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  July 14, 2026 02:00 pm EDTComparing Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for Structural Materials

  Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU

  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 d…

  Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU

  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.

  Learning Objectives:

  1. Participants will learn what an Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) is, and how EPDs are developed.
  2. Participants will be able to explain how an EPD is used for a life cycle assessment (LCA) of a building.
  3. Participants will learn why it can be difficult making a direct comparison of environmental impacts between products and systems, and how this can effectively be done for a structure.
  4. Participants will be able to explain the different types of EPDs, and where they can get more information on EPDs and LCAs.

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  July 21, 2026 02:00 pm EDTDesigning for Quiet

  Credit: Credit 1 AIA LU/HSW pending; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 ICC CEU

  When vacant commercial buildings are adapted for multifamily residential or mixed-use occupancy, acoustic performance frequently becomes a critical design risk. Wall assemblies, structural…

  Credit: Credit 1 AIA LU/HSW pending; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 ICC CEU

  When vacant commercial buildings are adapted for multifamily residential or mixed-use occupancy, acoustic performance frequently becomes a critical design risk. Wall assemblies, structural systems, and mechanical infrastructure originally intended for office environments often allow excessive sound transmission that can negatively impact occupant health, comfort, and residential livability.

  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. Participants will learn how early, architect-led design strategies and interdisciplinary coordination can improve field sound isolation outcomes, reduce post-occupancy noise complaints, and support occupant health, safety, and welfare.

  Learning objectives: 

  1. Master acoustic design in adaptive reuse by identifying sound transmission paths, applying mitigation strategies, and optimizing STC ratings.
  2. Evaluate building assemblies and systems through interdisciplinary coordination to ensure occupant health and comfort in commercial-to-residential conversions.
  3. Recognize that STC is only part of the equation when adapting exiting structures for new uses.
  4. Cover when and where the performance to cost ratio shifts occur in sound-rated wall design.

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  July 30, 2026 02:00 pm EDTPushing the Envelope - Going Beyond Conceptual Design

  Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 ICC CEU

  Over the past several years, the building envelope concept has been well promoted and established as a means for energy efficiency and building performance. With the vast product offerings available …

  Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 ICC CEU

  Over the past several years, the building envelope concept has been well promoted and established as a means for energy efficiency and building performance. With the vast product offerings available today comes confusion and misinformation. Building designers are often left guessing about product compatibility and proper design, leading to the potential of costly failures. The focus of this presentation is to dive deeper, beyond the concept, and into proper building envelope design. The presentation aims to educated attendees on proper product selection and performance characteristics, codes and testing, and proper tie-in detailing to ensure a continuous air seal.

  Learning Objectives:

  1. Cover what is at stake with improper building envelope design and discuss the ideal building types that benefit the most from building envelope systems. In addition, we will be discussing the codes requiring proper building envelope design and what is being required.
  2. Recognize how to select and properly install functional air/vapor barriers for roof, wall and below grade applications.
  3. Cover how to use a holistic approach for examining and selecting exterior continuous insulation options for rainscreen wall assemblies. We will analyze popular exterior continuous insulation options with an emphasis on selecting material that functions well during all weather conditions.
  4. Identify several common material and system tests required to meet building energy and safety codes.
  5. Discover how to properly detail and tie-in common building materials to create and maintain a continuous air seal. We will look at some of the common and often difficult conditions that can exist.

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