Exploring the High-Performance Benefits of Laminated Glass | Versatile Building Material Provides Multiple Advantages | | Advertorial course provided by Solutia Inc. and Viracon | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Universal Design: Integrating Innovative Products and Spatial Design | By combining the benefits of aluminum, vinyl, and wood windows, fiberglass composites provide aesthetics and longevity for any environmental condition. | Mark R. Johnson, FAIA | Advertorial course provided by Whirlpool Corporation | | Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Choosing an Office Chair: An Informed Decision for Comfort and Health | The complex challenge of choosing an office chair involves the critical issues of optimal employee health and performance, as well as environmental sustainability. | | Sponsored by Humanscale | | Originally published in the December 2007 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
New Elevator Technology: The Machine Room-Less Elevator | An energy-efficient, space-saving and high-performance elevator | Karin Tetlow | Advertorial course provided by KONE Inc. | | Originally published in the September 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Wood Fire-Rated Doors Combine Safety and Aesthetics | Advances in fire-retardant technology offer alternatives to traditional steel fire doors | | Advertorial course provided by Artistic Doors and Windows | | Originally published in the October 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Sleuthing the Mundane and the Catastrophic | Forensic architects and engineers employ investigative techniques, not to point fingers, but to find the root cause and recommend solutions for problems that plague buildings. | Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the October 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Collaborating with Contractors for Innovative Architecture | With construction more complex than ever, architecture firms are joining forces with construction experts to solve tough problems and innovate. The key is to understand the benefits and challenges. | C.C. Sullivan, Communications Consultant and Author | Advertorial course provided by Kepco+ Structure Tone | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
21st Century Building Envelope Systems: Merging Innovation with Technology, Sustainability, and Function | By addressing energy efficiency, moisture infiltration, aesthetics, and occupant comfort, building envelope elements and component systems enhance design opportunities and minimize potential risk | Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA | Advertorial course provided by Dryvit, Vistawall, CENTRIA, W&W Glass, Oldcastle Glass, and Alcoa | | Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
An Evolving Edifice That Will Improve With Time | Four universities Envision the Centre for Interactive research on sustainability as a Living laboratory with a lofty mission and ambitious performance goals | Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the December 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Fire-Protective vs. Fire-Resistive Glazing: Radiant Heat, Tests and Ratings | Improving building safety through the use of fire-rated glazing | C.C. Sullivan | Advertorial course provided by Safti First | | Originally published in the December 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Enhancing Roof Deck Performance with PVC Waterproof Membranes | How to create safe, attractive outdoor spaces and durable, walkable surfaces | | Advertorial course provided by Duradek | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Products Made of | A decade since McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry was founded, cradle-to-cradle thinking slowly permeates within and across industries | Nancy B. Solomon, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Designing Public Rest Rooms: Privacy is in the Details | Planning criteria address aesthetics, safety, maintenance, and sustainability | Virginia A. Greene, AIA | Advertorial course provided by Hadrian | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Site Lighting: Optical Systems Design and Application Guide for Site and Roadways | Selecting the right type of site lighting enhances building design, efficiency, and safety | | Advertorial course provided by Kim Lighting | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Daylighting in Schools, Grades K-12 | Assisting daylight delivery while controlling electric light | Susan K. Oldroyd, AIA | Advertorial course provided by Lutron | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Concrete Tiles: Durable, Sustainable Roofing Materials Integrate Design and Performance | Versatile colors, shapes, and sizes enhance aesthetics while addressing energy efficiency. | Brian Libby | Advertorial course provided by MonierLifetile | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
(Mis)Understanding Green Products | A dizzying array of green-product certification protocols are overwhelming the building industry-even staunch advocates see a tough road ahead for architects | Russell Fortmeyer | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the November 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Selecting High-End Hardware for Residential, Commercial, and Hospitality Locations | Structural interlayers add protection against hurricane and blast forces | Stanley Stark, FAIA | Advertorial course provided by Rocky Mountain Hardware | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Green Building: Essential Design Strategies for a Sustainable Future | Leveraging Environmentally Efficient, Economic Solutions with Solar Insulating Glass, Ceiling Recycling Programs, and Water Conservation | Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA | Advertorial course provided by Armstrong Ceiling Systems, Oldcastle Glass®, Sloan Valve | | Originally published in the November 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Sustainable Roofing Strategies | Lowering Energy Costs, Advancing Environmental Goals | Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA | Advertorial course provided by: American Hydrotech, Inc., Cool Roof Rating Council, Evergreen Slate, NEOGARD®, division of Jones-Blair Company, and Petersen-Dean Roofing Systems | | Originally published in the July 2007 issue of GreenSource Magazine. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Western Red Cedar Shakes and Shingles: A Sustainable, Versatile Roofing Choice | Durable and weather resistant, cedar roofs blend natural aesthetics with performance | Lynne Christensen, MBA, CAE | Advertorial course provided by The Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau | | Originally published in the November 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
When the Whole Is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts | An intricate array of CNC-milled components brings ceilings and walls to life | Josephine Minutillo | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the September 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Moisture Management in Wall Assemblies: Air, Water, and Vapor Barriers | Selecting the appropriate protective barrier based on climate, codes, and design criteria | | Advertorial course provided by DuPont Tyvek | | Originally published in the December 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Network Cabling Specification and Installation Practices Impact Building Safety | Advances in technology offer alternatives to traditional cable materials | | Advertorial course provided by DuPont Cabling Solutions | | Originally published in the December 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Designing For Fire Resistance With Gypsum Panel Systems | Improving building safety through the use of fire rated assemblies | Robert C. Grupe, CSI, Director Architectural and Technical Solutions, USG C | Advertorial course provided by USG Corporation | | Originally published in the October 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Loblolly House: In Stock and Ready to Ship | KieranTimberlake Associates fabricates the loblolly house in a warehouse, setting up a new supply chain and establishing a base to revolutionize the firm's future production. | Russell Fortmeyer | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the November 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
American Hardwoods Enhance Healthy, Healing Spaces | Meeting the exacting requirements of aesthetics, sustainability, durability | | Advertorial course provided by The Hardwood Council | | Originally published in the November 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The Art and Science of Good Ventilation | | | Advertorial course provided by Broan-NuTone | | Originally published in the December 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Selling the Light of Day | Incentive programs and increased demand for building-integrated photovoltaic installations has pushed research and innovation at companies and universities. | Russell Fortmeyer | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the September 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
How and Why Laminated Glass Solutions Meet Expanding Hurricane Code Requirements | With hurricane-prone states adopting new building codes laminated glass with its many benefits takes on an increasingly critical role. | Karin Tetlow | Advertorial course provided by DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions | | Originally published in the December 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Rain-Screen Facades Are More Than Skin Deep | Designers exploit the expressive possibilities of a system that separates a building's cladding from its weather-resistant barrier and helps combat water penetration woes | Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The Zero Effect | The future of sustainable design increasingly means eliminating carbon dioxide emissions, the most prevalent greenhouse gas. But what does that do to architecture? | Russell Fortmeyer | From Architectural Record | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Transformative Tools Start to Take Hold | A critical mass of building information modeling projects demonstrates the technology's benefits and its potential for redefining practice | Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the April 2007 issue of Architectural Record. Also seen in the April 23, 2007 issue of ENR | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Getting Aggressive About Passive Design | Architects cannot approach the final frontier in low-energy, zero-carbon design without addressing that old energy hog - and beloved American friend - air-conditioning | Russell Fortmeyer | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the May 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
A Revered Jeffersonian Landmark Renewed | With thorough research, testing, and analysis, A Hillier-led design team equips the State Capitol of Virginia for the 21st century, while preserving its rich history | Nancy B. Solomon, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the June 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
AAMA 2605-05 Sets High Standards for Coated Aluminum Extrusions and Panels | Strict criteria result in better performance | | Advertorial course provided by Marvin Windows and Doors | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Windows and Sustainability: An Environmental Perspective | Windows and doors can contribute to green design and LEED® credits | | Advertorial course provided by Pella® Windows & Doors | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Metal Offers Durable, Energy-efficient Roofing Solutions | Understanding the complexities of metal roof systems, substrates and finishes | | Advertorial course provided by Petersen Aluminium Corporation | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Integrated BIM and Design Review for Safer, Better Buildings | How project teams using collaborative design reduce risk, creating better health and safety in projects | C.C. Sullivan | Advertorial course provided by NavisWorks | | Originally published in the October 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Toward a Cybernetic Site | The artist Mary Miss and architects Marlon Blackwell, Kierantimberlake Associates, and Lake/Flato radically reinterpret site construction in three new projects | Russell Fortmeyer | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the July 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Miracle on (and Under) Second Avenue | A New York City off-again, and now on-again, public infrastructure project depends upon intense collaboration between architects and engineers | Sara Hart | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the August 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The New Age of High-Tech Hospitals | Information Technology and digitally enabled medicine may be converging onto a single system, but are architects prepared to take the lead with their health-care clients? | Russell Fortmeyer | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the September 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
