This course examines the most common acoustic challenges encountered in commercial-to-residential adaptive reuse projects and pairs each challenge with practical, design-based solutions. With an emphasis on sound transmission through walls and the limitations of Sound Transmission Class (STC) ratings, the course explores how flanking paths, structure-borne noise, HVAC systems, and detailing influence real-world acoustic performance.
This presentation will explain what an EPD is, how it is developed using product category rules, and how it shows environmental impacts of typical construction products. We will then look at how various industries develop EPDs, what different types of EPDs are available, and how these can be used in the life cycle assessment of a building project.
On-Demand This course will detail the progression of early building joint firestop methods to today's best practices, such as preformed firestopping and fire rated drywall accessories. Architects, engineers and specifiers will gain new perspective from this presentation, discovering more modern approaches to joint firestop methodology.
On-Demand This presentation examines the role of concrete tile roof systems as a high performing component of the building enclosure, with a specific focus on energy performance and solar compatibility. While roofing discussions often center on aesthetics or installation, this session shifts the focus to how roof system design influences heat transfer, peak energy demand, and long-term operational costs.
On-Demand The session explores diverse technologies, including SBS-modified bitumen, PMMA liquid-applied systems, and specialty solutions for amenity decks and vegetated roofs. By examining robust detailing strategies for complex transitions—such as penetrations and the critical junction between post-applied and pre-applied systems—architects will learn how to eliminate technical gaps.
This course will review best practices for detailing critical transitions such as roof-to-wall and wall to below-grade connections, where discontinuities often lead to failures. Special attention will be given to vapor permeable air barrier systems and their ability to maintain airtightness while supporting drying potential within the assemblies.
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This presentation explores the performance of exterior insulation under the demanding conditions of modern rainscreen systems and masonry veneers, with a focus on NFPA 285 compliance, thermal bridging, moisture transport, durability and sustainability
On-Demand This course is designed to eliminate confusion associated with perimeter fire containment systems in modern building design. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the role and value of tested perimeter fire containment systems, and how they perform as part of the building enclosure.
On-Demand The course provides guidelines to follow when designing, specifying and constructing these details to ensure design and code requirements are met while ensuring the long-term performance of the building enclosure.