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Indoor Air Quality

We spend 90% of our lives indoors, much of that in our homes. We spend 1/3 of our lives sleeping, simply breathing the air in our bedrooms. Even if well-known dangers like radon or carbon dioxide are not present, there are many other things that can make indoor air quality unhealthy. Air pollutants like carbon dioxide, small particles, chemicals produced from combustion appliance, and VOCs can combine in the air. Moisture, vapor, and heat can create conditions that make these combinations even more dangerous or lead to conditions where biologicals like mold can grow, and lead to ill health and “sick buildings.” The good news is that we can achieve the conditions that optimize for healthy indoor quality in new homes, when remodeling, and in existing homes with a science-based systems approach. This starts in the design phase, focuses on educating subcontractors and homeowners, and then measures and verifies results. Set up for success, a homeowner that properly maintains the home will reduce the risks of interior air pollution, and rest easy knowing that the air we breathe at home is positively contributing to our well-being.

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Avoid Stucco Siding Failures

This course is designed for professionals and homeowners alike and taught by a seasoned architect and building scientist who specializes in developing building details that enhance the performance, durability and comfort of residential homes. Join this session, originally part of the Fine Homebuilding Summit, to fortify your understanding of stucco siding and safeguard your home's exterior with practical and proven insights.

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The Sustainable Home Building Accelerator 

This intensive, interactive online series of courses is designed to rapidly advance your knowledge of sustainable home design and construction. Whether you’re an architect, builder, or a homeowner, we'll give you the tools and confidence to design and build well-crafted, affordable homes that maximize performance and comfort.

Over 11 hours of video. AIA Approved 10 HSW/LU Credits. Resnet 10 PD Credits. 

 ^{From Emily Mottram and The Authors of Pretty Good House}

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Decarbonizing Homes

As the demand for more sustainable homes intensifies, architects and builders are increasingly driven by state and federal incentives to reduce the carbon footprint of their homes and to tap into the national push towards electrification. Navigating the complex decision-making process to ensure the best performance of a home that delivers real environmental and economic results can be daunting. It doesn't have to be. In this course renowned building science expert Marc Rosenbaum offers you a clear roadmap for decarbonizing existing homes based on his own specific process and experience. Through this course you will gain a comprehensive understanding of what decarbonization is and how it applies to an existing project. You'll learn how to assess homes accurately, develop an appropriate retrofit plan and how to make the most of renewable energy systems to successfully meet a project's performance and comfort goals.

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Home Insulation

The 2021 International Residential Code requires the highest insulating standards our industry has ever seen, putting new pressure on architects and builders to change the way they design and construct houses.

This course will teach you how to interpret the new code and how to select the right insulation for your project based on budget and performance goals.

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Finish Carpentry Basics

with Gary Striegler

In this comprehensive learning collection, craftsman Gary Striegler shares his 40 years of trim carpentry experience and explains how to effectively install doors, window and door trim, crown molding, chair rail, and wainscotting. Whether you're looking to quickly and competently train new members of your crew or to hone your own finish carpentry skills, this course will increase the efficiency and enduring quality of your work.

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Making the Most of Minisplit Heat Pumps

with Jordan Goldman

This course covers the strengths and weaknesses of minisplits, how to best integrate minisplit systems into well-insulated homes, and common mistakes to avoid during design and installation. Whether you're a building professional or a homeowner, by the end of this course you will have the knowledge and confidence needed to select the right system for your next remodeling or new-construction project, and to ensure it’s installed to achieve optimum performance.

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Build a Custom Deck Start-to-Finish with Justin Fink 

Whether you're looking to deliver more value for your clients or you're looking to build a pro-level deck for your own family or friends, this three-week intensive course will ensure you walk away from your next deck project with pride, knowing it was done right, that your time and money was well-spent, and that your project will endure.

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