EDUCATION PROVIDER PROGRAM (EPP)

This course is an introduction to building product transparency, which is the practice of disclosing detailed information about products and services, including the raw materials they contain, where they came from, and how they were produced. The course will explore the impact of building materials on the environment, drivers of product transparency, and the different transparency tools such as Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Health Product Declarations (HPDs) that can help purchasers understand a product's environmental footprint so they can make more informed product decisions.

Intro and learning objectives (5 mins)

Effects of Excessive Noise on the Human Experience (5 mins)

Fundamentals of Sound (5 mins)

Mechanical Considerations (10 mins)

Sound Absorption (15 mins)

Reverberation (15 mins)

Summary with Q and A (5 mins)

While larger industrial structures such as power plants, oil rigs and pipelines, and other facilities may come to mind when discussing high-performance coatings, they are by no means the only places these coatings are used. Chances are good that through the course of a day, you have come into contact with several high-performance coating systems without thinking about what the material is or why it is important. This CEU will increase your general awareness of not only what high-performance coatings are and where they are used, but also to introduce factors that influence performance, service life, and selection.

Ancient Design Principles for the Modern Day looks to the past in order to pave way for a more sustainable future. In this course, we’ll investigate the design universality of four historical cultures across space and time. Explore how past relationships to color, wellness and ecology can ignite modern designs that not only sustains future generations, but continues the legacy of timeless inspiration.

Ancient Design Principles for the Modern Day: Ancient Greece and Egypt looks to the past in order to pave the way for a more sustainable future. In this course, we’ll investigate the design and architectural universality of these instrumental historical cultures across space and time. Explore how past relationships to color, wellness and ecology can ignite modern designs that not only sustains future generations, but continues the legacy of timeless inspiration.

This course provides an overview of the demographic and societal trends influencing bath design and the efficient water delivery solutions available to: Meet the trends Address the aesthetic and personal needs of all users And contribute to the sustainable built environment.

At the end of this program, about bathroom equipment, participants will be able to explain the principles of the USA codes for sustainable homes and how this affects what products are installed. Participants will understand Eco-products and how they work, how eco-products can be adapted and which issues affect the functionality, durability, comfort and ease of use.

Have you ever wondered what's flowing through the kitchen and bath fixtures you’re selecting? With a growing concern with U.S. consumers over water quality, this course will expand beyond aesthetics and function--into water quality.

Join us on a journey through the natural lifecycle of water, drawing inspiration from its path to enhance modern domestic settings. This course explores a variety of cutting-edge water filtration methods, empowering attendees with the knowledge to improve water quality and provide guidance to their clients.

Discover how you can make a significant impact on water quality in your home and beyond, transforming everyday fixtures into sources of pristine, delightful water.

This CEU will provide an overview of Biophilic Design, leading to a greater understanding of the basics and benefits of humans’ connection to nature. 

Ventilation is a vitally important factor in the design, construction, and performance of residential kitchens. Without adequate ventilation and an ample supply of clean makeup air, occupant health and safety are at risk.

This course will discuss the different types of ventilation systems available, important specification considerations to optimize performance, and how to incorporate ventilation without sacrificing design and style.

With the future of our planet at stake, it is essential for A&D professionals to consider their role in sustainable design. This course discusses the current state of the environment and looks into the importance of sustainable action in the future. By reviewing green building concepts like energy and water efficiency, material selection, and circular manufacturing, attendees will gain insight into sustainable best practices at every step. This course also emphasizes the role appliances have on residential green building. Lastly, we’ll discuss what sustainable building experts have to say about the most important aspects of sustainable design.

While utilizing principles of lighting in nature, this course will educate participants on creating dramatic, beautiful, and effective illuminated features in the built environment. They will be able to seek appropriate lighting sources and techniques for their applications by understanding lighting color temperatures and color rendering while minimizing power consumption, improving sustainability, and maximizing the evenness of the lighting. They will also have a working knowledge of how material choices and diffusion impact their lighting decisions, and how all elements of the entire feature must work together to accomplish their design vision.

This course offers an in-depth exploration of ceiling and wall solutions tailored to the diverse needs of transportation environments. From airports with holding areas, baggage claims, VIP lounges, and retail spaces, to subway stations requiring durability and acoustic performance, this course covers it all. Through the lens of Indoor Environmental Quality, this course discusses how attention to acoustics, sustainability, lighting, thermal comfort, energy reduction and air treatment can enhance an occupant’s experience in a transportation environment. Discover design possibilities, including nature-inspired materials, smooth monolithic visuals and geometric patterns and shapes to incorporate on your next transportation project!

The selection and specification of cementitious wood fiber (CWF) roof decks in combination with CWF wall treatments can help make projects more sustainable while enhancing the aesthetic and acoustics of challenging large volume spaces. This CES program will inform and educate the professional designer and specifier of how CWF roof decks can be utilized in design as an alternative to other roof deck options that form the building envelope and the foundation for an effective roof assembly in all climate zones. Participants will learn the product attributes of cementitious wood fiber materials and how product attributes like size, R value, fire performance help to create a safe, visual pleasing and acoustical environment to meet recommended standards for learning environments. They will also gain understanding of carbon reduction and how use of CWF decks can help speed construction as well as the products contributions to LEED certification.

Water is essential to supporting many ecosystems, agriculture, hygiene, and other vital functions. Whether it’s the water used for drinking, washing clothes, cooking, or cleaning, this resource is essential to daily life. That’s why a home’s water quality should be taken seriously. With so many external factors, such as water sources, infrastructure, and climate change, water filtration can give your clients peace of mind when it comes to the water they drink every day. In this course, we’ll explore water and topics like standards, filtration systems, and wellness-focused design that impact water in the home.

In this CEU we'll discuss new thinking about the true meaning of sustainability, the causes and effects of manmade climate change, and how the choices designers make have real-world impacts. We'll also explore a category of materials - materials you're already using - that go beyond sustainable, that are actually Climate Positive.