Exploring the High-Performance Benefits of Laminated Glass | Versatile Building Material Provides Multiple Advantages | | Advertorial course provided by Solutia Inc. and Viracon | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Universal Design: Integrating Innovative Products and Spatial Design | By combining the benefits of aluminum, vinyl, and wood windows, fiberglass composites provide aesthetics and longevity for any environmental condition. | Mark R. Johnson, FAIA | Advertorial course provided by Whirlpool Corporation | | Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Choosing an Office Chair: An Informed Decision for Comfort and Health | The complex challenge of choosing an office chair involves the critical issues of optimal employee health and performance, as well as environmental sustainability. | | Sponsored by Humanscale | | Originally published in the December 2007 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center New Elevator Technology: The Machine Room-Less Elevator | An energy-efficient, space-saving and high-performance elevator | Karin Tetlow | Advertorial course provided by KONE Inc. | | Originally published in the September 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Wood Fire-Rated Doors Combine Safety and Aesthetics | Advances in fire-retardant technology offer alternatives to traditional steel fire doors | | Advertorial course provided by Artistic Doors and Windows | | Originally published in the October 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Sleuthing the Mundane and the Catastrophic | Forensic architects and engineers employ investigative techniques, not to point fingers, but to find the root cause and recommend solutions for problems that plague buildings. | Joann Gonchar, AIA | | | Originally published in the October 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Collaborating with Contractors for Innovative Architecture | With construction more complex than ever, architecture firms are joining forces with construction experts to solve tough problems and innovate. The key is to understand the benefits and challenges. | C.C. Sullivan, Communications Consultant and Author | Advertorial course provided by Kepco+ Structure Tone | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center 21st Century Building Envelope Systems: Merging Innovation with Technology, Sustainability, and Function | By addressing energy efficiency, moisture infiltration, aesthetics, and occupant comfort, building envelope elements and component systems enhance design opportunities and minimize potential risk | Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA | Advertorial course provided by Dryvit, Vistawall, CENTRIA, W&W Glass, Oldcastle Glass, and Alcoa | | Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center 21st Century Building Envelope Systems: Merging Innovation with Technology, Sustainability, and Function | By addressing energy efficiency, moisture infiltration, aesthetics, and occupant comfort, building envelope elements and component systems enhance design opportunities and minimize potential risk | Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA | Advertorial course provided by Dryvit, Vistawall, CENTRIA, W&W Glass, Oldcastle Glass, and Alcoa | | Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center 21st Century Building Envelope Systems: Merging Innovation with Technology, Sustainability, and Function | By addressing energy efficiency, moisture infiltration, aesthetics, and occupant comfort, building envelope elements and component systems enhance design opportunities and minimize potential risk | Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA | Advertorial course provided by Dryvit, Vistawall, CENTRIA, W&W Glass, Oldcastle Glass, and Alcoa | | Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center 21st Century Building Envelope Systems: Merging Innovation with Technology, Sustainability, and Function | By addressing energy efficiency, moisture infiltration, aesthetics, and occupant comfort, building envelope elements and component systems enhance design opportunities and minimize potential risk | Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA | Advertorial course provided by Dryvit, Vistawall, CENTRIA, W&W Glass, Oldcastle Glass, and Alcoa | | Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center 21st Century Building Envelope Systems: Merging Innovation with Technology, Sustainability, and Function | By addressing energy efficiency, moisture infiltration, aesthetics, and occupant comfort, building envelope elements and component systems enhance design opportunities and minimize potential risk | Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA | Advertorial courses provided by Dryvit, Vistawall, CENTRIA, W&W Glass, Oldcastle Glass, and Alcoa | | Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center 21st Century Building Envelope Systems: Merging Innovation with Technology, Sustainability, and Function | By addressing energy efficiency, moisture infiltration, aesthetics, and occupant comfort, building envelope elements and component systems enhance design opportunities and minimize potential risk | Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA | Advertorial course provided by Dryvit, Vistawall, CENTRIA, W&W Glass, Oldcastle Glass, and Alcoa | | Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center An Evolving Edifice That Will Improve With Time | Four universities Envision the Centre for Interactive research on sustainability as a Living laboratory with a lofty mission and ambitious performance goals | Joann Gonchar, AIA | | | Originally published in the December 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Fire-Protective vs. Fire-Resistive Glazing: Radiant Heat, Tests and Ratings | Improving building safety through the use of fire-rated glazing | C.C. Sullivan | Advertorial course provided by Safti First | | Originally published in the December 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Enhancing Roof Deck Performance with PVC Waterproof Membranes | How to create safe, attractive outdoor spaces and durable, walkable surfaces | | Advertorial course provided by Duradek | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Products Made of | A decade since McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry was founded, cradle-to-cradle thinking slowly permeates within and across industries | Nancy B. Solomon, AIA | | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Designing Public Rest Rooms: Privacy is in the Details | Planning criteria address aesthetics, safety, maintenance, and sustainability | Virginia A. Greene, AIA | Advertorial course provided by Hadrian | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Site Lighting: Optical Systems Design and Application Guide for Site and Roadways | Selecting the right type of site lighting enhances building design, efficiency, and safety | | Advertorial course provided by Kim Lighting | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Daylighting in Schools, Grades K-12 | Assisting daylight delivery while controlling electric light | Susan K. Oldroyd, AIA | Advertorial course provided by Lutron | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Concrete Tiles: Durable, Sustainable Roofing Materials Integrate Design and Performance | Versatile colors, shapes, and sizes enhance aesthetics while addressing energy efficiency. | Brian Libby | Advertorial course provided by MonierLifetile | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center (Mis)Understanding Green Products | A dizzying array of green-product certification protocols are overwhelming the building industry-even staunch advocates see a tough road ahead for architects | Russell Fortmeyer | | | Originally published in the November 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Selecting High-End Hardware for Residential, Commercial, and Hospitality Locations | Structural interlayers add protection against hurricane and blast forces | Stanley Stark, FAIA | Advertorial course provided by Rocky Mountain Hardware | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Exploring the High-Performance Benefits of Laminated Glass | Versatile Building Material Provides Multiple Advantages | | Advertorial course provided by Solutia Inc. and Viracon | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Green Building: Essential Design Strategies for a Sustainable Future | Leveraging Environmentally Efficient, Economic Solutions with Solar Insulating Glass, Ceiling Recycling Programs, and Water Conservation | Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA | Advertorial course provided by Armstrong Ceiling Systems, Oldcastle Glass®, Sloan Valve | | Originally published in the November 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Green Building: Essential Design Strategies for a Sustainable Future | Leveraging Environmentally Efficient, Economic Solutions with Solar Insulating Glass, Ceiling Recycling Programs, and Water Conservation | Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA | Advertorial course provided by Armstrong Ceiling Systems, Oldcastle Glass®, Sloan Valve | | Originally published in the November 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Sustainable Roofing Strategies | Lowering Energy Costs, Advancing Environmental Goals | Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA | Advertorial course provided by: American Hydrotech, Inc., Cool Roof Rating Council, Evergreen Slate, NEOGARD®, division of Jones-Blair Company, and Petersen-Dean Roofing Systems | | Originally published in the July 2007 issue of GreenSource Magazine. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Western Red Cedar Shakes and Shingles: A Sustainable, Versatile Roofing Choice | Durable and weather resistant, cedar roofs blend natural aesthetics with performance | Lynne Christensen, MBA, CAE | Advertorial course provided by The Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau | | Originally published in the November 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center When the Whole Is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts | An intricate array of CNC-milled components brings ceilings and walls to life | Josephine Minutillo | | | Originally published in the September 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Green Building: Essential Design Strategies for a Sustainable Future | Leveraging Environmentally Efficient, Economic Solutions with Solar Insulating Glass, Ceiling Recycling Programs, and Water Conservation | Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA | Advertorial course provided by Armstrong Ceiling Systems, Oldcastle Glass®, Sloan Valve | | Originally published in the November 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Moisture Management in Wall Assemblies: Air, Water, and Vapor Barriers | Selecting the appropriate protective barrier based on climate, codes, and design criteria | | Advertorial course provided by DuPont Tyvek | | Originally published in the December 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Network Cabling Specification and Installation Practices Impact Building Safety | Advances in technology offer alternatives to traditional cable materials | | Advertorial course provided by DuPont Cabling Solutions | | Originally published in the December 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Designing For Fire Resistance With Gypsum Panel Systems | Improving building safety through the use of fire rated assemblies | Robert C. Grupe, CSI, Director Architectural and Technical Solutions, USG C | Advertorial course provided by USG Corporation | | Originally published in the October 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Loblolly House: In Stock and Ready to Ship | KieranTimberlake Associates fabricates the loblolly house in a warehouse, setting up a new supply chain and establishing a base to revolutionize the firm's future production. | Russell Fortmeyer | | | Originally published in the November 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center American Hardwoods Enhance Healthy, Healing Spaces | Meeting the exacting requirements of aesthetics, sustainability, durability | | Advertorial course provided by The Hardwood Council | | Originally published in the November 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center The Art and Science of Good Ventilation | | | Advertorial course provided by Broan-NuTone | | Originally published in the December 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Selling the Light of Day | Incentive programs and increased demand for building-integrated photovoltaic installations has pushed research and innovation at companies and universities. | Russell Fortmeyer | | | Originally published in the September 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center