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How to Convert Site to Source Energy

Daniel Overbey

August 5, 2020

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Buildings use different mixes of energy. The mixes may including electricity, natural gas, fuel oil, district steam, and other sources

The Potential of EcoDistricts

Daniel Overbey

July 14, 2020

Our cities are undergoing a major transformation. More than half of all people on Earth now live in urban areas and another 2.5 billion people will follow suit by 2050.

Including Mental Health Benefits in School Designs

Katie Burch

June 29, 2020

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Sunlight, fresh air and an “inside-out” space flow design can influence mental health and deter school violence

Ecosystem Services and the Emergence of Site Commissioning

Daniel Overbey

June 4, 2020

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What is the public health, safety, and welfare stake in landscape design?

It is a question that the design profession.

Copper Can Kill Germs - But There is a Catch

Daniel Overbey

May 4, 2020

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Bacteria and viruses can persist on a wide range of surfaces.

This webinar will evaluate the performance and ability to repair field-aged TPO roof membranes, review in-service performance of TPO roof membranes in various climates throughout the U.S., and assess tools to determine when it is appropriate to specify TPO roof membranes.

Don't Let an Outdated Cold-Formed Steel Specification Kill a Good Project

Incorrect specifications can lead to massive cost overruns, change orders, schedule delays and even legal exposure. On the other hand, when done correctly, specifications can reduce risks to project success. This webinar will review the evolution that has recently occurred in the building codes and standards, specifically those that affect cold-formed steel framing.

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Plaster and Drywall Assemblies Manual

This is a comprehensive manual that goes beyond codes and standards, providing expert guidance in design, detailing, material selection and troubleshooting for plaster and drywall.

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Building Enclosure

Summer 2020

The 2020 issue comes with a CEU on parapets, tips for planning acoustics, roof protection, and a virtual roundtable on how the construction industry has been affected by the pandemic.

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