Sustainable Design: Eco-efficiency of Roofing Insulation Systems

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This 1-hour interactive online course explores several popular roofing insulation systems - Expanded polystyrene (EPS), Polyisocyanurate (Polyiso), Extruded polystyrene (XPS), and Sprayed Polyurethane Foam (SPF) - and discusses the influences each one has on sustainable design.

It is divided into the following sections:

Sustainable Development
Insulation Systems
Technical Aspects
Environmental and Economic Aspects
Appendix

The course begins with an introduction to sustainable development, compares different plastic insulation systems, then follows up with some technical points on each system. Lastly, eco-efficiency analysis is explained and the environmental and economic aspects of each system are discussed.

Objectives Course Applies to

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:

Describe the available plastic foam roof insulation technologies for commercial low-slope roofs.
Explain advancements in direct-to-deck roofing application, including system components, technical aspects and technology advances.
Discuss economic and environmental comparisons and advantages of the systems.
Understand how to assess the relative environmental aspects of each technology in order to create the most sustainable roofing system to meet your design needs.

State Licenses

Alaska

AK - Architect (General - RV940-2028)

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Alabama

AL - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV940-2028)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

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Arkansas

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Colorado

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Connecticut

CT - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV940-2028)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

District Of Columbia

DC - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV940-2028)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

DC - Engineer (General - CE21800018)

Delaware

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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

DE - Engineer (General - ,)

Florida

FL - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV940-2028)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

FL - Engineer (General - 271)

Accreditation: This course introduces key roofing insulation systems—including EPS, Polyiso, XPS, and SPF—highlighting their role in sustainable design. It compares technical performance, environmental impact, and economic factors, concluding with an eco-efficiency analysis to guide informed material selection.

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Hawaii

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Missouri

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Mississippi

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Montana

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North Carolina

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North Dakota

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Nebraska

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NE - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV940-2028)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

NE - Engineer (General)

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New Mexico

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Nevada

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New York

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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

NY - Engineer (General)

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Oklahoma

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Oregon

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Pennsylvania

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Puerto Rico

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Rhode Island

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South Carolina

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South Dakota

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Tennessee

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Texas

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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

Utah

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Virginia

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Wyoming

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Professional Organizations

American Academy of Environmental Engineers - AAEES - Member (General - ,)

American Institute of Architects - AIA - Architects (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV940-2028)

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