Concrete Academy
Brought to you by Build with Strength, a coalition of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association

  6 AIA LU/HSW; 2 AIA LU/Elective

Concrete is a go-to choice for architects worldwide. The Concrete Academy brings you a range of courses focused on the many decorative and performance aspects of concrete, known widely for its affordability, versatility, and durability. Concrete is often chosen for its thermal mass, which can help reduce energy use in buildings. The concept of Net Zero buildings has gained traction, and concrete manufacturers are exploring ways to reduce the carbon footprint of their products. The academy covers topics such as the use of recycled CO2, life cycle analyses, and insulating concrete form systems. This academy also emphasizes the use of circular materials and construction practices to help reduce carbon emissions. What’s more, find out about the use of decorative ad exposed concrete in both indoor and outdoor settings, and other developments in concrete innovation. The academy provides architects, designers, and other building professionals with the knowledge they need to stay ahead of the curve in this ever-evolving field, whether it's new concrete formulations or cutting-edge construction techniques.

Academy Courses
Concrete Innovations
Reducing the carbon footprint with new technologies that meet future challenges
Circular Materials
Waste Not, Want Not: Architects and engineers reduce construction’s excesses and minimize carbon e...
State of the Art of Insulating Concrete Forms
An inside look at the cutting-edge design strategies and high-performance solutions that come with l...
Concrete Impacts
How life-cycle assessments (LCAs) of buildings help reduce carbon footprint
Embodied Carbon & Adaptive Reuse
Carbon Calculus: Architects reduce embodied emissions by revamping existing structures instead of bu...
Insulating Concrete Forms for Commercial Construction
Combining strength and durability with energy efficiency, versatile ICFs are ideal for a number of c...
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