This pre-recorded lecture will examine the recent trend towards steel-timber hybrids - as a subset of the wider trend towards mass timber - in high rise buildings. It will overview where this is happening, and what the advantages and challenges are, focusing on some of the key case studies employing such systems.
Expedite the Build Process with ONE PRECISION ASSEMBLIES
Panelized construction is an innovative approach to building highly durable, energy-efficient homes while overcoming many of the challenges facing the construction industry. This course module will explore how ONE PRECISION ASSEMBLIES™, an advanced panelized construction system from CertainTeed, expedites project completion, simplifies labor, and improves the sustainability impact of residential construction. We will cover how panelized construction improves on traditional construction methods, ONE PRECISION ASSEMBLIES system components, and how builders benefit from adopting offsite construction for future projects.
Biobased Coatings: The Next Step on the Path to Circularity in the Built Environment
Over the past two decades the building industry has made significant strides toward building more intentionally and sustainably. Architects have greatly impacted this revolution by embracing innovative technologies that are more energy- and water-efficient, are less toxic to the environment and building occupants, and are more sensitive to how raw materials are extracted and sourced. Another important goal in protecting the climate and natural resources is to move away from a single-use mindset and embed circular economic principles into design and living. Many believe the next step in improving the sustainability and circularity of the built environment is biobased products, including paints, coatings, and sealers. This course will discuss the environmental impact of petroleum-based coatings; the building blocks and future implications for biobased coatings; and new biobased products for use in wall, trim, floor, and roof coatings.