CE Center Library

Liquid Gold: Harnessing Rainwater for a Sustainable Future

Innovative approaches to conservation, efficiency, and climate resilience in contemporary architecture

Sponsored By WATTS Water Technologies, Inc.

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC

Type: Article

Creative Collaboration: Partnerships Between Vendors and Architects Hold New Possibilities for Extruded Aluminum

Extruded aluminum has evolved to become even more customized for multifamily and commercial projects

Sponsored By TAMLYN

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IIBEC

Type: Article

Enhancing Fire Resistance with Advanced PVC Solutions

Key insights for architects and designers on selecting fire-resistant advanced PVC products

Sponsored By AZEK Exteriors | TimberTech

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IIBEC

Type: Webinar On-Demand

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

Sponsored By Tile of Spain

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article

The Secrets to Specifying PVC, PVC KEE and KEE

Understanding Test Methods, Plasticizers and Membrane Properties for the PVC Specification You Want

Sponsored By GAF | Siplast

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IIBEC

Type: Webinar On-Demand

Reducing Peak Energy Demand: The Hidden Benefit of Cool Roofs

The economic and environmental effects of peak energy demand

Sponsored By Chemical Fabrics and Film Association

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, IIBEC

Type: Multimedia

Architectural Linear Drains for Indoor and Outdoor Use

Different product offerings suit many situations beyond bathrooms

Sponsored By Infinity Drain

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article

Understanding PVC, PVC KEE & KEE Roof Membranes

The Path to Clear PVC Roof Specifications

Sponsored By GAF | Siplast

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IIBEC

Type: Article

Supporting Performance While Saving Energy

Designing solar shades to cultivate occupant well-being and promote whole building function

Sponsored By Draper, Inc.

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

Type: Article

Modified Bitumen Roof Assemblies: Where Old Meets New

The Ins and Outs of Asphaltic Roof Assemblies

Sponsored By GAF | Siplast

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IIBEC

Type: Webinar On-Demand

Contending with Corrosion in Metal Exteriors

High-performing, long-lasting, and resilient, PVF film is the technology of choice for corrosive and demanding environments.

Sponsored By DuPont™ Tedlar®

Credits: AIA/HSW, IDCEC/HSW, IIBEC

Type: Article

PVC: The Industry’s Best Single Ply

Features and benefits of PVC membrane

Sponsored By IB Roof Systems

Credits: AIA/HSW, IIBEC

Type: Lunch & Learn

How to Specify PVC Membrane Roofing

Installation considerations

Sponsored By IB Roof Systems

Credits: AIA/HSW, IIBEC

Type: Lunch & Learn

The Rise of a Sustainability Culture in Architecture

Easy-to-reconfigure, demountable glass partitions support daylight penetration, enhanced indoor air quality, occupant comfort, and evolving workplace needs

Sponsored By THE SLIDING DOOR COMPANY^®

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

Type: Article

High-Performance Landscapes

Drawing it Down: Landscape architects seek to quantify the carbon impacts of their projects

Sponsored By Architectural Record

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC

Type: Article

Understanding Architectural Linear Drains

Design applications, details, and waterproofing

Sponsored By Infinity Drain

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article

Greening Building Product Libraries

A Material Shift: To design healthier buildings with smaller carbon footprints, firms are making systematic changes

Sponsored By Architectural Record

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC

Type: Article

Sunrise to Sunset Healthcare Design

Creating a design that actively supports healing and well-being for all stages of the human experience

Sponsored By Construction Specialties

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

Type: Article

Revolutionary Tensioned-Membrane Structures

Supported by an aluminum frame, these permanent structures incorporate speed, energy efficiency, and sustainability.

Sponsored By Sprung Structures, Inc.

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC

Type: Article

Performance Considerations for Windows and Doors

Navigating the path to high-performance when specifying windows and doors for custom residential

Sponsored By Marvin

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article

Design that Fools the Senses

Replicating Wood Slats and Battens with Aluminum and Non-PVC Film

Sponsored By B+N Industries

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

Type: Multimedia

Designing for Connection, Wellness, and Flexibility

Floors, walls, ceilings, and glazing capture multiple performance and certification benefits

Sponsored By National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association, Inc., Kawneer Company, Inc., Rulon International, PABCO® Gypsum

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

Type: Article

Passive House and Embodied Carbon

As awareness of the emissions associated with materials and construction grows, architects take a more holistic approach to meeting complex sustainable building standards

Sponsored By Architectural Record

Credits: AIA/HSW

Type: Article

Roofing Jeopardy – Low Slope Commercial Roof Design Considerations

Successful low slope commercial roofing

Sponsored By IB Roof Systems

Credits: AIA/HSW, IIBEC

Type: Lunch & Learn

Cost Efficiency and Budgeting with Extruded Aluminum Trim

Selecting durable, long-lasting products and systems that support environmental health

Sponsored By TAMLYN

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IIBEC

Type: Article

The Many Benefits of Barrier-Free Showers

Explore the nuances of and best practices for creating these trending shower spaces

Sponsored By Infinity Drain

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IDCEC

Type: Article

Reconsidering Sustainability

Critically evaluating decisions in the built environment

Sponsored By Bison Innovative Products, New Millennium, Rieder USA

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, PDH

Type: Article

Focus on Facility Guidelines Institute Ceilings

Navigating the FGI ceiling requirements in healthcare facilities to ensure compliance and acoustic comfort

Sponsored By ROCKFON

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article

PVC: The Other White Sheet?

Thermoplastic roof membranes are the most common roof covering in the U.S.

Sponsored By GAF | Siplast

Credits: AIA/HSW, IIBEC

Type: Webinar On-Demand

Designing for a New Age of Accessibility

Accessibility and universal design trends have never been more necessary than they are now

Sponsored By Inpro

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

Type: Article

Improving Energy Efficiency in Single-Ply Roofing

Enhancing the effectiveness and performance of single-ply roofing systems

Sponsored By GAF | Siplast

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IIBEC

Type: Article

Benefits of Rigid Cover Boards in Commercial Roofing Systems

Using a roof coverboard on every project is the emerging norm - and the type matters

Sponsored By Georgia-Pacific Building Products

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

Type: Article

Why Architects Love Insulated Metal Panels

With top thermal performance, air, water, and vapor protection, and great aesthetics, IMP wall and roofing systems have it all

Sponsored By Metal Construction Association

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

Type: Article

Next-Gen Multifamily Design

Building for affordability, resilience, and lifestyle shifts

Sponsored By Doug Mockett & Company, Eurostar Fenestration

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article

Designing with High-Performance Polymer Wall and Ceiling Systems

Material science for building materials

Sponsored By Trusscore

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Multimedia

Profiles in Multifamily Innovation

Versatile, Durable, Sustainable Fenestration Systems Serve Key Trends in Housing Design and Construction

Sponsored By All Weather Architectural Aluminum

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

Type: Article

Revitalizing Older Office Buildings

If the greenest building already exists, can it be a tenant magnet?

Sponsored By The Ornamental Metal Institute of New York

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, PDH

Type: Article

Tall Buildings

Believe it or not, there is no universally accepted definition of a tall building

Sponsored By Architectural Record

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC

Type: Article

Next-Gen Libraries

Beyond the Books

Sponsored By Architectural Record

Credits: AIA/LU, ICC

Type: Article

Below-Grade Waterproofing Technology

Detail and Specifications

Sponsored By Siplast

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IIBEC

Type: Article