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Designing NFPA 285-Compliant Exterior Wall Assemblies: Navigating Code Changes, Material Selection and Exterior Wall Assembly Performance

Learn how evolving NFPA 285 requirements influence material selection, wall design, code compliance, fire performance, energy efficiency and moisture management

Less Is More Sustainable: Taking a Pre-engineered Approach to Reducing Embodied Carbon

Architects are embracing pre-engineered solutions that reduce embodied carbon and increase energy efficiency

Unlock Enhanced Building Performance: Improved Durability and Efficiency Using Air Barriers and Vapor Retarders

Discover the science of when and how to use air barriers and vapor retarders in roof & wall assemblies

Unlocking Sustainable Design: Navigating Building Codes, Energy Efficiency, Thermal Resilience, and Rainscreen Assembly Strategies

Exploring sustainable cladding systems to enhance design, energy efficiency, and thermal resilience

Insulated Metal Panels for Wall and Roofing Retrofits

Boosting energy performance, comfort, and aesthetics, IMP overcladding and reroofing projects are on the rise

Sponsored By Metal Construction Association (MCA)

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, IDCEC/HSW, IIBEC

Type: Article

Unveiling the Vital Role of Material Health in Preserved Gardens and Moss Walls: An Introductory Overview

Selecting installations with assurance using testing, credentials, and third-party, independent certification

Modern Appeal, Lasting Protection: Metal Siding for High-End Residential Design

Blending Aesthetics, Performance, and Resilience in Modern Residential Exteriors

Sponsored By Metal Construction Association (MCA)

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IDCEC/HSW, IIBEC

Type: Webinar On-Demand

Focus on the Façade: Exploring Steel, Timber & Fire-Rated Curtain Walls and Channel Glass Systems

Design-forward glazing solutions that balance performance, safety, and architectural expression in today’s evolving building envelope

Sponsored By Technical Glass Products (TGP)

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC

Type: Webinar On-Demand

Energy Efficiency and Resilience of Building and Renovating With Propane

Exploring propane’s energy advantages for residential renovations and new construction

Sponsored By Propane Education and Research Council

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, IIBEC, PDH

Type: Article

Continuity by Design: Code, Building Science, and Detailing in Wood-Framed Construction

Strategies for Managing Water, Air, Vapor, and Thermal Control Across the Building Enclosure

Cold Storage Roofing - Building Science, Assembly Design & Field Best Practices

From building science to field details, designing high-performance cold storage roofs

Back to Cool: Designing Learning Spaces That Make the Grade in Acoustics and Aesthetics

Creating Engaging Classrooms Through Sound and Style

Enhancing Occupant Wellness and Sustainability Through High-Performance Ceiling Design

Integrating Phase Change Material Technology to Improve Comfort, Carbon Performance, and Building Efficiency

Adaptive Reuse Transformations: Train Stations, Towers, and Hockey Arenas

Speakers will walk through a diverse set of adaptive reuse projects and highlight key lessons for students and educators

Sponsored By Think Wood, Vectorworks, Inc., Vitro Architectural Glass

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC

Type: Webinar On-Demand

Leveraging High-Efficiency Propane Systems in Zero Net Energy Homes

How propane can provide a clean, efficient, and affordable energy

Sponsored By Propane Education and Research Council

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, IIBEC

Type: Article

The WELL Building Standard - Commercial Office Space

A real-world project, certification, and products used

Designing with Ceramic Tile - Optimizing for Total Cost of Ownership

Delivering longevity, durability, low maintenance, and great aesthetics, ceramic tiles are a highly sustainable material, popular in healthcare, hospitality, retail, educational, civic, and multifamily settings

Exploring How Propane-Fueled Hydronic Heating Technologies Improve Sustainability and Occupant Comfort

Unlocking the Benefits of Propane-Powered Hydronic Systems

Sponsored By Propane Education and Research Council

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article

How It's Made: Terra Cotta Roof, Wall Cladding, and Floor Tile

Explore how terra cotta tiles are crafted—from raw clay to sustainable, finished building products

AI-Driven Transformation in Data Center Design and Construction

Adapting Infrastructure, Energy, and Innovation for the Next Generation of Facilities

Beyond the Concept: Building Envelope Design That Performs

Building Envelope Design: Product Selection, Codes, Testing & Detailing for Continuous Air Sealing and Performance

Versatility of Design and LEED Certification with Metal Composite Materials

How this sustainable and resilient cladding material encourages creativity and helps buildings achieve LEED certification

Sponsored By Metal Construction Association (MCA)

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, IDCEC/HSW, IIBEC

Type: Article

Beyond Energy: How Glass in Architecture Contributes to Occupant Well-Being and Comfort

Glass as a multifaceted solution for post-pandemic commercial and residential construction

Innovative Design Applications Using Advanced Fire-Rated Glazing Technology

How fire rated glazing has evolved

Sponsored By SAFTI FIRST Fire Rated Glazing Solutions

Credits: AIA/HSW

Type: Lunch & Learn

Sustainable by Design: Transforming Building Envelopes with GFRC

Rethinking facades: lightweight, resilient and sustainable

Designing and Integrating Modern Data Centers

Understanding technology, cooling strategies, and architectural solutions to support the rise of AI and cloud infrastructure

Critical Transitions: Achieving Air Barrier Continuity

Integrating Air Barrier Design Across the Roof, Wall, Below-Grade, and Interior to Optimize Whole Building Enclosure Performance

Overview of Firewalls and the Use of Glass Mat Gypsum Shaftliner Panels

Advantages of using glass mat shaftliner panels for firewall assemblies

Sponsored By Georgia-Pacific Building Products

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC

Type: Multimedia

Meeting Energy Demands While Facing the Challenges of Electric Grid Instability

Exploring clean, viable, and available options for electric independence

Sponsored By Propane Education and Research Council

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, IIBEC

Type: Article

Universal Design Incorporating Architectural Linear Drains

Designing buildings and spaces for all people, with or without disabilities

Thermal Bridging Impacts on Multifamily Buildings under the ECCCNYS-2025 (Mass and Wood Wall Construction)

Understanding Thermal Envelope Performance, Thermal Bridging, and Code Compliance in Multifamily Building Enclosures.