How and Why Laminated Glass Solutions Meet Expanding Hurricane Code Requirements | With hurricane-prone states adopting new building codes laminated glass with its many benefits takes on an increasingly critical role. | Karin Tetlow | Advertorial course provided by DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions | | Originally published in the December 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Rain-Screen Facades Are More Than Skin Deep | Designers exploit the expressive possibilities of a system that separates a building's cladding from its weather-resistant barrier and helps combat water penetration woes | Joann Gonchar, AIA | | | Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center The Zero Effect | The future of sustainable design increasingly means eliminating carbon dioxide emissions, the most prevalent greenhouse gas. But what does that do to architecture? | Russell Fortmeyer | | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Transformative Tools Start to Take Hold | A critical mass of building information modeling projects demonstrates the technology's benefits and its potential for redefining practice | Joann Gonchar, AIA | | | Originally published in the April 2007 issue of Architectural Record. Also seen in the April 23, 2007 issue of ENR | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Getting Aggressive About Passive Design | Architects cannot approach the final frontier in low-energy, zero-carbon design without addressing that old energy hog - and beloved American friend - air-conditioning | Russell Fortmeyer | | | Originally published in the May 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center A Revered Jeffersonian Landmark Renewed | With thorough research, testing, and analysis, A Hillier-led design team equips the State Capitol of Virginia for the 21st century, while preserving its rich history | Nancy B. Solomon, AIA | | | Originally published in the June 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center AAMA 2605-05 Sets High Standards for Coated Aluminum Extrusions and Panels | Strict criteria result in better performance | | Advertorial course provided by Marvin Windows and Doors | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Windows and Sustainability: An Environmental Perspective | Windows and doors can contribute to green design and LEED® credits | | Advertorial course provided by Pella® Windows & Doors | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Metal Offers Durable, Energy-efficient Roofing Solutions | Understanding the complexities of metal roof systems, substrates and finishes | | Advertorial course provided by Petersen Aluminium Corporation | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Integrated BIM and Design Review for Safer, Better Buildings | How project teams using collaborative design reduce risk, creating better health and safety in projects | C.C. Sullivan | Advertorial course provided by NavisWorks | | Originally published in the October 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Toward a Cybernetic Site | The artist Mary Miss and architects Marlon Blackwell, Kierantimberlake Associates, and Lake/Flato radically reinterpret site construction in three new projects | Russell Fortmeyer | | | Originally published in the July 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Miracle on (and Under) Second Avenue | A New York City off-again, and now on-again, public infrastructure project depends upon intense collaboration between architects and engineers | Sara Hart | | | Originally published in the August 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center The New Age of High-Tech Hospitals | Information Technology and digitally enabled medicine may be converging onto a single system, but are architects prepared to take the lead with their health-care clients? | Russell Fortmeyer | | | Originally published in the September 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center An Abandoned Airport Brownfield Takes Off | Parsons cleans up a massive brownfield site at denver's shuttered stapleton international airport, allowing for the development of new neighborhoods for the inner city | Russell Fortmeyer | | | Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Rooftops Slowly, but Steadily, Start to Sprout | Technology begins to take root on roofs in North America as new research supports claims of environmental benefits, and policies encouraging implementation multiply. | Joann Gonchar, AIA | | | Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Market Trends Drive the Need for Effective Sound Solutions | Acoustically enhanced gypsum board and other options offer efficient ways to build better partitions | | Advertorial course provided by National Gypsum Company | | Originally published in the July 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center The Fourth Source: Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) for General Illumination | | C.C. Sullivan | Advertorial course provided by Kim Lighting and Prescolite, Inc. | | Originally published in the September 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Acrylic Foam Structural Glazing Tape: A New Bonding Alternative | A durable, high-performance glazing option for curtain wall construction | | Advertorial course provided by 3M | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Safety and Security Without the Fortress Look | Designers of public-sector emergency-response buildings eschew the bunker image and incorporate transparency, sustainability, and state-of-the-art technology | Joann Gonchar, AIA | | | Originally published in the October 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Sustainable Roofing Strategies | Lowering Energy Costs, Advancing Environmental Goals | Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA | Advertorial course provided by: American Hydrotech, Inc., Cool Roof Rating Council, Evergreen Slate, NEOGARD®, division of Jones-Blair Company, and Petersen-Dean Roofing Systems | | Originally published in the July 2007 issue of GreenSource Magazine. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Sustainable Roofing Strategies | Lowering Energy Costs, Advancing Environmental Goals | Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA | Advertorial course provided by: American Hydrotech, Inc., Cool Roof Rating Council, Evergreen Slate, NEOGARD®, division of Jones-Blair Company, and Petersen-Dean Roofing Systems | | Originally published in the July 2007 issue of GreenSource Magazine. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Sustainable Roofing Strategies | Lowering Energy Costs, Advancing Environmental Goals | Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA | Advertorial course provided by: American Hydrotech, Inc., Cool Roof Rating Council, Evergreen Slate, NEOGARD®, division of Jones-Blair Company, and Petersen-Dean Roofing Systems | | Originally published in the July 2007 issue of GreenSource Magazine. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Sustainable Roofing Strategies | Lowering Energy Costs, Advancing Environmental Goals | Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA | Advertorial course provided by: American Hydrotech, Inc., Cool Roof Rating Council, Evergreen Slate, NEOGARD®, division of Jones-Blair Company, and Petersen-Dean Roofing Systems | | Originally published in the July 2007 issue of GreenSource Magazine. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Horizontal Sliding-Door Systems: Opening New Opportunities for Design Flexibility | Since 2000, fire and building codes allow sliding-door systems for emergency egress | Anthony Flint | Advertorial course provided by Won-Door Products | | Originally published in the December 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Task Lighting Solutions: Their Economic and Ergonomic Benefits | Supported by human factors research and driven by demand for energy savings, task lighting is a critical component of efficient and effective workplace lighting solutions. | Karin Tetlow | Advertorial course provided by Humanscale | | Originally published in the November 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Preventing Moisture-Related Problems in Residential Wood Framing | | Jeanette Fitzgerald | Advertorial course provided by WoodSmart Solutions, Inc. | | Originally published in the November 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Raised Access Floors: The Foundation of Flexibility and Efficiency | Economical modular systems simplify facility management and increase indoor air quality | Peter J. Arsenault, AIA, NCARB, LEED-AP, Joel Zwier, AIA, Steelcase, Inc., and Architectural Product | Advertorial course provided by Steelcase Corporation | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center The Power of Certified & Tested Insulating Glass Units | Now, manufacturers have one standard, one test and one certification protocol to adhere to, rather than trying to decide which of several to follow. | | Advertorial course provided by Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance | | Originally published in the June 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Designing with Fire-Rated Glass: Integrating Life Safety, Transparency, and Aesthetics | Technology creates new glazing options | Jerry Razwick | Advertorial course provided by Technical Glass Products | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Fiberglass Fenestration: A Durable, Sustainable, and Economic Alternative for Windows and Doors | By combining the benefits of aluminum, vinyl, and wood windows, fiberglass composites provide aesthetics and longevity for any environmental condition. | Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA | Advertorial course provided by Pella® Windows & Doors | | Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Concrete Gets Glamorous in the 21st Century | Bold invention overtakes steady progress as new concrete products create startling opportunities for architectural expression | Sara Hart | | | Originally published in the January 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center The Art and Science of Peace and Quiet | Architects and engineers follow a variety of high and low paths in an effort to keep external noise out of buildings and improve desired sound within. | Sara Hart | | | Originally published in the February 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Architectural Aluminum Curtain Wall Systems | The curtain wall is the element of a project on which, if you are not doing things right, everybody can get hurt... Walter Scarborough, HKS Inc. | | Advertorial course provided by Vistawall | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Unveiling The New MasterFormat™ 2004 Edition | Expanded and Reorganized, the New MasterFormat Provides Architects and Owners with Tools that Save Time and Money | | Advertorial course provided by Building Systems Design, Inc., Ellison Bronze, HySecurity, National Gypsum, ThyssenKrupp Elevator | | Originally published in the March 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Green Products: Trends & Innovations | | | Advertorial course provided by Thyssenkrupp Elevator, US Green Building Council, Tarkett, Lutron, VistaWall, Umicore, PPG FlatGlass, C/S Group, AltusGroup, MechoShade, HunterDouglas, AISC, Sloan Valve | | Originally published in the February 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Green Products: Trends & Innovations | | | Advertorial course provided by Thyssenkrupp Elevator, US Green Building Council, Tarkett, Lutron, VistaWall, Umicore, PPG FlatGlass, C/S Group, AltusGroup, MechoShade, HunterDouglas, AISC, Sloan Valve | | Originally published in the February 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Green Products: Trends & Innovations | | | Advertorial course provided by Thyssenkrupp Elevator, US Green Building Council, Tarkett, Lutron, VistaWall, Umicore, PPG FlatGlass, C/S Group, AltusGroup, MechoShade, HunterDouglas, AISC, Sloan Valve | | Originally published in the February 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Green Products: Trends & Innovations | | | Advertorial course provided by Thyssenkrupp Elevator, US Green Building Council, Tarkett, Lutron, VistaWall, Umicore, PPG FlatGlass, C/S Group, AltusGroup, MechoShade, HunterDouglas, AISC, Sloan Valve | | Originally published in the February 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Full Circle: Fenestration for the Complete Building Envelope | Windows, doors, and unit skylights comprise one performance standard highlighting integral components. | Jeffrey F. Lowinski | Advertorial course provided by WDMA | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Advancements in the manufacture of wood windows and doors | | | Advertorial course provided by Eagle Window & Door, Inc. | | Originally published in the June 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Building Green with Windows and Doors | With the growth of Green Building, windows and doors take on an increasingly significant role for occupants' well-being and energy efficiency. | Karin Tetlow | Advertorial course provided by Marvin Windows and Doors | | Originally published in the June 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Green Products: Trends & Innovations | | | Advertorial course provided by Thyssenkrupp Elevator, US Green Building Council, Tarkett, Lutron, VistaWall, Umicore, PPG FlatGlass, C/S Group, AltusGroup, MechoShade, HunterDouglas, AISC, Sloan Valve | | Originally published in the February 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center New Standard Assures Sustainability in Carpets | A Guide to Specifying Low-Impact Materials | | Advertorial courses provided by The Carpet and Rug Institute | | Originally published in the October 2007 issue of GreenSource. