Volume 21, Issue 1 - January 2007
Volume 21, Issue 1 - January 2007
| AIA Continuing Education Update Glass and Metal Courses for Home While the housing market has hit a rough patch following several years of dramatic size and price increases, the condominium market remains strong in all but a few of the most overbuilt locations. Glass is a key construction material. Fortunately, there are a number of AIA-continuing education courses designed to provide information about the use of architectural glass and metal which can be used in the range of residential projects, from high-rise condos to single-family dwellings. Here is a selection of courses on the subject by members of the architectural glass and metal industry. Glass Performance Technology Oldcastle Glass This course is designed to provide a foundation for the understanding of architectural glass products and their application into architectural projects. Topics discussed include how glass goes to market, glass manufacture, coatings and coating technology, fabricated products, glass performance and low-emissivity glass. LU hours: 1 847/903-5487 or www.oldcastleglass.com Aesthetics of Glass Viracon The course focuses on the qualities of glass and how it can be used in design. LU hours: 1 Õ 507/444-3137 or www.viracon.com The New Generation of Glass Products PPG Industries Inc. The course is designed to provide an understanding of short wave solar energy spectrum in relation to the selection of heat absorption and glare reduction products. LU hours: 2 888/774-7632 or www.ppg.com Laminated Glass for Acoustical Glazings AFG Industries Inc. The course covers the benefits of laminated glass for acoustical glazing. Included are sound control terminology and methodology for determining required window Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating. Also reviewed are the benefits of laminated glass for safety, security, and storm protection, and solar control. LU hours: 1 Õ 423/229-7200 or www.afgglass.com Designing for Hurricane Protection Solutia Inc. The course covers how hurricanes affect structures, building code requirements and standards, options for code-approved windows and doors and designing with laminated glass. LU hours: 1 248/740-0488 or www.solutia.com Hurricane Protection for Windows and Doors Pella Corp. The program is structured to teach architects about hurricane protection for windows. A number of questions are answered during the seminar: What do building owners want? Why is protection needed? Where is it needed? What do the building codes require? How can architects design for hurricane protection? What product options and installation systems are available? What should the specifications say? LU hours: 1 641/621-6272 or www.pellacommercial.com Historic Window Replacement Traco The course includes historic window replacement guidelines as established by the National Park Service. This session explores the evaluation process and whether to preserve, repair or replace the existing windows. Learn why an in-depth survey of the existing conditions early in the rehabilitation process can be instrumental in determining which options should be considered and fully explored. Discussion also includes options and accessories available for replication, encapsulation and complete replacement of existing fenestration products. LU hours: 1 800/468-7226 or www.traco.com Architects' Guide to Glass & Metal © Copyright 2007 Key Communications Inc. All rights reserved. No reproduction of any type without expressed written permission. |