An Abandoned Airport Brownfield Takes Off | Parsons cleans up a massive brownfield site at denver's shuttered stapleton international airport, allowing for the development of new neighborhoods for the inner city | Russell Fortmeyer | From Architectural Record | | Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Rooftops Slowly, but Steadily, Start to Sprout | Technology begins to take root on roofs in North America as new research supports claims of environmental benefits, and policies encouraging implementation multiply. | Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Market Trends Drive the Need for Effective Sound Solutions | Acoustically enhanced gypsum board and other options offer efficient ways to build better partitions | | Advertorial course provided by National Gypsum Company | | Originally published in the July 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The Fourth Source: Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) for General Illumination | | C.C. Sullivan | Advertorial course provided by Kim Lighting and Prescolite, Inc. | | Originally published in the September 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Acrylic Foam Structural Glazing Tape: A New Bonding Alternative | A durable, high-performance glazing option for curtain wall construction | | Advertorial course provided by 3M | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Safety and Security Without the Fortress Look | Designers of public-sector emergency-response buildings eschew the bunker image and incorporate transparency, sustainability, and state-of-the-art technology | Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the October 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Horizontal Sliding-Door Systems: Opening New Opportunities for Design Flexibility | Since 2000, fire and building codes allow sliding-door systems for emergency egress | Anthony Flint | Advertorial course provided by Won-Door Products | | Originally published in the December 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Task Lighting Solutions: Their Economic and Ergonomic Benefits | Supported by human factors research and driven by demand for energy savings, task lighting is a critical component of efficient and effective workplace lighting solutions. | Karin Tetlow | Advertorial course provided by Humanscale | | Originally published in the November 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Preventing Moisture-Related Problems in Residential Wood Framing | | Jeanette Fitzgerald | Advertorial course provided by WoodSmart Solutions, Inc. | | Originally published in the November 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Raised Access Floors: The Foundation of Flexibility and Efficiency | Economical modular systems simplify facility management and increase indoor air quality | Peter J. Arsenault, AIA, NCARB, LEED-AP, Joel Zwier, AIA, Steelcase, Inc., and Architectural Product | Advertorial course provided by Steelcase Corporation | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The Power of Certified & Tested Insulating Glass Units | Now, manufacturers have one standard, one test and one certification protocol to adhere to, rather than trying to decide which of several to follow. | | Advertorial course provided by Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance | | Originally published in the June 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Designing with Fire-Rated Glass: Integrating Life Safety, Transparency, and Aesthetics | Technology creates new glazing options | Jerry Razwick | Advertorial course provided by Technical Glass Products | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Fiberglass Fenestration: A Durable, Sustainable, and Economic Alternative for Windows and Doors | By combining the benefits of aluminum, vinyl, and wood windows, fiberglass composites provide aesthetics and longevity for any environmental condition. | Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA | Advertorial course provided by Pella® Windows & Doors | | Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Concrete Gets Glamorous in the 21st Century | Bold invention overtakes steady progress as new concrete products create startling opportunities for architectural expression | Sara Hart | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the January 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The Art and Science of Peace and Quiet | Architects and engineers follow a variety of high and low paths in an effort to keep external noise out of buildings and improve desired sound within. | Sara Hart | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the February 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Architectural Aluminum Curtain Wall Systems | The curtain wall is the element of a project on which, if you are not doing things right, everybody can get hurt... Walter Scarborough, HKS Inc. | | Advertorial course provided by Vistawall | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Green Products: Trends & Innovations | | | Advertorial course provided by Thyssenkrupp Elevator, US Green Building Council, Tarkett, Lutron, VistaWall, Umicore, PPG FlatGlass, C/S Group, AltusGroup, MechoShade, HunterDouglas, AISC, Sloan Valve | | Originally published in the February 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Full Circle: Fenestration for the Complete Building Envelope | Windows, doors, and unit skylights comprise one performance standard highlighting integral components. | Jeffrey F. Lowinski | Advertorial course provided by WDMA | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Advancements in the manufacture of wood windows and doors | | | Advertorial course provided by Eagle Window & Door, Inc. | | Originally published in the June 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Building Green with Windows and Doors | With the growth of Green Building, windows and doors take on an increasingly significant role for occupants' well-being and energy efficiency. | Karin Tetlow | Advertorial course provided by Marvin Windows and Doors | | Originally published in the June 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
New Standard Assures Sustainability in Carpets | A Guide to Specifying Low-Impact Materials | | Advertorial courses provided by The Carpet and Rug Institute | | Originally published in the October 2007 issue of GreenSource. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Composite Panels: Particleboard and Medium-Density Fiberboard | Specified as substrate for a multitude of applications, particleboard and medium-density fiberboard are an essential material for interior architects. | Karin Tetlow | Advertorial course provided by Weyerhaeuser | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
How Is LEED Faring After Five Years in Use? | The best-known rating system for green buildings in the United States, LEED struggles with its own rapid rise in popularity | Nancy B. Solomon, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the June 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Giving Old Buildings a Reason to Live | Using the latest high-tech tools, preservation architects find the right balance between celebrating a building's treasured history and allowing it to live on into the future. | Nancy B. Solomon, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the March 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
High-Performing Envelopes Demand Know-How | Several new initiatives will help architects better apply building science and technology to the design of building envelopes. | Nancy B. Solomon, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the April 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Born Again: A New Skin Offers a Fresh Start | The recladding of the Richmond, Virginia, City Hall is an investigative study of the intimate relationship between architectural design and the life expectancy of materials | Sara Hart | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the May 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The Pick of the Sustainable Crop | Through its annual awards program, AIA's Committee on the Environment applauds well-designed, high-performance buildings that reflect diverse places and purposes | Nancy B. Solomon, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the July 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Horizontal sliding-door Systems: Opening New Opportunities for Design Flexibility | Since 2000, Fire and Building Codes Allow sliding-door systems for Emergency Egress | Anthony Flint | Advertorial course provided by Won-Door Products | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Sustainability Rating Systems: Promoting Best Practices and Energy Efficiency | Easy to use online sustainability rating systems are educational tools that address all project phases. | Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA | Advertorial course provided by Green Building Inititive | | Originally published in the June 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The Art of Product Research and Selection | | Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA | Advertorial course provided by Sweets | | Originally published in the May 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Stadium Roofs Offer Much More Than Shelter | A group of recent innovative projects demonstrates that a long-span roof can provide the primary opportunity for expression and a key design and construction challenge | Joann Gonchar, AIA, and Peter Reina | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the June 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Designing Bullet Resistant Protection Panel Systems: Capture More than the Imagination | | Virginia A. Greene, AIA | Advertorial course provided by Bullet Guard Corporation | | Originally published in the June 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
One Project, but Many Seismic Solutions | The complex and contextual de Young Museum, set in San Francisco's lush Golden Gate Park, incorporates an impressive diversity of earthquake-resisting strategies | Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the May 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Getting on Board with Building Information Modeling | Using 3-D modeling to integrate the design and construction process | Larry Flynn | Advertorial course provided by American Institute of Steel Construction | | Originally published in the April 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Robo Buildings: Pursuing the Interactive Envelope | In Recent projects, smarter building skins automatically control daylighting, ventilation, and more to benefit occupants and enhance sustainable design quality | C.C. Sullivan | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the April 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Exploring the High-Performance Benefits of Laminated Glass | Versatile Building Material Provides Multiple Advantages | | Advertorial course provided by Solutia Inc. and Viracon | | Originally published in the March 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The Essential Design Element for Any Office Space | | | Advertorial course provided by Lutron | | Originally published in the March 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Can a New Kind of Heat Pump Change the World? | An Electric-bill-burdened Engineer has developed what the HVAC industry has ignored: a heat pump that works when the temperature is below zero. Will consumers beat a path to his door? | Charles Linn, FAIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the March 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
New Technologies Create New Challenges | With the current emphasis on technology and sustainability, architects and researchers rely on building process to manage the flood of products, materials, and options | Sara Hart | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the February 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Concrete Waterproofing with Crystalline Technology | Crystalline chemicals improve concrete durability, lower maintenance costs, and extend building life cycles | Stanley Stark, FAIA | Advertorial course provided by Xypex | | Originally published in the January 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The Perils of Restoring | Krueck & Sexton architects faced tremendous challenges in the restoration of Mie Van der Rohe's 1956 masterpiece, S.R. Crown Hall, at the Illinois Institute of Technology | Sara Hart | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the January 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Air Barriers: Increasing Building Performance, Decreasing Energy Costs | | | Advertorial course provided by DuPont Tyvek | | Originally published in the January 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Thermal and Moisture Control in Exterior Metal Walls | Achieving durable, economical, and sustainable metal wall systems | Peter J. Arsenault, AIA, NCARB, LEED-AP | Advertorial course provided by CENTRIA | | Originally published in the January 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The Pros and Cons of Restoring and Replacing Wood Windows | Sustainability, historical accuracy and economics all enter into decisions about restoration or replacement | Karin Tetlow | Advertorial course provided by Artistic Doors and Windows, Inc. | | Originally published in the January 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Strengthening the Performance of Laminated Glass | Structural interlayers add protection against hurricane and blast forces | | Advertorial course provided by DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions, E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Perforated Metal and Wood Ceilings: Sustainability, Acoustics, and Aesthetics | Raising the standards for acoustical performance and design flexibility | Michael Chusid, RA, FCSI | Sponsored by Ceilings Plus | | Revised July 2009 from the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Specifying Residential Appliances: Green Update | Energy-saving appliances reduce water use and enhance sustainability | Peter J. Arsenault, AIA, NCARB, LEED-AP | Advertorial course provided by Bosch | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Access Control: Delivering Security, Life Safety, and Convenience | Specifying appropriate door and