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Green Products: Trends & Innovations | | | Advertorial course provided by Thyssenkrupp Elevator, US Green Building Council, Tarkett, Lutron, VistaWall, Umicore, PPG FlatGlass, C/S Group, AltusGroup, MechoShade, HunterDouglas, AISC, Sloan Valve | | Originally published in the February 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Green Products: Trends & Innovations | | | Advertorial course provided by Thyssenkrupp Elevator, US Green Building Council, Tarkett, Lutron, VistaWall, Umicore, PPG FlatGlass, C/S Group, AltusGroup, MechoShade, HunterDouglas, AISC, Sloan Valve | | Originally published in the February 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Green Products: Trends & Innovations | | | Advertorial course provided by Thyssenkrupp Elevator, US Green Building Council, Tarkett, Lutron, VistaWall, Umicore, PPG FlatGlass, C/S Group, AltusGroup, MechoShade, HunterDouglas, AISC, Sloan Valve | | Originally published in the February 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Green Products: Trends & Innovations | | | Advertorial course provided by Thyssenkrupp Elevator, US Green Building Council, Tarkett, Lutron, VistaWall, Umicore, PPG FlatGlass, C/S Group, AltusGroup, MechoShade, HunterDouglas, AISC, Sloan Valve | | Originally published in the February 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Composite Panels: Particleboard and Medium-Density Fiberboard | Specified as substrate for a multitude of applications, particleboard and medium-density fiberboard are an essential material for interior architects. | Karin Tetlow | Advertorial course provided by Weyerhaeuser | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center How Is LEED Faring After Five Years in Use? | The best-known rating system for green buildings in the United States, LEED struggles with its own rapid rise in popularity | Nancy B. Solomon, AIA | | | Originally published in the June 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Giving Old Buildings a Reason to Live | Using the latest high-tech tools, preservation architects find the right balance between celebrating a building's treasured history and allowing it to live on into the future. | Nancy B. Solomon, AIA | | | Originally published in the March 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Green Products: Trends & Innovations | | | Advertorial course provided by Thyssenkrupp Elevator, US Green Building Council, Tarkett, Lutron, VistaWall, Umicore, PPG FlatGlass, C/S Group, AltusGroup, MechoShade, HunterDouglas, AISC, Sloan Valve | | Originally published in the February 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Green Products: Trends & Innovations | | | Advertorial course provided by Thyssenkrupp Elevator, US Green Building Council, Tarkett, Lutron, VistaWall, Umicore, PPG FlatGlass, C/S Group, AltusGroup, MechoShade, HunterDouglas, AISC, Sloan Valve | | Originally published in the February 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Green Products: Trends & Innovations | | | Advertorial course provided by Thyssenkrupp Elevator, US Green Building Council, Tarkett, Lutron, VistaWall, Umicore, PPG FlatGlass, C/S Group, AltusGroup, MechoShade, HunterDouglas, AISC, Sloan Valve | | Originally published in the February 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Green Products: Trends & Innovations | | | Advertorial course provided by Thyssenkrupp Elevator, US Green Building Council, Tarkett, Lutron, VistaWall, Umicore, PPG FlatGlass, C/S Group, AltusGroup, MechoShade, HunterDouglas, AISC, Sloan Valve | | Originally published in the February 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Green Products: Trends & Innovations | | | Advertorial course provided by Thyssenkrupp Elevator, US Green Building Council, Tarkett, Lutron, VistaWall, Umicore, PPG FlatGlass, C/S Group, AltusGroup, MechoShade, HunterDouglas, AISC, Sloan Valve | | Originally published in the February 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Green Products: Trends & Innovations | | | Advertorial course provided by Thyssenkrupp Elevator, US Green Building Council, Tarkett, Lutron, VistaWall, Umicore, PPG FlatGlass, C/S Group, AltusGroup, MechoShade, HunterDouglas, AISC, Sloan Valve | | Originally published in the February 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center High-Performing Envelopes Demand Know-How | Several new initiatives will help architects better apply building science and technology to the design of building envelopes. | Nancy B. Solomon, AIA | | | Originally published in the April 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Born Again: A New Skin Offers a Fresh Start | The recladding of the Richmond, Virginia, City Hall is an investigative study of the intimate relationship between architectural design and the life expectancy of materials | Sara Hart | | | Originally published in the May 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center The Pick of the Sustainable Crop | Through its annual awards program, AIA's Committee on the Environment applauds well-designed, high-performance buildings that reflect diverse places and purposes | Nancy B. Solomon, AIA | | | Originally published in the July 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Horizontal sliding-door Systems: Opening New Opportunities for Design Flexibility | Since 2000, Fire and Building Codes Allow sliding-door systems for Emergency Egress | Anthony Flint | Advertorial course provided by Won-Door Products | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Sustainability Rating Systems: Promoting Best Practices and Energy Efficiency | Easy to use online sustainability rating systems are educational tools that address all project phases. | Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA | Advertorial course provided by Green Building Inititive | | Originally published in the June 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center The Art of Product Research and Selection | | Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA | Advertorial course provided by Sweets | | Originally published in the May 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Stadium Roofs Offer Much More Than Shelter | A group of recent innovative projects demonstrates that a long-span roof can provide the primary opportunity for expression and a key design and construction challenge | Joann Gonchar, AIA, and Peter Reina | | | Originally published in the June 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Designing Bullet Resistant Protection Panel Systems: Capture More than the Imagination | | Virginia A. Greene, AIA | Advertorial course provided by Bullet Guard Corporation | | Originally published in the June 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center One Project, but Many Seismic Solutions | The complex and contextual de Young Museum, set in San Francisco's lush Golden Gate Park, incorporates an impressive diversity of earthquake-resisting strategies | Joann Gonchar, AIA | | | Originally published in the May 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Getting on Board with Building Information Modeling | Using 3-D modeling to integrate the design and construction process | Larry Flynn | Advertorial course provided by American Institute of Steel Construction | | Originally published in the April 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Robo Buildings: Pursuing the Interactive Envelope | In Recent projects, smarter building skins automatically control daylighting, ventilation, and more to benefit occupants and enhance sustainable design quality | C.C. Sullivan | | | Originally published in the April 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Exploring the High-Performance Benefits of Laminated Glass | Versatile Building Material Provides Multiple Advantages | | Advertorial course provided by Solutia Inc. and Viracon | | Originally published in the March 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center The Essential Design Element for Any Office Space | | | Advertorial course provided by Lutron | | Originally published in the March 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Can a New Kind of Heat Pump Change the World? | An Electric-bill-burdened Engineer has developed what the HVAC industry has ignored: a heat pump that works when the temperature is below zero. Will consumers beat a path to his door? | Charles Linn, FAIA | | | Originally published in the March 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center New Technologies Create New Challenges | With the current emphasis on technology and sustainability, architects and researchers rely on building process to manage the flood of products, materials, and options | Sara Hart | | | Originally published in the February 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Concrete Waterproofing with Crystalline Technology | Crystalline chemicals improve concrete durability, lower maintenance costs, and extend building life cycles | Stanley Stark, FAIA | Advertorial course provided by Xypex | | Originally published in the January 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center The Perils of Restoring | Krueck & Sexton architects faced tremendous challenges in the restoration of Mie Van der Rohe's 1956 masterpiece, S.R. Crown Hall, at the Illinois Institute of Technology | Sara Hart | | | Originally published in the January 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Air Barriers: Increasing Building Performance, Decreasing Energy Costs | | | Advertorial course provided by DuPont Tyvek | | Originally published in the January 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Thermal and Moisture Control in Exterior Metal Walls | Achieving durable, economical, and sustainable metal wall systems | Peter J. Arsenault, AIA, NCARB, LEED-AP | Advertorial course provided by CENTRIA | | Originally published in the January 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center The Pros and Cons of Restoring and Replacing Wood Windows | Sustainability, historical accuracy and economics all enter into decisions about restoration or replacement | Karin Tetlow | Advertorial course provided by Artistic Doors and Windows, Inc. | | Originally published in the January 2006 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Strengthening the Performance of Laminated Glass | Structural interlayers add protection against hurricane and blast forces | | Advertorial course provided by DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions, E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Perforated Metal and Wood Ceilings: Sustainability, Acoustics, and Aesthetics | Raising the standards for acoustical performance and design flexibility | Michael Chusid, RA, FCSI | Sponsored by Ceilings Plus | | Revised July 2009 from the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Specifying Residential Appliances: Green Update | Energy-saving appliances reduce water use and enhance sustainability | Peter J. Arsenault, AIA, NCARB, LEED-AP | Advertorial course provided by Bosch | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Access Control: Delivering Security, Life Safety, and Convenience | Specifying appropriate door and hardware components for building projects | T.J. Gottwalt AHC/CDC, CSI, CCPR | Advertorial course provided by ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Designing with Green Roofs: Maximizing Sustainability and Stormwater Management | New urban roof top gardens lower energy costs and increase environmental benefits | Celeste Allen Novak, AIA, LEED AP | Advertorial course provided by American Hydrotech, Inc. | | Originally published in the December 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Daylight in the Office Space | | | Advertorial course provided by Lutron | | Originally