Specifying a sustainable HVAC system is essential for achieving a more efficient, comfortable, durable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly built environment. In this course, our team discusses why design professionals should specify sustainably manufactured HVAC products that help reduce waste, decrease carbon...

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Building product manufacturers sponsor the free AIA HSW courses, LEED specific hours, and IDCEC courses. The free USGBC courses are for LEED APs and LEED Green Associates to maintain their credential. The AIA continuing education features courses about green building, LEED certification, and barrier-free ADA topics. Courses can be searched by CSI division, AIBD CE hours, and IDCEC CEU. The accredited courses can also be taken by architecture students, engineering students, and interior design students. GreenCE will report the CE course completions to AIA, GBCI, and IDCEC. To begin a course, please login or create an account above.
Rheem Commercial HVAC
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Since the early 1600s when a Dutch engineer invented the world’s first regulator for keeping incubators heated at a constant temperature to keep eggs warm and hatch them into baby chicks, the automation of commercial buildings has come a long way. With the advent of DDC, the internet, multiple protocols, and the cloud, b...
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The battle to maintain temperature and humidity within critical zones has given HVAC engineers headaches for years—but not anymore! Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss the effects of poor temperature and humidity control on the building and its occupants, as well as the main zone variables and how to balance th...
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Overlooking the smallest detail in HVAC systems design can cause huge issues later. Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss HVAC systems as it relates to thermal comfort, the ever evolving changes to energy requirements that impact HVAC systems and the factors that impact durability, sustainability and longevity. P...
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The efficiency of a facility’s water heating system is vital to not only the building’s daily operation but also to the comfort of its occupants. Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss how to estimate hot water demands and determine the capacity requirements for the water heating system in a high use facility. Par...
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Aspire Pavers
During the Industrial Revolution, engineers looked for ways to create materials that were strong, waterproof, and long-lasting. New advances in technology led to the creation of beautiful, better-performing, longer-lasting, and sustainable materials for a wide use of applications. In this course, we compare tradi...
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Decorative Hardwoods Association
The course covers includes sustainability considerations including forest sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions and sequestration.
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Modwall
The desire to achieve long-term sustainable solutions in the Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) industry, where waste plays a huge role in our impact, doesn't always land us where we want to be. We’ve made substantial progress in developing less toxic building products and using more renewable, carbon seq...
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Morton Buildings
Post-frame construction is the perfect choice for any low-rise commercial building due to its energy efficiency, durability, versatility, and aesthetic appeal. Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss post-frame construction methods; including foundations, columns, and trusses, as well as materials, coatings, and pa...
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Kwik-Wall
Moveable walls offer a versatile solution that goes beyond mere spatial flexibility; they contribute significantly to daylight optimization, acoustic performance, utilization of healthy building materials, and enhancement of occupant well-being and comfort. In this course we explore ADA, ASTM, and LEED v4.1 BD+C and ID+C...
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ClosetMaid Pro
Join us on this one-hour course as we look at the top ten home storage solutions and bring to life the art of organization. This fundamental question lies at the heart of effective storage design, challenging architects, interior designers, and contractors to transform cluttered closets, disorganized pantries, and chaoti...
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Modernfold
Glass operable wall systems offer a multitude of benefits including adaptability, daylighting, energy savings, sustainability, and occupant well-being. These systems optimize the entry of natural light, creating well-lit spaces that positively impact employee well-being, productivity, and satisfaction. This not only redu...
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Julius Blum & Co, Inc.
Architectural railings play a dual role in the built environment, necessitating a delicate balance between elegance and functionality, adherence to codes, and aesthetic appeal. A well-crafted railing not only serves its practical purpose but also elevates the architectural experience, turning a utilitarian feature into a...
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Viance
Imagine you're designing a multi-story residential complex in a densely populated urban area. Suddenly, a fire breaks out on one floor, rapidly engulfing the structure. Now, consider this: What if you had the power to significantly reduce the spread of flames and give occupants more time to evacuate safely? How would you...
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Spec Formliners, Inc.
Enriching community spaces with architectural art in everyday places. Join us for this one-hour course on architectural plastic, semi-elastomeric, and urethane form liners. Taking traditionally flat, uninspired structural spaces, form liners bring immense value through cultural, historical and naturescape art possibiliti...
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Trueform Concrete
Discover the potential of Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) and explore the benefits of decorative GFRC as we explore its role in creating stunning, healthy spaces that captivate occupants. Review the versatility of GFRC through practical applications in sinks, countertops, panels, cladding, benches, and tables, all...
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National Gypsum
What if there was a single construction material that could withstand extreme weather conditions, resist fire and mold, while also being strong and sustainable? Explore the unparalleled versatility and functionality of gypsum products in providing robust solutions in modern construction practices. We explore gypsum produ...
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CEMCO®, LLC
This course offers architects, designers, engineers, and specification writers a comprehensive foundation of knowledge essential for navigating the dynamic landscape of cold-formed steel framing. Participants will gain practical insights into how this industry aligns with the latest standards in code compliance, structur...
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Saint-Gobain
How does cementitious fireproofing contribute to both fire safety and sustainability in modern building design, and what role does it play in achieving LEED v4.1 BD+C certification? This course explores the fundamental principles of cementitious fireproofing, its environmental impact, and its role in sustainable building...
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QleanAir Scandinavia Inc.
Customizable, integrable clean rooms designed for drug compounding environments. Join us for this one-hour course on adaptable clean rooms engineered for in pharmacy settings. Facilitating USP Compounding Compendium to guide the design, development and construction of clean rooms, these spaces are biotech, pharmaceutical...
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GreenCE offers AIA HSW online continuing education, LEED online courses, ADA online courses, and LEED Exam Prep. GreenCE helps design professionals obtain their AIA HSW hours, LEED-specific hours, barrier-free hours, and IDCEC CE hours. The website delivers LEED Exam Prep for the LEED Green Associate exam, LEED BD+C exam, and LEED O+M exam. The online LEED certification courses educate architects, engineers, interior designers, contractors, and students.
GreenCE is a USGBC Education Partner that offers the only free LEED exam prep in the country. The LEED certification course includes a free LEED exam study guide, free LEED practice questions, and LEED certification tips and strategies. In addition, GreenCE offers free courses for LEED APs to obtain their LEED BD+C hours, LEED ID+C hours, and LEED O+M hours. Most GBCI courses are free and in video format.
GreenCE is an AIA Education Provider and offers free AIA online courses. The free AIA courses are sponsored by building product manufacturers. In addition, the platform offers barrier-free ADA courses for Texas and California architects. Texas barrier-free online courses and California Accessibility courses meet state requirements. TX ADA courses and CA ADA courses are created by the top ADA experts in the country.
Building product manufacturers can get specified by using GreenCE services. GreenCE develops AIA and LEED courses for product manufacturers to educate architects. The online architect courses help build brand awareness about building products. In addition, GreenCE hosts manufacturer webinars for 200-300 architects at a time. The AIA webinars and LEED webinars are free for architects who can learn about various products.
Finally, GreenCE helps manufacturers develop Health Product Declarations (HPDs), LEED v4 product documentation, mindful MATERIALS documentation, Google Portico documentation, and Declare Labels. We value our relationships with design professionals and building product manufacturers. They are crucial to our success.