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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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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