New developments in data center design

Data centers must accommodate massive power demand, high heat loads, strict maintenance protocols, and super-tight security. This course discusses important trends in design and construction for this sector, including free cooling, power usage effectiveness, active cooling, aisle containment strategies, modular solutions, green power, cabling placement, converged infrastructure, and cloud computing.
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course credit: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW
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Exterior
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course credit: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW
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course credit: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW
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Exterior
Metal cladding trends and innovations
Metal cladding is on a growth trajectory globally. This is reflected in rising demand for rainscreen cladding, which market research firm VMR values…
course credit: 1.0 AIA LU
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Structural
Flood protection: What building owners need to know to protect their properties
Historically, flooding is one of the costliest natural disasters in the United States on an annual basis. Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) attempt…
course credit: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW
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Multifamily housing/Apartments/Condominiums
Urban housing revival: 3 creative multifamily housing renovations
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course credit: 1.0 AIA LU
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Structural
Steel structures offer faster path to climate benefits
Faster delivery of buildings isn’t always associated with sustainability benefits or long-term value, but things are changing. An instructive case is…
course credit: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW
Provided By: BD+C
Moisture Solutions
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From a distance, today’s building innovations in cladding performance, aesthetics, and construction appear unconstrained and quite varied. Material…
course credit: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW
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Codes and regulations
Brighter vistas: Next-gen tools drive sustainability toward net zero line
New technologies, innovations, and tools are opening doors for building teams interested in better and more socially responsible design. Supporting…
course credit: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW
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Exterior
Design guide for parapets: Safety, continuity, and the building code
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