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Over the past three decades society has had the chance to rethink discrimination, with growing social awareness of gender identity, differently abled individuals, and sensory sensitivity. This has led to a movement to make all spaces barrier-free, accessible, and inclusively designed so that they are safe, comfortable, and easy for all occupants to use.

This course will examine the history of inclusive and universal design, it’s relevance today, and how to design residential homes that are accessible for all. The course will also explore the 2021 Southern Living Showcase Home, which was the first of its kind designed to be fully inclusive and accessible.

This On Demand CEU is a recorded presentation from a previously live webinar event. Water Resistive Barriers; Definitions, Purpose and Basic Properties; Development of Different Systems over the years & Where are we Today; Performance Properties and Codes; Selection& Guidelines for Specifying WRB's & Solutions for Sealing the Building Envelope; Roofing Underlayment, Window Flashings, Air Infiltration Controls, Below Grade and Exterior Deck Waterproofing.

In this course, you’ll explore foundational concepts of prefabricated construction, along with its potential advantages. Materials cover the unique benefits of prefabricated light wood-frame and mass timber construction, including types of prefabricated timber systems, assemblies, and wood products used in offsite manufacturing.

Case studies throughout demonstrate a wide range of sustainable prefabricated building examples using advanced light-frame and mass timber construction.

Vinyl flooring products have a long history and have evolved into technologically advanced flooring options over the past decade. Today, vinyl flooring is available in several formats ranging from sheet vinyl to vinyl composition tile and luxury vinyl tiles and planks. The most recent innovation is eco-resilient flooring, which can be used to meet green building standards because it is manufactured without PVC.

This course will explore the evolution of vinyl flooring and the different products available today, including their performance benefits, residential and commercial applications, and installation considerations.

When planning and designing homes, architects should know that more than 12.6 million U.S. households rely on propane for their primary energy needs. Propane has many advantages such as offering heat for water, outdoor spaces, and inside the home. In addition, propane provides clean fuel for comforting fireplaces, cooking food, and drying clothing.

Propane can be stored above ground or in underground propane tanks, an option many builders are choosing in order to fuel homes off the natural gas mains. This course will cover important considerations when planning for propane use in residential construction.

This course will explore how propane-fueled hydronic heating technologies such as radiant hydronic and forced-air hydronic can improve the sustainability of buildings and the health and comfort of occupants.

We will examine how these technologies work, the advantages of each type, and how building owners can overcome space-heating challenges with hydronic heating systems. Finally, the course will explore several case studies where hydronic heating systems were used to save money, maximize energy efficiency, and improve thermal comfort.

The multifamily housing industry is at a crossroads, and developers and building owners face mounting pressures to deliver energy-efficient, tenant-focused properties while managing design and cost challenges. We explore how AI-driven HVAC systems are redefining comfort, efficiency, and operational success in multifamily developments.

As the 2025 pool season heats up, homeowners are approaching outdoor living projects with fresh priorities—favoring style, function, and year-round usability over pool size alone. Join this Session for a look at what’s reshaping backyard design in 2025, including phased builds, resort-style features, and multifunctional layouts.

In this course, you’ll learn about the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) changes related to tall wood construction, including three new building types that allow for wood buildings up to 18 stories and even taller using an Alternate Materials and Methods Requests (AMMR). Rigorous fire testing was conducted as part of these code changes to validate the safety of tall mass timber construction. Along with advancements in tall mass timber construction, the course explores design tactics and relevant code applications used to boost the density of light-frame wood construction.

Finally, this course will review the science related to wood’s embodied carbon and life cycle assessment in the context of curbing a building's impact on climate change, including a growing body of research demonstrating how building with timber represents an opportunity to increase the long-term storage of carbon in today’s built environment.

Successful multifamily investing requires more than just operational excellence; it demands strategic tax planning to maximize returns. For property owners seeking to enhance their cash flow, the U.S. tax code offers five powerful strategies. This white paper examines these five tax strategies in detail, providing multifamily investors with guidance on how to leverage these provisions to optimize financial performance and build long-term wealth.