BDC Courses AlphabeticalNewly Created All InstructorsArchitecture+Design MasterFrederick DugasNickRobin Pugh Not Enrolled 1 Lesson 2025-2026 U.S. Construction Market Outlook + Trends Report LIVE WEBINAR | February 20, 2025 | Join the Building Design+Construction and Multifamily Pro+ editorial team for this live webinar, presenting the 2025-2026 outlook for the U.S. building construction market. Free 1 Lesson 4 steps to a better building enclosure Dividing the outside environment from the interior, the building enclosure is one of the most important parts of the structure. The enclosure not only defines… Free 1 Lesson 7 Game-changing Trends in Structural Engineering The built environment, which consists of construction plus real estate, represents almost $6 trillion in U.S. GDP per year. It is the largest industry in… Free 1 Lesson A New Normal: How Pandemic Disruptions Spurred Positive Innovations in the Built Environment Our take-aways from COVID-19 have accelerated positive emerging trends like the outdoor office, touchless technology and modular construction. Free 1 Lesson Beyond the Pandemic: How Will We Design After Covid-19? The pandemic brought the world to a halt and changed the way we view our relationship with the spaces we occupy, both public an private.… Free 1 Lesson Brighter Vistas: Next-Gen Tools Drive Sustainability Toward Net Zero New technologies, innovations, and tools are opening doors for building teams interested in better and more socially responsible design. Supporting goals from energy efficiency and… Free 1 Lesson Building Science in Multifamily Housing: Advanced Strategies for Building Envelope Design and Construction This article explores the latest trends, materials, and technologies shaping the future of multifamily housing envelopes, offering a balanced perspective on how architects and engineers can create buildings that are both aesthetically pleasing and resilient. Free 1 Lesson Choosing the right paver system for rooftop amenity spaces COVID-19 laid bare shortcomings that many city-dwellers face, as stay-at-home guidelines confined people to apartments, often without access to safe outdoor spaces. A priority that… Free 1 Lesson Covid-19: How Can Interiors Protect Human Health i+s is hosting a panel discussion of industry thought leaders to answer questions surrounding COVID-19 and the built environment: How is the coronavirus pandemic impacting… Free 1 Lesson Cubicles, Open Plans and the Future of Workplace Design with Bethanne Mikkelsen Workplace design has seen significant shifts over the years, from the dreaded cubicle farms of decades passed to open plan offices and the hybrid model… Free 1 Lesson Detailing Dissimilar Materials This article explores the latest trends, materials, and technologies shaping the future of multifamily housing envelopes, offering a balanced perspective on how architects and engineers can create buildings that are both aesthetically pleasing and resilient. Free 1 Lesson Edge of Perfection: Designing High-Performance Facades This course describes the multiple challenges in designing high performance fenestration systems for building envelopes meeting architectural design needs to deliver energy performance, sufficient glazed… Free 1 Lesson Epic Fail: The Problem of Moisture and Flooring This CEU will not only identify the most troublesome flooring problems created by the presence of moisture in concrete, but will also outline specific steps that design practitioners and facility executives can take to mitigate the risks of exposure to this persistent and expensive issue. 1 LU AIA Learning Unit Free 1 Lesson Exploring Design Trends for K-12 Applications Addressing student behaviors, improving the learning environment, and enhancing the sustainability of educational buildings with design. Free 1 Lesson Fire safety considerations for cantilevered buildings Cantilevered buildings seem to be everywhere in New York City these days, as developers and architects strive to maximize space, views, and natural light in… Free 1 Lesson Flexible Offices: Key to Retaining Talent and Optimizing Space for a New Work Era With office rents rising, less space needed, and little demand for any extra space they may want to dump, employers need to make the most of their office space. That space, however, may be used differently from week to week or even day to day. Free 1 Lesson Flood protection: What building owners need to know to protect their properties Historically, flooding is one of the costliest natural disasters in the United States on an annual basis. Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) attempt to address… Free 1 Lesson Flooring + The Well Building Standard Version 2 Explore the various ways that flooring can contribute toward the WELLv2. CREDITS: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW Free 1 Lesson For glass openings, how big is too big? Advances in glazing materials and glass building systems offer a seemingly unlimited horizon for not only glass performance, but also for the size and extent… Free 1 Lesson For the Multifamily Sector, Product Innovations Boost Design and Construction Success This course covers emerging trends in exterior design and products/systems selection in the low- and mid-rise market-rate and luxury multifamily rental market. Topics include facade… Free 1 Lesson How Architectural Finishes Create a Total Transformation Building owners are faced with a big challenge: design, build, and maintain buildings from the ground up: floors, walls, ceilings, desks, tables, and everything in… Free 1 Lesson How to Specify Carpet Learn what matters in choosing carpet from the perspectives of product performance, human health, and the environment. Then, learn how to get what you want on projects. Free 1 Lesson How to Specify Kitchen and Bath Surfacing The materials that go into the kitchen and bath environment are important: They often reflect current trends, occupants see the items a lot and they… Free 1 Lesson Intro to WELL Building Standard Introduction to the WELL Building Standard and its impact on three architectural product categories Not Enrolled 1 Lesson Key Trends in the Multifamily Housing Market for 2025: Luxury Rental, Mixed-Use Multifamily, Assisted Living/Memory Care Facilities LIVE WEBINAR | December 11, 2024 | Join the Building Design+Construction and Multifamily Pro+ editorial team for this live webinar on key trends and innovations in the $130 billion U.S. multifamily housing market. Free 1 Lesson Leveraging Technology to Create More Inclusive Communities Technology has been the focal point of conversation across every industry in the past year, not the least of which has been the field of… Free 1 Lesson Limestone: The Natural Choice for Sustainable Performance Flooring As one of the most commonly used natural materials on the planet, limestone is readily available and relatively easy to carve or shape, making it a highly versatile building material. But how is this ubiquitous rock mined, processed and used in products to specify like resilient flooring? Free 1 Lesson Metal cladding trends and innovations Metal cladding is on a growth trajectory globally. This is reflected in rising demand for rainscreen cladding, which market research firm VMR values currently at… Free 1 Lesson Optimized Steel Deck Design There are a range of roof deck and composite floor system options to consider when planning a structure. This introductory course explores these unique options… Free 1 Lesson Outdoor Amenities: Essential for Today’s Lifestyle This course will explore solutions for meeting occupant demands and maximizing the functionality of a site, all through the use of pavers, slabs and walls. (1.0 AIA LU/HSW) Free 1 Lesson Performance-based facilities for performing arts boost the bottom line New technologies, innovations, and tools are opening doors for building teams interested in better and yet less-expensive performing arts facilities. A look at design trends… Free 1 Lesson Planning for hospital campus access that works for people This course defines the elements of hospital campus access that are essential to promoting the efficient, stress-free movement of patients, staff, family, and visitors. Campus… Free 1 Lesson Reimagining Storage Areas and Public Restrooms Design MDU storage areas and public restrooms that offer people a better, safer experience. Free 1 Lesson Solutions for cladding performance and supply issues From a distance, today’s building innovations in cladding performance, aesthetics, and construction appear unconstrained and quite varied. Material mixing is creating newly expressive façades, and… Free 1 Lesson Steel structures offer faster path to climate benefits Faster delivery of buildings isn’t always associated with sustainability benefits or long-term value, but things are changing. An instructive case is in the development of… Free 13 Lessons The Future of Flooring Vinyl and rubber infuse the flooring sector with innovation in sustainability and style. Free 1 Lesson The J.E.D.I. Agenda: An Intersectional Approach to Designing a Just Future (On Demand) Part 2 of the Women in Residential+Commercial Construction Extended Webinar Series. Free 8 Lessons The Metamorphosis of Rubber: A View Through LCA When it comes to material sourcing, Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) can help designers identify and specify green products with greater confidence. Here’s what you need to know about the process. Free 1 Lesson Transparency Revealed Designers and end-users are increasingly focused on the connection between the products they specify and the subsequent impact on health and wellness. As such, the topic of transparency has never been more important. Free 1 Lesson Waterproofing deep foundations for new construction Below-grade waterproofing systems can be critical features of building enclosure design, particularly when the structure has a deep foundation. As the foundation goes deeper, there… Free 1 Lesson What’s That Sound? Exploring the Vital Role of Acoustics in Commercial Interiors Research has demonstrated that unwanted noise in the workplace negatively impacts 70% of employees’ concentration levels, productivity, and creativity, with similar results across education, healthcare,… Free 1 Lesson With Affordability and Innovation for All: Multifamily Ideas Break Barriers With a growing need for multifamily housing solutions at all income levels, the U.S. market is seeing a proliferation of inventive projects. Alongside the creativity… Free 1 Lesson Work Going Forward: Designing Spaces That Bring Us Together While Keeping Us Apart Will the office of the future be a place strictly for employees to meet and collaborate, spending