hardware components for building projects | T.J. Gottwalt AHC/CDC, CSI, CCPR | Advertorial course provided by ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Designing with Green Roofs: Maximizing Sustainability and Stormwater Management | New urban roof top gardens lower energy costs and increase environmental benefits | Celeste Allen Novak, AIA, LEED AP | Advertorial course provided by American Hydrotech, Inc. | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Daylight in the Office Space | | | Advertorial course provided by Lutron | | Originally published in the November 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The Green Market Reaches Critical Mass | A New Survey Finds a Growing Commitment to Green | | Advertorial course provided by Architects and Product Manufacturers | | Originally published in the November 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The Hopes and Fears of Design-Build | This method of project delivery tempts some architects with the role of master builder while threatening to put others on par with the trades. | Nancy B. Solomon, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the November 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Unveiling The New MasterFormat 2004 Edition | Expanded and Reorganized, the New MasterFormat Provides Architects and Owners with Tools that Save Time and Money | | Advertorial course provided by Building Systems Design, Inc., Ellison Bronze, HySecurity, National Gypsum, ThyssenKrupp Elevator | | Originally published in the March 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Vertical Materials Handling Systems aka Dumbwaiters | Once a simple hoist mechanism, the dumbwaiter is now the smart, efficient, safe and economic solution for moving materials from one floor to another. | | Advertorial course provided by Matot | | Originally published in the May 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Greater Vision: Alternate Window Materials in Commercial Buildings | | | Advertorial course provided by Pella® Windows & Doors | | Originally published in the May 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
| Acoustics get a starring role in the design of a new performing arts center | Josephine Minutillo | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the February 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Factors For Achieving Water Conservation Excellence: | Why-and What-Today's Architect Should Know About Plumbing and Its Relationship to Sustainable Design | | Advertorial course provided by Sloan Valve Company | | Originally published in the May 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Specifying Ceilings: From Classic to Curved | | | Advertorial course provided by Adams Campbell, Ceilings Plus, Hunter Douglas Contract, illbruck, Norton Industries, Simplex Ceilings | | Originally published in the July 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Associations: Dynamic Connections for the Profession | | | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the June 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Fluid Applied Air/Moisture Barriers for Moisture Control and Mold Prevention in Wall Construction | | | Advertorial course provided by Sto Corp | | Originally published in the October 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Flights of Fancy in Long-Span Design | New airport terminals feature breathtaking roof structures, which solve functional challenges while delighting harried travelers. | Nancy B. Solomon, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the October 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Designing with American Hardwoods: A Sustainable, Versatile Material Choice | | | Advertorial course provided by The Hardwood Council | | Originally published in the October 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Low-Slope Commercial Roofing | Roof Cover Boards Provide Outstanding Performance | Robert C. Grupe, CSI, Director, Architectural and Technical Solutions, USG C | Advertorial course provided by USG | | Originally published in the September 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Commercial Buildings Open Their Windows | Whether it's a greenhouse or an office building, new technologies are helping designers to pry open these hermetically sealed structures and let in some fresh air | Barbara Knecht and Sara Hart | | | Originally published in the September 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
A New Era for Fire Protection and Life Safety | While NIST awaits public comments about its investigation into the Causes of the collapse of the World Trade Center Towers, tall Buildings Continue to Rise | Sara Hart | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the August 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Architects' Widening View of Windows: Technical Advances Elevate the Role of Fenestration | | | Advertorial course provided by Andersen Windows | | Originally published in the August 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Designing With Glass Block: Abundant Applications Provide Practical, Aesthetic and Green Solutions | | | Advertorial courses provided by Pittsburgh Corning Corporation | | Originally published in the October 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
New Glass Technologies Improve Performance of Architectural Glass | Fenestration Advances Boost Energy Efficiency and Lower Maintenance Costs | | Advertorial courses provided by JELD-WEN® Windows and Doors | | Originally published in the October 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Design for a Carbon-Free Life: The Pursuit of | A Growing Number of Projects Focus Attention On An Elusive Goal. | Molly Miller | From GreenSource | | Originally published in the October 2007 issue of GreenSource. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Water Management in Commercial Window Systems | | | Sponsored by Pella® Windows & Doors | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Pedestrian Friendly: Planting Trees and Celebrating Stormwater in Urban Areas | When planning for vibrant urban spaces, tree grates and stormwater trench design can assure successful urban forestry and provide new tools for successful stormwater strategies. | Celeste Allen Novak AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by IRONSMITH, INC. | | Originally published in November 2008 | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Energy Modeling For Sustainability | Evolving software for modeling energy dynamics makes it easier for architects and engineers to design green buildings | B.J. Novitski | From GreenSource | | Originally published in the April 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Door Hardware Comes of Age | Distinctive Designs Meet Aesthetic and Security Requirements | Stanley Stark, FAIA | Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Hardware | | Originally published in the December 2007 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Horizontal Sliding Fire Doors: Code-Compliant Design for Wide-Span Opening Protectives | Since 2000, fire and building codes allow for sliding-door systems for emergency egress | Anthony Flint | Sponsored by Won-Door Products | | Originally published in the December 2007 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
American Hardwoods for High-Traffic Areas | A natural material brings durability, cost-effectiveness and charm to busy venues | | Sponsored by The Hardwood Council | | Originally published in the December 2007 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Match Game: Specifying the Right Projection Screen for the Presentation Space | | | Sponsored by Da-Lite Screen Company, Inc. | | Originally published in the December 2007 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Thin Brick and Thin-Cut Stone Take on Full-Dimension Masonry Products | | | Sponsored by Robinson Brick | | Originally published in the December 2007 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Architectural Zinc: From Gray to Green | A traditional building material finds a green future | Layne Evans | Sponsored by RHEINZINK America, Inc. | | Originally published in the December 2007 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Green Walls: Integrating Nature into Buildings | Architects can team with other specialists to choose from an array of options for successful, artistic and healthy vegetated green walls. | Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED-AP | Sponsored by Tournesol Siteworks | | Originally published in June 2011 | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Building Even Better Concrete | Manufacturers, scientists, and designers strive to reduce a vital material's environmental footprint while exploiting its many beneficial qualities. | Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the December 2007 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Sunpower for School Kids | A PV system can supply some of the energy your school needs, but may be even better as a teacher of physics, energy, and sustainability concepts. | Deane Evans, FAIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in Schools of the 21st Century, a supplement of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Managing Client Expectations to Reduce Professional Liability Risk | Practice management techniques can lower the risk of client dissatisfaction and professional liability claims. | | Sponsored by the Design Professional group of the XL Insurance companies | | Originally published in the January 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Architecture, Hot and Cold | The collaboration between two Australian firms on Melbourne's new Council House 2 shows off the design possibilities for building-integrated HVAC | Russell Fortmeyer | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the January 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Precious Water: Sustainable Indoor Water Systems | New techniques and technologies--including bathroom and lavatory fixtures--help boost full-building water efficiency | C. C. Sullivan | Sponsored by TOTO and Zurn Engineered Water Solutions | | Originally published in the January 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Rapidly Renewable Materials' Complex Calculus | Evaluating the environmental impact of alternative building products is more involved than a straightforward examination of the length of planting and harvest cycles | B.J. Novitski | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the April 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Designing and Specifying Architectural Columns | | | Sponsored by Crown Column and Millwork, LLC | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The Case For Commissioning | Long considered a requirement of high-performance building, two recent projects present new angles on commissioning. | Sara Hart | From GreenSource | | Originally published in the January 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Looking Back and Moving Forward | Postoccupancy evaluations offer a systematic process for assessing completed projects, pointing the way to better-performing buildings. | Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the February 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Learning to Live on Alternative Energy | Three landmark projects show us how to integrate renewable-energy strategies into architecture, without compromising design | David Sokol, Russell Fortmeyer & Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the March 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Designing for Sustainability: | Cementitious-based Building Materials Contribute to LEED® Credits | | Sponsored by Lafarge | | Originally published in the April 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Standing on Green Principles: Sustainable Flooring Choices and Life Cycle Assessment | Innovative technologies, as well as tried-and-true materials, contribute to sustainable flooring from | C.C. Sullivan | Sponsored by Amorim Flooring North America, Forbo Flooring Systems and Teragren® Fine Bamboo Flooring, Panels & Veneer | | Originally published in the April 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Best Practices in Integrated Project Delivery for Overall Improved Service Delivery Management | The desire to better manage building projects leads firms to implement next-generation collaboration tools and integrated server products. The technologies are shown to save time and money while improving knowledge management. | C.C. Sullivan | Sponsored by Microsoft Professional Services Industry Solutions | | Originally published in May 2008, Updated March 2009 | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Sound Choices in Acoustical Drywall | New generation products deliver enhanced sound suppression solutions that reduce cost and offer revenue opportunities to developers. | | Sponsored by Supress Products | "sound control" "noise control" "wallboard" | Originally published in May 2008 | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Targets for Building Performance: Selecting Windows that Work | Building performance is affected by wind and water pressures — high-performance windows are chosen through the application of best practice calculations. | Celeste Allen Novak, AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by Pella® Windows & Doors | | Originally published in the May 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Let the (Indirect) Sun Shine In | A highly collaborative design process and in-depth analysis produce daylighting systems for two expanding art museums on opposite coasts | Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the May 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Lighting Control in the Office Space | | | Sponsored by Lutron Electronics Co. Inc. | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Sustainable Landscape Lighting Systems | Providing Energy-efficient, Material-efficient and Design-efficient Solutions in Outdoor Settings | Jeanette Fitzgerald | Sponsored by B-K Lighting | | Originally published in May 2008 | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Wood Provides Natural Fenestration Solutions | The right species for window and door applications offer benefits in practicality, aesthetics and sustainability | | Sponsored by Marvin Windows and Doors | | Originally published in the June 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
