HanleyWoodUniversity

Sustainability

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  Understanding Bio-Based Sustainable Commercial Carpets

  1 LU AIA

  Synthetic carpet fibers like Nylon, PET (polyester), and polypropylene are almost exclusively petroleum based. Today, new technology has enabled a bio-based PTT (triexta) commercial carpet fiber that helps reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Understanding the performance benefits, drawbacks, and sustainable attributes of bio-based PTT versus other synthetic carpet fiber types available today is important for architects, commercial builders, and facility managers. Take the course.

  Posted:

  May 2013

  Subject(s):

  Sustainability

  Sponsor:

  DuPont Sorona

  Certification(s):

  AIA

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  Building Materials Matter: How Green Rating Systems, Codes, and Sourcing Practices Influence Specification Decisions

  1 LU AIA/HSW/SD

  As a building material, responsibly-sourced wood contributes to efficient construction and operation. Review today’s prevalent green rating systems, building codes and standards as they related to ensuring responsible building practices. Sustainable sourcing of wood, it’s economic, social and environmental implications, and how it factors into rating systems, codes and sourcing practices are addressed. This program is registered with the AIA for 1 HSW/SD hour. Take the course.

  Posted:

  October 2012

  Subject(s):

  Sustainability, Codes and Standards, Wood

  Sponsor:

  reThink Wood