Volume 22, Issue 5 - September/October 2008

AIA Continuing Education Update

Curtainwall and Storefronts
The foundations of architectural glass and metal construction are the curtainwall and storefront market segments. Fortunately, there are many AIA-continuing education courses which focus on the types of products for these applications and their use. Here is a selection of courses on these subjects by members of the architectural glass and metal community.

Storefront versus Curtainwall
Kawneer Company Inc.
LU hours: 1
This program is designed to show the difference between curtainwall and storefronts. The goal is to give participants a better understanding of the differences between curtainwall and storefront designs and functions. The program explores information relative to performance, cost and applications. → www.kawneer.com

Framing Systems
Arch Aluminum & Glass Co. Inc.
LU hours: 1
This course reviews how aluminum is manufactured and provides architects with information about the various types of framing available, with emphasis on aluminum. The pros and cons of the various alternatives are discussed. The course covers different types of framing systems and their applications, as well as finishing methods available and how aluminum framing can help meet sustainability goals. → www.archaluminum.net

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