Building Design & Construction - Architecture & Design Master Continuing Education

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Metal roofing trends

New ideas in design and constructability are radically changing how metal systems are used as roofing for commercial and institutional buildings. Behind the investment in…

Edge of Perfection: Designing High-Performance Facades

This course describes the multiple challenges in designing high performance fenestration systems for building envelopes meeting architectural desig…

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…