A Sleek Skyscraper in San Francisco Raises the Profile of Performance-Based Design | The nearly complete tower demonstrates multiple benefits of a nonprescriptive approach | Nadine M. Post | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the June 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Inside Beijing's Big Box of Blue Bubbles | A multidisciplinary design team employed an innovative digital process to produce a surprising, highly integrated envelope-and-structure combination. | Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the July 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Fire-Rated Glass and Glazing | | | Sponsored by Pilkington Fire Protection Glass North America | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Toward Wiser Water Strategies | To lessen the burden on increasingly constrained fresh-water supplies, designers and building owners turn to alternative sources | Alex Wilson | | | Originally published in the July 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Architectural Glass: Production, Selection and Performance | | | Sponsored by Pilkington North America | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Design Professionals Follow the Physician's Precept: | Innovative strategies improve air quality inside health care facilities so that patients don't end up sicker than when they arrived | Josephine Minutillo | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the August 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Escalator Basics Today: How to Plan, Design and Update | New technology and code revisions plus the absence of standard building interface dimensions require a project by project approach to escalator design. | Karin Tetlow | Sponsored by KONE Inc. | | Originally published in the October 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Fresh Air and Daylight: Designing Natural Environments | Manufacturers are providing opportunities for fresh air in buildings while integrating daylighting techniques for increased energy efficiency. | Celeste Novak, AIA, LEED AP, En\compass Architecture | Sponsored by EFCO Corporation, La Cantina Doors, Milgard Windows & Doors, Nana Wall Systems, Inc., OpenAire Inc., Pella® Windows and Doors, Solatube International | | Originally published in the July 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Glass Act: Where Beauty and Engineering Clearly Meet | Seeing through today's spectacular bolted structural glazing systems to the precision engineering inside | Layne Evans | Sponsored by W & W Glass, LLC | | Originally published in the October 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Universal Design Solutions: Integrating Innovative Products and Spatial Design | A closer look at key Universal Design principles for residential design. Included in this study of Universal Design features is a survey of what should be considered when specifying appliances in kitchens and laundry spaces. | Mark R. Johnson, FAIA | Sponsored by Whirlpool Corporation | | Originally published in August 2008 | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Achieving Fire Protection of Electrical Life Safety Circuits | Polymer insulated fire-rated cable for fire protection provides an effective alternative to the traditional practice of specifying construction methods. | Karin Tetlow | Sponsored by Tyco Thermal Controls | | Originally published in August 2008 | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Raising the Energy-efficient Roof with Concrete Tile: Beyond Traditional Curb Appeal | Architects face many issues in specifying a concrete tile roof and code-compliant installation to ensure a sustainable, quality roofing system in both residential and commercial settings. | | Sponsored by Hanson Roof Tile | | Originally published in the September 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Large, Low Velocity Fans: Making Energy Efficiency a Breeze | Advanced, good-looking solutions for air movement in large spaces | | Sponsored by Big Ass Fans® | | Originally published in the September 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Hot Water on Demand: Natural Gas Tankless Hot Water Heaters Fit your Energy Budget | | Celeste Novak, AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by GE Appliances | | Originally published in the September 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Some Assembly Required | Five firms explore the potential of prefabrication with digital tools, a diversity of materials, and varying degrees of on-site labor | Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the September 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Verdant Surfaces | As the benefits of green walls and roofs become common knowledge, interest grows as rapidly as the vegetation | B.J. Novitski | From GreenSource | | Originally published in the September 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Buildings that Breathe: Thermal Protection, Moisture Proofing and Healthy Air | Moisture proofing and thermal protection depend upon well-engineered system design using new insulations, integrated flashings, and crystalline coatings, to create healthy buildings. | Celeste Novak, AIA, LEED AP, En\compass Architecture | Sponsored by CertainTeed Gypsum, EIMA, Johns Manville, Mortar Net® USA, Ltd., PIMA — Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, US Tile Company and Xypex Chemical Corp. | | Originally published in the September 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The Case for Certified Wood | Forest products deemed sustainable are a growing part of today's green buildings | | Sponsored by JELD-WEN® Windows and Doors | | Originally published in the October 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Getting High Design from a Low-Tech Approach | Eschewing complex forms and technology, socially minded architects rely on age-old building techniques to create modern marvels | Josephine Minutillo | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the October 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The Beauty, Longevity, and Earth Friendly Benefits of Clay | | | Sponsored by US Tile Company | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Natural Modular Stone Systems: An Important Advancement in Mankind's First Building Material | | Jeanette Fitzgerald Pitts | Sponsored by Real Stone Source, LLC. | Real Stone Source | Originally published in October 2008 | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
What's New in Horizontal Access Doors, Fire Vents & Roof Hatches | | | Sponsored by The BILCO Company | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Specifying Silicone Sealants: Providing Weather Sealing and Flexibility Between Building Components | Silicone sealants offer long-term durability under extreme weather and building conditions for both new construction and renovation applications. | Peter J. Arsenault, AIA, NCARB, LEED-AP | Sponsored by Dow Corning Corporation | | Originally published in the November 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The American Hardwood Advantage: Carbon-neutral Materials for Today's Zero Tolerance Goals | American hardwoods help offset global warming and benefit the built environment by reducing carbon dioxide emissions. | | Sponsored by The Hardwood Council | | Originally published in the November 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Sustainable Homes: Design Trends and Technology Innovations | | | Sponsored by Whirlpool Corporation | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
An Energy-Conserving Technology From Europe Makes Inroads in the U.S. | American design teams discover the advantages of chilled beams, a mechanical device popular abroad for more than a decade | B.J. Novitski | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the November 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
LEED for Existing Buildings | Improving Performance Through Operations and Maintenance | Jessica Boehland | From GreenSource | | Originally published in the November 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The Greening of Color and Texture | Environmentally friendly products combine beauty and sustainability. | | Sponsored by American Clay, Eldorado Stone and The Sherwin-Williams Company | | Originally published in the November 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Horizontal Sliding Fire Doors: Catalyst for Architectural Versatility | With across-the-board code acceptance, sliding door systems permit wide, unencumbered openings for egress and open vistas. | Karin Tetlow | Sponsored by Won-Door Products | | Originally published in the December 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Model Behavior: Anticipating Great Design | Cutting-edge projects throughout the Middle East rely on a variety of simulation programs to inform design and predict building performance | Josephine Minutillo | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the December 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Three Buildings, Three Different Approaches | Bay Area projects demonstrate that the retro fit of existing structures demands as much seismic sophistication as new construction | Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the January 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Protecting Below Grade Building Structures | | | Sponsored by Epro Services, Inc. | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Specifying Maple Athletic Floors - Sustainable Sport Floors | | | Sponsored by Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Bamboo Flooring & Plywood in a Sustainable Design Environment | | | Sponsored by Smith & Fong, Plyboo | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Recycled Rubber Flooring: Yesterday's Tires Transformed into Today's High-Performance Flooring | | | Sponsored by ECOsurfaces Commerical Flooring | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Upward-Acting Commercial Sectional Doors | | | Sponsored by Overhead Door Corporation | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Prefabrication's Green Promise | Mass Production Offers Unique Opportunities For Customized Green Construction | Allyson Wendt | From GreenSource | | Originally published in the January 2009 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Carpet Scores Good Marks in Schools: A Smart, Sustainable Solution in Floor Coverings | Attractive, Cost-effective Products Create Learning-friendly Classrooms | | Sponsored by The Carpet and Rug Institute | | Originally published in the January 2009 issue of Schools of the 21st Century | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Extreme Water Savings: The Next Frontier in Drainage and Plumbing Systems | | | Sponsored by AcornVac® | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Not-So-Pedestrian Footbridges | A portfolio of projects demonstrates that there is more to creating signature spans than connecting point A to point B | Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the March 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Courting Nature in Design | The love of nature can be nurtured through architecture that conservers energy and creates healthy interiors | B.J. Novitski | From GreenSource | | Originally published in the March/April 2009 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Essential Zinc: Building For The Future | Low-maintenance zinc gains popularity for buildings that last | Janet Zaso | Sponsored by Umicore Building Products | | Originally published in the April 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Sustainable Plumbing: Valuing Design, Innovation, Quality and Ecology | | | Sponsored by TOTO USA | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
What's So Cool About Cool Roofs? | Innovative technology allows designers to choose a cool roof from myriad colors and materials for a variety of roofing applications. | | Sponsored by Cool Roof Rating Council | | Originally published in the March/April 2009 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Tall Buildings Push Limits by Stepping Up, Not Back | A number of structurally innovative towers defy convention, and gravity, by getting bigger as they get taller | Josephine Minutillo | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the April 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The Greening of Government Buildings | | | Sponsored by Alpolic® Materials Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America, Inc., Fujitsu General America, Inc., Serious Materials, Inc. | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Recycled Glass Surfaces: Raising the Bar for True Sustainability | | | Sponsored by Vetrazzo, LLC | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
LEED Looks Ahead With an Ambitious Overhaul | Rating system revamp provides more grounding in science and promotes those strategies with the greatest environmental benefit | Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the May 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
