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There are many variables that need to be considered to specify the correct rolling door in a wind load application. Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss wind load as it pertains to rolling doors and the safety of installers and occupants. Design professionals will learn the details required to specify the correct door for each application based on environment and regulations, as well as be able to calculate the required design pressure (±PSF).
In any building, individuals come in contact with many different building materials — concrete, wood, steel, stone, and brick — all designed and engineered for their strength, durability and functionality. Architects and designers choose these materials based on performance, code compliance, cost, and beauty for a balanced and well-designed exterior and interior space.
This course introduces walkable thermoplastic deck and roofing membrane systems and describes the system advantages. Includes over a dozen membrane construction videos and illustrates design considerations for incorporation into the building envelope.
In this one-hour course, the design professional will be exposed to the impact of roof deterioration throughout the US, and they will have an opportunity to explore a more cost-effective solution that can be used immediately to give new life to aging roofs in an effort to avoid spending millions of dollars replacing them as well as be used in new construction projects to increase sustainability and longevity of roofs. New advances in fluid-applied roofing systems will be discussed to help professionals be better informed about its benefits as well as remove common misconceptions about the products. Emphasis will be placed on the ways that fluid-applied roofing systems can positively contribute to the environment by virtually eliminating the need to remove an existing roof from buildings only to be moved to landfills. Additionally, the participant will determine other eco-friendly attributes, including VOC compliant products that contribute to LEED certification, the removal of the use of flame and torches, and the reduction of urban heat island effects as well as lowering energy costs. The various types of fluid-applied systems will also be discussed to help participants realize roofing defects that may addressed by the products when they are installed correctly. An analysis of market trends in various geographic areas will be presented so that design professionals can see the need for an efficient solution that will seal the building environment from moisture, rust, and corrosion in order to ultimately protect the health, safety, and welfare of building inhabitants.
In this course, participants will examine the evolution of U.S. wind standards and building codes, focusing on their influence on impact window requirements in architectural design. The discussion will highlight key historical developments and current code provisions, analyzing how these regulations have shaped the specification and use of impact-resistant windows in both residential and commercial projects. Additionally, the course will explore the critical role of windows and doors in mitigating sound transmission, providing architects with insights into designing quieter, more comfortable spaces while meeting performance and safety standards. By understanding the interplay between code requirements, impact resistance, and acoustic performance, architects will gain the knowledge necessary to make informed decisions that enhance building resilience, occupant comfort, and overall project success.
Design, build and renovate accessible washrooms beyond code using best practices from current standards and established lived experience expert Julie Sawchuk, author of Building Better Bathrooms and principal educator at Sawchuk Accessible Solutions.
As demand for higher building energy performance grows across North America, the Passive House standard is gaining traction. For those new to the standard, window configuration and calculations can seem complex, but they do not need to be intimidating.This session provides a concise overview of the Passive House approach to windows, including key building science principles, performance metrics, real-world validation, and occupant benefits.By reviewing different window materials and configurations, the presentation highlights pathways to achieving Passive House performance while optimizing costs and maintaining high-performance fenestration.
Building envelope rehabilitation projects offer valuable insights into the real-world performance of building designs and products over time and highlight key opportunities to increase the overall performance of buildings in the future—both rehabs and new construction.
The presentation highlights four key lessons learned from various building envelope rehabilitation projects. Through reviewing project case studies, trends emerge surrounding common envelope failures, opportunities to shift buildings towards net zero, the importance of lifecycle cost analysis, and leveraging environmental impact data when selecting construction materials.
As wildfires increase across North America, architects, engineers, and builders must design buildings better able to withstand fire exposure, especially in Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) zones. Windows are among the most vulnerable points in the building envelope, but thoughtful design and product selection can make them a critical line of defense. This session explores window wildfire-resistance strategies, including fire exposure mechanisms, material behavior, construction details, and system integration.
Through case studies, test data, and performance comparisons, attendees will gain insight into U.S. and Canadian wildfire-resistance guidance, including California SFM Standard Test Method 12-7A-2 and FireSmart Canada recommendations, along with strategies to reduce ignition risk and improve building survivability.
As energy codes and performance standards across North America become more rigorous—such as the BC Energy Step Code, Energize Denver, and the Massachusetts Stretch Code—architects, engineers, and envelope consultants face increasing pressure to deliver efficient buildings without sacrificing aesthetics or affordability.
This session explores how adopting a whole-building design mindset, with a focus on high-performance fenestration, can unlock new flexibility for project teams. Rather than viewing windows and doors as constraints, high-performance fenestration can be leveraged as design enablers that contribute to thermal efficiency, visual appeal, and user comfort—while also supporting cost-effective compliance with evolving energy mandates.
Through case studies and comparative analysis, attendees will learn how fenestration decisions influence overall envelope strategy, and how integrating these components early in design offers greater control over architectural expression, interior quality, and project budgets.
As demand for higher building energy performance grows across North America, the Passive House standard is gaining traction. For those new to the standard, window configuration and calculations can seem complex, but they do not need to be intimidating.This session provides a concise overview of the Passive House approach to windows, including key building science principles, performance metrics, real-world validation, and occupant benefits.By reviewing different window materials and configurations, the presentation highlights pathways to achieving Passive House performance while optimizing costs and maintaining high-performance fenestration.