EDUCATION PROVIDER PROGRAM (EPP)

Health care clients demand a lot from the floor. They need a supportive space that works to improve operations, efficiencies, health, safety, and wellness. That means specifying sustainable flooring that eases maintenance, improves indoor air quality, enhances safety, reduces ambient noise, and provides underfoot comfort. This course illustrates the key attributes to consider when specifying flooring for space specific needs in acute-care inpatient, outpatient, and post-acute care or medical-based senior care facilities.

This course assists architect, construction, and design professionals in understanding the environmental impacts of real wood flooring so that they can effectively specify wood flooring for their client projects, and meet potential green building program criteria.

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This course focuses on Ultracompact surfacing for hardscape projects as its versatility and durability make them a practical choice for a wide range of residential and commercial applications. With technological advances in manufacturing, this superior material is a must to consider with its improved aesthetic and durability benefits. This course will uncover green manufacturing strategies that promote sustainability to our environment. Finally, participants will review case studies understanding application usage while learning the performance attributes.

Whether through patterns, materials, or color, the influence of fashion has always played a role in how we dress our surroundings. Similarities and connections drawn between fashion and interior design create a compelling narrative that serves as a point of inspiration for Color Trends 2026. Through an analysis of three major design movements of the 20th century – Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, and Mid-Century Modern, correlations between decorative styles and fashion are illustrated, alongside their iconic color palettes. Throughout the course, a renewed interest in classics refreshed for today’s interiors is demonstrated through a reverence for craft and attention to detail. Inspired by cues from fashion, the Color Trends 2026 palette invites an approachable sensibility with exceptional use of color.

This interactive video presentation provides valuable information about the unique properties of architectural resins and glass and how they translate to today’s built environment. With this course you will gain a greater understanding of the performance characteristics of each material, enabling you to select the best materials to meet the demands of your projects.

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This program will explore various design parameters in gypsum underlayments and floor/ceiling assemblies including sound performance, fire resistance, aesthetics and installation methods. Case studies will be used to demonstrate design options, solutions, and trade-offs based on the chosen parameters.

As climate change accelerates and the evidence mounts about the health impacts of indoor environments, creating healthy building interiors is not only the right thing to do, but it also makes good business sense for both healthcare organizations and design professionals. In this CEU presentation, attendees will learn about the history of healthy buildings and why they matter. They will also find out about the healthcare industry’s impact on climate change, along with how the physical environment of healthcare buildings affects patient and staff health and safety. Finally, they will learn about the business case for healthy buildings, as well as gain insight on some strategies for designing healthy building interiors.

Laboratories are designed to withstand exposure to harsh chemicals, biological organisms, and heavy traffic. Flooring in laboratories must not only be suitable for the facility's intended function, but also support the safety and comfort of it's occupants. Architects and designers are often challenged to find flooring solutions that can meet these rigorous demands while still providing proper aesthetics, ease of maintenance, and long-term durability. This course will provide a greater understanding of these key needs, as well as an overview of common flooring choices in the marketplace today.

Large format floor tiles are elegant, classy, and timeless, and create spacious and stylish environments with high-end appeal. This course introduces a unique, cutting edge surfacing material known as ultracompact surfacing (UCS) and explores how it is manufactured, installation considerations, and the attributes that contribute to its superior performance and design potential.

When planning your next kitchen design, there are numerous specialty appliances beyond the standard refrigerator, oven, cooktop, and dishwasher you’ll want to consider to boost function and convenience in your client’s kitchen. A convection steam oven should top that list, as it provides superior steaming, roasting, reheating, and defrosting compared to a conventional oven and standalone appliances.

That said, some mystique remains around convection steam oven technology. Most homeowners don’t fully understand the science behind steam cooking, the many functions of a convection steam oven, and the numerous health, taste, and time-saving benefits of this cooking methodology. This course will fill those knowledge gaps around convection steam ovens, including how they operate, technical installation considerations, and best practices for operation. With a bit of education, your clients will be full steam ahead with convection steam cooking.

As the built environment faces increasing environmental, economic, and social challenges, architects and designers must adopt strategies that ensure long-term resilience and sustainability. This course explores the interconnected nature of these challenges and provides a framework for transitioning from a linear to a circular approach in design and construction.

The course will examine the role of architecture and design in shaping sustainable solutions, leveraging the concept of using collective power to drive meaningful change. Through case studies, discussions, and practical applications, participants will learn how to integrate circular economy principles into their work and influence firm-wide adoption of future-proofing strategies.

By the end of this course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to create a more regenerative and adaptive built environment, ensuring that every design choice contributes to a more sustainable future.

Have you considered building materials as a source of optimizing energy performance and reducing operational carbon emissions to meet sustainability goals? In this course, participants will understand how building materials such as phase change material ceilings can address building occupant discomfort related to acoustics and temperature. The course will review the fundamentals of thermal mass in buildings, explore phase change material and dive into applications and case studies. This course will demonstrate how innovative products like phase change material ceilings can contribute to numerous sustainability criteria such as LEED credits.

In this course, participants will delve into the intricate relationship between creative design, well-being, and the rejuvenating properties of water elements. Throughout the program, participants will be guided by the presenter to explore the profound impact that creativity, solitude, sensory stimulation, and water integration can have on the overall wellness and interior spaces. By addressing these key themes, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of how to curate environments that foster both physical and emotional health.

The course explores the specific demands of healthcare environments and guides participants in selecting durable, user-friendly products suited for rigorous cleaning protocols. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining clean water systems through industry standards, highlights strategies for minimizing contamination risks, and examines how product choices contribute to a secure and efficient care setting. Participants will also gain insight into sustainable practices and ongoing management trends that support reliable, long-term performance in healthcare plumbing systems.

In this CEU, we will look at holistic sustainability approaches to better understand why climate change is on a critical path. We will decipher all the product declarations, labels and standards, giving you the tools to measure success. Finally, we will demystify the carbon story and discuss circularity to arm you with information to move us all forward in our sustainability goals.