published in the November 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center The Green Market Reaches Critical Mass | A New Survey Finds a Growing Commitment to Green | | Advertorial course provided by Architects and Product Manufacturers | | Originally published in the November 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center The Hopes and Fears of Design-Build | This method of project delivery tempts some architects with the role of master builder while threatening to put others on par with the trades. | Nancy B. Solomon, AIA | | | Originally published in the November 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Unveiling The New MasterFormat™ 2004 Edition | Expanded and Reorganized, the New MasterFormat Provides Architects and Owners with Tools that Save Time and Money | | Advertorial course provided by Building Systems Design, Inc., Ellison Bronze, HySecurity, National Gypsum, ThyssenKrupp Elevator | | Originally published in the March 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Unveiling The New MasterFormat™ 2004 Edition | Expanded and Reorganized, the New MasterFormat Provides Architects and Owners with Tools that Save Time and Money | | Advertorial course provided by Building Systems Design, Inc., Ellison Bronze, HySecurity, National Gypsum, ThyssenKrupp Elevator | | Originally published in the March 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Unveiling The New MasterFormat™ 2004 Edition | Expanded and Reorganized, the New MasterFormat Provides Architects and Owners with Tools that Save Time and Money | | Advertorial course provided by Building Systems Design, Inc., Ellison Bronze, HySecurity, National Gypsum, ThyssenKrupp Elevator | | Originally published in the March 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Vertical Materials Handling Systems aka Dumbwaiters | Once a simple hoist mechanism, the dumbwaiter is now the smart, efficient, safe and economic solution for moving materials from one floor to another. | | Advertorial course provided by Matot | | Originally published in the May 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Greater Vision: Alternate Window Materials in Commercial Buildings | | | Advertorial course provided by Pella® Windows & Doors | | Originally published in the May 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center “And the award for best sound effects goes to ...” | Acoustics get a starring role in the design of a new performing arts center | Josephine Minutillo | | | Originally published in the February 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Factors For Achieving Water Conservation Excellence: | Why-and What-Today's Architect Should Know About Plumbing and Its Relationship to Sustainable Design | | Advertorial course provided by Sloan Valve Company | | Originally published in the May 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Specifying Ceilings: From Classic to Curved | | | Advertorial course provided by Adams Campbell, Ceilings Plus, Hunter Douglas Contract, illbruck, Norton Industries, Simplex Ceilings | | Originally published in the July 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Specifying Ceilings: From Classic to Curved | | | Advertorial course provided by Adams Campbell, Ceilings Plus, Hunter Douglas Contract, illbruck, Norton Industries, Simplex Ceilings | | Originally published in the July 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Specifying Ceilings: From Classic to Curved | | | Advertorial course provided by Adams Campbell, Ceilings Plus, Hunter Douglas Contract, illbruck, Norton Industries, Simplex Ceilings | | Originally published in the July 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Specifying Ceilings: From Classic to Curved | | | Advertorial course provided by Adams Campbell, Ceilings Plus, Hunter Douglas Contract, illbruck, Norton Industries, Simplex Ceilings | | Originally published in the July 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Specifying Ceilings: From Classic to Curved | | | Advertorial course provided by Adams Campbell, Ceilings Plus, Hunter Douglas Contract, illbruck, Norton Industries, Simplex Ceilings | | Originally published in the July 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Specifying Ceilings: From Classic to Curved | | | Advertorial course provided by Adams Campbell, Ceilings Plus, Hunter Douglas Contract, illbruck, Norton Industries, Simplex Ceilings | | Originally published in the July 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Associations: Dynamic Connections for the Profession | | | | | Originally published in the June 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Fluid Applied Air/Moisture Barriers for Moisture Control and Mold Prevention in Wall Construction | | | Advertorial course provided by Sto Corp | | Originally published in the October 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Flights of Fancy in Long-Span Design | New airport terminals feature breathtaking roof structures, which solve functional challenges while delighting harried travelers. | Nancy B. Solomon, AIA | | | Originally published in the October 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Designing with American Hardwoods: A Sustainable, Versatile Material Choice | | | Advertorial course provided by The Hardwood Council | | Originally published in the October 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Low-Slope Commercial Roofing | Roof Cover Boards Provide Outstanding Performance | Robert C. Grupe, CSI, Director, Architectural and Technical Solutions, USG C | Advertorial course provided by USG | | Originally published in the September 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Commercial Buildings Open Their Windows | Whether it's a greenhouse or an office building, new technologies are helping designers to pry open these hermetically sealed structures and let in some fresh air | Barbara Knecht and Sara Hart | | | Originally published in the September 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center A New Era for Fire Protection and Life Safety | While NIST awaits public comments about its investigation into the Causes of the collapse of the World Trade Center Towers, tall Buildings Continue to Rise | Sara Hart | | | Originally published in the August 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Architects' Widening View of Windows: Technical Advances Elevate the Role of Fenestration | | | Advertorial course provided by Andersen Windows | | Originally published in the August 2005 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Designing With Glass Block: Abundant Applications Provide Practical, Aesthetic and Green Solutions | | | Advertorial courses provided by Pittsburgh Corning Corporation | | Originally published in the October 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center New Glass Technologies Improve Performance of Architectural Glass | Fenestration Advances Boost Energy Efficiency and Lower Maintenance Costs | | Advertorial courses provided by JELD-WEN® Windows and Doors | | Originally published in the October 2007 issue of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Design for a Carbon-Free Life: The Pursuit of | A Growing Number of Projects Focus Attention On An Elusive Goal. | Molly Miller | | | Originally published in the October 2007 issue of GreenSource. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Water Management in Commercial Window Systems | | | Sponsored by Pella® Windows & Doors | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Pedestrian Friendly: Planting Trees and Celebrating Stormwater in Urban Areas | When planning for vibrant urban spaces, tree grates and stormwater trench design can assure successful urban forestry and provide new tools for successful stormwater strategies. | Celeste Allen Novak AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by IRONSMITH, INC. | | Originally published in November 2008 | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Energy Modeling For Sustainability | Evolving software for modeling energy dynamics makes it easier for architects and engineers to design green buildings | B.J. Novitski | | | Originally published in the April 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Door Hardware Comes of Age | Distinctive Designs Meet Aesthetic and Security Requirements | Stanley Stark, FAIA | Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Hardware | | Originally published in the December 2007 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Horizontal Sliding Fire Doors: Code-Compliant Design for Wide-Span Opening Protectives | Since 2000, fire and building codes allow for sliding-door systems for emergency egress | Anthony Flint | Sponsored by Won-Door Products | | Originally published in the December 2007 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center American Hardwoods for High-Traffic Areas | A natural material brings durability, cost-effectiveness and charm to busy venues | | Sponsored by The Hardwood Council | | Originally published in the December 2007 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Match Game: Specifying the Right Projection Screen for the Presentation Space | | | Sponsored by Da-Lite Screen Company, Inc. | | Originally published in the December 2007 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Thin Brick and Thin-Cut Stone Take on Full-Dimension Masonry Products | | | Sponsored by Robinson Brick | | Originally published in the December 2007 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Architectural Zinc: From Gray to Green | A traditional building material finds a green future | Layne Evans | Sponsored by RHEINZINK America, Inc. | | Originally published in the December 2007 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Building Even Better Concrete | Manufacturers, scientists, and designers strive to reduce a vital material's environmental footprint while exploiting its many beneficial qualities. | Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the December 2007 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Sunpower for School Kids | A PV system can supply some of the energy your school needs, but may be even better as a teacher of physics, energy, and sustainability concepts. | Deane Evans, FAIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in Schools of the 21st Century, a supplement of Architectural Record. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Managing Client Expectations to Reduce Professional Liability Risk | Practice management techniques can lower the risk of client dissatisfaction and professional liability claims. | | Sponsored by the Design Professional group of the XL Insurance companies | | Originally published in the January 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Architecture, Hot and Cold | The collaboration between two Australian firms on Melbourne's new Council House 2 shows off the design possibilities for building-integrated HVAC | Russell Fortmeyer | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the January 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Precious Water: Sustainable Indoor Water Systems | New techniques and technologies--including bathroom and lavatory fixtures--help boost full-building water efficiency | C. C. Sullivan | Sponsored by TOTO and Zurn Engineered Water Solutions | | Originally published in the January 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Precious Water: Sustainable Indoor Water Systems | New techniques and technologies--including bathroom and lavatory fixtures--help boost full-building water efficiency | C. C. Sullivan | Sponsored by TOTO and Zurn Engineered Water Solutions | | Originally published in the January 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Rapidly Renewable Materials' Complex Calculus | Evaluating the environmental impact of alternative building products is more involved than a straightforward examination of the length of planting and harvest cycles | B.J. Novitski | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the April 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Designing and Specifying Architectural Columns | | | Sponsored by Crown Column and Millwork, LLC | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center The Case For Commissioning | Long considered a requirement of high-performance building, two recent projects present new angles on commissioning. | Sara Hart | From GreenSource | | Originally published in the January 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Looking Back and Moving Forward | Postoccupancy evaluations offer a systematic process for assessing completed projects, pointing the way to better-performing buildings. | Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the February 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Learning to Live