PROGRAMME DES FOURNISSEURS D’ÉDUCATION (PFÉ)

Participants will explore the many benefits of integrated ceiling and lighting systems, such as increased efficiency and enhanced aesthetics. The course will also delve into the significant impact these integrated solutions have on occupant health and wellness, emphasizing the crucial connection between lighting design and overall well-being.

By the end of this course, participants will gain a thorough understanding of the technological, practical, and health-related aspects of integrated ceiling and lighting solutions. This knowledge will enable them to effectively implement these systems in a variety of settings.

Green building benefits are more than its surface level financial and environmental merits as it has also been shown to bring positive social impacts. Many of these benefits revolve around the health and wellbeing of people who work in green offices or live in green homes. In this course, participants will learn about the future of sustainable mineral hybriq surfaces. We will discuss sustainable manufacturing practices and potential LEED credits that can be earned. Moreover, participants will learn how the industry is moving toward a more advanced sustainable technology as these techniques become expanded and combined. The course will review how these surfaces have become an ideal product for all commercial and residential applications.

ONLINE - (requires the presence of a live instructor, classroom, webinar, streamed event)

This program will explore the evolution of drywall ceilings, acoustical ceilings and innovation in monolithic acoustical drywall ceiling systems. It includes an introduction to the history of gypsum plaster, the invention of the gypsum wallboard panel and modern gypsum panel technology. The standards used to gauge performance of ceilings will be discussed. A review of where and when and how to specify monolithic acoustical drywall ceilings.

In person (requires the presence of a live instructor, classroom, webinar, streamed event)

The concept of sound and the concept of Human Health are intimately related. This presentation explores the benefits of the collaboration between the science of sound and architecture in healthcare spaces. To look closer at the patient experience, we examine its connection to architecture, specifically how spatial design and material play into the space. We examine the unique considerations required in areas of the healthcare facilities and outline the testing methods used in evaluating material performance against design standards and guidelines set by key industry associations for privacy and noise in healthcare environments.

Course Length - 1 Hour

In person (requires the presence of a live instructor, classroom, webinar, streamed event)

This program will demonstrate the importance of considering acoustics in the earliest phases of design. The audience will learn about acoustical design and the codes and standards that measure the performance of an acoustical material. Several examples of acoustical challenges will be explored. Solutions of many types will be presented including new monolithic acoustical drywall.

This CEU course will discuss the unique characteristics of long-term care facilities and how to select plumbing products that make life easier for owners, residents and care workers alike.

Course Length - 1 Hour

In person (requires the presence of a live instructor, classroom, webinar, streamed event)

Scientific consensus has already established that increasing atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide—created by fossil fuels and energy production—is contributing to rising sea levels, intensification of weather-related events, and the degradation of natural resources. This course discusses the impact carbon emissions have on the planet and how buildings can influence greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon, to lower embodied carbon through more sustainable building products offering. We will learn about manufacturing transparency and the ability to compare embodied carbon values against a baseline and against similar products, which are critical to reducing embodied carbon.  

In person (requires the presence of a live instructor, classroom, webinar, streamed event) - 1 HOUR

How do we go about designing educational environments to be healthier and better for learning outcomes?

This presentation explores the tremendous opportunity that architects, designers, and educators hold in their hands. We look at rethinking what an educational facility should be and how the physical environment can be designed to have a positive impact on learning. It is time to start designing with our ears. We examine spatial strategies, performance benchmarks, and architectural testing methods that allow designers and architects to evaluate designs against industry guidelines for sound performance. We discuss the primary function of a room and explore noise level thresholds that have serious long-term implications on learning and health.

This course outlines four specific focus areas related to infection control, aimed at enhancing understanding of the importance of these considerations for construction projects. Hospitals utilize infection control teams to assist in creating safe, sanitary environments for providing healthcare to patients. It’s imperative to understand what these teams require to maintain this environment during new building projects and how the design and construction teams can collaborate with them to improve the overall design solutions, yielding spaces that are safer for both patients and staff.

The use of sustainable materials and products during building design will become the standard within the construction industry, and environmental product declarations (EPDs) and Health Product Declarations® (HPDs) help architects and owners make informed decisions for their projects. Insulated metal panels (IMPs)—a prime example of a sustainable product—are one of the most cost-effective solutions to reduce energy and greenhouse gases.

This session will address the difficulties for all involved that come with delivering todays resilient flooring products correctly with warranties intact in an increasingly fast paced construction environment. For example, concrete slabs placed during early construction may be rejected for good reason and during late-stage construction by the flooring installed causing delays.

Passive House Canada and Passive Buildings Canada have joined forces to bring you a webinar series highlighting Canada’s strengths with a deeper look at how our industry can work together collaboratively to advance our goal of building better buildings for Canada.

The Passive House Canada Conference is a national annual event that celebrates the advancement that Passive House has made in Canada and also highlight the challenges that are in front of us. Climate Change, Health & Wellness, Retrofits, Innovation and Affordability will be at the forefront of the discussions.

At the Passive House Canada Conference, participants can expect to participate in engaging and interactive sessions that will further enhance their knowledge of the standard and how it supports emission reduction. Those new to the standard will find opportunities to network and learn from other Passive House enthusiasts.

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Webinar hosted every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.

Contract Administration Essentials is a one-hour course designed to empower architects with the skills needed to navigate the complexities of construction administration. This course is for architects, intern architects, architectural technologists, and project managers seeking to enhance.

Megatrends are long-term global trends that impact societies in complex ways, including the design of the built environment. This course examines seven megatrends and how they may inspire kitchen and bath designers to create accessible, diverse, and sustainable solutions to our society's social and environmental issues.