Web-Series for East Region - Session Four

Event Dates

Wednesday, September 23 | Thursday, September 24

Available Credits

4 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

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Event Agenda

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 10:00 am Central

Sound Control Dynamics For Sustainable Construction

Sponsored By Homasote

Presented By Chuck McPherson

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour

In this one-hour course, we will go deeper into the nature of sound by exploring its inherent characteristics and how we can use that knowledge to design for more effective sound control.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss how sound propagates and transmits
Explore the specific dynamics of airborne and structure-borne sound attenuation
Describe sound control strategies that are particular to common wall and floor/ceiling assemblies
Examine code compliant sound control design methods for walls and floors using sustainable, mold-resistant cellulosic fiberboards made from recycled materials

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 11:00 am Central

The Ceiling is the Limit: Customizable Closet Doors

Sponsored By Custom Door & Mirror, Inc.

Presented By Doug Meyer

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 IDCEC HSW CEU(s)

Maximize living space and floor plan options with wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling custom closet doors. Join us for this one-hour course on customizable closet doors. In this course, participants will be introduced to closet doors with a myriad of possibilities in bifold and slider door configurations.

Learning Objectives:

Assess the array of potential with customizable bifold and slider closet doors, including background, market trends and benefits designed for occupant wellness and usability.
Analyze the features, end user advantages, product components and best practices of customizable wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling closet doors.
Examine code criteria, standards, sustainability and testing that inform the specification of customizable bifold and slider closet doors.
Explore relevant case studies of customizable bifold and slider closet doors to highlight site-specific applications, end user wellness, satisfaction and functionality.

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 10:00 am Central

Protecting People and Property: Fortifying Building Safety with Ballistic, Blast, Storm Im...

Sponsored By Specialty Fenestration Group

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

As the number and volatility of threats to facility security and safety continue to escalate, protection is becoming paramount in the scope of today’s facility design.

Learning Objectives:

Identify security threats which dictate design standards and product performance criteria.
Compare and contrast design options to fortify buildings with security, safety, and aesthetics in mind.
Define the different levels of ballistic, blast, and forced entry testing standards.
Properly specify ballistic, blast, forced entry and storm impact fenestration solutions.