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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Commercial Faucets: The Hidden Link to Water Conservation

Commercial Faucets: The Hidden Link to Water Conservation

Commercial faucets can have a big impact on water use. Explore a range of faucet types and technologies for both new and retrofit applications.

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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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Pre-engineered Trench Drain Systems for Smarter Water Management

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Pre-engineered Trench Drain Systems for Smarter Water Management

Understand the design and benefits of pre-engineered trench drains and their role in sustainable wastewater management and compliance with regulatory requirements.

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 MultiDrain Systems, Inc.

Making the Practical and Financial Case for Sustainable Roofing Systems

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Making the Practical and Financial Case for Sustainable Roofing Systems

Roofing faces supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and inflation. Explore innovative solutions with PVC roofing's financial and environmental benefits from a single supplier.

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 Duro-Last

Designing with Architectural Decorative Glass

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Designing with Architectural Decorative Glass

Architectural decorative glass enhances the built environment by making it more interesting, beautiful, and inspiring, Discover how it can be incorporated into virtually any design theme.

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 General Glass International (GGI)

Plumbing Codes, Standards, and NSF/ANSI/CAN 61

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Plumbing Codes, Standards, and NSF/ANSI/CAN 61

Review the plumbing codes and standards that govern plumbing fittings and fixtures, with special attention to the leaching of organics, metals, and lead into drinking water.

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 Chicago Faucets

Vibration and Structure-Borne Noise Reduction for Structural Engineers and Architects

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Vibration and Structure-Borne Noise Reduction for Structural Engineers and Architects

The problems caused by vibration or shock can be negligible or destructive. Learn realistic approaches to solve these problems by anticipation, identification, analysis, and testing.

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 Fabreeka

Current Approaches to Sustainable Community Planning, Part 1

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Current Approaches to Sustainable Community Planning, Part 1

Learn the basic issues and principles of sustainable community planning and the tools, techniques, and approaches to this environmentally beneficial planning method.

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 AEC Daily

Architectural Acoustics for Today’s Buildings

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Architectural Acoustics for Today’s Buildings

Noise pollution can disrupt the activity or balance of human life. Learn how architectural acoustics can be integrated into a building's design, improving occupant well-being.

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 G&S Acoustics

Enhancing Aesthetics and Safety with Rooftop and Ground Screening

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Enhancing Aesthetics and Safety with Rooftop and Ground Screening

This course discusses rooftop and ground screening solutions that meet code requirements while improving building aesthetics, property safety, and security.

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 CityScapes Architectural Innovations

Louver Design and Selection: What Every Architect Should Know

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Louver Design and Selection: What Every Architect Should Know

More than just a hole in the wall! Learn all you need to know about the different types of louvers and their applications.

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 Construction Specialties

Designing with Rolling Steel Fire Doors

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Designing with Rolling Steel Fire Doors

Fire doors protect property from catastrophic loss by preventing fire from spreading. Discover best practices for their application, specification, and installation.

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 C.H.I. Overhead Doors

Photoluminescence: Applied Use in Code Compliance and Enhanced Safety

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Photoluminescence: Applied Use in Code Compliance and Enhanced Safety

Photoluminescent (PL) exit path markers provide safe and quick egress in all light conditions. Examine PL safety products and the codes related to PL way-finding systems.

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 Ecoglo Inc.

Maintenance & Management of Interlocking Concrete Pavements

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Maintenance & Management of Interlocking Concrete Pavements

All pavements require cleaning, maintenance, and eventually, rehabilitation. Explore cleaning, sealing, and inspection procedures to support the performance of concrete pavements.

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 Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA)

Smokin’ NFPA 285 and Lessons Learned from the Field

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Smokin’ NFPA 285 and Lessons Learned from the Field

When considering the building enclosure, fire safety is an important design factor. This course reviews the scope of NFPA 285 and examines building components and compliance paths.

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 DuPont Performance Building Solutions

Designing with Metal for the Hardscape

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Designing with Metal for the Hardscape

Review key considerations for the proper material, finish, and manufacturing technique to meet the function, aesthetic, and budget of metal designs for hardscape applications.

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 Iron Age Designs

Bathroom Lighting: Design Criteria, Aesthetics, and Well-Being

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Bathroom Lighting: Design Criteria, Aesthetics, and Well-Being

Natural and artificial lighting enhances design and influences our well-being. Examine how LED lighting-integrated bathroom mirrors and cabinets can affect occupant health.

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 Ketcham Medicine Cabinets

Architectural Resin Solutions for Light, Color, & Pattern

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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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