BIM Promotes Sustainability | Practitioners are finding paths to green through interoperable software | B.J. Novitski | | | Originally published in the May/June 2009 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Real Wood Veneer: The Sustainable, High-quality Product Choice | Veneer profile wrapping and laminating boosts wood's green quotient, reduces costs and encourages design creativity. | | Sponsored by Contact Industries | | Originally published in the May/June 2009 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Conserving Water for a Thirsty Planet | Conserving water by using low-flow fixtures and low-impact stormwater design requires system thinking and integrative design. | Celeste Allen Novak AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by BTL Liners, Inc., The Toro Company, TOTO USA, Xypex Chemical Corporation, and Zurn Engineered Water Solutions | | Originally published in the May/June 2009 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Daylight Savings: Window Systems Deliver Light and Reduced Energy Costs | | | Sponsored by Guardian Industries Corp., MechoShade Systems, Inc., Pella Corporation, and Technical Glass Products (TGP) | | Originally published in the June 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Montpelier's Shrunken State Is Fit for a President | An Unusual Restoration Peels Away the Layers to Reveal James Madison's Home | Josephine Minutillo | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the June 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Yes, In My Backyard | Renewable district energy offers a homegrown opportunity to avoid inefficient energy grids with local ingenuity. | B.J. Novitski | From GreenSource | | Originally published in the July/August 2009 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Roofing Strategies Reach New Heights: Sustainable Options for a Key Building Element | | | Sponsored by Quest Construction Products, Roof Products, Inc., US Tile Company | | Originally published in the July 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Upgrading School Facilities: Rebuilding the Nation's Schools for High Performance | | | Sponsored by Alpolic® Materials by Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America, Inc., The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), Fujitsu General America, Inc., Guardian Industries Corp., Roof Products, Inc. (RPI), SAFTI FIRST Fire Rated Glazing Solutions, Serious Materials, Inc., Skyco Shading Systems, Inc., YKK AP | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Transparency: Literal and Sustainable | Don't confuse the high-performance glass facades of these new buildings with textbook examples from early Modernism | Russell Fortmeyer | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the July 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
An End in Sight for a Centuries-Old Building Project? | In recent years, ramped up efforts and state-of-the-art technology have speeded construction at Barcelona's famously unfinished Sagrada FamÃlia Church | Josephine Minutillo | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the August 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Technologies for Energy Efficiency | Professionals have many choices for the delivery of energy-efficient solutions to their clients, from harnessing the sun for solar hot water, to providing options for indoor air delivery and using energy-efficient windows. | Celeste Allen Novak AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by Heliodyne, Milgard Windows & Doors, The Modern Fan Co., Tate Access Floors | | Originally published in the July/August 2009 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
New Hand Dryer Technology: Sustainable, Hygienic and Cost-effective | | | Sponsored by Dyson B2B, Inc. | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Specifying Foundation Flood Vents for Building Sustainability, Durability and Performance | | | Sponsored by SMART VENT Inc. | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
From the Ground Up | Geothermal-heat exchange is a great concept, but inefficiency can quickly turn a heat sink into a money pit. | Tudor Van Hampton | From GreenSource | | Originally published in the September 2009 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Intrinsic Materials: Modernism, Sustainability and Fiber Cement Panels | Designers for the 21st century can choose sustainable fiber cement panels to express rhythm, fastening and texture in a sustainable, durable and affordable panel solution. | Celeste Allen Novak, AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by James Hardie Building Products | | Originally published in the October 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Quenching the Built Environment's Thirst for Water | Designers deploy synergistic strategies to decrease demand and find new sources of supply | Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the October 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Is Brown the New Green? | Urban Brownfields Make Way for Research-Oriented Mixed-Use Communities | Nancy B. Solomon, AIA | | | Originally published in the November 2009 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Comfort on Demand | Retractable screens cut heat and glare, offer insect control, natural ventilation, and energy savings...and then disappear to restore unobstructed views. | | Sponsored by Phantom Screens | | Originally published in the November/December 2009 issue of GreenSource. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Reaching the Roof: Specifying Fixed Access Aluminum Ladders for Safety and Efficiency | Installed in virtually every commercial structure, fixed access aluminum ladders are a necessary feature for maintaining both building equipment and occupant safety. | Karin Tetlow | Sponsored by ALACO Ladder Company | | Originally published in December 2009. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Strategies for More Sustainable Exterior Solutions | From growing walls to glowing glass, professionals can choose sustainability through the use of exterior building products that will help conserve water resources, manage living systems and daylgiht. | Celeste Allen Novak AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by Formulated Solutions LLC, greenscreen®, IRONSMITH, Jockimo Inc., Kim Lighting, SOIL RETENTION, YKK AP America Inc. | | Originally published in the November 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Luxury in the Kitchen | Style Meets Performance in Next Generation Appliances | | Sponsored by Thermador | | Originally published in the November 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Design Alternatives to the Enclosed Elevator Lobby: Fire and Smoke Safety Solutions | | Jeanette Fitzgerald Pitts | Sponsored by Smoke Guard, Inc. | | Originally published in the November 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Window Replacement Solutions for Commercial and Institutional Buildings | Modernizing existing buildings with new manufactured windows to improve energy efficiency, lower maintenance, and enhance design. | Peter J. Arsenault, AIA, NCARB, LEED-AP | Sponsored by Pella Corporation | | Originally published in the November 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Renovating an Historic Structure for LEED Platinum Certification | How some key decisions made in the Portland AIA's new headquarters were geared toward sustainability | | Sponsored by JELD-WEN® Windows and Doors | | Originally published in the November 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities: Creating an Environment for Healing | | | Sponsored by DuPont Surfaces | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Therapeutic Healing Color Strategies and their Implementation in the Healthcare Environment | | | Sponsored by DuPont Surfaces | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Sustainability Design | | | Sponsored by DuPont Surfaces | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Into Thin Air | While most structures are firmly rooted in the ground, some seem to float through the skies | Josephine Minutillo | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the November 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Under Concrete Slab Vapor Barriers: Essential Protection from the Ground Up | | | Sponsored by Tex-Trude, LP | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Smart Appliances for a Sustainable Smart Grid: Hot Water Hybrids Save Energy and Conserve Water | To conserve water and save energy, professionals can now choose an ENERGY STAR electric hybrid heat pump water heater that will work with new smart grid and smart meter technologies. | Celeste Allen Novak, AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by GE Appliances | | Originally published in the December 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Manufactured Complementary Building Products | Integrating design, drawings, specifications, and shop drawings in a BIM model | Peter J. Arsenault, AIA, NCARB, LEED-AP | Sponsored by Nystrom, Inc. | | Originally published in the December 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Pre-Mixed, Flexible Urethane Grout: A New Grout Revolution Has Begun! | | | Sponsored by Bostik, Inc. | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Architectural Stone Veneer: Invisible but Measurable Difference | | | Sponsored by Eldorado Stone | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Solid Surface - Innovation Taking Shape | | | Sponsored by DuPont Surfaces | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Integrating Solar Electric Systems into Roofing Design | Using Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) Electrical Systems to reduce energy costs and contribute to a carbon neutral building design | Peter J. Arsenault, AIA, NCARB, LEED-AP with Brad Burdic, AIA | Sponsored by Johns Manville Corporation | | Originally published in November 2009. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Diving Into BIM | For two firms now fully immersed in digital modeling, a group of community libraries proved the ideal medium for trying out new technology | Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the December 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Built-In Refrigeration | | | Sponsored by Jenn-Air | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
HVAC for Large Spaces: The Sustainable Benefits of HVLS (High Volume/Low Speed) Fans | In the face of common wisdom that higher fan speeds deliver better cooling effect, HVLS fans are proven to be considerably more effective and energy efficient for large spaces. | Karin Tetlow | Sponsored by MacroAir Technologies | | Originally published in the December 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
ECO-METALS: The Sustainability of Metal Wall and Roof Systems | | | Sponsored by CENTRIA | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Rolling Overhead Door Systems | | | Sponsored by Overhead Door Corporation | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Vapor Control: Considerations for Designers and Specifiers | | | Sponsored by Reef Industries, Inc. | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Getting the Lay of the Land | With several projects nearing completion, Steven Holl Architects spreads out across the Chinese landscape | Josephine Minutillo | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the January 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Throw in the Towel: High-Speed, Energy-Efficient Hand Dryers Win Hands Down | Learn why a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is the "gold standard" for proving sustainability claims and revisit the conventional wisdom about hand drying in K-12 schools and other public restrooms. | Roger C. Brady, AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by Excel Dryer, Inc. | | Originally published in the January 2010 issue of Schools of the 21st Century; updated in the January 2012 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Protecting the Built Environment: Wind Load Designed Overhead Doors | | | Sponsored by Overhead Door Corporation | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Hardwoods in Green Building: Plantation-grown Eucalyptus Makes its Mark as a Versatile, Sustainable Exotic Species | Designers recognize the environmental benefits of specifying hardwoods from temperate and tropical zones. | | Sponsored by Weyerhaeuser | | Originally published in the January 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Carpet for Schools: A Sustainable Solution that Enhances Learning and Health | Documented benefits of specifying carpet in schools include an enhanced learning environment, improved air quality and lower life cycle costs. | | Sponsored by the Carpet and Rug Institute | | Originally published in the January 2010 issue of Schools of the 21st Century | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Can You Hear Me? Optimizing Learning through Sustainable Acoustic Design | Understanding acoustic design, surface materials and services will provide optimal educational environments. | Celeste Allen Novak, AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by Ceilings Plus, Meyer Sound Laboratories, Inc. and Serious Materials | | Originally published in the January 2010 issue of Schools of the 21st Century | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Internal Curing: Concrete Game Changer - An Innovative, Cost-Effective Strategy To Improve the Performance and Extend the Service Life of Concrete | | | Sponsored by TXI Expanded Shale & Clay | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Cool Roofs in Perspective: Not Just Black and White | | | Sponsored by Carlisle SynTec | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Lumber by the Numbers | Growing away from historical precedence, can we build smarter to conserve our wood resources with innovation and