Continuing Education
Motorization and Automation in Natural Daylighting Systems Course description:
Review the effect naturally daylight spaces can have on productivity, sales, and learning Understanding relative Sun Path and angle of incidence To understand the 1:3:10 ratio of glare control and visual comfort Examine the differences and options available through automation versus manual solutions Understanding how motorization and automation may effect acoustical comfort
Roller Shade Fabrics: Composition and Performance Course description:
Explain the 4 most important factors shading systems may contribute to a building's performance Identify the 3 aspects relevant to the construction and performance of shade fabrics Describe the difference of using dark colors versus light colors in shade fabric Explain what the "openness" of the fabric is and how and where it should be used Describe the 5 primary types of sunscreen fabric composition and relative strengths and weaknesses of each
Metal Ceilings: Design, Acoustics and Sustainability Course description:
Categories and descriptions of various metal ceiling products available in the market today The manufacturing process behind metal ceilings and potential cost-to-client implications based on production The long term viability and total "life-of-product" assessment of various contract metal ceiling installations Understanding the acoustical NRC and CAC ratings and how they are calculated Review the various finishing techniques available and review the benefits and drawbacks of solutions like Kynar, PPC, Painted, etc. Designing systems around tricky and difficult perimeter details as well as other Service Delivery connections (lighting, HVAC, security, etc.) How metal ceiling products fit within LEED® building guidelines
External Shading Systems: Understanding the Impact of Solar Control Course description:
Explain how location and annual sun path will determine the best fit for external solar control options Describe the association between Solar Absorption, Solar Transmittance and Solar Reflection and how they contribute to heat gain within a building Explain the relative impact of Shading Coefficients and how various solar control systems compare Describe the 5 primary uses of specialty Venetian blinds and how they can contribute to overall building performance
Ceiling Technology and Aesthetics: Innovative Ways to Boost Performance While Adding Color and Pattern Course description:
Describe the modern development of suspended acoustical ceiling systems in terms of building performance and green building benefits Explain how ceiling products and designs impact acoustics, occupant comfort and other indoor environmental quality (IEQ) factors Discuss the effect of ceiling system choice, including printed and mass-customized materials, on three or more LEED credit categories List the goals of sustainable design or occupant health that affect ceiling product selection
Considerations and Applications of Wood Ceilings Course description:
Describe applications of simulated wood products for interiors and ceilings, including engineered wood and metal substrates, and their benefits to sustainable design Compare the environmental and health impacts of traditional and engineered wood solutions with composite wood-look materials including films, profile wrapped veneers, and powder coating on metal, wood, and plastic substrates List key criteria for ceiling material selection, including fire safety and fire ratings, as well as such IEQ factors as acoustics, light reflectance, toxicity, and durability/performance Evaluate wood-look and other ceiling systems in terms of their green-building benefits, such as recycled materials, light weight, good acoustics, and low VOC content
