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Best practices for applying commercial IGU glazing

Construction Specifier

Given continual advances in glazing technology, specifiers need expert resources to select the most optimal glazing systems for their projects. The document is all inclusive, addressing every aspect of glazing systems from soup to nuts. Glazing materials The glazing materials section in IGMA TM-3000 largely focuses on sealants.

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Building Perimeters are Only One Layer in Safe School Design

BD+C

Building Perimeters are Only One Layer in Safe School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 06/12/2023 - 09:23 Hardening entryways and exterior windows is a step toward safer school design. Further, multifunctional, fire-rated glazing can help specifiers meet best-practice recommendations for an individual layer while also supporting an adjacent layer.

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New guidelines for replacing windows without removing exterior brick veneer

BD+C

The Fenestration Manufacturers Association (FMA), the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA), and the Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) have released a new document focused on replacement windows.

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Considerations for using aluminum-framed interior wall systems

Construction Specifier

Interior window systems. Using interior aluminum framing systems with glazing inserts provides physical separation, while maintaining visual connections. Translucent or transparent interior glass and glazing maximize the opportunity to project natural light from exterior walls into the building’s interior.

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Glass spandrels and shadow boxes: Design and construction considerations

Construction Specifier

The spandrel glass at the floor levels appears hazy and fogged over compared to the clear windows below. These opaque glass assemblies are integrated into glazing systems, such as glass curtain walls or window walls, to provide visual continuity with adjacent vision glass to render an all-glass look to the building façade.

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Making the Transition to Net Zero Homes: Product Design

Pro Builder

It begins with a different approach to product design that may involve rethinking site orientation, roof pitch, placement and types of windows, and exterior window shading, among other considerations. Windows and Home Energy Demand. Fewer windows can help, as well. “We Advertisement. Site Orientation and Home Energy Use.

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5 Design Considerations When Building In Harsh Environments

Construction Marketing

High-performance glazing: Double or triple-glazed windows minimize heat transfer and improve insulation. Some energy-efficient design strategies to consider include: Passive solar design: Optimize the building’s orientation, insulation, and thermal mass to reduce heating and cooling requirements.