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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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EPS Insulation for Innovative Roofing Applications

EPS insulation systems improve the durability and performance of roofing assemblies. Explore the benefits and types of EPS insulation that enhance building efficiency.

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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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ADA Accessibility Guidelines: Detectable Warning Surfaces

Learn about detectable warning surfaces and how they help provide accessible public rights-of-way spaces.

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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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How to Specify Magnesium Oxide Sheathing in Commercial Construction (Recorded Webinar)

MgO sheathing offers structural, weather barrier, and fire resistance benefits. Learn how to select the right product to simplify building enclosure design and installation.

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DuPont Performance Building Solutions

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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.

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Madrax

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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.

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Eastman Performance Films, LLC

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Designing Sliding Cantilevered Gates

Sliding cantilevered gates provide a wide range of design and operating options for securing access to residential and commercial properties and in sloping site conditions.

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DuraGates

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The Next Generation of Concrete Masonry

Explore how concrete masonry is cost-effective and energy-efficient. Review how ASTM C90 was revised so the webs of concrete masonry units could be thinner or reconfigured.

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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.

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Safe-T-Nose

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Advances in Sustainability with Spray Polyurethane Foam

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

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BASF Corporation

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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.

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ClarkDietrich

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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.

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Duradek/Durarail

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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.

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Stepstone, LLC.

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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.

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Advanced Building Products, Inc.

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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.

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Smith & Fong Company / Plyboo

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Fire Performance Testing and Compliance for Exterior Wall Assemblies

Building code provisions for the use of foam plastic insulation include multiple material and assembly fire tests. Explore how to locate and use NFPA 285 compliance information.

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North American Modern Building Alliance

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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.

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

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

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Feeney Inc.

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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.

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