Lunch & Learn Courses By CSI Division

In this one hour course, we will take an in-depth look at the sustainability and energy efficient attributes of concrete tile roofing, including the near zero-waste manufacturing process, life-cycle cost and performance versus temporary asphalt shingle roofing as well as the installation process which enhances the inherent thermal mass attributes of concrete tile roofing.

In this course, we will discuss vertical operating systems to better understand their construction and the operating systems used in each type. Characteristics of various types of vertical operating systems will be presented as well as limitations to consider when specifying the right product for each unique project.

In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss vertical opening systems, how they’re built, differences in operation & typical usages for interior & exterior applications. We will also talk about features to consider that influence the end user’s experience and structural and electrical needs that can affect your flexible space’s final design.

In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss flexible spaces and the different types of vertical openings available. We’ll discuss how they’re built, differences in operation, customizations and design constraints that can have an impact on the health, safety and welfare of building occupants. We will also talk about environmental impacts of your opening’s design and how that can affect your choice in door type and final design.

This course examines the relationship between acoustics and educational environments and addresses the need for useful acoustical materials in schools. If background noise is too loud or reverberation time is too long, acoustics will interfere with listening and learning. This course describes how spray-applied finishes can be used to address the need for acoustical absorption, to make speech and music more intelligible while increasing functionality.

This course examines the relationship between acoustics and open-plan design and describes how spray-applied acoustical finishes can be utilized to optimize comfort, productivity and to further sustainable design objectives in open office environments. Unlike hard surfaces and materials, which reflect sound, spray-applied acoustical finishes absorb excessive noise.

Coatings are an important part of any project, but epoxies, urethanes, and other traditional coatings can off-gas harmful chemicals, posing a threat to installers and occupants. Join us in this one-hour course as we explore an eco-friendly epoxy alternative floor coating for any application. Participants will be able to illustrate the financial, environmental, and health benefits of a naturally derived epoxy alternative coating through testing, standards, and case studies.

Every room in a building should be good for the environment—starting with the restroom! Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss practical ways to incorporate green building strategies in commercial restrooms. Participants will not only learn about the six principles of sustainable design but also gain up-to-date information about green building initiatives like LEED v4.1, WELL v2, and LBC that they can integrate into a variety of commercial restroom applications.

In the wake of COVID-19, people expect more from the facilities they use daily. Public spaces, especially restrooms and locker rooms, must be clean, hygienic, and accessible for everyone to use. Emphasizing public health should not require sacrificing sustainability or aesthetics.

During this course, we explore how vacuum plumbing can help design professionals create projects that save water, energy, and money and contribute to sustainable design. We review how vacuum plumbing can help contribute to LEED projects and prevent the spread of infectious diseases, especially during a pandemic.