Windows In Sustainable Design
1 LU Hour/HSW/SD - Program #00WISD

This presentation addresses the role of windows in commercial and residential building energy performance, and window integration with key sustainable design strategies. Categories common in sustainable building rating systems are identified and the contribution of windows defined. Third party certification of window performance, materials and environmental quality characteristics to support sustainable design is outlined.

When you complete this course you will have a better understanding of:

• The differences in energy use patterns in commercial and residential buildings.
• The importance of computer modeling to evaluate alternatives and integrate windows in the design process to improve building performance.
• The role windows can play in supporting design strategies in key categories of energy, materials and indoor environmental quality common in sustainable design rating guidelines.
• The types of third party material and performance certifications that are applicable to windows.

Window Replacement
1 LU Hour/HSW – Program #000WR

This presentation addresses the fundamental principles of window replacement, addressing assessment of conditions and window replacement options including sash replacement, insert and full-frame windows.

When you complete this course you will know more about:

• Importance of window replacement
• Assessment of existing windows and replacement options
• Window replacement process
• Role of the architect, contractor and window supplier

Coastal Performance
1 LU Hour/HSW - Program #0000CP

This course examines the unique requirements for hurricane prone coastal regions. This course will review the issues with design pressure and wind-borne debris requirements. We examine the building code requirements and testing standards. We will walk through an example of determining wind load requirements under the International Residential Code.

When you complete this course you will have a better understanding of:

• The analysis of building code requirements for impact resistance and opening protection for coastal areas.
• The various methods of providing opening protection.
• How to assess wind loads and calculate requirements for a simple project.
• The comparison of ASTM and Florida impact resistant test standards and the similarities and differences between the two.

Energy Codes & NFRC
1 LU Hour/HSW/SD - Program #ECNFRC

This course describes the physical principles and terminology used to measure heat loss and gain, the thermal characteristics of windows, rating and labeling standards for product evaluation and building code requirements relating to windows. Building Code evolution and adoption is investigated.

When you complete this course you will know more about:

• Energy terminology and principles of heat transfer.
• National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) and window labels.
• ENERGY STAR® product ratings from the U.S.DOE and EPA.
• Energy Codes requirements for windows under the International Residential Code (IRC) and the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

Fenestration In LEED-NC
1 LU Hour/HSW/SD - Program #0FILNC

This course addresses the role of fenestration in U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED-New Construction (NC) v2.2 and v3, the differences between the two versions and specifics of USGBC’s goal to guide the building industry to more sustainable building through design, materials, construction and building performance.

When you complete this course you will know more about:

• Intent of USGBC’s LEED programs.
• LEED-NC credit categories.
• Using fenestration performance and sustainable components towards project certification.
• Using fenestration in building design towards project certification.

Your local Andersen Representative can provide information on programs that may be tailored to your firms schedules and needs.

Your local Andersen Representative can provide information on future visits that may be available from your area.