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Jan 31, 2019

Exceeding Thermal Performance Goals by Choosing Wood

Designing with wood offers architects the flexibility to design projects with increased insulation. From a thermal perspective, wood-frame…

Jan 29, 2019

Structural Wood Building Systems

This course examines the key differences between light frame and mass timber systems. We will highlight the applications, code considerations and…

Jan 29, 2019

Designing Sustainable, Prefabricated Wood Buildings

Prefabricated wood buildings should be considered when designing and building both multi-family and commercial buildings, as prefabrication is an…

Aug 22, 2018

Storefront Rehabilitation and Design

Rehabilitation and design of storefront systems demands consideration of many factors, from thermal performance and operability to historic…

Jul 5, 2018

Understanding Low-E Coatings

Understanding Low-E Coatings provides an introduction to how high-performance architectural glass can significantly improve the energy…

May 24, 2018

Sandwich Cladding Primer

Sandwich claddings consist of a panel or shell made of two durable, resilient face sheets and a low-density insulating core, often with a…

May 10, 2018

Building Passively

The concept of “passive house” originated in North America in response to the OPEC oil embargo of 1973 and the subsequent energy crisis. At that…

Apr 26, 2018

Creating Real Estate Value with Commercial Office Reconstruction

The commercial office sector shows few signs of slowing down. According to a 2017 end-of-year survey from real estate firm Transwestern, fourth-…

Mar 23, 2018

Designing Behavioral Health Facilities

Behavioral health facility construction is experiencing a spike in the U.S., due in part to enhanced benefit provisions in the Affordable Care Act…

Jan 22, 2018

Effective Waterproofing

This session discusses several aspects of concrete, including its chemistry, advantages and disadvantages, as well as ways to protect and extend…