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Prefinished fiber cement represents a transformative approach to building materials, offering architects and construction professionals a sophisticated solution that seamlessly integrates performance, sustainability, and aesthetic versatility. By leveraging advanced factory-controlled coating processes, these innovative products transcend traditional siding and trim limitations, delivering superior durability, consistent color quality, and enhanced weather resistance across diverse project types.

Effective moisture control in concrete is a critical factor in the success of commercial flooring installations. This course will explore moisture control systems designed to maintain the structural integrity and aesthetic quality of flooring, ensuring long-lasting results. Participants will learn how to address common moisture challenges in concrete and how to select the right systems that provide confidence through warranty-backed solutions.

Passing the standard, to establish a new mark in accessibility and window intercom systems. Join us in this comprehensive course on the advancements and innovations in window intercom systems, with a particular focus on the superior performance, quality, and design. In this course, participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the evolution of these systems, from outdated models that require holes in the glass to modern solutions that integrate seamlessly into window frames.

Imagine walking through a city where every crack in the sidewalk, every forgotten alleyway, and every hidden elevation tells a story more complex and fascinating than any guidebook could ever reveal. Welcome to the world of deep topography, an interdisciplinary methodology for understanding spatial environments through multi-sensory, phenomenological exploration of geographical landscapes. Discover how LEED v4.1 BD+C strategies prioritize pedestrian-friendly designs and green spaces, ensuring cities are functional, culturally rich, and environmentally sustainable.

In this course, the design professional will gain insight into water efficiency and the role of sustainable plumbing. We will discuss testing and standards, as well as emerging environmental technologies. The increasing importance of product transparency will be addressed, especially regarding contributions to LEED certification.

This podcast course provides a comprehensive exploration of sustainable design and carbon management in the built environment. Participants will learn to differentiate between operational and embodied carbon, utilizing various tools and metrics for carbon design measures. A key focus will be discussing how Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) aid design professionals and building product manufacturers in achieving their sustainability goals.

Embark on a captivating journey through urban landscapes in this innovative course that merges sustainability with the psychology of city living. Explore key concepts of deep topography and psychogeography, revealing their influence on urban criticism and human connectedness. Dive into LEED v4.1 BD+C strategies that enhance urban occupants' sense of place through walking, interaction with green spaces, and cultural preservation. We examine how thoughtful urban planning enhances the human experience and well-being.

In this course we explore how porous paving can help design professionals manage stormwater, increase accessibility, and provide a cost-effective low maintenance solution for design professionals. Our team discusses how porous paving can contribute to multiple LEED v4 credits and reduce environmental impacts. Finally, we review several case studies that illustrate the benefits of porous paving systems for various types of building projects.

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 companies, sterile and non-sterile environments and hospitals among many others.

We explore the critical aspects of moisture management in building design, focusing on the implementation of effective rainscreen wall systems and composite cladding. Participants will learn to identify potential moisture-related issues that can impact aesthetics, structural integrity, and occupant health. The course explores color and design options for composite cladding, examines the four key components of rainscreen systems, and discusses best practices for sustainability and end-user wellness.

In the heart of Los Angeles, where the skyline meets the unpredictable forces of nature, a battle is brewing against earthquakes, wildfires, mudslides, and more. As the city grapples with the looming threats of drought, smog, and power grid failures, design professionals are stepping up to create resilient buildings that can withstand the chaos. In this course, we discuss LEED v4.1 BD+C strategies to protect occupants and promote urban safety.

As severe weather events and rising sea levels threaten to reshape our coastlines and devastate communities, our team discusses cutting-edge strategies to create resilient, sustainable structures that can withstand nature's fury. We explore LEED v4.1's robust framework for climate-adaptive design, exploring innovative techniques for flood mitigation and storm-resistant construction. Our team utilizes Florida as a pivotal case study to illustrate the devastating impacts of extreme weather events and to explore innovative solutions for future resilience.

Is Phoenix on the brink of a desert apocalypse, where relentless heat, dwindling water supplies, and raging wildfires could transform this vibrant city into an uninhabitable wasteland? Explore the critical intersection of climate change, urban design, and sustainability in this course focused on the future of desert metropolises. Using Phoenix, Arizona as a compelling case study, we'll examine the complex challenges facing arid urban environments and innovative solutions to address them.

This one-hour course delves into the advanced properties and benefits of Silane Modified Polymer (SMP) for architects and building professionals. Participants will explore SMP’s unique adaptability and bonding strength, which supports high-performance applications across varied climates and building types. The course examines SMP’s contribution to enhanced acoustical control, an essential feature for creating more comfortable and quiet indoor environments.

Handrails and guardrails are a safety feature that we easily take for granted as common fixture of the environment where stairs and balconies are a feature, aiding us in our coming and going. In this presentation, we discuss how handrails and guardrails can meet safety, sustainability, aesthetic, and ADA requirements and help protect building occupants. In addition, we describe how handrails and guardrails can contribute to LEED projects.

Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification has been a leading driver of global forest conservation since 1994, and the green building movement is a cornerstone of its success. The US Green Building Council’s LEED rating system and the designers, specifiers and builders who apply LEED standards play a critical role, as doing so rewards and promotes forest conservation. Other FSC market drivers, such as Living Building Challenge, and high volume purchasing by major retailers all work together to expand the marketplace and make finding FSC building products easier.

Welcome to the forefront of innovation in powder coating technologies. In this course, we delve into the transformative world of powder coating systems, exploring their profound impact on sustainability, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Throughout this course, you will learn about the benefits inherent in powder coating systems. From their unparalleled performance enhancements to their remarkable reduction in environmental footprint, you will uncover the myriad ways in which powder coatings are reshaping industries for the better.

A comprehensive exploration of fully automated, hydraulically and electrically driven doors and windows, with a special focus on the cutting-edge technology of vertically folding bifold doors. Participants will appraise the engineering marvels behind hydraulic and electric drive mechanisms and how these systems have transformed the aesthetics and functionality in door design.