Plastics like PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and PE (polyvinyl ether) have long been used in the built environment, yet myths and outdated perceptions continue to impact their use in sustainable design. This course explores the distinct characteristics of PVC and PE, focusing on their material benefits, fire resistance, moistu...
Education Provider Program
The EPP is intended to broaden and enhance the educational opportunities available to members, by ensuring quality regulator-approved opportunities in a variety of formats that are readily available. The benefits of being part of the EPP include:
• The opportunity to liaise with ALBNL, AANB and NSAA members on an ongoing basis
• Opportunities for marketing your organization and/or event via a designated page in the CE section of our websites
• Promotional support of the educational opportunity via the ALBNL, AANB & NSAA member bulletins and on social media platforms
• EPP participants can identify themselves as Providers with a unique logo provided by the participating regulators, acknowledgement that the session has been reviewed by the participating Jurisdictions and thereby encouraging members to attend to achieve their mandatory CE requirements.
• Opportunities to participate as sponsors at events organized by the participating Jurisdictions
58 Online Courses
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This course provides an overview of how innovative base panel systems can significantly enhance the performance, consistency, and sustainability of artificial turf installations. Over the past four decades, artificial turf has expanded into a wide range of applications, including landscapes, rooftops, playgrounds, pet ar...
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This course explores how prefabricated, extruded aluminum balcony and railing systems enhance building durability, safety, sustainability, and aesthetic quality while offering architects a complete, coordinated exterior solutions package. By the end of this course, you will learn: How aluminum’s corrosion resistance, lon...
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Architectural railings play a dual role in the built environment, requiring a careful balance between elegance and functionality, code compliance, and aesthetic appeal. A well-crafted railing not only serves its practical purpose but also enhances the architectural experience, transforming a utilitarian feature into an i...
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In this one-hour course, we will explore how accordion doors, hardwood rolling counter doors, and space saving doors can help design professionals create a secure and elegant space. We discuss design strategies, ADA compliance, LEED v4 credits, and how these doors can benefit building occupants and owners. Finally, we re...
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Megatrends, global threats, and the acceleration of technology have collided to present design professionals with serious challenges but also innovative solutions. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a cutting-edge technology that allows devices to create a global communication network by exchanging data through the internet...
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This one-hour course describes Southern Yellow Pine’s impact on building structures historically and today, listing its sustainable attributes and characteristics. This course also examines how the by-products and waste of SYP are reusable and compares the life cycle assessment of SYP to other building materials.
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Ready to revolutionize your insulation specifications? Spray foam technology is reshaping how we achieve energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and sustainability in commercial construction. This comprehensive course demystifies open-cell versus closed-cell systems, showing you exactly where each excels in real-world app...
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Concrete forming is evolving as projects demand tighter schedules, more complex geometry, and higher durability, especially in infrastructure and data center construction. This course introduces modern stay in place forming systems as a practical and reliable alternative to traditional plywood formwork. These systems off...
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This course provides an introduction to hardwood plywood, engineered wood flooring and hardwood veneers. The course includes forest sustainability, climate considerations, and how the products are produced.
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Moisture is one of the most persistent threats to any wall assembly, and often the damage goes unseen until it’s too late. This course explores how rainscreen systems protect buildings by managing water, promoting ventilation, and extending the life of the exterior envelope. Participants will learn how to design and spec...
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Overlooking the smallest detail in HVAC systems design can cause huge issues later. Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss HVAC systems as it relates to thermal comfort, the ever evolving changes to energy requirements that impact HVAC systems and the factors that impact durability, sustainability and longevity. P...
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Sustainability is everywhere right now. Whether in project meetings, bid documents, or client requests, it’s a hot topic. That’s why we are here today, to inform you about choices—specifically, the materials and manufacturers you choose to work with, and what those companies can provide to support your project goals. Thi...
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Implementing a roof coverboard is a critical component in modern roofing assemblies that offers a multitude of benefits, from enhanced durability to sustainability. Join us for an hour-long course on the nuances of this roofing assembly component in designing buildings that are structurally sound and environmentally resp...
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In this one hour video presentation, we explore how sustainable manufacturing helps reduce environmental impacts and solve critical issues facing our planet. Our team discusses how a manufacturer can use innovative practices to reduce energy and water consumption and material waste. Industry experts describe why design p...
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This course examines the occupant wellness and sustainability implications of waterproofing systems in Division 9 wet zone applications. Participants will explore design considerations, material selection, specification language, and installation methods that directly affect occupant safety, building durability, and envi...
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This comprehensive course examines the emergence and evolution of Eco Brutalism, a contemporary architectural movement that merges the bold, monolithic aesthetics of Brutalist architecture with cutting-edge sustainable design principles. Design professionals will explore how this innovative approach addresses modern envi...
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Discover how the world's most efficient pollinators can transform your sustainable design projects. This course explores the fascinating intersection of bee ecology and green building, revealing practical strategies for architects and design professionals to integrate pollinator habitats into LEED certified projects. Lea...
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You're standing at the intersection of design and destiny. With buildings generating 40% of global carbon emissions, every material you specify and system you design shapes our planet's future. This intensive course transforms that responsibility into opportunity, equipping architects, engineers, and interior designers w...
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Digital overload is quietly undermining occupant health—and buildings are part of the problem. This course shows how design professionals can turn that challenge into a powerful opportunity. You’ll learn how to design “digital detox zones” that measurably improve focus, reduce stress, and enhance well-being using LEED an...
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