GeoLam – AEC Daily Free Educational Course (1-9-2026)

AEC Daily recently added this free educational course to their lineup.  With the growth and interest in wood aesthetic products, it is an excellent introduction to available technologies.

Wood Aesthetic Technologies for Class 1–3 Commercial Projects ( ~ 1 hour )

The look of wood adds warmth and aesthetic appeal to building designs that other materials, such as masonry, metals, and glass, cannot replicate.  However, since natural wood may not be suitable for Class 1–3 commercial projects, innovative composite and synthetic materials have been developed to overcome the limitations of real wood.  This course provides a comprehensive examination of eight wood-inspired design technologies that mimic the appearance of natural wood while meeting fire performance standards.  The role of wood-plastic composite (WPC) hybrid products in fulfilling the requirements of the LEED® v5 Building Design and Construction (BD+C) rating system is also reviewed.

Click on this link to review and take the course.  Presented by Yancey Hughes on behalf of Geolam Inc.   Discover Geolam.