efficiency? | Mark Piepkorn | From GreenSource | | Originally published in the January/February 2010 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Bold New Acts | Performing Arts Centers and Acoustics | | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the February 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Designing with Water: Indoor Water Features Make a New Wave | | | Sponsored by Bluworld of Water | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Solidly Sustainable: Always Design-friendly, Now Some Solid Surfaces are Eco-friendly, Too | | | Sponsored by LG Hausys America, Inc., Surfaces | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic: High Performance in Ceiling and Wall Panels | Commercial applications benefit from cost-effective materials that stand up to harsh conditions. | | Sponsored by Crane Composites, Inc. | | Originally published in February 2010 | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Open BIM: Interdisciplinary Collaboration Strategies for a Plural World | Using advanced tools to manage a collaborative, interdisciplinary workflow process without limiting your choice of the electronic design and communication tools used | Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED-AP | Sponsored by GRAPHISOFT | | Originally published in the March 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Getting to Green: Life Cycle Analysis plus Forest Certification Give Western Redcedar High Marks in Sustainability | Architects seek wood that lightens a project's environmental footprint. | | Sponsored by Western Red Cedar Lumber Association | | Originally published in the March 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Control Freaks | Pervasive sensing and interactive building controls stand to radically reshape the human response to architecture, the city, and even the air we breathe. Call them the new controls. | Russell Fortmeyer | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the March 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The Green Life of Western Redcedar | | | Sponsored by Western Red Cedar Lumber Association | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The Living Lab | The new generation of living laboratories fosters research and product development while providing educational tools for green building. | Michael Cockram | From GreenSource | | Originally published in the September/October 2011 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Electrochromic Glazing – Dynamic Control of Solar Energy | | | Sponsored by Sage Glass | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
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Water-Conserving Appliances | Saving Water Saves Energy | Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED-AP | Sponsored by Electrolux | | Originally published in the October 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Assessing Resilient Flooring for Sustainability: Introducing a New Standard | The new NSF/ANSI Standard 332-2010 provides a consistent framework in which to compare and assess the sustainable nature of different products within the context of performing similar functions. | | Sponsored by Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) | | Originally published in the October 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Chill Factor | Utilizing ice-based thermal energy storage to cool buildings makes both environmental and economic sense. | Alex Wilson | From GreenSource | | Originally published in the March/April 2010 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Re-Energizing an Icon: Transforming a "Mid-Century Modern" House into a Green, Zero-Energy, 21st Century Home | | | Sponsored by American Standard, BASF - The Chemical Company: Comfort Foam®, ENERTITE®, FilterPave®, DuPont Surfaces, DuPont Tyvek, KraftMaid, MBCI, Metal Roofing Alliance, Panasonic, Pentair Water Pool & Spa, Whirlpool Corporation | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
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Appliances for the Home: Sustainable Choices that Meet Accessibility and Lifestyle Needs | New major appliance design is transforming energy usage and delivering a remarkable choice of features that support the lifestyles of today's consumers. | Karin Tetlow | Sponsored by Electrolux Home Products, Inc. | | Originally published in the April 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Quartz Surfacing Material: A Durable, Impervious and Attractive Countertop | | | Sponsored by LG Hausys America, Inc., Surfaces | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Testing Timber's Limits | Designers push a traditional material to create longer spans, reach new heights, and find unconventional applications. | Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the April 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The Interactive Classroom: Using New Technology to Create Highly Interactive, Fully Integrated and Continuously Evolving Learning Platforms | | | Sponsored by PROMETHEAN | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Vertical Wheelchair Lifts: Specifying for Safety, Accessibility and Building Needs | | Karin Tetlow | Sponsored by Ascension, a Division of AGM | | Originally published in April 2010 | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Shattering Myths About Glass | As architects and builders put more faith in the structural properties of glass, its use has expanded to all areas of design. | Josephine Minutillo | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the May 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Greening the Government: Sustainable Building Solutions for New Public Programs | Green building technologies and innovative project designs assist federal, state and local governments to | C.C. Sullivan | Sponsored by Excel Dryer, Inc. and Guardian Industries Corp. | | Originally published in May 2010 | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Reviving | A multidisciplinary team of consultants tackles the tricky restoration of a pair of iconic Chicago towers. | Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the June 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Specifying Building Insulation for Sustainable Design, Energy Savings, and Acoustic Control | Selecting the best insulation choice from a growing number of highly sustainable products and systems | Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED-AP | Sponsored by Bonded Logic Inc. | | Originally published in the June 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Asphalt Garden | Urban farms are cropping up in cities across the nation, bringing hyper-local food options and greener streetscapes to areas that once lacked both. | Andrea Ward | From GreenSource | | Originally published in the May/June 2010 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Form Follows Fun: Design Options in Modern Ceiling and Wall Systems | Tessellated ceilings and walls take advantage of new technologies; metal and wood panels can be almost any shape, size, or finish, while contributing to LEED and offering a variety of sustainability opportunities. | Nancy Mercolino and Michael Chusid, RA, FCSI | Sponsored by Ceilings Plus | | Originally published in the June 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Can Existing Schools Get to High Performance? An Update on School Modernization Strategies | Signs are that funding and community interests may be shifting toward modernizing existing schools instead of building new ones. Old school, meet high performance. | Layne Evans | Sponsored by Pella Commercial and SAFTI FIRST | | Originally published in June 2010 | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Color, Perception, and Architectural Interiors | Using color applied to different settings to create positive human experiences through design | Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED-AP | Sponsored by Mondo | | Originally published in June 2010 | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Super Strength Colorant: New Technology Dramatically Improves Paint Color & Performance | | | Sponsored by California Paints | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Reducing Embodied Energy in Masonry Construction | | | Sponsored by CalStar Products | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
More Than Skin Deep | An integrated facade strategy helps designers create more comfortable and better-performing glass buildings. | Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the July 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Zinc: The Sustainable Choice among Architectural Metals | Specifying zinc metal panels contributes to overall building design, longevity, life cycle benefits and sustainability. | Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED-AP | Sponsored by Umicore, VM Zinc | | Originally published in the July 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Innovations in Smart, Universal, Energy-efficient and Water-saving Home Appliances | Design professionals can select innovative appliances to provide greater water conservation and energy savings in sustainably designed homes for people of all ages and abilities. | Celeste Allen Novak AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by TOTO and Whirlpool Corporation | | Originally published in the July 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Seeing Clearly: How Aggressive, New Energy Codes and Standards are Transforming the Way Commercial Windows are Manufactured and Specified | | | Sponsored by Manko Window Systems, Inc. | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Beyond Limits | The Burj Khalifa's designers tackle extreme height and extreme climate to create a landmark for the 21st century. | Josephine Minutillo | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the August 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Some Like It Radiant | Top engineers say that U.S. architects should not get cold feet about utilizing thermally active surface heating and cooling, a long overlooked technology. | Nancy Solomon | From GreenSource | | Originally published in the July/August 2010 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Color in the Built Environment: Past, Present, and Future | Keeping color in building designs relevant to psychology, culture, and emerging trends. | Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED-AP | Sponsored by Glidden Professional | | Originally published in the September 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
House of the Month: Case Studies | | | Presented by Architectural Record, Sponsored by Western Red Cedar Lumber Association | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Restroom Design: The Water Efficiency Factor | | | Sponsored by Sloan | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Packaged Wastewater Treatment through Algae-Based Technology | | Jackson Bishop; Christopher Limcaco, P.E. | Sponsored by Oldcastle Precast Inc. | | Originally published in the Sept 27, 2010 issue of Engineering News-Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Wood Rates: How Wood Products Stack Up in Green Building Systems | Green building rating systems credit wood, but do not recognize its full potential as a sustainable building material. | | Sponsored by Forestry Innovation Investment | | Originally published in the September 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The Office of the Future: Energy Efficiency Opportunities during the Tenant Fit-Out Process | | | Sponsored by The Greater Philadelphia Innovation Cluster for Energy-Efficient Buildings, a U.S. Department of Energy Innovation Hub. | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Behind the Curtain Wall | Three residential buildings with highly innovative facades rise in New York City. | Josephine Minutillo | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the September 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Selecting the Right Motorized Shading System | | | Sponsored by Skyco Shading Systems | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The Future Looks Bright: Energy-Efficient Lighting Technologies | New advances in controls, fixtures, lamps and more help reduce energy costs and environmental impact. | C.C. Sullivan | Sponsored by Engineered Lighting Products, Journée Lighting, Kim Lighting, and WattStopper | | Originally published in the September/October 2010 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Targeting Net-Zero | Architects, engineers, and researchers strive to propel net-zero energy buildings into the mainstream. | Michael Cockram | From GreenSource | | Originally published in the September/October 2010 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Combining BIM with Alternative Project Delivery | | | Presented by Architectural Record, Sponsored by Graphisoft | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Live | Build | Sustain | A new green building program aims to push the design and construction industry well beyond current best practices. | Nancy B. Solomon, AIA | | | Originally published in the October 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Keys to Enhancing Productivity Improvement & Measurement in the Construction Industry | | | Sponsored by CMiC | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The Language of Color | | | Sponsored by Johnsonite | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
