Resinous Floors & Walls: Performance, Applications & Installation

Sponsor: Stonhard Credits: 1 HSW, 1 LU Rating:

This course takes an in-depth look at resinous coatings, primarily flooring products, employed as solutions for a wide range of applications. It reviews current finishes, costs and methods of assuring successful installation. ...Read More Show Less

Design Details: Integrating Appliances into a Kitchen Plan

Sponsor: Jenn-Air Credits: 1 HSW, 1 LU Rating:

Whether Contemporary or Traditionally styled, today's sophisticated kitchens require careful appliance location detailing. While many kitchen designers do not provide the appliances, product knowledge and planning expertise around these important pieces of equipment is highly valued by today's consumer. Therefore, kitchen experts need to be well versed in the details of appliance operation, and be creative when locating them in the plan. ...Read More Show Less

Potable Water Safety Through Backflow Prevention

Sponsor: Zurn Credits: 1 HSW, 1 LU Rating:

Potable Water Safety Through Backflow Prevention, presented by Zurn, provides a ground level understanding of how we can protect the potable water supply from contamination and pollution due to backflow. Backflow prevention measures and cross-connection controls are explored as methods to ensure clean and healthy potable water supplies. (Course includes a downloadable PDF study guide.) ...Read More Show Less

Maximizing Space, Sustainability, Value and Aesthetics with Manufactured Storage Systems

Sponsor: ClosetMaid Credits: 1 LU Rating:

People are suffering from “stuffocation” - having too much stuff. This course explores relationships between appropriate and ample storage, and improved interior design and quality of life for building occupants. You’ll also explore the many features and benefits of manufactured storage systems over custom built-in-place alternatives. Topics include commonly used materials for manufactured storage systems, various types of storage systems, and storage applications for residential and non-residential applications. ...Read More Show Less

NFPA 285: Assembly Test of Exterior Walls With Combustible Components

Sponsor: DuPont Credits: 1 HSW, 1 LU Rating:

This course explains NFPA 285 testing of building envelope systems and materials, describes when testing is required, and enumerates design and component considerations necessary for NFPA 285 compliance. The course also explains the fire/life safety objective of NFPA 285 and its relation to the International Building Code. ...Read More Show Less

Large Format Wall and Floor Tile: Design Challenges and Solutions

Sponsor: TEC® Credits: 1 HSW, 1 LU Rating:

Today's designers are increasingly preferring large format tile for the monolithic appearance it provides. However, when the tiles become larger, special precautions need to be taken to prevent problems both during installation and throughout the life of the application. Wall applications can be particularly challenging. This course addresses these challenges and provides recommendations for how to achieve an aesthetically pleasing and long lasting installation with large format tiles. The DOWNLOAD for this course consists of two documents "Heavy Commercial Installation Guidelines" and "Moisture Mitigation Guidelines" which provide additional helpful information with regard to tile installation. ...Read More Show Less

Multigenerational Public Restroom Design

Sponsor: Bobrick Restroom Equipment Credits: 1 HSW, 1 LU Rating:

(Please note: The Study Guide is a comprehensive report on washroom design for ADA compliance and is intended to be part of this course. Please download it upon enrolling.) Multigenerational design, also known as transgenerational design, is an increasingly important aspect of universal design and a major contemporary trend mirroring the dramatic societal and economic changes of the last decades. In particular, public restrooms illustrate these multigenerational trends because they serve such diverse populations. Designing them successfully is a growing challenge for architects and facility owners. ...Read More Show Less

AIA Credit Next Generation Solid Surface

Sponsor: Lotte Advanced Materials Credits: 1 HSW, 1 LU Rating:

(Please note: The Study Guide is a collection of technical papers intended to be a part of the course. Please download upon enrolling.) This course provides an overview of the characteristics of 100% Acrylic Solid Surface compared to other surface materials and the driving factors that contribute to its growing role in sustainable design strategies. Also discussed are the manufacturing, fabricating, and thermoformable processes of 100% Acrylic Solid Surface and the related green standards and certification programs. ...Read More Show Less

An Introduction to Custom Balanced Doors

Sponsor: Ellison Bronze Credits: 1 HSW, 1 LU Rating:

This course is presented in HD by the president of Ellison and provides an introduction to a unique form of commercial entry door known as a balanced door. You will explore various components of a balanced door system, numerous advantages of a balanced door over conventional hinged or pivoted swing doors, how balanced doors meet ADA guidelines, and the specific design requirements needed to accommodate balanced doors. ...Read More Show Less

Fundamentals of Trench Drain Systems

Sponsor: Zurn Credits: 1 HSW, 1 LU Rating:

(Please note: The Study Guide provides a typical specification sheet, multiple product and accessory images, dimensions, details and installation recommendations intended to be a part of the course. Please download upon enrolling.) This course provides a comprehensive overview of trench drains - their applications and benefits, their basic components, and the many varieties available, including: cast-in-place, pre-cast, and economical pre-engineered trench drain systems made from HDPE. Students explore new possibilities for blending trench drains into the surrounding environments for improved aesthetics. And case studies explore interesting applications of trench drains. (Course includes a downloadable PDF study guide.) ...Read More Show Less