on Alternative Energy | Three landmark projects show us how to integrate renewable-energy strategies into architecture, without compromising design | David Sokol, Russell Fortmeyer & Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the March 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Designing for Sustainability: | Cementitious-based Building Materials Contribute to LEED® Credits | | Sponsored by Lafarge | | Originally published in the April 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Standing on Green Principles: Sustainable Flooring Choices and Life Cycle Assessment | Innovative technologies, as well as tried-and-true materials, contribute to sustainable flooring from | C.C. Sullivan | Sponsored by Amorim Flooring North America, Forbo Flooring Systems and Teragren® Fine Bamboo Flooring, Panels & Veneer | | Originally published in the April 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Standing on Green Principles: Sustainable Flooring Choices and Life Cycle Assessment | Innovative technologies, as well as tried-and-true materials, contribute to sustainable flooring from | C.C. Sullivan | Sponsored by Amorim Flooring North America, Forbo Flooring Systems and Teragren® Fine Bamboo Flooring, Panels & Veneer | | Originally published in the April 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Standing on Green Principles: Sustainable Flooring Choices and Life Cycle Assessment | Innovative technologies, as well as tried-and-true materials, contribute to sustainable flooring from | C.C. Sullivan | Sponsored by Amorim Flooring North America, Forbo Flooring Systems and Teragren® Fine Bamboo Flooring, Panels & Veneer | | Originally published in the April 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Best Practices in Integrated Project Delivery for Overall Improved Service Delivery Management | The desire to better manage building projects leads firms to implement next-generation collaboration tools and integrated server products. The technologies are shown to save time and money while improving knowledge management. | C.C. Sullivan | Sponsored by Microsoft Professional Services Industry Solutions

| | Originally published in May 2008, Updated March 2009 | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Sound Choices in Acoustical Drywall | New generation products deliver enhanced sound suppression solutions that reduce cost and offer revenue opportunities to developers. | | Sponsored by Supress Products | "sound control" "noise control" "wallboard" | Originally published in May 2008 | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Targets for Building Performance: Selecting Windows that Work | Building performance is affected by wind and water pressures — high-performance windows are chosen through the application of best practice calculations. | Celeste Allen Novak, AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by Pella® Windows & Doors

| | Originally published in the May 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Let the (Indirect) Sun Shine In | A highly collaborative design process and in-depth analysis produce daylighting systems for two expanding art museums on opposite coasts | Joann Gonchar, AIA | From Architectural Record | | Originally published in the May 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Lighting Control in the Office Space | | | Sponsored by Lutron Electronics Co. Inc. | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Sustainable Landscape Lighting Systems | Providing Energy-efficient, Material-efficient and Design-efficient Solutions in Outdoor Settings | Jeanette Fitzgerald | Sponsored by B-K Lighting | | Originally published in May 2008 | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Wood Provides Natural Fenestration Solutions | The right species for window and door applications offer benefits in practicality, aesthetics and sustainability | | Sponsored by Marvin Windows and Doors | | Originally published in the June 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center A Sleek Skyscraper in San Francisco Raises the Profile of Performance-Based Design | The nearly complete tower demonstrates multiple benefits of a nonprescriptive approach | Nadine M. Post | | | Originally published in the June 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Inside Beijing's Big Box of Blue Bubbles | A multidisciplinary design team employed an innovative digital process to produce a surprising, highly integrated envelope-and-structure combination. | Joann Gonchar, AIA | | | Originally published in the July 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Fire-Rated Glass and Glazing | | | Sponsored by Pilkington Fire Protection Glass North America | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Toward Wiser Water Strategies | To lessen the burden on increasingly constrained fresh-water supplies, designers and building owners turn to alternative sources | Alex Wilson | | | Originally published in the July 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Architectural Glass: Production, Selection and Performance | | | Sponsored by Pilkington North America | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Design Professionals Follow the Physician's Precept: | Innovative strategies improve air quality inside health care facilities so that patients don't end up sicker than when they arrived | Josephine Minutillo | | | Originally published in the August 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Escalator Basics Today: How to Plan, Design and Update | New technology and code revisions plus the absence of standard building interface dimensions require a project by project approach to escalator design. | Karin Tetlow | Sponsored by KONE Inc. | | Originally published in the October 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Fresh Air and Daylight: Designing Natural Environments | Manufacturers are providing opportunities for fresh air in buildings while integrating daylighting techniques for increased energy efficiency. | Celeste Novak, AIA, LEED AP, En\compass Architecture | Sponsored by EFCO Corporation, La Cantina Doors, Milgard Windows & Doors, Nana Wall Systems, Inc., OpenAire Inc., Pella® Windows and Doors, Solatube International | | Originally published in the July 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Fresh Air and Daylight: Designing Natural Environments | Manufacturers are providing opportunities for fresh air in buildings while integrating daylighting techniques for increased energy efficiency. | Celeste Novak, AIA, LEED AP, En\compass Architecture | Sponsored by EFCO Corporation, La Cantina Doors, Milgard Windows & Doors, Nana Wall Systems, Inc., OpenAire Inc., Pella® Windows and Doors, Solatube International | | Originally published in the July 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Fresh Air and Daylight: Designing Natural Environments | Manufacturers are providing opportunities for fresh air in buildings while integrating daylighting techniques for increased energy efficiency. | Celeste Novak, AIA, LEED AP, En\compass Architecture | Sponsored by EFCO Corporation, La Cantina Doors, Milgard Windows & Doors, Nana Wall Systems, Inc., OpenAire Inc., Pella? Windows and Doors, Solatube International | | Originally published in the July 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Glass Act: Where Beauty and Engineering Clearly Meet | Seeing through today's spectacular bolted structural glazing systems to the precision engineering inside | Layne Evans | Sponsored by W & W Glass, LLC | | Originally published in the October 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Fresh Air and Daylight: Designing Natural Environments | Manufacturers are providing opportunities for fresh air in buildings while integrating daylighting techniques for increased energy efficiency. | Celeste Novak, AIA, LEED AP, En\compass Architecture | Sponsored by EFCO Corporation, La Cantina Doors, Milgard Windows & Doors, Nana Wall Systems, Inc., OpenAire Inc., Pella® Windows and Doors, Solatube International | | Originally published in the July 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Fresh Air and Daylight: Designing Natural Environments | Manufacturers are providing opportunities for fresh air in buildings while integrating daylighting techniques for increased energy efficiency. | Celeste Novak, AIA, LEED AP, En\compass Architecture | Sponsored by EFCO Corporation, La Cantina Doors, Milgard Windows & Doors, Nana Wall Systems, Inc., OpenAire Inc., Pella® Windows and Doors, Solatube International | | Originally published in the July 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Fresh Air and Daylight: Designing Natural Environments | Manufacturers are providing opportunities for fresh air in buildings while integrating daylighting techniques for increased energy efficiency. | Celeste Novak, AIA, LEED AP, En\compass Architecture | Sponsored by EFCO Corporation, La Cantina Doors, Milgard Windows & Doors, Nana Wall Systems, Inc., OpenAire Inc., Pella® Windows and Doors, Solatube International | | Originally published in the July 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Fresh Air and Daylight: Designing Natural Environments | Manufacturers are providing opportunities for fresh air in buildings while integrating daylighting techniques for increased energy efficiency. | Celeste Novak, AIA, LEED AP, En\compass Architecture | Sponsored by EFCO Corporation, La Cantina Doors, Milgard Windows & Doors, Nana Wall Systems, Inc., OpenAire Inc., Pella® Windows and Doors, Solatube International | | Originally published in the July 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Universal Design Solutions: Integrating Innovative Products and Spatial Design | A closer look at key Universal Design principles for residential design. Included in this study of Universal Design features is a survey of what should be considered when specifying appliances in kitchens and laundry spaces. | Mark R. Johnson, FAIA | Sponsored by Whirlpool Corporation | | Originally published in August 2008 | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Achieving Fire Protection of Electrical Life Safety Circuits | Polymer insulated fire-rated cable for fire protection provides an effective alternative to the traditional practice of specifying construction methods. | Karin Tetlow | Sponsored by Tyco Thermal Controls | | Originally published in August 2008 | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Raising the Energy-efficient Roof with Concrete Tile: Beyond Traditional Curb Appeal | Architects face many issues in specifying a concrete tile roof and code-compliant installation to ensure a sustainable, quality roofing system in both residential and commercial settings. | | Sponsored by Hanson Roof Tile | | Originally published in the September 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Large, Low Velocity Fans: Making Energy Efficiency a Breeze | Advanced, good-looking solutions for air movement in large spaces | | Sponsored by Big Ass Fans^® | | Originally published in the September 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Hot Water on Demand: Natural Gas Tankless Hot Water Heaters Fit your Energy Budget | | Celeste Novak, AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by GE Appliances | | Originally published in the September 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Some Assembly Required | Five firms explore the potential of prefabrication with digital tools, a diversity of materials, and varying degrees of on-site labor | Joann Gonchar, AIA | | | Originally published in the September 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Verdant Surfaces | As the benefits of green walls and roofs become common knowledge, interest grows as rapidly as the vegetation | B.J. Novitski | | | Originally published in the September 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Buildings that Breathe: Thermal Protection, Moisture Proofing and Healthy Air | Moisture proofing and thermal protection depend upon well-engineered system design using new insulations, integrated flashings, and crystalline coatings, to create healthy buildings. | Celeste Novak, AIA, LEED AP, En\compass Architecture | Sponsored by CertainTeed Gypsum, EIMA, Johns Manville, Mortar Net® USA, Ltd., PIMA — Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, US Tile Company and Xypex Chemical Corp. | | Originally published in the September 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Buildings that Breathe: Thermal Protection, Moisture Proofing and Healthy Air | Moisture proofing and thermal protection depend upon well-engineered system design using new insulations, integrated flashings, and crystalline coatings, to create healthy buildings. | Celeste Novak, AIA, LEED AP, En\compass Architecture | Sponsored by CertainTeed