This course will study in the practical and creative use of patterned panels for shade, screening, railing, and cladding. NOTE: Certificates of Completion will be emailed in a PDF format for your records. Please allow for up to 3 to 4 week to receive your certificate.
In this course, we will discuss the following topics: sealant chemistry and why it is important; sealant roles and properties, including definitions of the key terms used to describe sealant performance; and then we will discuss the many application types for silicone sealants.
In this course, we will discuss sealant choices, sealant chemistry and why it is important. We will examine the critical roles that sealants play as well as their properties, including definitions of the key terms used to describe sealant performance. We will look at the many application types for sealants. We will also look at […]
This course will help you understand the solar energy spectrum, common glass performance measures and performance features and benefits of Low-E coatings. You’ll also have a basic understanding of how to prioritize and balance the unique aesthetic and performance needs of your project—no matter how big or small. NOTE: Certificates of Completion will be emailed in […]
In this one-hour course, we will discover the strengths and advantages of FEVE fluoropolymer topcoats. We will evaluate coating performance tests including accelerated weathering and real-time weathering and what the implications are for the life of different coatings. We will explore the many design possibilities that FEVE technology provides and assess the sustainability benefits of […]
Many firms focus on their staff’s utilization rate and concentrate every working moment toward a client’s project. While this seems to make sense, the actual path towards greater profitability has very little to do with this simple metric. An analogy would be your physical health. While it’s fine to take yourself to the gym every […]
If your firm takes pride in its ability to create sustainable architecture, you owe it to yourself and your clients to make your firm equally sustainable. Join us in this exciting webinar presented by Steven Burns, FAIA, Chief Creative Officer at BQE Software. With more than 20 years of experience managing a successful architectural practice […]
As the title would suggest, what owners want (need) out of their BIM is worlds away from what the architects, engineers and contractors need to build the owner’s building. This session will discuss BIM-related challenges from both the AEC professional and owner’s perspective. Once an understanding of the unique needs is established, a roadmap can […]
This on-demand course is a recorded webinar. The course will provide an introduction to hurricane design criteria and impact requirements for windows and the building envelope. The course will also address how to determine and design for the minimum criteria that are needed to meet your project requirement based on building type and location. NOTE: […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing industries across the board. By utilizing tons of data, the computer system can perform behaviors associated with human intelligence, such as speech recognition, decision-making, and learning. While enterprise adoption of AI has grown 270% over the past four years, architects have been slow to adopt the new technology. Some fear […]