Building

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101

EDUCATIONAL SERIES FOR EMERGING ARCHITECTS

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Building Knowledge 101 presents everything you need to know about Kawneer products and architectural aluminum building envelope systems in short, bite-sized educational videos.

It’s the perfect learning resource to gain industry insights from leading experts as we cover the basics and help guide you on a journey of professional development.

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The History of Architectural Aluminum Framing Systems
Understanding the Different Types of Fixed Vertical Glazing
The Basics of Storefront Framing Systems
Example of a Typical Storefront Application
The Value of Thermal Breaks on Fixed Vertical Glazing
Fabrication Methods: Stick, Shear Block and Screw Spline
Water Management and Drainage in Storefront Systems
Storefront System Options
Storefront System Project Applications
Splices, Wind Load and Dead Load Anchors in Curtain Wall Systems
What is Curtain Wall?
Selecting Curtain Wall vs. Storefront Systems Based on Increased Structural Capacity
Curtain Wall System Glazing Methods
Water Management and Drainage in Curtain Wall Systems
Curtain Wall System Fabrication Options
How is Curtain Wall Fabricated?
How a Curtain Wall System Performs
Curtain Wall System Options
What is Window Wall?
Window Wall System Options
Window Wall System Project Applications
Distinguishing between Storefront, Curtain Wall and Window Wall Systems
Distinguishing Between Storefront, Curtain Wall and Window Wall Applications arrow icon
Gardner Elementary School Kawneer Building Legacies Architecture Construction Project School Education
Seismic and Building Movement Requirements for Curtain Wall Systems arrow icon
Designing Sustainable Facades for Education Facilities arrow icon
Basics of Storefront, Window Wall and Curtain Wall Systems arrow icon
Architectural Aluminum Framing for Extreme Conditions arrow icon
Architectural Aluminum Framing Systems for Performance and Protection in High-Velocity Wind Zones arrow icon
Designing for Sustainability in Division 8: Architectural Aluminum Framing arrow icon
Designing Facades to Maximize the Benefits of Natural Lighting arrow icon

Photography: © Bob Perzel

Basics of Aluminum Storefront Framing Systems arrow icon

Photography: © Bob Perzel

Basics of Commercial Entrances and Hardware arrow icon

Photography: © CJ Berg

Preventable Curtain Wall Failures arrow icon

Photography: © Bob Perzel

Designing Innovative Facades for Healthcare arrow icon

Photography: © Bob Perzel

Thermal Barriers in Aluminum Fenestration Systems arrow icon

Photography: © Don Pearse Photographers, Inc.

Benefits of Architectural Aluminum Frames in Retail Construction arrow icon
Innovative Modular Construction for Reducing Waste, Cost and Delivery Time arrow icon
Selection and Utilization of Architectural Grade Aluminum Windows arrow icon

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