BASF Sustainable Construction Academy Campus
Welcome to the BASF Sustainable Construction Academy. In addition to whitepapers, Lunch and Learns, brochures and case studies, we're pleased to offer a range of one- and two-hour courses to help you complete professional development hours. Our courses are registered with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and meet state licensing board continuing education requirements. They're available 24/7, making them a convenient, easy way to build your knowledge. When you complete a course, the Online Campus even puts a certificate in your account and reports your results (where required) to the appropriate board.
Courses
Improving the Performance of Existing Commercial Buildings: The Chemistry of Sustainable Retrofits
There are approximately 4.8 million existing commercial buildings in the United States. Commercial buildings have an impact and an influence on every ...
Windows for the Future: Insulated Glass Units
In this course we will take a look at insulated glass windows, or insulated glass units, examining their performance and purpose. We will take a look ...
High-Performance Green Buildings: New Materials and Methods
This webcast examines roofing and enclosure materials that affect these areas, with attention given to air barriers, "cool roof" designs, and ...
Sustainable Design: Eco-efficiency of Roofing Insulation Systems
The course begins with an introduction to sustainable development, compares different plastic insulation systems, then follows up with some technical ...
Spray Polyurethane Foam Air Barriers
By the end of this course, you'll understand the importance and role of an air barrier in the building enclosure system, and see how a spray ...
Concrete Additives: Water-Repellency & Efflorescence Control in Masonry
This interactive online course provides the details of achieving water-repellency and efflorescence control in masonry construction.
Sealant Repairs that Last: Hybrid Sealants for Building Restoration
This interactive online course discusses the role that restoration can and does play in the arena of sustainability, and specifically the role that ...
High Performance EIFS for Sustainable Construction
It outlines key architectural decisions related to EIFS, and illustrates how architects can incorporate EIFS into building designs that maximize ...
White Papers/Case Studies
Improving the Performance of Existing Commercial Buildings: The Chemistry of Sustainable Retrofits
Brochures
The Chemistry of Sustainable Construction
Chemistry is the building block of construction. It’s used in
almost every component of every structure— commercial,
educational, infrastructure or residential. Chemistry helps
save energy. Makes materials stronger. Speeds construction.
In this brochure, read about how BASF offers the
broadest portfolio of products used in construction
sites, or integrated into other products, to improve the
performance of construction products.
Pushing the Envelope to Net-Zero-Energy Levels
Often overlooked, the building enclosure plays an integral role in creating ultra-energy-efficient commercial buildings. Imagine a commercial building that produces as much energy as it needs for its operation. Although the number of net-zero-energy homes being built in the United States
is on the rise every year, the idea of scaling that concept
to create ultra-energy-efficient commercial buildings
may seem impossible. But net-zero-energy commercial
buildings will be a widespread reality in just 20 years.
Urban Land Institute Insert: BASF Construction Success
Stories
This brochure details how BASF solutions were used to
meet building and construction challenges in residential,
commercial, educational and infrastructure projects.