Tri-State

Credit type: 1 AIA LU/HSW
Provider: Sto Corp.

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.

Presenters

Brock Osborn
Rainscreen Specialist

Brock Osborn

Brock began his Sto career in 1990 working for a dedicated Sto Distributor in the DC area. Since coming to Sto Corp in 1996 he has held various positions for the company. In Brock’s current role of Strategic Business Development for Rainscreen systems, he has been assigned to a small team within Sto Corp. whose job is to service the top Architectural firms in the US. Brock’s product focus is on StoVentec and Ventro Sub Construction assemblies for the rainscreen market.

Credit type: 1 AIA LU/HSW
Provider: Porcelanosa

This course discusses the rain screen system for exterior facades using porcelain tile or solid surface.

Learning Objectives

• Participants should be able to correctly define various types of exterior cladding systems.
• Participants should be able to identify the major components/features of the ventilated facade system.
• Participants will gain an understanding of the advantages of the ventilated facade when compared to other cladding systems.
• Participants will gain an understanding of appropriate use of the ventilated facade system.

Presenters

Ignacio Vidal
Facades Director

Ignacio Vidal

Ignacio is an architect with over 20 years of experience in designing buildings of varied sizes and types. Before founding his firm in 2009, he worked with the well-known Barcelona architect Albert Viaplana, where he gained invaluable experience in developing and constructing several high-profile public projects. After that, Ignacio worked with the London office of the award-winning AHMM Architects.

Since 2014, Ignacio has spearheaded the introduction of porcelain panels for rain-screens through PORCELANOSA Facades for the North American market. In a sea of material sales vendors, Ignacio brings credibility and authority, helping architects achieve their designs. Due to his understanding of architecture, construction, and cost, Ignacio has helped complete more than 150 porcelain facades, and has therefore become a porcelain façade expert of reference nationwide.

Provider: Longboard
Credit type: 1 AIA LU

This workshop aims to focus on utilizing high efficiency façade anchor systems and revolutionizing building envelopes from a design and practical viewpoint. By reviewing façade anchor system product development and installation conditions, key challenges and solutions will be explored. Real-life examples will also be used to deepen the understanding of utilizing energy efficient façade anchor systems, which could help with making better decisions by designers and builders.

Learning Objectives

• Understanding the advantages of an envelope focused building approach
• Insight into our approach in creating a high-performance façade anchor system
• Understanding the effective U-value variation between different façade anchor system installations
• How to manage challenging façade anchor installation conditions to obtain a highly efficient building envelope

Presenters

Sajas Ahmed
Product Designer

Sajas Ahmed

Sajas is a Product Designer and a Certified Passive House Designer with Longboard Architectural Products. He incorporates Dieter Rams’ design principles to develop innovative solutions for architectural spaces that encompass refined aesthetics alongside exceptional structural and thermal performance. His breadth of work involves a divergent design approach, iterative prototyping, physical testing, and a significant amount of collaboration with industry experts to create efficient, sustainable, and resilient product manufacturing.