Building tastes reflect our times. When developers and designers plan to recreate the look of an historic home or neighborhood, or design distinctive homes in a contemporary, new way, traditionally-styled siding, trim, shutters and roofing styles can help bring the vision to life and preserve local character. You want the products you specify and/or install to be more sustainable than other products you might choose. Your challenge — and the focus of this educational unit — is to find materials that satisfy these three criteria — charming, durable and green — and specify those into projects from the ground up, including siding, shutters and roofing. This program is registered with AIA for 1 HSW/SD hour; with NAHB for 1 hour and with NARI for .1 CEU. Take the course.
- Posted:
- March 2012
- Subject(s):
- Sustainability, Building Envelope
- Sponsor:
- The Tapco Group
1 LUThis course will compare and contrast shutter styles and profiles in modern architectural design. Shutters can protect fenestration, reduce solar heat gain and add aesthetic appeal. You will compare and contrast common shutter materials. The course briefly discusses typical building code considerations. Take the course.
- Posted:
- April 2010
- Subject(s):
- Windows, Exteriors
- Sponsor:
- The Tapco Group
- Certification(s):
- AIA
- 1 LU
At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to define Concrete Stone Veneer and the installation process, list the three distinctive grout techniques, identify proper application techniques and identify key criteria for proper selection and specification. Take the course.
- Posted:
- January 2010
- Subject(s):
- Concrete Construction, Masonry Construction, Building Envelope
- Sponsor:
- The Tapco Group
- Certification(s):
- AIA
- 1 LU
At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to describe general benefits of slate roofing, compare and contrast three alternative roofing materials, list three performance benefits of alternative roofing, and list key components for long term composite roof performance. Take the course.
- Posted:
- January 2010
- Subject(s):
- Roofing
- Sponsor:
- The Tapco Group
- Certification(s):
- AIA
- 1 LU
At the conclusion of this course you will be able to list three types of specialty siding materials, identify key attributes of siding materials, compare and contrast specialty siding materials and identify key performance standards. Take the course.
- Posted:
- January 2010
- Subject(s):
- Building Envelope
- Sponsor:
- The Tapco Group
- Certification(s):
- AIA