Continuing Education

This course explores the innovative design possibilities and performance benefits of fiber cement architectural wall panels. Participants will discover how these panels provide a contemporary aesthetic with unparalleled durability, covering various textures, colors, and profiles. The session will highlight fire and weather resistance, integrated rainscreen advantages, and low maintenance, ensuring lasting beauty and resilience in modern residential and commercial projects.

Moisture intrusion can lead to rotting interiors and mold growth. Learn its causes, how rainscreens assist with moisture mitigation and best practices for designing healthier buildings, including effective fiber cement installation.

Commercial design increasingly demands high-performance materials and great aesthetics while containing overall project costs. Learn about the innovative characteristics of architectural wall panels and how they have emerged as an ideal solution for their design flexibility and efficient installation process.

The rapidly rising rate of extreme weather events is plaguing municipalities and building owners throughout the United States. This course will explore the societal, economic, and environmental costs of extreme weather events; the importance of building resiliency; and how high-performance architectural wall panels can help meet this end.