Architectural Window Services
At Auburn Corp, we realize how important it is to continually learn and grow as an architect in a constantly developing and ever-changing industry. As a participant in Continuing Education Sessions, you benefit from learning the latest industry information in a rewarding educational environment for architects.
Continuing Education Courses :
- AAMA Specifications
- Window Installation Guidelines And Detailing
- Paint and Anodized Finishes
- Glass and Energy
- Historic Window Replacement
- Efficiency In Window Design
- Thermo Plastic Spacer Systems
- Window Wall
Below is a listing Auburn Corp provides of the various Continuous Education Sessions available to architects:
Session 1: AAMA Specification
This 1 hour session will go over the critical performance aspects of the AAMA/WDMA/CSA/101/I.S.2/A440-08 North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for doors, windows and skylights. Other topics covered include comparisons of the previous AAMA Specifications and current versions, benefits of including current AAMA specifications and certified products in bid documents and more.
Session 3: Window Installation Guidelines and Detailing
A 1 hour session that details proper window installation of different window products and accessories. Many factors and opinions will be covered, from historic replacement to new construction, providing a better comprehension of how various components work and ways in which to make the project more cost-effective.
Session 4: Plant Tour
Participants will take a 2 hour plant tour to further what was learned in prior AIA/CES sessions through seeing how various processes such as how an aluminum billet is converted, how an architectural shape is finished, how inert gas inserted into the window space provides energy efficiency and much more.
Session 5: Paint and Anodized Finishes
This 1 hour presentation covers the different finish options available for door products and aluminum windows, such as paint options, anodized finishes, guidelines for use and application and more.
Session 6: Glass and Energy
This 1 hour presentation discusses how to understand how glass works in regards to heat gain and loss, shading coefficient and acoustic applications. Other available topics include low-E coatings, tinted and reflective options.
Session 7: Historic Window Replacement
This 1 hour presentation includes Historic Window Replacement Guidelines as established by the National Park Service. Discussion centers on whether to preserve, repair or replace windows according to the existing conditions; accessories and options for replication and replacement.
Session 9: Impact Resistant Glazing Systems
A 1 hour course covering the needs, origins and evolution of impact resistant glazing systems, including the various options of glazing systems, advantages and disadvantages, building codes and test requirements.
Session 9A: The Next Generation in Energy Efficiency Window Design
This 1 hour presentation is dedicated to comprehending changes in regulatory codes, what affects these changes and discussion regarding manners in which to improve commercial window thermal performance. This program is registered with the AIA/CES for ongoing professional education.
Session B: Improving Thermal Performance in Structural Windows
This 1 hour discussion covers two critical and efficient ways in which to improve the thermal performance of commercial windows.
Session C: Designing with Broken Glass
This 1 hour presentation will provide participants with an understanding of the newest performance requirements for Hurricane/Impact rated fenestration products in coastal applications, providing participants with new knowledge on the application of new codes and regulations and other important topics.
Session D1: Designing with Curtain Wall, Storefront and Entrances
A 1 hour presentation broadly covering aluminum entrances and storefront design, discussing basic requirements to accommodate traffic, checklists for safety and security, tips for good entrance design and effects of the environment on these types of entrances.
Session G: Designing with Blast Resistant Windows
This 1 hour presentation discusses Blast Mitigation and its consequences for fenestration in facilities, providing an introduction to bomb/blast effects and design response required, comprehending force protection, performance and testing standards required and much more.
Session H: Thermoplastic Spacer Systems
One hour presentation where participants will acquire a greater comprehension of the advantages and benefits of Thermoplastic Spacer Systems in place of metal spacers through four learning objectives.
Session I: LEED Certification: Green Buildings Incorporating Fenestration Products
This 1 hour presentation covers objectives including an overview of eco-friendly manufacturing practices, energy consumption, impact of fenestration and daylighting on design. This session covers the use of aluminum fenestration products as a critical factor in a LEED Certified project.
Session J: Window Wall
This 1 hour discussion covers an overview of a window wall system and a demonstration of its application. Learning objectives include a definition of what a window wall system is, its features and benefits and a review of case studies demonstrating their use.
Contact Auburn Corp today regarding the many Continuing Education Sessions available. One of our knowledgeable professionals will be happy to provide you with more information about any of the above sessions.