LEED v5 puts carbon at the front of the design process. Before a project can pursue a single credit, it must complete a Carbon Assessment—and that assessment can fundamentally change design decisions. This course breaks down the Carbon Assessment prerequisite, the requirements that feed it, and how to use the results to identify the biggest opportunities for carbon reduction. Learn where carbon reductions have the greatest impact, how to bring carbon into early design conversations, and how to turn data into decisions that matter to owners, designers, and project teams.

Every building on the drawing board will operate for decades under changing energy prices, grid conditions, and carbon-related policies. LEED v5 responds by requiring projects to forecast operational carbon while the design can still change. This course breaks down the Operational Carbon Projection and Decarbonization Plan prerequisite—from energy modeling and carbon forecasts to building performance standards, potential compliance fees, and decarbonization strategies.

California is the fourth-largest economy in the world and is experiencing many of the impacts of climate change at the same time. Extreme heat events are occurring earlier in the year and lasting longer. Snowpack is declining, wildfire risk is increasing, and several of the nation’s most polluted metropolitan areas are here.
At the same time, many Californians face rising housing and energy costs, with electricity prices among the highest in the nation.

Measuring embodied carbon is now mandatory for LEED v5 projects. Reducing it is not. That gap is where this course begins. Meaningful reductions are available today using materials and methods already on the market. The challenge is turning those possibilities into project decisions—and making sure those reductions survive procurement and construction. This course breaks down the LEED v5 Reduce Embodied Carbon credit: all three achievement options, the reduction ladder, baseline requirements, whole-building impact categories, and documentation rules.

Eliminate the risk for Legionella and generate reliable hot water production with tankless water heaters! Join us for this one-hour course as we evaluate risks associated with Legionella and the health benefits of tankless water heaters. In this course, participants will investigate the standards aimed at eliminating Legionella risk from the water supply and the tankless hot water technologies that prevent such bacterial growth in domestic water systems.

Bluetooth operable, modular construction without compromising the demand for reliable, continuous hot water. Join us for this one-hour course as we explore electric tankless water heaters engineered for commercial applications. In this course, participants will dive into the newest technologies of hot water production that showcase the notable achievements of electric tankless water heaters in creating a minimal footprint, establishing an ease of serviceability and offering simplicity in operation and installation.

The impending climate crisis casts a looming shadow over our planet, and the responsibility to avert catastrophe falls upon us all. Design professionals can wield their creative powers to conceive sustainable, resilient, and regenerative solutions before it's too late. Diverting construction waste from landfills and promoting recycling, reuse, and responsible disposal practices can significantly contribute to reducing carbon emissions.

Whole building LCA and carbon analysis play a crucial role in promoting sustainable and low-carbon construction practices. By considering the entire life cycle of a building, these assessments help reduce environmental impacts and contribute to a more sustainable built environment. In this course we explore how project teams can use whole building LCA to reduce carbon for LEED v4.1 BD+C and ID+C projects.

In a world where climate change rages unchecked, the skies weep acid rain, monstrous storms destroy coastal cities, vibrant communities turn into desert wastelands, millions flee their homes, entire species go extinct, and ecosystems collapse. Renewable energy can play a vital role in addressing these challenges and mitigating the worst effects of climate change. In this course, we explore how renewable energy can help reduce carbon emissions for LEED v4.1 BD+C and ID+C projects and reduce environmental impacts.

Embodied carbon is the hidden impact embedded within construction materials and products and contributes significantly to our carbon footprint. By understanding the implications of your specification decisions, you possess the key to not only reducing embodied carbon, but also creating resilient and environmentally conscious structures. In this course, we explore how LEED v4.1 BD+C, ID+C, and O+M ratings systems address embodied carbon and help reduce environmental impacts.

Deadly hurricanes, blistering heatwaves, melting ice caps, massive crop failures, catastrophic droughts, and significant economic losses are the result of carbon emissions, specifically in the form of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases. Addressing carbon emissions is crucial to mitigating these devastating effects. Design professionals play a critical role in mitigating carbon emissions through their design decisions and practices. In this course, we explore the LEED Zero certification program and how it can help fight climate change

In the 2010 ADA/ABA Standards for Accessible Design, the U.S. Access Board added requirements for residential facilities. These requirements are not for multi-family housing projects or for single family housing, but housing required to be accessible by the ADA and ABA. This course will explain the difference between the ADA and FHA requirements and teach about the technical requirements for each Standard. And will make it more clear how the ADA and the other accessibility standards make residential facilities more accessible.

This session will offer a graphic side-by-side comparison of the technical standards from the 1991 and the 2010 versions of the ADAAG. It will explain the timeline of the new guidelines, detailing they take effect and when they will become mandatory. The class will also cover new sections and new elements with which compliance will be required. Focus will also be given on how this affects Texas and the Texas Accessibility Standards.

This seminar will focus on existing buildings and how they should comply, alterations and the five elements required to be upgraded to meet the Standards once an area containing a primary function is altered.

This one-hour course highlights the common oversights architects and contractors often make when addressing accessibility on multifamily projects in two critical areas of project development: design and construction. We will review real-life examples coupled with simple solutions to help you in creating compliant projects that meet the needs of all users and the required accessibility standards. Learn how to take a proactive approach to accessible design and avoid litigation through this informative CE course!

A workplace is a complicated space when it comes to understanding the requirements for accessibility. Some spaces are exempted while some require full access. This seminar gives an overview of what requirements exist in the ADA about work areas and when the ADA Standards apply.

This course explores the design, functionality, and performance of glass operable wall systems in modern architectural environments. Participants will gain an understanding of the key components, configurations, and applications of glass operable walls, including acoustics, space flexibility, aesthetics, sustainability and system integration.

This course explores how integrated door opening systems are redefining healthcare environments by addressing critical factors such as life safety, accessibility, infection control, acoustics, and long-term durability. Rather than viewing doors, hardware, and frames as separate components, participants will examine the performance advantages of a system-based approach that enhances circulation, reduces maintenance, and supports patient and staff outcomes.