Gypsum, EIMA, Johns Manville, Mortar Net® USA, Ltd., PIMA — Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, US Tile Company and Xypex Chemical Corp. | | Originally published in the September 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Buildings that Breathe: Thermal Protection, Moisture Proofing and Healthy Air | Moisture proofing and thermal protection depend upon well-engineered system design using new insulations, integrated flashings, and crystalline coatings, to create healthy buildings. | Celeste Novak, AIA, LEED AP, En\compass Architecture | Sponsored by CertainTeed Gypsum, EIMA, Johns Manville, Mortar Net® USA, Ltd., PIMA — Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, US Tile Company and Xypex Chemical Corp. | | Originally published in the September 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Buildings that Breathe: Thermal Protection, Moisture Proofing and Healthy Air | Moisture proofing and thermal protection depend upon well-engineered system design using new insulations, integrated flashings, and crystalline coatings, to create healthy buildings. | Celeste Novak, AIA, LEED AP, En\compass Architecture | Sponsored by CertainTeed Gypsum, EIMA, Johns Manville, Mortar Net® USA, Ltd., PIMA — Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, US Tile Company and Xypex Chemical Corp. | | Originally published in the September 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Buildings that Breathe: Thermal Protection, Moisture Proofing and Healthy Air | Moisture proofing and thermal protection depend upon well-engineered system design using new insulations, integrated flashings, and crystalline coatings, to create healthy buildings. | Celeste Novak, AIA, LEED AP, En\compass Architecture | Sponsored by CertainTeed Gypsum, EIMA, Johns Manville, Mortar Net® USA, Ltd., PIMA — Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, US Tile Company and Xypex Chemical Corp. | | Originally published in the September 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Buildings that Breathe: Thermal Protection, Moisture Proofing and Healthy Air | Moisture proofing and thermal protection depend upon well-engineered system design using new insulations, integrated flashings, and crystalline coatings, to create healthy buildings. | Celeste Novak, AIA, LEED AP, En\compass Architecture | Sponsored by CertainTeed Gypsum, EIMA, Johns Manville, Mortar Net® USA, Ltd., PIMA — Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, US Tile Company and Xypex Chemical Corp. | | Originally published in the September 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Buildings that Breathe: Thermal Protection, Moisture Proofing and Healthy Air | Moisture proofing and thermal protection depend upon well-engineered system design using new insulations, integrated flashings, and crystalline coatings, to create healthy buildings. | Celeste Novak, AIA, LEED AP, En\compass Architecture | Sponsored by CertainTeed Gypsum, EIMA, Johns Manville, Mortar Net® USA, Ltd., PIMA — Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, US Tile Company and Xypex Chemical Corp. | | Originally published in the September 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center The Case for Certified Wood | Forest products deemed sustainable are a growing part of today's green buildings | | Sponsored by JELD-WEN® Windows and Doors | | Originally published in the October 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Getting High Design from a Low-Tech Approach | Eschewing complex forms and technology, socially minded architects rely on age-old building techniques to create modern marvels | Josephine Minutillo | | | Originally published in the October 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center The Beauty, Longevity, and Earth Friendly Benefits of Clay | | | Sponsored by US Tile Company | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Natural Modular Stone Systems: An Important Advancement in Mankind's First Building Material | | Jeanette Fitzgerald Pitts | Sponsored by Real Stone Source, LLC. | Real Stone Source | Originally published in October 2008 | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center What's New in Horizontal Access Doors, Fire Vents & Roof Hatches | | | Sponsored by The BILCO Company | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Specifying Silicone Sealants: Providing Weather Sealing and Flexibility Between Building Components | Silicone sealants offer long-term durability under extreme weather and building conditions for both new construction and renovation applications. | Peter J. Arsenault, AIA, NCARB, LEED-AP | Sponsored by Dow Corning Corporation | | Originally published in the November 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center The American Hardwood Advantage: Carbon-neutral Materials for Today's Zero Tolerance Goals | American hardwoods help offset global warming and benefit the built environment by reducing carbon dioxide emissions. | | Sponsored by The Hardwood Council | | Originally published in the November 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Sustainable Homes: Design Trends and Technology Innovations | | | Sponsored by Whirlpool Corporation | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center An Energy-Conserving Technology From Europe Makes Inroads in the U.S. | American design teams discover the advantages of chilled beams, a mechanical device popular abroad for more than a decade | B.J. Novitski | | | Originally published in the November 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center LEED for Existing Buildings | Improving Performance Through Operations and Maintenance | Jessica Boehland | | | Originally published in the November 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center The Greening of Color and Texture | Environmentally friendly products combine beauty and sustainability. | | Sponsored by American Clay, Eldorado Stone and The Sherwin-Williams Company | | Originally published in the November 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center The Greening of Color and Texture | Environmentally friendly products combine beauty and sustainability. | | Sponsored by American Clay, Eldorado Stone and The Sherwin-Williams Company | | Originally published in the November 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center The Greening of Color and Texture | Environmentally friendly products combine beauty and sustainability. | | Sponsored by American Clay, Eldorado Stone and The Sherwin-Williams Company | | Originally published in the November 2008 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Horizontal Sliding Fire Doors: Catalyst for Architectural Versatility | With across-the-board code acceptance, sliding door systems permit wide, unencumbered openings for egress and open vistas. | Karin Tetlow | Sponsored by Won-Door Products | | Originally published in the December 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Model Behavior: Anticipating Great Design | Cutting-edge projects throughout the Middle East rely on a variety of simulation programs to inform design and predict building performance | Josephine Minutillo | | | Originally published in the December 2008 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Three Buildings, Three Different Approaches | Bay Area projects demonstrate that the retro fit of existing structures demands as much seismic sophistication as new construction | Joann Gonchar, AIA | | | Originally published in the January 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Protecting Below Grade Building Structures | | | Sponsored by Epro Services, Inc. | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Specifying Maple Athletic Floors - Sustainable Sport Floors | | | Sponsored by Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Bamboo Flooring & Plywood in a Sustainable Design Environment | | | Sponsored by Smith & Fong, Plyboo | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Recycled Rubber Flooring: Yesterday’s Tires Transformed into Today’s High-Performance Flooring | | | Sponsored by ECOsurfaces Commerical Flooring | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Upward-Acting Commercial Sectional Doors | | | Sponsored by Overhead Door Corporation | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Prefabrication's Green Promise | Mass Production Offers Unique Opportunities For Customized Green Construction | Allyson Wendt | | | Originally published in the January 2009 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Carpet Scores Good Marks in Schools: A Smart, Sustainable Solution in Floor Coverings | Attractive, Cost-effective Products Create Learning-friendly Classrooms | | Sponsored by The Carpet and Rug Institute | | Originally published in the January 2009 issue of Schools of the 21st Century | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Extreme Water Savings: The Next Frontier in Drainage and Plumbing Systems | | | Sponsored by AcornVac® | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Not-So-Pedestrian Footbridges | A portfolio of projects demonstrates that there is more to creating signature spans than connecting point A to point B | Joann Gonchar, AIA | | | Originally published in the March 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Courting Nature in Design | The love of nature can be nurtured through architecture that conservers energy and creates healthy interiors | B.J. Novitski | | | Originally published in the March/April 2009 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Essential Zinc: Building For The Future | Low-maintenance zinc gains popularity for buildings that last | Janet Zaso | Sponsored by Umicore Building Products | | Originally published in the April 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Sustainable Plumbing: Valuing Design, Innovation, Quality and Ecology | | | Sponsored by TOTO USA | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center What's So Cool About Cool Roofs? | Innovative technology allows designers to choose a cool roof from myriad colors and materials for a variety of roofing applications. | | Sponsored by Cool Roof Rating Council | | Originally published in the March/April 2009 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Tall Buildings Push Limits by Stepping Up, Not Back | A number of structurally innovative towers defy convention, and gravity, by getting bigger as they get taller | Josephine Minutillo | | | Originally published in the April 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center The Greening of Government Buildings | | | Sponsored by Alpolic® Materials Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America, Inc., Fujitsu General America, Inc., Serious Materials, Inc. | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Recycled Glass Surfaces: Raising the Bar for True Sustainability | | | Sponsored by Vetrazzo, LLC | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center The Greening of Government Buildings | | | Sponsored by Alpolic® Materials Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America, Inc., Fujitsu General America, Inc., Serious Materials, Inc. | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center LEED Looks Ahead With an Ambitious Overhaul | Rating system revamp provides more grounding in science and promotes those strategies with the greatest environmental benefit | Joann Gonchar, AIA | | | Originally published in the May 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center The Greening of Government Buildings | | | Sponsored by Alpolic® Materials Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America, Inc., Fujitsu General America, Inc., Serious Materials, Inc. | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center BIM Promotes Sustainability | Practitioners are finding paths to green through interoperable software | B.J. Novitski | | | Originally published in the May/June 2009 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Real Wood Veneer: The Sustainable, High-quality Product Choice | Veneer profile wrapping and laminating boosts wood's green quotient, reduces costs and encourages design creativity. | | Sponsored by Contact Industries | | Originally published in the May/June 2009 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Conserving Water for a Thirsty Planet | Conserving water by using low-flow fixtures and low-impact stormwater design requires system thinking and integrative design. | Celeste Allen Novak AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by BTL Liners, Inc., The Toro Company, TOTO USA, Xypex Chemical Corporation, and Zurn Engineered Water Solutions | | Originally published in the May/June 2009 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Conserving Water for a Thirsty Planet | Conserving water by using low-flow fixtures and low-impact