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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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Setting the Bar: Industry Standards for Flashing Installation around Windows and Doors for Commercial Buildings (Recorded Webinar)

Setting the Bar: Industry Standards for Flashing Installation around Windows and Doors for Commercial Buildings (Recorded Webinar)

Examine industry standards for window and door flashing installation for commercial buildings. Self-adhered and fluid-applied membrane flashings will be discussed in detail.

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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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Coatings for Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF): Thermal Barrier, Ignition Barrier, & Vapor Retarder

Coatings for Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF): Thermal Barrier, Ignition Barrier, & Vapor Retarder

Using thermal, ignition, and vapor coatings as a barrier for spray foam insulation comes with numerous benefits. Learn about their advantages, code requirements, and installation.

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Mastering Elevated Deck Systems for Outdoor Applications

Mastering Elevated Deck Systems for Outdoor Applications

This course explores elevated deck systems, covering components and applications that help designers create functional, sustainable, and attractive outdoor spaces.

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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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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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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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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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