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Surfacing Materials in Healthcare Facilities

1 hour program Provides an overview of solid acrylic surfaces in healthcare applications and comparisons between surface materials including laminate, ceramic tile, solid surfaces, engineered stone and natural stone.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Concrete Curing Compounds and Sealers Examined, and The New Era of Polished Concrete

1 hour program Provides an overview of the differences in concrete curing compounds, cure and seals and sealers, as well as proper curing techniques of concrete, and includes diamond grinding and polishing as an alternative treatment of concrete.    View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Design and Specification of ACM / MCM in Today's Architecture

1 hour program Provides an overview of aluminum and metal composite materials (ACM/MCM), including uses and applications, product characteristics, finishes, manufacturing processes, construction details, and specifications.    View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

The Fundamentals of Indoor Sports Flooring

1 hour program Provides an overview of the safety and performance characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of point-, mixed-, area- and combined-elastic sports flooring, along with discussions on common installation problems.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Water-Repellency and Efflorescence Control in Masonry

1.5 hour program Provides the details of achieving water-repellency and efflorescence control in masonry construction. While the focus is on single-wythe masonry walls, the admixture technologies presented are applicable to other manufactured concrete products such as pavers and roof tiles.    View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Sustainable Design: The Use of Natural Stone in Green Architecture

1.5 hour program This course will provide you with an introduction to stone, an overview of the principles and drivers in the green/sustainability building movement, and descriptions of how stone makes an appropriate, attractive, and natural material design choice that will contribute to a holistic solution over the life cycle of a project.    View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Créer des milieux de vie sains grâce à une nouvelle technologie de peinture

1 hour program Introduction au design durable et création d’environnements plus sains par des peintures architecturales. On trouvera aussi des réflexions sur les composants de la peinture; des méthodes d’évaluation et des normes indépendantes ; les catégories LEED® ; enfin, les particularités des systèmes de peinture pour le designer d’aujourd’hui.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Channel Glass Wall Systems

1 hour program Provides an overview of the structural properties and design benefits of channel glass wall systems. Included are discussions pertaining to performance, installation and specification considerations; as well as safety glazing and current testing standards and certifications.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Cork Oak Flooring: Properties, Finishes, and Acoustical Solutions

1 hour program Provides an overview of the cork transformation process, the natural properties of cork, types of Cork Oak flooring products, along with a discussion on the comfort of cork and the available wear-resistant finishes and acoustical solutions.    View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Expansion Joint Covers

1.5 hour program Provides an overview of building movement types and how these movements are addressed through proper design, including the selection of applicable expansion joint covers designed to meet specific project requirements.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Faucets and Fittings: Restroom Solutions for Sustainable Design

1.5 hour program Provides an overview of today's restroom environments and how specifying the appropriate faucets and water fixture systems, in commercial and institutional applications, contributes to high performance buildings, supporting sustainable built environments. Included are discussions about Green Building, sensor technology, and industry codes and approvals.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

White Goods: The Design Landscape and Sustainability - PODCAST

2.5 hour program Sections 1 and 2 of this podcast provide an overview of the importance of sustainability when selecting appliances, as well as information on how to evaluate, compare and specify energy efficient refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers. Sections 3 and 4 of this podcast provide an overview of universal design in housing and home appliances, including a discussion of the principles of universal design, solutions for kitchens, laundry areas and storage areas, and universal design features in appliances. Sections 5 and 6 of this podcast provide an overview of new built-in kitchen concepts while emphasizing the entire culinary landscape. It also identifies and discusses new trends and designs for client’s future needs.    View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Storage Solutions - The Economical Use of Space in a Work Environment

1 hour program Provides an overview of the types of storage solutions available to today’s workplace environment with their cost effectiveness and space saving qualities. The benefits, advantages and features of high-density mobile storage and their many applications are discussed.    View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

1 hour program Proporciona un panorama general de los conceptos de construcción sostenible y los aspectos básicos del sistema de clasificación LEED, los créditos estándares LEED para pinturas y revestimientos y el desarrollo y las características de las pinturas de bajos COV, incluidos los ingredientes de COV, los reglamentos en vigor y los procedimientos de prueba.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Bathroom Furniture: Design and Function

1 hour program Provides an overview of the design and function of bathroom furniture and the key considerations required to create the ultimate grooming experience. Included are discussions pertaining to consumer market trends; National codes and standards; and, key usage and expectation questions.    View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