stormwater design requires system thinking and integrative design. | Celeste Allen Novak AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by BTL Liners, Inc., The Toro Company, TOTO USA, Xypex Chemical Corporation, and Zurn Engineered Water Solutions | | Originally published in the May/June 2009 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Daylight Savings: Window Systems Deliver Light and Reduced Energy Costs | | | Sponsored by Guardian Industries Corp., MechoShade Systems, Inc., Pella Corporation, and Technical Glass Products (TGP) | | Originally published in the June 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Conserving Water for a Thirsty Planet | Conserving water by using low-flow fixtures and low-impact stormwater design requires system thinking and integrative design. | Celeste Allen Novak AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by BTL Liners, Inc., The Toro Company, TOTO USA, Xypex Chemical Corporation, and Zurn Engineered Water Solutions | | Originally published in the May/June 2009 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Conserving Water for a Thirsty Planet | Conserving water by using low-flow fixtures and low-impact stormwater design requires system thinking and integrative design. | Celeste Allen Novak AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by BTL Liners, Inc., The Toro Company, TOTO USA, Xypex Chemical Corporation, and Zurn Engineered Water Solutions | | Originally published in the May/June 2009 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Conserving Water for a Thirsty Planet | Conserving water by using low-flow fixtures and low-impact stormwater design requires system thinking and integrative design. | Celeste Allen Novak AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by BTL Liners, Inc., The Toro Company, TOTO USA, Xypex Chemical Corporation, and Zurn Engineered Water Solutions | | Originally published in the May/June 2009 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Daylight Savings: Window Systems Deliver Light and Reduced Energy Costs | | | Sponsored by Guardian Industries Corp., MechoShade Systems, Inc., Pella Corporation, and Technical Glass Products (TGP) | | Originally published in the June 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Daylight Savings: Window Systems Deliver Light and Reduced Energy Costs | | | Sponsored by Guardian Industries Corp., MechoShade Systems, Inc., Pella Corporation, and Technical Glass Products (TGP) | | Originally published in the June 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Daylight Savings: Window Systems Deliver Light and Reduced Energy Costs | | | Sponsored by Guardian Industries Corp., MechoShade Systems, Inc., Pella Corporation, and Technical Glass Products (TGP) | | Originally published in the June 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Montpelier's Shrunken State Is Fit for a President | An Unusual Restoration Peels Away the Layers to Reveal James Madison's Home | Josephine Minutillo | | | Originally published in the June 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Upgrading School Facilities: Rebuilding the Nation's Schools for High Performance | | | Sponsored by Alpolic® Materials by Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America, Inc., The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), Fujitsu General America, Inc., Guardian Industries Corp., Roof Products, Inc. (RPI), SAFTI FIRST Fire Rated Glazing Solutions, Serious Materials, Inc., Skyco Shading Systems, Inc., YKK AP | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Yes, In My Backyard | Renewable district energy offers a homegrown opportunity to avoid inefficient energy grids with local ingenuity. | B.J. Novitski | | | Originally published in the July/August 2009 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Roofing Strategies Reach New Heights: Sustainable Options for a Key Building Element | | | Sponsored by Quest Construction Products, Roof Products, Inc., US Tile Company | | Originally published in the July 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Roofing Strategies Reach New Heights: Sustainable Options for a Key Building Element | | | Sponsored by Quest Construction Products, Roof Products, Inc., US Tile Company | | Originally published in the July 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Roofing Strategies Reach New Heights: Sustainable Options for a Key Building Element | | | Sponsored by Quest Construction Products, Roof Products, Inc., US Tile Company | | Originally published in the July 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Upgrading School Facilities: Rebuilding the Nation's Schools for High-performance | | | Sponsored by Alpolic® Materials by Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America, Inc., The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), Fujitsu General America, Inc., Guardian Industries Corp., Roof Products, Inc. (RPI), SAFTI FIRST Fire Rated Glazing Solutions, Serious Materials, Inc., Skyco Shading Systems, Inc., YKK AP | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Upgrading School Facilities: Rebuilding the Nation's Schools for High-performance | | | Sponsored by Alpolic® Materials by Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America, Inc., The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), Fujitsu General America, Inc., Guardian Industries Corp., Roof Products, Inc. (RPI), SAFTI FIRST Fire Rated Glazing Solutions, Serious Materials, Inc., Skyco Shading Systems, Inc., YKK AP | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Upgrading School Facilities: Rebuilding the Nation's Schools for High-performance | | | Sponsored by Alpolic® Materials by Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America, Inc., The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), Fujitsu General America, Inc., Guardian Industries Corp., Roof Products, Inc. (RPI), SAFTI FIRST Fire Rated Glazing Solutions, Serious Materials, Inc., Skyco Shading Systems, Inc., YKK AP | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Upgrading School Facilities: Rebuilding the Nation's Schools for High-performance | | | Sponsored by Alpolic® Materials by Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America, Inc., The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), Fujitsu General America, Inc., Guardian Industries Corp., Roof Products, Inc. (RPI), SAFTI FIRST Fire Rated Glazing Solutions, Serious Materials, Inc., Skyco Shading Systems, Inc., YKK AP | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Upgrading School Facilities: Rebuilding the Nation's Schools for High-performance | | | Sponsored by Alpolic® Materials by Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America, Inc., The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), Fujitsu General America, Inc., Guardian Industries Corp., Roof Products, Inc. (RPI), SAFTI FIRST Fire Rated Glazing Solutions, Serious Materials, Inc., Skyco Shading Systems, Inc., YKK AP | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Upgrading School Facilities: Rebuilding the Nation's Schools for High-performance | | | Sponsored by Alpolic® Materials by Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America, Inc., The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), Fujitsu General America, Inc., Guardian Industries Corp., Roof Products, Inc. (RPI), SAFTI FIRST Fire Rated Glazing Solutions, Serious Materials, Inc., Skyco Shading Systems, Inc., YKK AP | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Upgrading School Facilities: Rebuilding the Nation's Schools for High Performance | | | Sponsored by Alpolic® Materials by Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America, Inc., The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), Fujitsu General America, Inc., Guardian Industries Corp., Roof Products, Inc. (RPI), SAFTI FIRST Fire Rated Glazing Solutions, Serious Materials, Inc., Skyco Shading Systems, Inc., YKK AP | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Upgrading School Facilities: Rebuilding the Nation's Schools for High-performance | | | Sponsored by Alpolic® Materials by Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America, Inc., The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), Fujitsu General America, Inc., Guardian Industries Corp., Roof Products, Inc. (RPI), SAFTI FIRST Fire Rated Glazing Solutions, Serious Materials, Inc., Skyco Shading Systems, Inc., YKK AP | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Technologies for Energy Efficiency | Professionals have many choices for the delivery of energy-efficient solutions to their clients, from harnessing the sun for solar hot water, to providing options for indoor air delivery and using energy-efficient windows. | Celeste Allen Novak AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by Heliodyne, Milgard Windows & Doors, The Modern Fan Co., Tate Access Floors | | Originally published in the July/August 2009 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Transparency: Literal and Sustainable | Don't confuse the high-performance glass facades of these new buildings with textbook examples from early Modernism | Russell Fortmeyer | | | Originally published in the July 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Technologies for Energy Efficiency | Professionals have many choices for the delivery of energy-efficient solutions to their clients, from harnessing the sun for solar hot water, to providing options for indoor air delivery and using energy-efficient windows. | Celeste Allen Novak AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by Heliodyne, Milgard Windows & Doors, The Modern Fan Co., Tate Access Floors | | Originally published in the July/August 2009 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Technologies for Energy Efficiency | Professionals have many choices for the delivery of energy-efficient solutions to their clients, from harnessing the sun for solar hot water, to providing options for indoor air delivery and using energy-efficient windows. | Celeste Allen Novak AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by Heliodyne, Milgard Windows & Doors, The Modern Fan Co., Tate Access Floors | | Originally published in the July/August 2009 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center An End in Sight for a Centuries-Old Building Project? | In recent years, ramped up efforts and state-of-the-art technology have speeded construction at Barcelona's famously unfinished Sagrada Família Church | Josephine Minutillo | | | Originally published in the August 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Technologies for Energy Efficiency | Professionals have many choices for the delivery of energy-efficient solutions to their clients, from harnessing the sun for solar hot water, to providing options for indoor air delivery and using energy-efficient windows. | Celeste Allen Novak AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by Heliodyne, Milgard Windows & Doors, The Modern Fan Co., Tate Access Floors | | Originally published in the July/August 2009 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center New Hand Dryer Technology: Sustainable, Hygienic and Cost-effective | | | Sponsored by Dyson B2B, Inc.  | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Specifying Foundation Flood Vents for Building Sustainability, Durability and Performance | | | Sponsored by SMART VENT Inc. | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center From the Ground Up | Geothermal-heat exchange is a great concept, but inefficiency can quickly turn a heat sink into a money pit. | Tudor Van Hampton | | | Originally published in the September 2009 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Intrinsic Materials: Modernism, Sustainability and Fiber Cement Panels | Designers for the 21st century can choose sustainable fiber cement panels to express rhythm, fastening and texture in a sustainable, durable and affordable panel solution. | Celeste Allen Novak, AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by James Hardie Building Products | | Originally published in the October 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Quenching the Built Environment's Thirst for Water | An intricate array of CNC-milled components brings ceilings and walls to life | Joann Gonchar, AIA | | | Originally published in the October 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Is Brown the New Green? | Urban Brownfields Make Way for Research-Oriented Mixed-Use Communities | Nancy B. Solomon, AIA | | | Originally published in the November 2009 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Comfort on Demand | Retractable screens cut heat and glare, offer insect control, natural ventilation, and energy savings...and then disappear to restore unobstructed views. | | Sponsored by Phantom Screens | | Originally published in the November/December 2009 issue of GreenSource. