Given continual advances in glazing technology, specifiers need expert resources to select the most optimal glazing systems for their projects. The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated the IGMA TM-3000, North American Glazing Guidelines for Sealed Insulated Glass Units for Commercial and Residential Use, which can be...
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SlenderWall is a high-performance architectural precast concrete complete cladding system.
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The recommendations and considerations in The Construction Specifier feature, "Key considerations for designing fenestration systems for success" serve as Part 1 of this article, and they discuss what will help prevent water leakage into new buildings. This article will discuss what can happen when some of those recommendations are...
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During the design phase, the process of selecting and specifying a curtain wall and/or storefront, in some cases is limited to aesthetics, structural considerations, thermal performance, and cost. Too often, the interface between the air and water barrier and fenestration are overlooked. The goal is to maintain continuity of...
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“Adaptive reuse,” alternatively known as building reuse, is a remarkable approach that injects vitality and purpose into vacant structures, which is different from the design they were intended for. By preserving and repurposing these structures, adaptive reuse projects contribute to preserving local culture, fostering a sense of continuity and...
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Many project teams are opting to specify delegated design mulled window systems that combine multiple windows into a single unit in a larger glazed opening. While these mulled systems have become increasingly popular, their mulling components can create potential performance issues, including air infiltration, water penetration, structural failure, and...
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In 2022, the authors collaborated with researchers at the University of Massachusetts, Ajla Aksamija, PhD, and Suncica Milosevic, to quantify the potential for condensation on a variety of window systems. Eleven different aluminum architectural window systems spanning a wide range of heat transfer coefficients (U-factors) and CR ratings were...
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Thanks to the pioneering work of dedicated scientists, ornithologists, wildlife associations, and the glass industry, the future is looking brighter for the billions of birds which end up colliding with windows each year. While still in its infancy, the science of bird-safe glazing is emerging with creative new ideas...
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While no building product component or system is truly “bulletproof,” industry resources are evolving to evaluate, select, and specify high-performance, aluminum-framed curtain wall, storefront, entrance, and window systems which can help protect against active shooter attacks in schools, universities, and other facilities.
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Laboratory testing is the typical way to verify that fenestration products meet specified structural design pressure (DP) criteria. However, engineering analysis can be a viable alternative when standard lab testing will not be sufficient. This article dives deeper into the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA)'s consensus-based process for...
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