CE Center Library

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

Sponsored By Henry, a Carlisle Company

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IIBEC

Type: Webinar On-Demand

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

Benefits of Today’s High-Performance Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) with Drainage

The Evolution of EIFS

Sponsored By EIMA

Credits: AIA/LU, ICC, IIBEC

Type: Webinar On-Demand

Decision Point–Examining the Advantages of Insulated Metal Panels Against Tilt-Up

Understanding insulated metal panels in modern building construction

Sponsored By Metal Construction Association (MCA)

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, IIBEC

Type: Article

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

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

Sponsored By National Glass Association

Credits: AIA/HSW

Type: Article

The Sustainability of Automated Parking with EV Charging

Answering today's questions on how EV charging integrates with automated parking systems for a more sustainable environment

Sponsored By Westfalia Technologies, Inc.

Credits: AIA/HSW

Type: Article

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

Creating Engaging Classrooms Through Sound and Style

Sponsored By Armstrong World Industries

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Webinar On-Demand

Wellness-Based Design Strategies in Healthcare

Using new products and materials that support holistic care environments

Sponsored By Bison Innovative Products, ROCKFON, Inpro, PABCO® Gypsum, The Chicago Faucet Company

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

Type: Article

Smarter, Safer Hot Water: Digital Thermostatic Mixing Stations

Specifying digital mixing and recirculation stations provide a sustainable measurement and verification system that conserves water, saves energy, protects users from hot water burns, and helps minimize the occurrence of Legionella in tempered water delivery systems

Sponsored By WATTS Water Technologies, Inc., Powers

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, PDH

Type: Article

One Foot In, One Foot Out—The Balancing Act of Teaching and Practicing Architecture

Rethinking Architecture’s Parallel Career Path

Sponsored By Think Wood, Vitro Architectural Glass, Kingspan Insulated Panels, ARCAT

Credits: AIA/LU, ICC

Type: Webinar On-Demand

Designing and Integrating Modern Data Centers

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

Sponsored By Construction Specialties

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

Type: Article

Firestop Systems: From Initial Inspection to Continuous Compliance

Bridging inspection requirements and design strategies to support fire-resistance performance over the lifecycle of the building

Sponsored By Specified Technologies Inc. / STI Firestop

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IIBEC

Type: Article

Designing Right-Sized Plumbing Systems for Housing Affordability, Water Efficiency, and Public Health

Creating spaces that are safe, welcoming, and healthy for all occupants

Sponsored By IAPMO

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, PDH

Type: Article

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

Creating a Safe Haven in Educational Buildings

Designing and specifying materials in schools to support health, durability, and learning

Sponsored By Georgia-Pacific Building Products

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

Type: Article

Sustainable Design in Small Spaces

Light and color play a huge role in the durable and energy-efficient tiny home design

Sponsored By Benjamin Moore & Co.

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC

Type: Webinar On-Demand

Energy Solutions for Prime, Back-Up, and Microgrids

Power for large-scale systems in commercial facilities

Sponsored By Propane Education and Research Council

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC

Type: Article

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

Energy Solutions for Commercial Buildings

Achieving top performance and low-cost operation for commercial new builds and retrofits

Sponsored By Propane Education and Research Council

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

Type: Article

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

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

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

The Evolution of Universal Design

Accessibility to Empowerment

Sponsored By Propane Education and Research Council

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article

Data and Health-Care Design

New-Age Medicine: Architects are marshaling new tools like AI and augmented reality to design the next generation of health-care environments

Sponsored By Architectural Record

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC

Type: Article

Designing for Access: ADA Compliance in K–12 and Higher Education Facilities

Navigating accessibility requirements to create inclusive, code-compliant learning environments for students of all ages

Sponsored By Inpro

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC

Type: Webinar On-Demand

Getting Accessibility Right in Schools and on Campuses

Applying ADA standards, avoiding common compliance gaps, and supporting inclusive learning spaces

Sponsored By Inpro

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

Type: Article

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

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

Transportation & Infrastructure

This course examines innovative transportation buildings

Sponsored By Architectural Record

Credits: AIA/HSW

Type: Article

Metal Composite Material

Design flexibility, code compliance, and sustainable performance

Sponsored By Metal Construction Association (MCA)

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

Type: Article

Embodied Carbon & Adaptive Reuse

Carbon Calculus: Architects reduce embodied emissions by revamping existing structures instead of building new.

Sponsored By Architectural Record

Credits: AIA/HSW

Type: Article

Picking the Proper Mortar for Adhered Veneers

Different formulations are best suited for different situations

Sponsored By Spec Mix

Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC

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

3 Keys to Commercial Restroom Design: Safety, Sustainability, and Savings

Perception of building quality can hinge on the restroom.

Sponsored By Excel Dryer, Inc.

Credits: AIA/HSW, IDCEC/HSW

Type: Article

Artificial Intelligence

Get Smart: Though still a nascent technology, AI promises to transform the design process and the built environment

Sponsored By Architectural Record, Autodesk

Credits: AIA/LU, ICC, IIBEC

Type: Article

Using Charred Wood for Exteriors and Interiors

Yakisugi (shou sugi ban) is a material - not just a process or finish

Sponsored By Nakamoto Forestry North America

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

Type: Article

Terrazzo in Resilient Design

Solutions for disaster-resistant and climate-adapted structures

Sponsored By National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association, Inc.

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

Type: Article

Development and Adoption of Air Leakage in Building Codes

All Codes are Local

Sponsored By Air Barrier Association of America

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IIBEC

Type: Webinar On-Demand

Introduction to Building Science

Unveiling what they don’t teach in school and designing to avoid performance thieves in the field

Sponsored By GAF | Siplast

Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IIBEC

Type: Article