Mid-Atlantic

• Credit type: 1 HSW
• Provider: Rockwool
• Presenter: Jeff Dorneman

Off-site panelized construction is a growing and efficient method of production in commercial construction. Typically, panels are fabricated completely off-site and transported and installed on-site as a full wall system. However, due to potential irregularities in building materials, challenges with ensuring continuity of control functions between panels can arise, specifically related to air and water control. The Philly Live! Hotel and Casino opted for a hybrid approach combining pre-fabrication of the wall panels including the CFMF substrate, gypsum sheathing and air/water resistive membrane, allowing for appropriate sealing between panels on site prior to installation of the exterior insulation and cladding.

Learning Objectives

• Differentiate the positives and negatives of typical ‘panelization’ versus hybrid ‘panelization’
• Recognize the sequence coordination involved in constructing a complicated exterior panel rainscreen wall system
• Examine virtual design tools and functionality needed to synchronize the installer and design team
• Appraise multiple virtual design tools in realistic scenarios in an actual case study during a pandemic

• Credit type: 1 HSW/AIA LU
• Provider: Sto Corp
• Presenter: Larry Hilovsky

This course examines the use of opaque glass as a façade material in
a drained and back ventilated rainscreen system.

Highlighted within will be the design consideration and benefits thereof
when designing with and specifying opaque glass rainscreen.

The importance of the building science principle of exterior wall
assembly control layers, and the role they play in providing occupant
health and safety will be emphasized for use with opaque glass,
open-joint, drained and back ventilated complete rainscreen systems.

Presentation will also address sustainability, safety and durability
benefits that are associated with properly designed and manufactured
opaque glass panels. while providing an understanding of required
test criteria and typical test results when opaque glass panel are used
within an open-joint, drained and back ventilated complete rainscreen
system.

Learning Objectives

• Examine the materiality of glass for use in rainscreen design
  with regards to performance, sustainability and health and
  safety.
• Identify the choices of opaque glass for use in rainscreen
  applications.
• Explain the importance of integrating building science control
  layer functionality into rainscreen design for building
  performance and occupant health and comfort.
• Highlight design considerations associated with opaque glass
  in open-joint, drained and back-ventilated rainscreen.

• Credit type: 1 LU/HSW
• Provider: Crystal Windows
• Presenter: Vincent Grieco

A brief history of window and door standards and where we are now with code references. Using the standard’s nomenclature to specify the type of product you want. Specifying the performance level for the building’s application; key performance attributes covered by the standard; special requirements for different product types; and the short-form specification.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the evolution of window and door standards and code references
• Recognize how to use the standard to specify product type, performance level and key performance attributes
• Analyze special requirements for different window and door types
• Learn to use the short form specification

• Credit type: 1 HSW
• Provider: Kawneer
• Presenter: Sneh Kumar

Understand the fundamental differences between Curtain wall and storefront products, and key drivers that must be considered prior to product selection.

Learning Objectives

• Describe what a Storefront System is and how is it best utilized in a commercial project.
• Describe what a Curtain Wall is and how is it best utilized in a commercial project.
• Identify the main Drivers that must be considered when deciding between Storefront or Curtain Wall.
• Understand the consequences of selecting the wrong system.