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sponsored | May 3, 2022
For glass openings, how big is too big?
Advances in glazing materials and glass building systems offer a seemingly unlimited horizon for not only glass performance, but also for the size and extent of these light, transparent forms. Both for enclosures and for indoor environments, novel products and assemblies allow for more glass and less opaque structure—often in places that previously limited their use.
sponsored | Apr 10, 2022
Designing with commercial and industrial insulated metal wall panels
Discover the characteristics, benefits and design options for commercial/industrial buildings using insulated metal panels (IMPs). Recognize the factors affecting panel spans and the relationship of these to structural supports. Gain knowledge of IMP code compliance.
sponsored | Feb 17, 2022
Metal roofing trends
New ideas in design and constructability are radically changing how metal systems are used as roofing for commercial and institutional buildings. Behind the investment in these new kinds of expressions and construction approaches is a growing interest in improved performance and reduced environmental impact. Metal roofing systems can cut cooling and heating loads significantly, according to the EPA.
sponsored | Jan 30, 2022
Optimized steel deck design
This course provides an overview of structural steel deck design and the ways to improve building performance and to reduce total-project costs.
Aug 26, 2019
Deconstructing the Window
Over the years, the industry has relied heavily on the increasing performance of low-e coatings to drive window U-factors (thermal transmittance)…
Jun 12, 2019
Shadow Box Design: To Vent or Not To Vent
A curtain wall shadow box is a spandrel assembly consisting of vision glass at the building exterior and an opaque infill at the interior side of…
Apr 26, 2019
New Ideas in Building Envelopes
Designing and constructing the most durable and energy efficient building enclosures requires careful integration of materials and assemblies—as…
Mar 26, 2019
See-through and Safe
Failure modes of glass systems under the extreme heat and pressures of building fires are reasonably well known, yet still hard to predict. In a…
Mar 14, 2019
VIDEO COURSE: Great Buildings Deserve Great BIG Glass
Learn about glass fabrication processes with a concentration on BIG glass, an industry trend. Best practices for properly designing projects using…
Aug 22, 2018
Storefront Rehabilitation and Design
Rehabilitation and design of storefront systems demands consideration of many factors, from thermal performance and operability to historic…
