LEED General Courses By Sponsor

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.

Constructing building envelopes designed to withstand extreme weather events and the impact of drastic temperature swings, join us for this one-hour course on building with fiber cement cladding. Participants will examine the importance of building sustainably with fiber cement cladding designed for resiliency to ensure structural stability and life safety. Catastrophic weather events require that the materials that comprise the building envelope are high-performance enough to endure fire, hurricanes, flooding, extreme cold, and heat.

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 visually pleasing and integral part of the overall design. For over a century, pre-engineered components have simplified the fabrication of handrails and other decorative elements.

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.

Natural light and air in the built environment are vitally important to not only the well-being of occupants and their productivity but also to the profitability of businesses and building owners. Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss innovative methods that bring natural light and air into buildings, improving light quality, indoor air quality, and thermal efficiency. Professionals will learn how to apply a variety of daylighting strategies in virtually any project, especially those applying for LEED v4.1 and WELL V2.

‘Draw Today for Tomorrow’ is more than a phrase; it is a philosophy that affects all our living and work environments.
The time is now for architects, consultants, and developers to think about future-ready and sustainable parking solutions.

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 strategies and requirements related to moveable walls. Design professionals will develop the skills necessary to incorporate these principles into their own architectural projects and leverage the benefits of moveable wall systems.

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.