how decreasing condensation can optimize the insulation's performance.

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Natural Slate Rainscreen Cladding Systems

Discover the beauty and durability of slate with rainscreen systems! Learn how this sustainable combo boosts energy efficiency, moisture control, and design versatility.

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CUPACLAD

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Transitioning to a Clean Energy Future: Part 3

Understanding energy creation, distribution, and consumption transitions is key to sustainable transitional energy planning (STEP). Here STEP and emerging systems are explored.

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AEC Daily

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The Versatile Stage: Designing Transformable Performance Spaces

Explore how stage flooring systems impact performer safety, accessibility, sustainability, and long-term venue adaptability.

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The Role of Door Openings in Improving Resilient Design

Manufacturers offer specialized doors designed to resist the impacts of blasts, tornadoes, and ballistics. Learn how steel doors can be utilized in a resilient design strategy.

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AMBICO Limited

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Differentiated Performance and Long-Life Architectural Coatings

Building owners rely on weatherable coatings to protect their buildings. Learn why PVDF resin-based coatings can help exceed design goals and contribute to sustainable design.

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Arkema Inc.

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8 Levels of Bullet Resistant Material Explained

AEC professionals must assess the appropriate protection level for buildings investing in security, like bullet-resistant barriers, based on surroundings, industry, and client needs while maximizing investment.

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Total Security Solutions

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The Solar-Ready Roof: Optimize the Design

There are two parts to a solar installation – the solar panels and the roof. Discover how careful roof design now supports effective power generation in the future.

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S-5! Metal Roof Innovations, Ltd.

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Considerations for Advanced Green Façade Design

Green facades enhance energy efficiency, durability, beauty, and adaptability. This course covers system selection, design, plant choice, maintenance, and client education for successful installations.

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Tournesol Siteworks

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Concrete Masonry: The Energy Efficiency Solution

Building envelopes constructed with concrete masonry create high-performance buildings that can exceed energy code requirements. Evaluate strategies to maximize energy performance.

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Increasing Concrete Durability and Sustainability with Crystalline Waterproofing

Concrete is porous and susceptible to deterioration. Learn how crystalline waterproofing technology can increase the durability and sustainability of concrete.

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Xypex Chemical Corporation

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Universal Design: Applied to Bathroom and Kitchen

Should designers offer universal design solutions to all clients regardless of age or ability? Learn the answer to that question and more.

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Kohler Co.

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Enhancing Roof Design with Composite Solutions

Take an in-depth look at the sustainable and versatile attributes of composite roofing solutions.

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Westlake Royal Building Products

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Designing Sustainable Materials for Building Integration (Recorded Webinar)

Learn about new and retrofit low-slope commercial roof assemblies that deliver long-term energy efficiency, a low lifetime carbon footprint, and robust building performance.

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DuPont Performance Building Solutions

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Security Pass-Through Systems: Types, Options, & Specifications

Pass-through windows must protect employees while allowing smooth transactions with the public. Explore the options and learn how to specify the right security solution for any project.

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Quikserv Corp.

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Sustainable Waterproofing Solutions

Concrete is a fundamental building material but it has water-related design challenges. Examine the sustainable benefits of integral concrete waterproofing.

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Hycrete, Inc.

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Cable Tray: Types, Application, and Code

Explore cable tray types and review their design considerations and code requirements.

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Legrand