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This course focuses on Ultracompact surfacing for hardscape projects as its versatility and durability make them a practical choice for a wide range of residential and commercial applications. With technological advances in manufacturing, this superior material is a must to consider with its improved aesthetic and durability benefits. This course will uncover green manufacturing strategies that promote sustainability to our environment. Finally, participants will review case studies understanding application usage while learning the performance attributes.
Facade Access Systems for Window Cleaning and Building Maintenance. Understand why a building requires permanent engineered maintenance equipment. Develop an appreciation of the safety requirements for these systems. Learn what major factors should be considered when incorporating maintenance equipment into the building design. Learn how to choose the best system for a particular application.
Whether through patterns, materials, or color, the influence of fashion has always played a role in how we dress our surroundings. Similarities and connections drawn between fashion and interior design create a compelling narrative that serves as a point of inspiration for Color Trends 2026. Through an analysis of three major design movements of the 20th century – Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, and Mid-Century Modern, correlations between decorative styles and fashion are illustrated, alongside their iconic color palettes. Throughout the course, a renewed interest in classics refreshed for today’s interiors is demonstrated through a reverence for craft and attention to detail. Inspired by cues from fashion, the Color Trends 2026 palette invites an approachable sensibility with exceptional use of color.
This interactive video presentation provides valuable information about the unique properties of architectural resins and glass and how they translate to today’s built environment. With this course you will gain a greater understanding of the performance characteristics of each material, enabling you to select the best materials to meet the demands of your projects.
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This program will explore various design parameters in gypsum underlayments and floor/ceiling assemblies including sound performance, fire resistance, aesthetics and installation methods. Case studies will be used to demonstrate design options, solutions, and trade-offs based on the chosen parameters.
As climate change accelerates and the evidence mounts about the health impacts of indoor environments, creating healthy building interiors is not only the right thing to do, but it also makes good business sense for both healthcare organizations and design professionals. In this CEU presentation, attendees will learn about the history of healthy buildings and why they matter. They will also find out about the healthcare industry’s impact on climate change, along with how the physical environment of healthcare buildings affects patient and staff health and safety. Finally, they will learn about the business case for healthy buildings, as well as gain insight on some strategies for designing healthy building interiors.
With continued attention to open flames usage during roof construction, this presentation provides insights into several alternative flameless application methods for premium roofing systems. Attendees will learn basic chemistry and formulation for SBS-modified bitumen, PMMA, and STP that lead to long-term performance. Positives, challenges, and varied approaches to cold adhesive, self adhesive, and liquid applied solutions will be discussed in efforts to lessen or eliminate rooftop flame utilization.
Laboratories are designed to withstand exposure to harsh chemicals, biological organisms, and heavy traffic. Flooring in laboratories must not only be suitable for the facility's intended function, but also support the safety and comfort of it's occupants. Architects and designers are often challenged to find flooring solutions that can meet these rigorous demands while still providing proper aesthetics, ease of maintenance, and long-term durability. This course will provide a greater understanding of these key needs, as well as an overview of common flooring choices in the marketplace today.
Large format floor tiles are elegant, classy, and timeless, and create spacious and stylish environments with high-end appeal. This course introduces a unique, cutting edge surfacing material known as ultracompact surfacing (UCS) and explores how it is manufactured, installation considerations, and the attributes that contribute to its superior performance and design potential.
Fluid applied air barriers do not all handle climate, moisture, and movement the same way, and much of the difference comes down to chemistry. Participants will compare and contrast common fluid applied membrane systems and examine the performance limitations of each. Testing standards and specification practices are also reviewed to help professionals select a system that keeps the air barrier continuous and protects buildings and occupants from air and moisture intrusion.
In this course, we’re going to challenge the popular belief that multitasking is the key to productivity. Our objective is to offer insights and strategies for streamlining your daily tasks, and ultimately, enhancing the quality of your work and elevating your productivity levels.
We will explore the 12 concepts of Monotasking while focusing on six activities designed to enhance creativity and efficiency. Through engaging exercises and focused work sessions lasting just 20 minutes a day, discover how you can reduce stress levels and attain heightened focus in both your personal and professional pursuits
This second installment in the Future Vision series examines how design predictions translate into today’s materials, colors, and finishes. Using the biennial forecasting tool, we revisit the three trend stories from Future Vision Vol. 3—New Order, Safe Haven, and Fresh Start—and validate which elements are shaping current CMF design.
Every resident experiences and navigates the built environment differently. For individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias, changes in vision, depth perception, contrast sensitivity, spatial awareness, and attention can make everyday environments more difficult to interpret. These changes may influence confidence, mobility, gait, and fall risk. A study was designed to better understand how the floor can support resident safety and independence. Conducted with researchers at the University of Georgia's Cognitive Aging Research and Education Center, the research examines how flooring characteristics — including color, contrast, pattern, texture, and material continuity — affect the movement of older adults across a spectrum of cognitive abilities as they move through a space. This session will describe the demographics of falls in older adults, introduce the research, explain why the study was conducted, and share how the findings can help reframe the floor as a meaningful part of person-centered care.
Every resident experiences and navigates the built environment differently. For individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias, changes in vision, depth perception, contrast sensitivity, spatial awareness, and attention can make everyday environments more difficult to interpret. These changes may influence confidence, mobility, gait, and fall risk. A study was designed to better understand how the floor can support resident safety and independence. Conducted with researchers at the University of Georgia's Cognitive Aging Research and Education Center, the research examines how flooring characteristics — including color, contrast, pattern, texture, and material continuity — affect the movement of older adults across a spectrum of cognitive abilities as they move through a space. This session will describe the demographics of falls in older adults, introduce the research, explain why the study was conducted, and share how the findings can help reframe the floor as a meaningful part of person-centered care.
When planning your next kitchen design, there are numerous specialty appliances beyond the standard refrigerator, oven, cooktop, and dishwasher you’ll want to consider to boost function and convenience in your client’s kitchen. A convection steam oven should top that list, as it provides superior steaming, roasting, reheating, and defrosting compared to a conventional oven and standalone appliances.
That said, some mystique remains around convection steam oven technology. Most homeowners don’t fully understand the science behind steam cooking, the many functions of a convection steam oven, and the numerous health, taste, and time-saving benefits of this cooking methodology. This course will fill those knowledge gaps around convection steam ovens, including how they operate, technical installation considerations, and best practices for operation. With a bit of education, your clients will be full steam ahead with convection steam cooking.