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Building Envelope

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Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW

Insulated Metal Panels: The “Perfect” Envelop Solution

Review the physics of building envelopes, including hygrothermal loads, control layers, climate zones and cladding functions. The importance of control layer continuity at wall, roof and slab connections is studied.
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Contextually inspired material mixing for One Essex Crossing’s curtain wall façades weave together panels of warm brick and Italian terra cotta. Photos courtesy CetraRuddy

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW

Solutions for cladding performance and supply issues

From a distance, today’s building innovations in cladding performance, aesthetics, and construction appear unconstrained and quite varied.
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Material and MEP system choices drove reductions in embodied carbon and operational carbon for Arizona State University’s new Rob and Melani Walton Center for Planetary Health. Photo courtesy McCarthy Building Cos.

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW

Brighter Vistas: Next-Gen Tools Drive Sustainability Toward Net Zero Line

New technologies, innovations, and tools are opening doors for building teams interested in better and more socially responsible design.
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Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW

Mineral Wool IMPs: Sustainable Fire-Resistant Construction

Mineral wool core panels provide an excellent alternative to foam core insulated metal panels and other traditional materials where the wall assembly need to be fire resistive. Ratings of up to three hours can be achieved by this product.
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Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW

For glass openings, how big is too big?

Advances in glazing materials and glass building systems offer a seemingly unlimited horizon for not only glass performance, but also for the size and extent of these light, transparent forms.
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© Richard Mandelkorn Photography

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU

Concrete Buildings — Restoration and Major Repairs: Effective Solutions for Challenging Problems

Architectural concrete as we know it today was invented in the 19th century. It reached new heights in the U.S.
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Photo courtesy Hoffmann Architects

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW

Choosing the right paver system for rooftop amenity spaces

Since the industrial revolution, the United States has been rapidly urbanizing. The most recent census data shows that approximately 80% of Americans live in an urban or suburban location, and that number is on the rise.
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Photo courtesy Hoffmann Architects

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW

Choosing the right paver system for rooftop amenity spaces

Since the industrial revolution, the United States has been rapidly urbanizing. The most recent census data shows that approximately 80% of Americans live in an urban or suburban location, and that number is on the rise.
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Learning Units: .25 AIA LU/HSW

Multifamily + Hospitality: Benefits of building in long-span composite floor systems

Long-span composite floor systems provide unique advantages in the construction of multi-family and hospitality facilities.
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Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW

Designing with Commercial & Industrial Insulated Metal Wall Panels

Discover the characteristics, benefits and design options for commercial/industrial buildings using insulated metal panels (IMPs). Recognize the factors affecting panel spans and the relationship of these to structural supports.
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Deconstructing the Window

Over the years, the industry has relied heavily on the increasing performance of low-e coatings to drive window U-factors (thermal transmittance) lower.
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Learning Units: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW

Edge of Perfection: Designing High-Performance Façades

This course describes the multiple challenges in designing high performance fenestration systems for building envelopes meeting architectural design needs to deliver energy performance, sufficient glazed area for optimized daylight admission and v
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Case Study: O.S.T. Trucking

When evaluating the roofing options available for an ambitious 2016 overhaul of their 68,000 square-foot warehouse, which featured an aged standing seam metal roofing system, the owners of O.S.T. Trucking called upon Moser Roofing Solutions.
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Metal Roofing Performance and Wind Events

Recent hurricanes such as Harvey, Irma and Maria, as well as other severe weather events, have highlighted the importance of structural integrity and performance of building materials. 
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Vitro Architectural Glass Catalog

The NEW Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG glass) catalog is a comprehensive resource that can help you choose the best Vitro Glass product for your next project.
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ZIP System R-Sheathing for Multi-Family

Structure, insulation and weather protection — all in one panel.
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Introduction to ZIP System® R-sheathing insulated sheathing

Whether building to new energy codes or advanced thermal envelope design, ZIP System® R-sheathing and tape is a streamlined way to incorporate exterior continuous insulation.
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Owens Corning® Enclosure Solutions Overview Video

“Owens Corning® Enclosure Solutions deliver a range of options for commercial walls, roofs and below-grade foundations, all with flexible components you can select to fit the needs of your project. Watch our video to learn more.”
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Fabcon Capabilities & Finishes

Fabcon Precast practically invented structural precast wall panels back in 1971. Since then we've reinvented them at least twice.
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Modern Masonry, Issue 1 Designing with Veneers

Create Visual Interest and Improve Performance with Masonry Veneers
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