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.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After reading this article, you should be able to:
- Describe the trends leading to large glass panel sizes and the design and implementation strategies to ensure successful project delivery and performance.
- Discuss the qualitative and quantitative performance considerations for building facades and interior spaces when using larger glass exposures or glass interior walls.
- List considerations for the use of advanced glazing technologies, in particular fire-rated glass and vacuum-insulated glass (VIG).
- Explain how the use of interior glass partitions, VIG, structural glass, and other glass elements have solved key building design requirements.
Course Includes
- 1 Lesson
- 1 Quiz
- Course Certificate
Credits: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW
Instructional Delivery Method: On-Demand: Print/Other
Prerequisites: None
Program Level: Introductory
Advance learner preparation: N/A
AIA CES program approval expiration date: 10/18/2027
AIA CES Provider statement: Endeavor Business Media is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 10084542. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Credits:
This CEU is registered with the Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) for continuing education credits.