IECC Energy Review and Masonry Compliance Options
Designing with Innovative Architectural Blocks for Buildings
Program #: OSKA-01
AIA/CES Learning units: 1 Concrete blocks are not just for foundations and basements. Architectural masonry units are animating the facades of schools, supporting columns of healthcare facilities and gracing the arches of shopping malls.The Concrete Benefits of Glazed Masonry
Program #: TREN-1
AIA/CES Learning units: 1 Glazed concrete masonry units (CMU) are a safe, clean alternative to structural glazed facing tile (SGFT) and ceramic tile. This HSW program addresses sustainable design as well as the LEED® points that may be achieved using glazed CMU.Concrete Masonry Walls for Mold and Moisture Prevention (HSW)
Program #: TREN-02
AIA/CES Learning units: 1 This one hour HSW presentation will focus on architectural concrete masonry units and proper construction techniques to counter mold. This presentation meets AIA requirements for a one-hour Health, Safety and Welfare credit.Designing with Concrete Masonry Units for a Healthier, Safer Building Environment (HSW)
Program #: TREN-03 AIA/CES Learning units: 1 Concrete masonry is an effective solution for the ever-changing design environment. In this HSW program, the importance of test reports and their relevance to design and sound construction of the building envelope is explained.
Design Tactics for Stone Masonry Products (HSW)
Program #: TREN-10 AIA/CES Learning units: 1 This one-hour HSW program will explore how to effectively design masonry walls using proper design techniques focusing on the prevention of moisture, cracking and cleaning issues.
NCMA – Moisture Resistance in Concrete Masonry Wall Design (HSW)
NCMA Program #0508-01 HSW Learning credit: 1 This program explores the physical dynamics of why water penetrates through a wall and the affects of water penetration to the three main types of wall assembly.
NCMA – Crack Control in Concrete Masonry Walls (HSW)
NCMA Program #0503-01 HSW Learning credit: 1 Learn how you can design your wall to accommodate movement and the reasons for shrinkage cracking.
Natural Stone in Veneer: The Basics
Program #: MIA04 AIA/CES Learning units: 1 This one-hour program explores natural stone veneer products including the best uses for different types of veneers, product variations, application techniques & opportunities, and the advantages over anchored veneer and manufactured stone.