3-D Designing with Google SketchUp - PODCAST

2 hour program Provides an overview of the steps used to import 2-dimensional CAD files into a 3-dimensional environment including the tools and methods utilized to design and place cabinetry and components of interior kitchens, fabric care spaces, garages, and outdoor kitchen installations.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Built-in Kitchen Trends:The Design Landscape

1 hour program Provides an overview of new Built-in kitchen concepts while emphasizing the entire culinary landscape. It also identifies and discusses new trends and designs for clients' future needs.    View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Principles of Universal Design in Housing and Home Appliances

1 hour program Provides an overview of universal design in housing and home appliances, including a discussion of the principles of universal design, solutions for kitchens, laundry areas, and storage areas, and universal design features in appliances.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

The Greening of 'White Goods': Environmental Considerations When Specifying Appliances

1 hour program Provides an overview of the importance of sustainability when selecting appliances, as well as information on how to evaluate, compare and specify energy efficient refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Metal Ceiling Technical Guidelines

1 hour program The CISCA Metal Ceilings Technical Guidelines was created by the CISCA Metal Ceilings Committee of manufacturers and installation contractors to promote the use, design, production and application of quality metal ceiling systems in construction projects.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Daylighting 201 - A Simple Guide To Motorized Shades And Controls

1 hour program Provides an overview of specifying motorized window shades so the benefits of natural light can be maximized, and energy conserved through the control of daylighting.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Creating Healthy Living Environments with New Paint Technology (CDN)

1 hour program (Canadian Version) Provides an overview of sustainable design and the creation of healthier environments in reference to architectural paints. Included are discussions regarding the components of paint; independent testing methods and standards; categories of LEED®; and specification of paint systems for today’s designer.    View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Preserving Wood Windows and Doors: Design Solutions and Treatments

1 hour program Provides an overview of the causes and prevention of wood decay including treatments, coatings, and wood engineering technologies, along with a discussion on exterior clad products for window and door products.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Pre-Finished Opening Systems

1 hour program Provides an overview of pre-finished metal frame systems including a cost comparison with standard frame types and a review of the product features.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Custom Showering - Dreams Fulfilled - PODCAST

1 hour program Provides an overview of custom showering trends, key planning questions, planning with imagination, and executing a plan which will fulfill your client’s dream expectations by creating the ultimate showering experience. Water, from sea to tap, is and always will be H2O but custom showering allows you to take that basic mixing of molecules and shape it any way you want!   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Hinge Selection Guide

1 hour program Provides an overview of hinge standards, types, applications and selection tools.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Aluminum and Metal Composite Materials: Finish and Surface Considerations

1 hour program Provides an overview of the finishes and surface considerations for metal composite materials, including aluminum, copper, zinc, titanium, and stainless steel.    View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Profiles and Installations of Stone Coated Steel Roofing

1 hour program Provides an overview of stone coated steel roofing systems including a discussion of the installation methods used, testing and standards, and comparative characteristics of stone coated roofing versus traditional roofing materials.    View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Overview of Firewalls and the Use of Paperless Gypsum Shaftliner Panels

1 hour program Provides an overview of the advantages of using paperless shaftliner panels for firewall assemblies in multi-story, multi-family housing, and covers the installation procedures and special conditions.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Building Green Exteriors Using Fiber Cement Products

1 hour program Provides an overview of how to build green exteriors using fiber cement, including characteristics and advantages of various types of fiber cement products and key specification issues related to building with fiber cement.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Acoustical Basics for Ceiling and Wall Systems

1 hour program Provides an overview of acoustical basics for ceiling and wall systems, including a discussion of sound and hearing basics, acoustical measures, and acoustical design considerations.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Creating Sustainable Commercial Interiors

1 hour program Provides an overview of the importance, benefits, industry standards, and goals of sustainable design including methods used to achieve those goals.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Walkable Roof Deck Membranes

1.5 hour program Provides an overview of walkable roof deck membranes and roofing systems, including a discussion of the key principles of deck design, design considerations, and how to install and specify roof deck membrane systems.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Specifying Solid Surfacing Materials

1 hour program Provides an overview of solid surfacing including its features, benefits, applications, manufacturing and fabrication processes including discussions on design and specification considerations.    View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Wine Cellars: Room Construction and Design Considerations

1 hour program Provides an overview of the design and construction requirements for wine storage, including climate control.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

The Durability and Inspiring Designs of Exterior Doors

1 hour program Provides an overview of the exterior door market, construction as well as features and benefits of steel, stile and rail, and composite doors, including a discussion of absorption and thermal performance, the exposure co-efficient factor and the treatment of exterior doors. Various design options and alternatives are also highlighted in this course.    View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Float Glass Manufacturing and Architectural Glass Products

