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Distinguishing Between Storefront, Curtain Wall and Window Wall Applications

Course Description:

As construction methods and delivery requirements have changed to evolve and meet new demands, manufacturers now offer a wide array of framing options. Architectural aluminum framing systems can be broken down into several subcategories, including storefront framing, curtain wall, window wall, windows, entrances and more.While each shares some common characteristics, they are also quite different and designed for specific applications. This presentation focuses on these systems—storefront, curtain wall and window wall—and the unique features and characteristics of each, along with their advantages and disadvantages and examples of applications each is designed for. You will better understand the uniqueness of each system and how to select the correct one based on a specific project’s needs.

Basics of Aluminum Storefront Framing Systems

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When designers consider all the options they have for aluminum framing systems, it is important to understand the strengths and limitations of each option. This presentation will explain how wind load impacts aluminum frames, how dead load is handled by various systems, how thermal breaks improve the system’s performance and much more.

Seismic and Building Movement Requirements for Curtain Wall Systems

Course Description:

Curtain wall systems have a lot of variety in building applications based on product performance features as well as construction and installation methods. This presentation focuses on how meeting seismic and building movement requirements is critical when selecting a curtain wall system to avoid human loss and damage to the building in seismic prone regions. You will learn how selecting curtain wall products with tested and validated seismic performance will minimize risk of loss from seismic activities. 

Innovative Modular Construction for Reducing Waste, Cost and Delivery Time

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Rising construction costs and skilled labor shortages fuel demand for transformation within the construction industry and seek advances in traditional construction methods. This session explores solutions for designing high-performance facades that support modular construction trends in commercial buildings.

Designing Sustainable Facades for Education Facilities

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Today’s educational buildings must be designed and built to provide not only a facility with classrooms but also a greater level of security and accommodation for learning, occupant comfort and well–being. All of this must be delivered in a package that meets the project budget, operates efficiently and endures over time. This presentation focuses on how these goals can be met with standard options of commercial glass and glazing and demonstrates how a proper understanding of architectural aluminum framing systems can be utilized to achieve complex strategies to meet today’s demands on educational facilities. You will gain an appreciation for how glass and glazing can impact some of the main drivers in the design of new educational facilities: security, sustainability, accessibility and visibility.

Basics of Commercial Entries and Hardware

Course Description:

We get back to the basics of understanding commercial entrance door construction, operation and hardware types. Discover more about how commercial entry systems in Division 8 Architectural Aluminum Framing can deliver strong aesthetics, while meeting all the essential performance requirements.

Preventable Curtain Wall Failures

Course Description:

With a few simple measures, you can learn how to prevent costly or time-consuming curtain wall failures. You won’t want to miss our expert online presentation, which looks at everything from the influence of wind load to following installation instructions for addressing internal seals and understanding how a curtain wall performs.

Architectural Aluminum Framing for Extreme Conditions

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Selecting the most suitable framing system can help architects mitigate disaster. We will review which systems are best suited for seismic activity, hurricane prone areas, acoustical performance, blast mitigation and tornadoes. Our session will assist you in making a choice based on the relevant governing codes, locations, wind loads and building used.

Designing for Sustainability in Division 8: Architectural Aluminum Framing

Course Description:

Architectural aluminum framing systems can be used to create high-performing sustainable buildings. In this presentation we will look at three main areas in which aluminum framing impacts whole-building performance, energy efficiency, material utilization and occupant well-being.

Architectural Aluminum Framing Systems for Performance and Protection in High Velocity Wind Zones

Course Description:

In this presentation we will take a high-level review of codes driving impact systems, how to evaluate manufacturer’s tests and discuss examples of systems engineered for high velocity wind zone areas. ​We will also walk through the performance requirements described in ASTM E1886 and E1996 along with TAS 201, 202 & 203 and how these impact systems and evaluating systems based upon the zone outlined the standard.