the rest of their time working from home? Not Enrolled 1 Lesson 2025-2026 U.S. Construction Market Outlook + Trends Report LIVE WEBINAR | February 20, 2025 | Join the Building Design+Construction and Multifamily Pro+ editorial team for this live webinar, presenting the 2025-2026 outlook for the U.S. building construction market. Free 1 Lesson 4 steps to a better building enclosure Dividing the outside environment from the interior, the building enclosure is one of the most important parts of the structure. The enclosure not only defines… Free 1 Lesson 7 Game-changing Trends in Structural Engineering The built environment, which consists of construction plus real estate, represents almost $6 trillion in U.S. GDP per year. It is the largest industry in… Free 1 Lesson A New Normal: How Pandemic Disruptions Spurred Positive Innovations in the Built Environment Our take-aways from COVID-19 have accelerated positive emerging trends like the outdoor office, touchless technology and modular construction. Free 1 Lesson Beyond the Pandemic: How Will We Design After Covid-19? The pandemic brought the world to a halt and changed the way we view our relationship with the spaces we occupy, both public an private.… Free 1 Lesson Brighter Vistas: Next-Gen Tools Drive Sustainability Toward Net Zero New technologies, innovations, and tools are opening doors for building teams interested in better and more socially responsible design. Supporting goals from energy efficiency and… Free 1 Lesson Building Science in Multifamily Housing: Advanced Strategies for Building Envelope Design and Construction This article explores the latest trends, materials, and technologies shaping the future of multifamily housing envelopes, offering a balanced perspective on how architects and engineers can create buildings that are both aesthetically pleasing and resilient. Free 1 Lesson Choosing the right paver system for rooftop amenity spaces COVID-19 laid bare shortcomings that many city-dwellers face, as stay-at-home guidelines confined people to apartments, often without access to safe outdoor spaces. A priority that… Free 1 Lesson Covid-19: How Can Interiors Protect Human Health i+s is hosting a panel discussion of industry thought leaders to answer questions surrounding COVID-19 and the built environment: How is the coronavirus pandemic impacting… Free 1 Lesson Cubicles, Open Plans and the Future of Workplace Design with Bethanne Mikkelsen Workplace design has seen significant shifts over the years, from the dreaded cubicle farms of decades passed to open plan offices and the hybrid model… Free 1 Lesson Detailing Dissimilar Materials This article explores the latest trends, materials, and technologies shaping the future of multifamily housing envelopes, offering a balanced perspective on how architects and engineers can create buildings that are both aesthetically pleasing and resilient. Free 1 Lesson Edge of Perfection: Designing High-Performance Facades This course describes the multiple challenges in designing high performance fenestration systems for building envelopes meeting architectural design needs to deliver energy performance, sufficient glazed… Free 1 Lesson Epic Fail: The Problem of Moisture and Flooring This CEU will not only identify the most troublesome flooring problems created by the presence of moisture in concrete, but will also outline specific steps that design practitioners and facility executives can take to mitigate the risks of exposure to this persistent and expensive issue. 1 LU AIA Learning Unit Free 1 Lesson Exploring Design Trends for K-12 Applications Addressing student behaviors, improving the learning environment, and enhancing the sustainability of educational buildings with design. Free 1 Lesson Fire safety considerations for cantilevered buildings Cantilevered buildings seem to be everywhere in New York City these days, as developers and architects strive to maximize space, views, and natural light in… Free 1 Lesson Flexible Offices: Key to Retaining Talent and Optimizing Space for a New Work Era With office rents rising, less space needed, and little demand for any extra space they may want to dump, employers need to make the most of their office space. That space, however, may be used differently from week to week or even day to day. Free 1 Lesson Flood protection: What building owners need to know to protect their properties Historically, flooding is one of the costliest natural disasters in the United States on an annual basis. Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) attempt to address… Free 1 Lesson Flooring + The Well Building Standard Version 2 Explore the various ways that flooring can contribute toward the WELLv2. CREDITS: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW Free 1 Lesson For glass openings, how big is too big? Advances in glazing materials and glass building systems offer a seemingly unlimited horizon for not only glass performance, but also for the size and extent… Free 1 Lesson For the Multifamily Sector, Product Innovations Boost Design and Construction Success This course covers emerging trends in exterior design and products/systems selection in the low- and mid-rise market-rate and luxury multifamily rental market. Topics include facade… Free 1 Lesson How Architectural Finishes Create a Total Transformation Building