1.5 hour program Provides an overview of float glass manufacturing and various architectural glass products, including clear, tinted, and heat treated glass, as well as coated products (Low-E, Reflective) and fabricated products (Insulated, Laminated).   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Specifying Pews for Worship Facilities

1 hour program Provides an overview of factors affecting pew seating capacity and pew seating comfort, along with details regarding pew construction and points to consider when specifying pews for worship facilities.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Designing Public Restrooms

1 hour program Provides an overview of public washroom design including fixture counts, partition choices, accessibility and sustainable options.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Two-Hour Fire-Resistance-Rated Walls

1 hour program Provides an overview of two-hour fire-resistance-rated walls used in townhome construction; the options available in today's marketplace; and, firewall installation requirements and considerations. Included are discussions regarding risk management and fire resistance testing.    View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Smoke Protection at the Elevator Hoistway

1 hour program Provides an overview of requirements to protect multi story buildings from the effects of vertical smoke migration via the elevator shafts in the event of a building fire.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Creating Healthy Living Environments with New Paint Technology

1 hour program Provides an overview of sustainable design and the creation of healthier environments in reference to architectural paints. Included are discussions regarding the components of paint; independent testing methods and standards; categories of LEED®; and specification of paint systems for today’s designer.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Designing and Planning for Motorized Recessed Retractable Screens

1 hour program Provides an overview of recessed applications for motorized retractable screens, their wide variety of uses, and how easy it is to integrate the product with other design systems. The benefits of recessed applications compared to other application options available will also be reviewed.    View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Innovative Screen Technology: Retractable Screens

1 hour program Provides an overview of retractable screen components and solutions for doors, windows, and oversized applications for both residential and commercial structures. The properties of mesh and how it affects insect and solar protection are also reviewed.    View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Cool Roofing: A Solution to National Energy and Environmental Challenges

1 hour program Provides an overview of the performance characteristics and benefits of cool roofing systems using reflective white vinyl roofing. Green roofing, energy saving programs, environmental challenges and solutions are also reviewed.    View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

The Heart of the Home: Specifying Today's Gas Fireplaces

1 hour program Provides an overview of today's factory-built gas fireplaces, including terminology, fireplace types, specialty fireplace options, design considerations, venting parameters, selection criteria, and key specification issues.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

The Sustainable Benefits of Roof Coatings

1 hour program Provides an overview of the use of coatings on both new and existing commercial roof systems to achieve sustainability objectives, such as lower energy costs and increased durability.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

The Features, Benefits & Applications of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)

1.5 hour program Provides an overview of the market trends, components, features, and design considerations of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), including a comprehensive case study.    View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Subsurface Drainage Systems

1 hour program Provides an overview of subsurface drainage including its purpose, the methods used and the common places that require drainage. It also describes in detail the drainage systems that can be used and the calculations required to determine what is needed.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Toilet Flushing Technologies for Residential and Commercial Applications - PODCAST

1 hour program Provides an overview of how dramatic changes to sanitary flushing technologies over the past decade have been driven by water conservation initiatives. Discussions pertaining to toilet design, key usage questions and national standards illustrate how quality and performance do not have to be sacrificed in order to save water.    View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

The Principles of Rainscreen Construction

1 hour program Provides an overview of the design principles of rainscreen wall design and it’s features and benefits.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Anchor Systems for Concrete and Masonry Applications

1 hour program Provides an overview of mechanical and adhesive anchoring systems for concrete and masonry including anchor theory as well as a discussion on the major determinants of anchor performance.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

An Introduction to Sourcing Dimensional Stone: The Example of Verona, Italy As A Materials and Processing Center

1 hour program Provides an overview of the history of the dimensional stone industry in Verona, Italy and gives an architect the basic criteria for selecting stone materials and fabrication services in the Verona area.    View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Polyurethane Coating Systems: Superior Waterproofing Solutions

1 hour program Provides an overview of polyurethane coatings used in waterproofing systems for traffic decks, pedestrian decks, below-grade and between-slab waterproofing.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Green Roofs: A Sustainable Strategy

1 hour program Provides an overview of green roof systems including the types, benefits, components and related standards, as well as a discussion on how green roofs mitigate urban heat island effect and reduce stormwater run-off.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by:

Architectural Fire Rated Glazing: An Application Guide

1 hour program Provides an overview of fire rated glazing products including test standards, building code requirements, and performance characteristics relating to fire and impact safety.   View Course Details  Contest Info:  http://www.aecdaily.com/contest sponsored by: