Designing to the Edges: Exploring Community-Led Architecture (Print Course)

Architecture is far from simple shelter. When thoughtfully and carefully designed, it can lift citizens and entire communities from their burdens, whether physical, mental, or economic. Community-led architecture is an evolution toward equitable, inclusive, and diverse design.

This course will explore some of the challenges underserved populations face and how community-led architecture can help create more sustainable, healthier, and happier communities. It will also examine how designers can incorporate propane into buildings for cooking, water, and space heating as an affordable, energy-efficient alternative to electric appliances for vulnerable communities worldwide.

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Contractor's Corner: Time-Saving Hacks For Your Business

Learn how to implement readily available tools to manage day-to-day tasks that take up your valuable time. Improve your online reputation, earn amazing reviews, and win repeat business from satisfied customers.

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Contractor's Corner: 5 Things Every Contractor Needs For Business Growth

Are you growing your home service business? What areas do you need to make an investment in time or resources to compete more effectively in your local market? Bring your business to the next level with these 5 things contractors need.

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Complete Guide to Getting Facebook Reviews

92% of business searches on social media occur on Facebook. Creating a business page is one of the best ways to maximize your business’ online presence. Social reviews satisfy the curiosity of consumers and build your business’ brand image. They also boost your business’ SEO rankings and help gain an edge over competitors. Learn more about the key areas to getting Facebook reviews.

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20 Hacks to Get More Reviews

Customer reviews are an essential part of creating an online presence for your business. For homeowners to find and choose your business, you need multiple, recent reviews on the platforms where homeowners are looking for services, such as Google, Yelp, and Facebook. Online reviews are the new word of mouth and show your continued commitment to excellence. Do you know how to create a process to get real reviews every month? Learn 20 ways that you can get reviews and make it part of your business process for free or low cost.

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Integral Crystalline Waterproofing

Few building materials have been used for centuries and offer the strength and versatility of concrete. Waterproofing concrete is critical for a functional, reputable and long-lasting structure.

This educational unit will identify the consequences of non-waterproofed concrete. In addition, the course will explore how traditional waterproofing methods are used to protect concrete. Finally, the course will examine integral crystalline waterproofing methods, as well as some case study applications.

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The Wellness Experience – Hydrotherapy with Jetted Freestanding Bathtubs

According to the CDC, well-being integrates mental health (mind) and physical health (body) resulting in more holistic approaches to disease prevention and health promotion. Wellness has suffered greatly during the pandemic, with an increasing number of adults reporting a struggle with mental health or substance abuse. This underscores a holistic sense of wellness via occupational, physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, and emotional fulfillment.

This course will discuss how water-based treatments such as hydrotherapy, heat therapy, and chromotherapy promote wellness and how designers can use freestanding bathtubs to create an at-home wellness experience for their clients. Trends in self-care and wellness experiences will be covered, as will features and specification considerations for freestanding bathtubs.

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Innovations in Turf Technology and Applications for the Hospitality Industry

Synthetic turf products have significantly evolved aesthetically and in performance over the past two decades. With innovative new technologies continuing to improve the range and quality of products available, turf's applications have expanded as well. Synthetic turf now provides the realistic look of grass with far less maintenance and has found a wide range of uses, such as in the hospitality industry.

This course will introduce learners to synthetic turf's design options and performance benefits that make it the ideal product for hotels, motels, and resorts. We will discuss the many applications for turf in the hospitality industry, from pet areas and poolside retreats to rooftops, recreations areas, and event spaces.

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Adaptability and Space Division with Modular Shelving

With the fluid nature of almost all industries today, partly due to societal disruptions caused by the pandemic, it’s more important than ever for businesses to be able to pivot their models and accommodate future changes with ease. Flexible design is imperative for adaptable commercial interiors, as is being able to divide space for different uses down the line.

This course will discuss how modular shelving and storage systems can help meet these important objectives. We will explore the components and design options for flexible shelving and storage systems and how they can help future-proof offices, retail stores, and hospitality facilities.

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Sustainability, Resiliency & Design: Polymeric Cladding

Sustainability, the ability to maintain a certain level of performance, for a determined amount of time. In this course, we will examine the 3 pillars of sustainability including the impact on the planet or environment, economic impact, and social acceptance. In addition, the course will explore the concept of resiliency and how building materials must be resilient to be sustainable.

Finally, the course will look at how cladding plays a role in these concepts by considering whether or note the material supports a minimal impact to the environment and a defense against elements - such as wind, rain, moisture, and UV rays - that could leave the structure intact with minimal maintenance.

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