owners are faced with a big challenge: design, build, and maintain buildings from the ground up: floors, walls, ceilings, desks, tables, and everything in… Free 1 Lesson How to Specify Carpet Learn what matters in choosing carpet from the perspectives of product performance, human health, and the environment. Then, learn how to get what you want on projects. Free 1 Lesson How to Specify Kitchen and Bath Surfacing The materials that go into the kitchen and bath environment are important: They often reflect current trends, occupants see the items a lot and they… Free 1 Lesson Intro to WELL Building Standard Introduction to the WELL Building Standard and its impact on three architectural product categories Not Enrolled 1 Lesson Key Trends in the Multifamily Housing Market for 2025: Luxury Rental, Mixed-Use Multifamily, Assisted Living/Memory Care Facilities LIVE WEBINAR | December 11, 2024 | Join the Building Design+Construction and Multifamily Pro+ editorial team for this live webinar on key trends and innovations in the $130 billion U.S. multifamily housing market. Free 1 Lesson Leveraging Technology to Create More Inclusive Communities Technology has been the focal point of conversation across every industry in the past year, not the least of which has been the field of… Free 1 Lesson Limestone: The Natural Choice for Sustainable Performance Flooring As one of the most commonly used natural materials on the planet, limestone is readily available and relatively easy to carve or shape, making it a highly versatile building material. But how is this ubiquitous rock mined, processed and used in products to specify like resilient flooring? Free 1 Lesson Metal cladding trends and innovations Metal cladding is on a growth trajectory globally. This is reflected in rising demand for rainscreen cladding, which market research firm VMR values currently at… Free 1 Lesson Optimized Steel Deck Design There are a range of roof deck and composite floor system options to consider when planning a structure. This introductory course explores these unique options… Free 1 Lesson Outdoor Amenities: Essential for Today’s Lifestyle This course will explore solutions for meeting occupant demands and maximizing the functionality of a site, all through the use of pavers, slabs and walls. (1.0 AIA LU/HSW) Free 1 Lesson Performance-based facilities for performing arts boost the bottom line New technologies, innovations, and tools are opening doors for building teams interested in better and yet less-expensive performing arts facilities. A look at design trends… Free 1 Lesson Planning for hospital campus access that works for people This course defines the elements of hospital campus access that are essential to promoting the efficient, stress-free movement of patients, staff, family, and visitors. Campus… Free 1 Lesson Reimagining Storage Areas and Public Restrooms Design MDU storage areas and public restrooms that offer people a better, safer experience. Free 1 Lesson Solutions for cladding performance and supply issues From a distance, today’s building innovations in cladding performance, aesthetics, and construction appear unconstrained and quite varied. Material mixing is creating newly expressive façades, and… Free 1 Lesson Steel structures offer faster path to climate benefits Faster delivery of buildings isn’t always associated with sustainability benefits or long-term value, but things are changing. An instructive case is in the development of… Free 13 Lessons The Future of Flooring Vinyl and rubber infuse the flooring sector with innovation in sustainability and style. Free 1 Lesson The J.E.D.I. Agenda: An Intersectional Approach to Designing a Just Future (On Demand) Part 2 of the Women in Residential+Commercial Construction Extended Webinar Series. Free 8 Lessons The Metamorphosis of Rubber: A View Through LCA When it comes to material sourcing, Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) can help designers identify and specify green products with greater confidence. Here’s what you need to know about the process. Free 1 Lesson Transparency Revealed Designers and end-users are increasingly focused on the connection between the products they specify and the subsequent impact on health and wellness. As such, the topic of transparency has never been more important. Free 1 Lesson Waterproofing deep foundations for new construction Below-grade waterproofing systems can be critical features of building enclosure design, particularly when the structure has a deep foundation. As the foundation goes deeper, there… Free 1 Lesson What’s That Sound? Exploring the Vital Role of Acoustics in Commercial Interiors Research has demonstrated that unwanted noise in the workplace negatively impacts 70% of employees’ concentration levels, productivity, and creativity, with similar results across education, healthcare,… Free 1 Lesson With Affordability and Innovation for All: Multifamily Ideas Break Barriers With a growing need for multifamily housing solutions at all income levels, the U.S. market is seeing a proliferation of inventive projects. Alongside the creativity… Free 1 Lesson Work Going Forward: Designing Spaces That Bring Us Together While Keeping Us Apart Will the office of the future be a place strictly for employees to meet and collaborate, spending the rest of their time working from home? 73005