Hanley Wood University

Walls and Ceilings

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  Making the Grade: Designing and Building with LEED for Schools 2009 - USG

  1 LU HSW/SD

  Making the Grade – LEED for Schools 2009 is an AIA-certified learning unit that will explain how and why indoor air quality and acoustic performance affect learning environments. Furthermore, the course provides an in-depth review of both indoor air quality and acoustic performance as they relate to the LEED® for Schools 2009 requirements. Take the course.

  Posted:

  December 2009

  Subject(s):

  Acoustics, Building Science, Energy Efficiency, LEED, Walls and Ceilings

  Sponsor:

  USG

  Certification(s):

  AIA

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  Fiber Glass Insulation in Environmental and Energy Efficient Design

  1 LU HSW/SD

  By the end of this learning unit you will be able to describe how insulation improves energy efficiency and sustainability of a building. You will be able to describe at least four beneficial characteristics of fiber glass insulation. You will be able to describe at least two different certifications and energy codes. Finally, you will be able to describe how insulation affects performance and indoor air quality of a home or building. Take the course.

  Posted:

  August 2009

  Subject(s):

  Energy Efficiency, Walls and Ceilings, Green Design, Insulation

  Sponsor:

  Knauf Insulation

  Certification(s):

  AIA

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  Acoustic Performance in Offices, Schools and Healthcare: Improving Indoor Environmental Quality

  1 LU HSW

  After completing this course you will be able to provide an informal definition of three sound performance measures; discuss the physical and sonic performance properties of three acoustic ceiling panel materials; describe design considerations for office spaces, educational facilities and healthcare facilities; you will be able to describe general strategy for selecting acoustic panels. Take the course.

  Posted:

  August 2009

  Subject(s):

  Acoustics, Walls and Ceilings, Insulation

  Sponsor:

  CertainTeed

  Certification(s):

  AIA

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  Rain Screen Assemblies and HPL Composite Claddings

  1 LU

  At the end of this learning unit you will be able to identify at least two principles of drained and back ventilated rain screen cladding; list design guidelines for joints, cavities, weather barriers, and structural components of drained and back-ventilated rain screen cladding; select appropriate cladding materials for rain screen assemblies. Take the course.

  Posted:

  July 2009

  Subject(s):

  Walls and Ceilings, Metal, Underlayments, Rainscreen

  Sponsor:

  Trespa

  Certification(s):

  AIA