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Reaching the Roof: Specifying Fixed Access Aluminum Ladders for Safety and Efficiency | Installed in virtually every commercial structure, fixed access aluminum ladders are a necessary feature for maintaining both building equipment and occupant safety. | Karin Tetlow | Sponsored by ALACO Ladder Company | | Originally published in December 2009. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Strategies for More Sustainable Exterior Solutions | From growing walls to glowing glass, professionals can choose sustainability through the use of exterior building products that will help conserve water resources, manage living systems and daylgiht. | Celeste Allen Novak AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by Formulated Solutions LLC, greenscreen®, IRONSMITH, Jockimo Inc., Kim Lighting, SOIL RETENTION, YKK AP America Inc. | | Originally published in the November 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Strategies for More Sustainable Exterior Solutions | From growing walls to glowing glass, professionals can choose sustainability through the use of exterior building products that will help conserve water resources, manage living systems and daylgiht. | Celeste Allen Novak AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by Formulated Solutions LLC, greenscreen®, IRONSMITH, Jockimo Inc., Kim Lighting, SOIL RETENTION, YKK AP America Inc. | | Originally published in the November 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Strategies for More Sustainable Exterior Solutions | From growing walls to glowing glass, professionals can choose sustainability through the use of exterior building products that will help conserve water resources, manage living systems and daylgiht. | Celeste Allen Novak AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by Formulated Solutions LLC, greenscreen®, IRONSMITH, Jockimo Inc., Kim Lighting, SOIL RETENTION, YKK AP America Inc. | | Originally published in the November 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Strategies for More Sustainable Exterior Solutions | From growing walls to glowing glass, professionals can choose sustainability through the use of exterior building products that will help conserve water resources, manage living systems and daylgiht. | Celeste Allen Novak AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by Formulated Solutions LLC, greenscreen®, IRONSMITH, Jockimo Inc., Kim Lighting, SOIL RETENTION, YKK AP America Inc. | | Originally published in the November 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Strategies for More Sustainable Exterior Solutions | From growing walls to glowing glass, professionals can choose sustainability through the use of exterior building products that will help conserve water resources, manage living systems and daylgiht. | Celeste Allen Novak AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by Formulated Solutions LLC, greenscreen®, IRONSMITH, Jockimo Inc., Kim Lighting, SOIL RETENTION, YKK AP America Inc. | | Originally published in the November 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Strategies for More Sustainable Exterior Solutions | From growing walls to glowing glass, professionals can choose sustainability through the use of exterior building products that will help conserve water resources, manage living systems and daylgiht. | Celeste Allen Novak AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by Formulated Solutions LLC, greenscreen®, IRONSMITH, Jockimo Inc., Kim Lighting, SOIL RETENTION, YKK AP America Inc. | | Originally published in the November 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Strategies for More Sustainable Exterior Solutions | From growing walls to glowing glass, professionals can choose sustainability through the use of exterior building products that will help conserve water resources, manage living systems and daylgiht. | Celeste Allen Novak AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by Formulated Solutions LLC, greenscreen®, IRONSMITH, Jockimo Inc., Kim Lighting, SOIL RETENTION, YKK AP America Inc. | | Originally published in the November 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Luxury in the Kitchen | Style Meets Performance in Next Generation Appliances | | Sponsored by Thermador | | Originally published in the November 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Design Alternatives to the Enclosed Elevator Lobby: Fire and Smoke Safety Solutions | | By Jeanette Fitzgerald Pitts | Sponsored by Smoke Guard, Inc. | | Originally published in the November 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Window Replacement Solutions for Commercial and Institutional Buildings | Modernizing existing buildings with new manufactured windows to improve energy efficiency, lower maintenance, and enhance design. | Peter J. Arsenault, AIA, NCARB, LEED-AP | Sponsored by Pella Corporation | | Originally published in the November 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Renovating an Historic Structure for LEED Platinum Certification | How some key decisions made in the Portland AIA's new headquarters were geared toward sustainability | | Sponsored by JELD-WEN® Windows and Doors | | Originally published in the November 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities: Creating an Environment for Healing | | | Sponsored by DuPont Surfaces | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Therapeutic Healing Color Strategies and their Implementation in the Healthcare Environment | | | Sponsored by DuPont Surfaces | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Sustainability Design | | | Sponsored by DuPont Surfaces | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Into Thin Air | While most structures are firmly rooted in the ground, some seem to float through the skies | Josephine Minutillo | | | Originally published in the November 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Under Concrete Slab Vapor Barriers: Essential Protection from the Ground Up | | | Sponsored by TexTrude | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Smart Appliances for a Sustainable Smart Grid: Hot Water Hybrids Save Energy and Conserve Water | To conserve water and save energy, professionals can now choose an ENERGY STAR electric hybrid heat pump water heater that will work with new smart grid and smart meter technologies. | Celeste Allen Novak, AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by GE Appliances | | Originally published in the December 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Manufactured Complementary Building Products | Integrating design, drawings, specifications, and shop drawings in a BIM model | Peter J. Arsenault, AIA, NCARB, LEED-AP | Sponsored by Nystrom, Inc. | | Originally published in the December 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Pre-Mixed, Flexible Urethane Grout: A New Grout Revolution Has Begun! | | | Sponsored by Bostik, Inc. | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Architectural Stone Veneer: Invisible but Measurable Difference | | | Sponsored by Eldorado Stone | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Solid Surface - Innovation Taking Shape | | | Sponsored by DuPont Surfaces | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Integrating Solar Electric Systems into Roofing Design | Using Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) Electrical Systems to reduce energy costs and contribute to a carbon neutral building design | Peter J. Arsenault, AIA, NCARB, LEED-AP with Brad Burdic, AIA | Sponsored by Johns Manville Corporation | | Originally published in November 2009. | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Diving Into BIM | For two firms now fully immersed in digital modeling, a group of community libraries proved the ideal medium for trying out new technology | Joann Gonchar, AIA | | | Originally published in the December 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Built-In Refrigeration | | | Sponsored by Jenn-Air | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center HVAC for Large Spaces: The Sustainable Benefits of HVLS (High Volume/Low Speed) Fans | In the face of common wisdom that higher fan speeds deliver better cooling effect, HVLS fans are proven to be considerably more effective and energy efficient for large spaces. | Karin Tetlow | Sponsored by MacroAir Technologies | | Originally published in the December 2009 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center ECO-METALS: The Sustainability of Metal Wall and Roof Systems | | | Sponsored by CENTRIA | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Rolling Overhead Door Systems | | | Sponsored by Overhead Door Corporation | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Vapor Control – Considerations for Designers and Specifiers | | | Sponsored by Reef Industries, Inc. | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Getting the Lay of the Land | With several projects nearing completion, Steven Holl Architects spreads out across the Chinese landscape | Josephine Minutillo | | | Originally published in the January 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Throw in the Towel: High-speed, Energy-efficient Hand Dryers Win Hands Down | Learn why a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is the "gold standard" for proving sustainability claims and revisit the conventional wisdom about hand drying in K-12 schools and other public restrooms. | Roger C. Brady, AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by Excel Dryer, Inc. | | Originally published in the January 2010 issue of Schools of the 21st Century | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Hardwoods in Green Building: Plantation-grown Eucalyptus Makes its Mark as a Versatile, Sustainable Exotic Species | Designers recognize the environmental benefits of specifying hardwoods from temperate and tropical zones. | | Sponsored by Weyerhaeuser | | Originally published in the January 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Carpet for Schools: A Sustainable Solution that Enhances Learning and Health | Documented benefits of specifying carpet in schools include an enhanced learning environment, improved air quality and lower life cycle costs. | | Sponsored by the Carpet and Rug Institute | | Originally published in the January 2010 issue of Schools of the 21st Century | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Can You Hear Me? Optimizing Learning through Sustainable Acoustic Design | Understanding acoustic design, surface materials and services will provide optimal educational environments. | Celeste Allen Novak, AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by Ceilings Plus, Meyer Sound Laboratories, Inc. and Serious Materials | | Originally published in the January 2010 issue of Schools of the 21st Century | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Can You Hear Me? Optimizing Learning through Sustainable Acoustic Design | Understanding acoustic design, surface materials and services will provide optimal educational environments. | Celeste Allen Novak, AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by Ceilings Plus, Meyer Sound Laboratories, Inc. and Serious Materials | | Originally published in the January 2010 issue of Schools of the 21st Century | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Can You Hear Me? Optimizing Learning through Sustainable Acoustic Design | Understanding acoustic design, surface materials and services will provide optimal educational environments. | Celeste Allen Novak, AIA, LEED AP | Sponsored by Ceilings Plus, Meyer Sound Laboratories, Inc. and Serious Materials | | Originally published in the January 2010 issue of Schools of the 21st Century | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Internal Curing: Concrete Game Changer An Innovative, Cost-Effective Strategy To Improve the Performance and Extend the Service Life of Concrete | | | Sponsored by TXI | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Cool Roofs in Perspective. Not Just Black and White | | | | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Lumber by the Numbers | Growing away from historical precedence, can we build smarter to conserve our wood resources with innovation and efficiency? | Mark Piepkorn | | | Originally published in the January/February 2010 issue of GreenSource | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Bold New Acts | Performing Arts Centers and Acoustics | | | | Originally published in the February 2010 issue of Architectural Record | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center Built-In Refrigeration | | | Sponsored by Jenn-Air | | | McGraw-Hill Construction - Continuing Education Center