Product Training for Professionals

• 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.

When you complete this course you will know more about:

• Identify door requirements within current ADA and FHA
• Discuss a wide range of IBC building codes related to doors.
• Compare and contrast the nuances between ADA and FHA.
• Understanding IRC building codes and how aging in place trends are impacting door design, placement and choice.

• 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.

This course has been updated with added information on sustainable design specification. Window Performance and Materials: Certification and Specification for Sustainable Design is available online at AEC Daily.

After completing this course you will be able to:

• Choose glass options based on the specific requirements of your project
• Understand the measurements used to indicate glass performance
• Appreciate the impact of glass type, construction and coating on performance
• Recognize key certifications associated with glass

When you complete this course you will know more about:

• Understand the unique design elements of an indoor/outdoor living space and modern trends in large doors.
• Describe what to consider when balancing client needs with environmental conditions, building performance, and durability concerns.
• List the different door types and styles available for transition points between indoor and outdoor areas.
• Discuss the best process for specifying large doors in commercial and residential projects.

Windows are a critical element of architectural design. Window selection not only significantly impacts the aesthetics of the project, but also affects the energy efficiency, comfort, durability and sustainability of the building once construction is complete. This learning unit will address some of the more popular window choices available today and provide a comparative review of the features and benefits of these very important building elements. This learning unit will also introduce learners to the standards, tests, and other performance metrics that will enable specifiers to select the right window for the right application.

• Identify different window types based on the product’s base material, cladding, and finish
• Discuss some of the main criteria for evaluating window types commonly available today
• Describe the performance attributes of each window material
• Explain how different window materials contribute to energy efficiency and overall sustainability goals including recycling and low maintenance

Understand the fenestration requirements of the 2019 California Title 24 energy code.

• Understand what the California Title 24 energy code is and what the general requirements are
• Understand the changes that the code brings to fenestration products
• Understand the differences between prescriptive vs performance path for Title 24 compliance
• To be able to identify the new mandatory requirements for exterior doors

When you complete this course you will be able to:

• Ascertain the different elements of accessibility codes for windows.
• Identify emergency escape and rescue regulations, as well as exceptions to the rules.
• Understand fall protection requirements, compliance methods, and the variance between residential and commercial applications.
• Distinguish when and where safety glazing is required for windows.

• 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).

When you complete this course you will be able to:

• Specify window installation methods and materials that are best suited for each project’s exterior wall design.
• Design details that will allow the installed windows to perform as intended, and as required for the project.
• Provide valuable guidance to the project team throughout the installation process.
• Identify job site best practices that will minimize impact on schedule, budget and product performance.

• 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.

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

• How homes use energy.
• Window sustainable design strategy.
• Material and performance certifications to support sustainable strategies.
• Requirements for Federal Tax incentive program for windows and doors.