Customizable, integrable clean rooms designed for drug compounding environments. Join us for this one-hour course on adaptable clean rooms engineered for in pharmacy settings. Facilitating USP Compounding Compendium to guide the design, development and construction of clean rooms, these spaces are biotech, pharmaceutical...

Architectural railings play a dual role in the built environment, necessitating a delicate balance between elegance and functionality, adherence to codes, and aesthetic appeal. A well-crafted railing not only serves its practical purpose but also elevates the architectural experience, turning a utilitarian feature into a...

Moveable walls offer a versatile solution that goes beyond mere spatial flexibility; they contribute significantly to daylight optimization, acoustic performance, utilization of healthy building materials, and enhancement of occupant well-being and comfort. In this course we explore ADA, ASTM, and LEED v4.1 BD+C and ID+C...

This course provides design professionals with a comprehensive approach to designing commercial restrooms that prioritize occupant health, safety, and welfare through user-centered solutions, universal design principles, and product innovation. Participants will explore essential elements of restroom design, including th...

This course will help you consider what it takes to design restrooms that are sustainable and safe, without breaking the bank.

Discover the potential of Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) and explore the benefits of decorative GFRC as we explore its role in creating stunning, healthy spaces that captivate occupants. Review the versatility of GFRC through practical applications in sinks, countertops, panels, cladding, benches, and tables, all...

How can commercial restroom design reduce touchpoints, promote proper hand hygiene, and reduce the spread of infection? This course explores this timely question. Attendees will first hear an overview of hygienic restroom design, learning about key elements, such as reducing touching points, improving air quality, and o...

Glass operable wall systems offer a multitude of benefits including adaptability, daylighting, energy savings, sustainability, and occupant well-being. These systems optimize the entry of natural light, creating well-lit spaces that positively impact employee well-being, productivity, and satisfaction. This not only redu...

Curbless showers are in high demand for their streamlined look and ADA compliance efforts and similar aging-in-place design strategies. In this course, we provide an overview of the growing demand for curbless showers, the difference between curbless and barrier-free, the installation methods in the TCNA Handbook, and a...

This course will explore a real-life example of a 5,000-square-foot office expansion recently completed in Western Massachusetts. We’ll take a deep dive into the owner’s and architect’s primary goals for the space; that it be beautiful, healthy, sustainable, and functional. We’ll learn about the various relevant tools fo...

In this course, the design professional will gain insight into water efficiency and the role of sustainable plumbing. We will discuss testing and standards, as well as emerging environmental technologies. The increasing importance of product transparency will be addressed, especially regarding contributions to LEED certi...

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...

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...

Join us on this one-hour course as we look at the top ten home storage solutions and bring to life the art of organization. This fundamental question lies at the heart of effective storage design, challenging architects, interior designers, and contractors to transform cluttered closets, disorganized pantries, and chaoti...