A Practical Approach to Selecting Windows for Residential Buildings in Canada
This webinar is part of the RAIC 2022 Virtual Conference on Architecture, now available to stream!
Topics:听Sustainability / Climate
Length:听1.5 hours |听What's Included:听Video, Quiz, and听Certificate of Completion听
Climate change, the economics of heating and cooling buildings, the desire for greater functionality, and more aesthetic options have led to increasingly sophisticated product designs. New frame coating technologies have expanded the range of surface finishes and colours for all frame materials. There are new options for hardware operation and functionality. New glass coatings and spacer systems continue to be introduced. The growing interest in European window designs has led many North American manufacturers to introduce domestically manufactured versions that comply with Canadian codes and are supported by local supply chains. And a welcome change to the 2020 NBC removes existing restrictions on combustible window frames, adding to the range of products available for large buildings. We have more product options than ever before and choosing among them has never been more complicated. This presentation provides architects with the practical working knowledge required to make more informed decisions and to mitigate risk related to determining the operating type, frame design and finish glazing infill, and overall product performance criteria related to windows.听
Learning Objectives:
By the completion of this session, participants will be able to:
- Select windows with the operating types, glazing characteristics, and durability characteristics that are appropriate for a project鈥檚 design brief and budget, using rational and objective criteria.
- Recognize the intended uses and limitations of the available window operating types, including ventilation effectiveness and鈥攊n the case of ground-oriented windows鈥攆orced entry resistance.
- Identify the taxonomy of modern window frame designs and materials, and will be able to make informed decisions when comparing the available product options.
- Apply their knowledge to select and specify the most important glazing system characteristics to ensure insulating glass durability.
Subject Matter Expert:
Al Jaugelis听
BScArch, Fenestration, Canada
Al Jaugelis is the Director, Regulatory Affairs at Fenestration Canada, a national window and door manufacturers association.
Al Jaugelis is the Director, Regulatory Affairs at Fenestration Canada, a national window and door manufacturers association. |
Student: $25听(must be an鈥RAIC student associate member)
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