Combining Design and Function in Today's ADA Compliant Bathroom

 
Sponsored by Coverings 2023

Learning Objectives:

  1. How barrier-free environments can be customized to include various design elements while remaining ADA compliant.
  2. Why bonded waterproofing technology lends itself to the construction requirements of barrier-free design.
  3. Define the principle of uncoupling, its functions, and history.
  4. Explore the evolution of tile setting techniques, along with the benefits and limitations of each stage of development.

Credits:

HSW
1 AIA LU/HSW
IDCEC
1 IDCEC CEU/HSW
GBCI
1 GBCI CE Hour
ICC
0.1 ICC CEU
IACET
0.1 IACET CEU*
AIBD
1 AIBD P-CE
AAA
AAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
AANB
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
AAPEI
AAPEI 1 Structured Learning Hour
MAA
MAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
NLAA
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA.
NSAA
This course can be self-reported to the NSAA
NWTAA
NWTAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
OAA
OAA 1 Learning Hour
SAA
SAA 1 Hour of Core Learning
 
*1 ADA State Accessibility/Barrier-Free
 
This course can be self-reported to the AIBC, as per their CE Guidelines.
As an IACET Accredited Provider, BNP Media offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
*State-certified members self-report 1 ADA State Accessibility/Barrier-Free
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
This test is no longer available for credit

This course goes further in depth to discuss tile specifications in relation to movement joints, environmental conditions, installation, membranes, etc. Covering proper installation using a consistent set of criteria for evaluating the sustainability of tile and tile installation products to ensure the safety and well-being of the building occupants. Check out Avoiding Specification Pitfalls - Part 1 prior to viewing this course.

Combining Design

Photo courtesy of Schluter® Systems

 

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Originally published in September 2021

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