KAUST | An ambitious plan for a world-class research university in Saudi Arabia's desert spurs an unprecedented building project. | Josephine Minutillo | | | Originally published in the November 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The Rise of Retrofit | Chicago shows what's next and what's needed to meet the city's ambitious performance goals. | Katharine Logan | From GreenSource | | Originally published in the November/December 2010 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Building Movement Joints and BIM | Computer modeling allows greater visualization, functionality, and design success in creating buildings that are allowed to move safely. | Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED-AP | Sponsored by Nystrom, Inc. | | Originally published in the November 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Solar Lighting: Making Steps Off-Grid towards a Sustainable Future | New tools provide design professionals with cleaner alternatives to fossil fuel. | James Brigagliano | Sponsored by SELUX Corporation | | Originally published in the November 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Fiberglass Fenestration Comes into its Own | Ultra-durable frames bring sustainability, energy efficiency and beauty to today's windows. | | Sponsored by Milgard Windows & Doors | | Originally published in the November 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Greening the Site: Design Options for Sustainability | A discussion of current trends in site sustainability techniques to improve the health of urban forests and stormwater quality, and provide design solutions if there is no room for trees | Angela D. Dye, FASLA, LEED AP | Sponsored by Deep Root Partners, L.P., greenscreen®, IRONSMITH, SOIL RETENTION | | Originally published in the Nov/Dec 2010 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Profit Fade | | | Presented by Engineering News-Record, Sponsored by Viewpoint Construction Software | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Kitchen Ventilation by Design | | | Sponsored by Thermador | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Burning Issues: Understanding Today's Fire-Rated Glass and Framing | | | Sponsored by Technical Glass Products | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
A Bright Future: Daylighting for Tomorrow's Buildings | | | Sponsored by Technical Glass Products | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Preservative-Treated Wood: Copper Azole Treatment | | | Sponsored by Arch Treatment Technologies, Inc. | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Cool Metal Roofing | | | Sponsored by Petersen Aluminum Corporation | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
How to Specify Resilient Flooring | | | Sponsored by Johnsonite | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Sustainability: an everyday practice, not just an idea | | | Sponsored by Johnsonite | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Zeroing In on Net-Zero Energy | With an office building for its Colorado campus, a national research lab aims to prove that super-green can be cost effective and replicable. | Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the December 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Fiberglass Windows: A Sustainable Choice in Non-Residential and Multi-Family Buildings | Architects have another option for window systems in commercial and institutional building designs. | Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED-AP | Sponsored by Pella Corporation | | Originally published in December 2010 | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
EIFS Update: Pick the Right Substrate | Total wall design using Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) can maximize energy performance, address moisture issues, and exceed code requirements. | Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED-AP | Sponsored by Georgia-Pacific Gypsum | | Originally published in December 2010. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Sustainable Buildings on Demand | Originally engineered to solve the problems of relocatable or temporary shelter, tension-membrane structures are now a sustainable choice for permanent, habitable structures—providing fast, energy-efficient and affordable building solutions. | Celeste Allen Novak AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by Sprung Instant Structures, Inc. | | Originally published in the December 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Sliding Hardware Systems: More than Utilitarian Engineering | | | Sponsored by Hawa Americas Inc. | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Next Generation Recycled Rubber Flooring | | | Sponsored by ECOsurfaces Commercial Flooring | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Bamboo in a Sustainable Design Environment | | | Sponsored by Smith & Fong, Plyboo | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Virtual but Vivid | A sonic rendering technique known as auralization helps acousticians make the sound of even unrealized spaces audible. | Joann Gonchar, AIA | | | Originally published in the February 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
One World Trade Center | A controversial tower rises at ground zero | Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the September 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Dave's Test Article | Dave | | | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Rain Screen Assemblies and HPL Compact Composite Claddings | | | Sponsored by Trespa® | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Green Insulation: Specifying a Smarter Solution | Selecting the best insulation choice from a growing number of more sustainable products and systems | Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED-AP | Sponsored by Bonded Logic Inc. | | Originally published in the September/October 2011 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
A Natural Choice | How Wood Contributes to Sustainability's Triple Bottom Line | | Sponsored by U.S. WoodWorks, Canadian Wood Council and Forestry Innovation Investment | | Originally published in the September/October 2011 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Surfaces Get Stronger: Compression-molded polymers bring durable, impervious solid surfaces to kitchens and bathrooms | | | Sponsored by The Swan Corporation | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Brooklyn Bridge Park | Designers Transform a Defunct Shipping Complex and Reconnect a City With Its Waterfront. | | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the January 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Integrated Project Delivery & Insurance: Getting a Handle on the Risks & Unknowns Associated with Multiparty Contracts | | | Presented by Engineering News-Record, Sponsored by Sage Construction and Real Estate Solutions | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
First in Their Class: Innovative Design Solutions for Schools of the Future | When selecting materials for school construction - smart, safe, durable materials will provide sustainable solutions for healthy environments. | Celeste Allen Novak, AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by Boral Roofing, The Carpet and Rug Institute, CertainTeed Gypsum, Horton Automatics, Nana Wall Systems, Inc., Petersen Aluminum Corporation, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, ROXUL® The Better Insulation, SAFTI FIRST, and Wenger Corporation | | Originally published in the January 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Solar Revival | With falling costs, improved efficiency, and fresh designs, the old stalwart photovoltaics are again poised to ascend. | Michael Cockram | From GreenSource | | Originally published in the January/February 2011 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
BIM & Single-Family Residential: Using Technology to Lower Costs, Speed Construction, and Improve Performance | | | Presented by Architectural Record, Sponsored by GRAPHISOFT | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Testing Images | Designers Transform a Defunct Shipping Complex and Reconnect a City With Its Waterfront. | | | | Originally published in the January 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Materials Matter | Measuring the environmental footprint of wood, concrete and steel is a big factor in designing sustainable buildings. | | Sponsored by Forestry Innovation Investment | | Originally published in the March 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
So Long, Integrated Project Delivery; Hello, Integrated Delivery: How to Reap the Benefits of IPD without the Pitfalls of a Multiparty Contract | | | Presented by Engineering News-Record, Sponsored by Sage Construction and Real Estate Solutions | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Working with Water | Coastal cities respond to the threat of rising sea levels with diverse design strategies at multiple scales. | Michael Cockram | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the March 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Touchless and High Capacity Dispensers: Healthier, more efficient source reduction restrooms with a wave of the hand | | | Sponsored by Georgia-Pacific Professional | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Electrical Transformer Fire and Explosion Protection | | Jackson Bishop and Alonso Rodriguez, Ph.D. | Sponsored by OLDCASTLE PRECAST Inc. | | Originally published in the March 28, 2011 issue of Engineering News-Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
What Makes a Paint Sustainable: VOCs and Beyond | | | Sponsored by Glidden Professional | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Harvesting Rain: System Design for Strategic Rainwater Capture | Conserving water through rainwater harvesting saves natural resources, providing water for use in buildings and for site irrigation. | Celeste Allen Novak, AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by BRAE | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Low Energy, but High Impact | The Passive House system, a design and construction concept with considerable traction in Europe, begins to take hold in the United States. | Michael Cockram | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the April 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Schools of the 21st Century: Creating Green Models that Engage Students & the Community | | | Presented by Architectural Record, Sponsored by The Carpet and Rug Institute | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The Comfort Zone | Research continues to determine when, where, and how to best implement this 'unconventional' theory to improve indoor environmental quality while reducing fossil fuel consumption. | Nancy B. Solomon, AIA | From GreenSource | | Originally published in the March/April 2011 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Cable Railing Assemblies: Prefabricated Kits and Custom Design Options | | | Sponsored by Feeney, Inc. | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Simplified Steel Stair Design for Commercial and Institutional Buildings | | | Lapeyre Stair | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Masdar Institute | The first completed piece of a new city under construction about 20 miles outside of downtown Abu Dhabi merges traditional construction practices, passive climate control strategies, and high-tech features. | Sona Nambiar and Joann Gonchar, AIA | | | Originally published in the May 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Fire-Rated Glass and Framing Deliver Design Goals | Aesthetic advances in fire-rated glazing help design professionals meet both visual and life-safety design objectives. | Karin Tetlow | Sponsored by Technical Glass Products (TGP) | | Originally published in the May 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Bridging Cost and Care: Global Benchmarks For Healthcare Environments | Building techniques demonstrate value in improving care while reducing the total cost of healthcare delivery. | C.C. Sullivan | Sponsored by Bluworld of Water, Engineered Lighting Products, Excel Dryer, Inc., Guardian Industries, SAFTI FIRST and TIMELY Industries | | Originally published in the April 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Building Products in BIM | BIM-compliant content for building products, materials and finishes is increasingly critical to the successful future expansion of BIM. | Stephen A Jones, Senior Director, McGraw-Hill Construction | Sponsored by Georgia-Pacific Gypsum, greenscreen®, McGraw-Hill Construction, NanaWall Systems Inc., Nystrom, Inc., Pella Commercial and PPG Industries | | Originally published in the April 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Nature and Nurture: The Sustainable Benefits of All-Glass Operable Double-Wall Systems | Activated by users, passive operable double-wall systems and balcony retrofits provide energy savings and access to nature. | Celeste Allen Novak AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by NanaWall Systems Inc. | | Originally published in the May 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Room for Luxury and Energy Efficiency: Hospitality Goes Green | Smaller footprints, energy consciousness, healthy interiors and flexible room configurations provide sustainable solutions for greening the hospitality industry. | Celeste Allen Novak AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by Henry Company, Modernus Doors + Office and THE SLIDING DOOR COMPANY® | | Originally published in the May 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Materials In Action | Wood, concrete, and steel have an environmental impact on building construction operation and end of life | | Sponsored by U.S. WoodWorks & Forestry Innovation Investment | | Originally published in the May 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Cool Roofs for Hot Projects | Using cool roofs to save energy, address global warming, meet code, and have the coolest project on the block. | Sherry Hao, Jessica Clark, LEED AP, Celeste Allen Novak, AIA, LEED AP, and Sarah Van Mantgem | Sponsored by the Cool Roof Rating Council | | Originally published in the May 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
