In this course, we describe how design professionals can achieve the LEED v4.1 BD+C and O+M Rainwater Management Credit. In addition, we discuss green infrastructure and low-impact development strategies and how they can help for project sites.

In this course, we explain how to achieve the LEED v4.1 BD+C and ID+C MR: Sourcing of Raw Materials credit and how to specify environmentally friendly building materials. We review FSC certification, recycled content, and how bio-based materials could change the future of construction.

In this course, we explore strategies to improve indoor air quality and how to achieve the LEED v4.1 BD+C and ID+C EQ Low-Emitting Materials credit. In addition, we review the applicable requirements such as (CDPH) Standard Method v1.2–2017. Finally, we discuss how buildings with excellent indoor environmental quality protect the health of building occupants.

In this course, we explain how design professionals can achieve the LEED v4.1 BD+C Indoor Water Use Reduction Prerequisite. We discuss strategies to help reduce potable water use in buildings such as specifying WaterSense labeled products. In addition, our team discusses challenges regarding the nation’s water supply and the need to update water infrastructure.

In this course we describe how project teams can use Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for LEED v4.1 projects. Our team describes the environmental impacts referenced in EPDs and how these impacts may affect the planet and its inhabitants. We discuss how EPDs can contribute to the LEED v4.1 BD+C, ID+C, and O+M ratings systems to create sustainable buildings.

Over the next 50 minutes, we’ll explore new expectations for hygiene, sustainability, and cost-efficiency in commercial restrooms, using real-world examples and data to support best practices.

This one-hour course examines the integration of glass into walkways and stair systems with a focus on safety, performance, and sustainability. Participants will gain insight into the structural characteristics and design considerations that ensure glass flooring systems meet both aesthetic and functional goals. Discussion topics include glass types, slip resistance, structural supports, and detailing practices that enhance occupant safety and comfort.

Designing public handwashing solutions that are code compliant, that are reliable as well as water and energy efficient, can present several challenges to both the architect and plumbing engineer. Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss current plumbing codes, public health agency guidelines, and regulatory statutes regarding handwashing and water heating. Participants will learn about the differences between various water heating technologies and what makes tankless electric water heating systems ideal for handwashing applications.

When it comes to water heating systems, plumbing design professionals need to find the perfect balance between performance and efficiency. Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss how electric tankless water heater (ETWH) systems can increase efficiency, sustainability, and safety. Participants will not only learn how ETWH can help facilitate compliance with service water heating codes but also how to apply this water heating technology in a variety of commercial and residential applications.

This course explores the integration of Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) into modern architectural design as both a functional energy source and a defining aesthetic feature. Participants will learn how BIPV systems can transform façades into renewable-energy generators while maintaining compliance with critical safety standards and design codes.

Your brain is lying to you about sound. What you hear isn't what's actually there—it's a carefully constructed illusion your neural circuitry builds in milliseconds. Welcome to the hidden dimension of architecture. This course cracks open the secret world where neuroscience collides with building design. You'll discover why certain rooms make people anxious without knowing why. How a hospital corridor can accelerate healing—or slow it down. Why your open office design might be sabotaging productivity at the cellular level.

There's a phantom haunting your LEED buildings. It sabotages productivity. Triggers stress. Tanks satisfaction scores. Yet it appears on no energy model, no daylighting analysis, no material specification. Sound—the forgotten dimension—is writing the soundtrack of failure in even your best projects. Discover how composer R. Murray Schafer unlocked the hidden science of acoustic ecology in the 1960s, and why his innovative framework is the missing key for many sustainable design projects.

This course provides architects and design professionals with practical guidance on integrating ceiling fans into HVAC system design to enhance energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and long-term building performance. Participants will examine how strategic air movement supports thermal comfort, reduces HVAC loads, and contributes to material and cost savings. The course also reviews selection, layout, and coordination strategies that promote resilient and sustainable building systems.

Commercial roof drainage systems are often treated as an afterthought in building design, yet their role in protecting occupant wellness is critical. This podcast course explores how design professionals can make informed decisions when specifying gutters, downspouts, brackets, and related components to ensure both performance and aesthetics. Listeners will gain insights into evolving codes and standards, material and climate considerations, recyclability, and the importance of precise specifications in preventing waste, water intrusion, and structural failures.

Aluminum doors and frames are increasingly popular in commercial interiors for their clean aesthetics and strong performance. This course explores practical applications of aluminum framing systems in modern architectural projects. Learn how to specify systems that meet fire and acoustic requirements, support flexible design goals, and install easily on various wall types. Discover how these solutions comply with building codes, reduce labor, and work with diverse hardware.

Megatrends, global threats, and the acceleration of technology have collided to present design professionals with serious challenges but also innovative solutions. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a cutting-edge technology that allows devices to create a global communication network by exchanging data through the internet and allowing design professionals to make better decisions. In this course, we discuss how the Internet of Things (IoT) works and how it can help design professionals create sustainable buildings and improve occupant experience.

Welcome to this comprehensive exploration of Stockholm Wood City, one of the world's most ambitious mass timber developments. This course examines how this groundbreaking project is reshaping urban construction through innovative use of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and other engineered wood products. We'll dive deep into the project's environmental philosophy, technical specifications, and construction methodologies while exploring how mass timber construction aligns with LEED v4.1 BD+C and ID+C rating systems.

This course examines the occupant wellness and sustainability implications of waterproofing systems in Division 9 wet zone applications. Participants will explore design considerations, material selection, specification language, and installation methods that directly affect occupant safety, building durability, and environmental performance. By addressing common oversights and highlighting innovative solutions, the course equips design professionals with strategies to prevent failures, reduce liability, and align with sustainable building frameworks.