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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 On Demand CEU is a recorded presentation from a previously live webinar event. This course is an introduction to winding drum drive panoramic residential elevators and provides an overview of the features and design applications. This session will cover technical aspects and benefits of this type of elevator as well as applicable code and regulation requirements.

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.

Join BUILDER for a conversation on how one of the nation’s top builders evaluates and executes product conversions—with practical guidance you can use on your next switch. Supply chain disruptions, evolving buyer preferences, and emerging technologies have made product conversions a critical part of staying competitive. But making the switch can be fraught with risk. In this Session, we'll explore what it takes to execute a seamless product conversion—from early evaluation to labor alignment and long-term value creation.

This On Demand CEU is a recorded presentation from a previously live webinar event. The world needs to rapidly reverse the trends caused by extraction economy processes and recognize that sustainability and resilience are not enough to meet global 2030 commitments. Increasing carrying capacity and regenerating the earth is needed to achieve a future of equity and abundance while greatly reducing GHG emissions along with building resilient capacity. Project by project, from small to large, architects can and must be the change to meet these challenges along with dedicated industry partners. This presentation demonstrates projects that fuse together resiliency and sustainability while incorporating ecosystem services strategies to advance regenerative design practice.

This On Demand CEU is a recorded presentation with ARCHITECT's Editor in Chief. Specifying wood in building design has a multitude of benefits, including elevating the design of the project, enhancing sustainable initiatives, and incorporating mixed materials for innovative buildings.

In this session, ARCHITECT explores the work and research of several firms using wood for innovative designs.