Key Considerations When Designing Glass Entrance Systems

Learn best practices in selecting the right glass entrance system and door hardware to meet the aesthetic, performance, and code requirements of commercial projects

The Critical Role of Water, Air, and Thermal Control and Tube-Seal Fastener Solutions

Where Secure Attachment Meets Continuous Envelope Performance

Mastering the Physical Movement of People – Interior Solutions

The performance and appearance of interior spaces within commercial buildings have a measurable impact on occupants

Aesthetics in Designing With Metal Composite Material (MCM)

Curved, bended, textured, or patterned, metal composite material panels can be used to create decorative, eye-catching facade designs

Sponsored By Metal Construction Association (MCA)

Credits: AIA/LU, ICC, IDCEC, IIBEC

Type: Article

Overview of Firewalls and the Use of Glass Mat Gypsum Shaftliner Panels

The advantages of using glass mat shaftliner panels

Sponsored By Georgia-Pacific Building Products

Credits: AIA/HSW

Type: Lunch & Learn

Thermal Bridging in Office Curtain-wall Envelopes under the ECCCNYS-2025

Understanding Curtain Wall Thermal Performance, Thermal Bridging, and Code Compliance in Office Building Enclosures

Adaptability and Space Division with Modular Shelving

The components and design options for flexible shelving and storage systems

Multifamily Housing – Addressing a Housing Crisis

Architects are playing a key role in designing appropriate solutions

Pane-Less: The Glazing Infill Panel Advantage

Right Panel, Right Place: How Glazing Infill Delivers Design Intent, Performance, and Installation Efficiency

Sponsored By Citadel Architectural Products

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IIBEC

Type: Webinar On-Demand

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Designing NFPA 285-Compliant Exterior Wall Assemblies: Navigating Code Changes, Material Selection and Exterior Wall Assembly Performance

Less Is More Sustainable: Taking a Pre-engineered Approach to Reducing Embodied Carbon

Unlock Enhanced Building Performance: Improved Durability and Efficiency Using Air Barriers and Vapor Retarders

Unlocking Sustainable Design: Navigating Building Codes, Energy Efficiency, Thermal Resilience, and Rainscreen Assembly Strategies

Insulated Metal Panels for Wall and Roofing Retrofits

Unveiling the Vital Role of Material Health in Preserved Gardens and Moss Walls: An Introductory Overview

Modern Appeal, Lasting Protection: Metal Siding for High-End Residential Design

Focus on the Façade: Exploring Steel, Timber & Fire-Rated Curtain Walls and Channel Glass Systems

Energy Efficiency and Resilience of Building and Renovating With Propane

Continuity by Design: Code, Building Science, and Detailing in Wood-Framed Construction

Cold Storage Roofing - Building Science, Assembly Design & Field Best Practices

Back to Cool: Designing Learning Spaces That Make the Grade in Acoustics and Aesthetics

Enhancing Occupant Wellness and Sustainability Through High-Performance Ceiling Design

Adaptive Reuse Transformations: Train Stations, Towers, and Hockey Arenas

Leveraging High-Efficiency Propane Systems in Zero Net Energy Homes

The WELL Building Standard - Commercial Office Space

Designing with Ceramic Tile - Optimizing for Total Cost of Ownership

Exploring How Propane-Fueled Hydronic Heating Technologies Improve Sustainability and Occupant Comfort

How It's Made: Terra Cotta Roof, Wall Cladding, and Floor Tile

AI-Driven Transformation in Data Center Design and Construction

Beyond the Concept: Building Envelope Design That Performs

Versatility of Design and LEED Certification with Metal Composite Materials

Beyond Energy: How Glass in Architecture Contributes to Occupant Well-Being and Comfort

Innovative Design Applications Using Advanced Fire-Rated Glazing Technology

Sustainable by Design: Transforming Building Envelopes with GFRC

Designing and Integrating Modern Data Centers

Critical Transitions: Achieving Air Barrier Continuity

Overview of Firewalls and the Use of Glass Mat Gypsum Shaftliner Panels

Meeting Energy Demands While Facing the Challenges of Electric Grid Instability

Universal Design Incorporating Architectural Linear Drains

Thermal Bridging Impacts on Multifamily Buildings under the ECCCNYS-2025 (Mass and Wood Wall Construction)

Key Considerations When Designing Glass Entrance Systems

The Critical Role of Water, Air, and Thermal Control and Tube-Seal Fastener Solutions

Mastering the Physical Movement of People – Interior Solutions

Aesthetics in Designing With Metal Composite Material (MCM)

Overview of Firewalls and the Use of Glass Mat Gypsum Shaftliner Panels

Thermal Bridging in Office Curtain-wall Envelopes under the ECCCNYS-2025

Adaptability and Space Division with Modular Shelving

Multifamily Housing – Addressing a Housing Crisis

Pane-Less: The Glazing Infill Panel Advantage