BIM for Small & Medium-Size Firms | | | Presented by Architectural Record & Engineering News-Record, Sponsored by Dell | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Spreadsheet Sustainability | Visionaries may talk up instant output and 3-D digital models for complex projects, but the bulk of analysis begins and ends with by-the-numbers spreadsheets. | Russell Fortmeyer | From GreenSource | | Originally published in the May/June 2011 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Test Course1 | | | Sponsored by Test | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Today’s Design Challenge: How to make a good kitchen great! | | | Sponsored by Jenn-Air | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Best Green Projects: Case Studies in Sustainable Design Success | | | Sponsored by GRAPHISOFT | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Built-in Appliances: Combining Thoughtful Design Innovation with Superior Energy Performance | Architects can specify built-in appliances with world-class design features that use less energy by incorporating the latest appropriate technology. | Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED-AP | Sponsored by Electrolux Home Products, INC. | | Originally published in the June 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
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Green at Its Core | An innovative and robust seismic frame is a key part of a San Francisco office building's sustainable strategy and its bid for LEED Platinum. | Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the June 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Fire-Rated Glass and Glazing | | | Sponsored by Pilkington Fire Protection Glass North America | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Innovations Encourage Green Renovations | Green components help meet renovation goals for both energy efficiency and modernization. | Celeste Allen Novak, AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by Bradley Corp., CETCO, Eldorado Stone, Pella Commercial and THE SLIDING DOOR COMPANY® | | Originally published in the July 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The Royal Conservatory, Toronto | | | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the July 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Code Green | Cities, states, and national organizations are working to establish minimum, enforceable sustainable construction requirements to complement—not replace—highly popular above-code incentive programs. | Nancy B. Solomon, AIA | From GreenSource | | Originally published in the July/August 2011 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Thermal and Energy Modeling of Two Fenestration Systems in Hot and Cold Climates | | | Sponsored by Dow Corning | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Steel Curtain Wall Glazing Systems - Limitless Design Possibilities | | | Sponsored by Technical Glass Products | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Fire and Smoke Curtains: Meeting Atrium Code Requirements | Relatively new to the United States, fire and smoke curtains are less complex and less expensive than comparable mechanical systems and support the use of daylighting design. | Karin Tetlow | Sponsored by Smoke Guard, Inc. | | Originally published in the August 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Accessible by Design: Innovative Approaches to Achieving Universal Design and ADA Compliance | Product innovations foster independence and celebrate the diversity of human ability. | Celeste Allen Novak AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by CertainTeed®, Livers Bronze Co. and TOTO | | Originally published in the August 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Ed Roberts Campus | | Clifford A. Pearson | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the August 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Architectural Aluminum Railings - Design with Safety at Stake | | | Sponsored by Thompson Fabricating, LLC | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Innovations in Color and Texture | Expressive Capabilities for Architectural Surfaces | C.C. Sullivan | Sponsored by Armourcoat Surface Finishes Inc., Lamin-Art and Trespa® | | Originally published in the October 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
A Fetish for Fabrication | In digitally sophisticated Los Angeles, the Southern California Institute of Architecture's new Robot House ups the ante. | Russell Fortmeyer | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the October 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Landfill Treasures: Recycling Glass from Trash to Upscale Interior Surfaces | Recycled glass from landfills can be up-cycled into elegant surface materials to provide that “teachable moment” for your next sustainable project design. | Celeste Allen Novak, AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by Polycor Vetrazzo Inc. | | Originally published in October 2011 | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Principles of Glass Selection for Facades: From Rendering to Reality | | | Sponsored by Guardian Industries Corp. | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Fiberglass Mat Gypsum: Building Envelope Technology | | | Sponsored by Georgia-Pacific Gypsum | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
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Cool VRF Technology | New Systems for Reducing HVAC Energy Consumption | Karin Tetlow | Sponsored by Mitsubishi Electric | | Originally published in the November 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
BIM Interoperability and Relational Databases | Intelligently Linking Drawings and Data | Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED-AP | Sponsored by Building Systems Design, Inc. (BSD) | | Originally published in the November 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Stainless Steel Sinks Show Their Metal | Stainless steel sinks made in the U.S. prove to be hygienic, sustainable and corrosion-resistant solutions for meeting accessibility and occupant needs. | Karin Tetlow | Sponsored by Just Manufacturing | | Originally published in October 2011 | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
A New Spin on the White City | A Cambridge, Massachusetts Architect Makes a 21st-century Addition to Tel Aviv's Tradition of Modernism | Clifford A. Pearson and Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the November 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Waste Management by Design: Designing Buildings to Optimize Environmental Performance During Construction and During Occupancy | | | Sponsored by Waste Management, Inc. | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Elevators, Sustainability, and LEED | | | Sponsored by ThyssenKrupp Elevator | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Retrofitting Suburbia | America takes back the bleak suburbs of yesterday and repurposes them into vibrant, interconnected, mixed-use communities. | Katharine Logan | From GreenSource | | Originally published in the November/December 2011 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Environmental Product Declarations | One Step Closer to Sustainable Materials | | Sponsored by Western Red Cedar Lumber Association | | Originally published in the November/December 2011 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Acoustically Enhanced Gypsum Board Designed for High STC Wall Assemblies | | | Sponsored by National Gypsum | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
LEED and High-Performance Glass | | | Sponsored by Guardian Industries Corp. | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Engineered Wood Products (EWP) Basics: Strong, Safe and Green | | | Sponsored by Roseburg Forest Products Co. | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Why Incentives Can Play Havoc with Effective Safety Management | | | Presented by Engineering News-Record; sponsored by Zurich North America | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Concrete Waterproofing with Crystalline Technology | Crystalline chemicals improve concrete durability, lower maintenance costs, and extend building life cycles | | Sponsored by XYPEX Chemical Corp. | | Originally published in November 2011 | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Selecting the Right Architectural Lighting Fixture for Any Project Space | | | Sponsored by Bock Lighting | | Originally published in December 2011 | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Industrial Evolution | A move toward more comprehensive and accessible data on the environmental and health impacts of building products gains momentum. | Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in December 2011 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
The Evolution of Glass And High Performance Coatings | | | Sponsored by Guardian Industries Corp. | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Specification Guidelines – Assessing and Comparing Paint | | | Sponsored by Glidden Professional | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Paintings and Coatings: Best Practices for Surface Preparations and Solutions | | | Sponsored by Glidden Professional | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Selecting the Best Blindside Waterproofing System for Your Project | | | Sponsored by Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing, Incorporated | Below grade
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High-Performance Glazing Systems | Making the Choice Between Storefront, Curtain Wall and Pre-Glazed Windows | Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED-AP | Sponsored by Manko Window Systems, Inc. | | Originally published in the December 2012 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Trial Course | | | | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Finishing Gypsum Board: Appearance and Indoor Air Quality | | | Sponsored by National Gypsum | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Crane Risk Management | | | Sponsored by Zurich North America | crane, safety, construction, equipment, risk | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Spray Applied Glass Fiber Insulation | | | Sponsored by Monoglass® Incorporated | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
High Performance Gypsum: Protect against mold, moisture and exposure | | | Sponsored by National Gypsum | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Innovations for Educational Facility Design | | | Sponsored by Bison Innovative Products, CENTRIA, ClimateMaster, Inc., Dri-Design, Florida Tile, Inc., Guardian Industries, Price Industries, Inc., NanaWall Systems, National Terrazzo Mosaic Association, Inc., Petersen Aluminum Corporation, Roxul Inc., and SAFTI FIRST Fire Rated Glazing Solutions | | Originally published in the January 2012 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Wood Scores A+ in School Construction | Natural building material takes top honors for cost, aesthetics, and performance | | Sponsored by WoodWorks and ReThink Wood | | Originally published in the January 2012 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Managing Moisture with Breathable Membranes | A complete permeable, energy saving, sustainable systems approach for the building envelope. | | Sponsored by VaproShield | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Performance Puzzle | Museum design teams juggle the sometimes-competing demands for preservation of collections, human comfort, and energy conservation. | Joann Gonchar, AIA | | | Originally published in the January 2012 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Stone Wool Insulation | Solutions that Drive Building Performance | Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED-AP | Sponsored by Roxul, Inc. | | Originally published in January 2012 | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Certified Wood Branches Out | Forest Certification's Evolving Role in Green Building Rating Systems | | Sponsored by Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc. (SFI Inc.) | | Originally published in the January/February 2012 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Next Generation Green Restroom Design | Reducing Energy, Waste and Operating Costs in New or Renovated Facilities | Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED-AP | Sponsored by Excel Dryer, Inc. | | Originally published in the February 2012 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Core Values | Once considered supporting players, structural engineers reinforce their role on the green design team. | Michael Cockram | | | Originally published in the January/February 2012 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Advances in Lightweight Concrete How Lightweight Aggregates Can Improve the Durability and Longevity of Concrete | | | Sponsored by TXI Expanded Shale & Clay | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Reimagining Architectural Stone Veneers: Authentic and Appropriate Technology | Hand-molded stone veneer provides lightweight alternatives for natural finishes. | Celeste Allen Novak, AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by Eldorado Stone | | Originally published in January 2012 | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
Lighting within Limits | Tightening energy codes and standards, along with new technology, present lighting designers with opportunities and challenges. | Joann Gonchar, AIA | | | Originally published in the February 2012 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center
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