Designing and Specifying Glass Entrance Systems  

Selecting the right hardware to meet the aesthetic, performance, and code requirements of commercial projects

Sponsored by CRL | Presented by Julio Soto

Live Webinar Airing on August 19, 2025 at 02:00 PM ET

Along with the aesthetic benefits of glass entrances come unique challenges. This course covers current topics in glass entrance design and key considerations when selecting door hardware. Participants will receive an overview of specification criteria to ensure glass entrances and doors comply with safety, accessibility, and performance requirements while meeting the visual goals of the project.

Photo courtesy of John Muggenborg

 

Speaker

Julio Soto has extensive experience in the glass entrance systems and hardware field. His area of expertise encompasses product engineering, manufacturing, distribution, and new product development. In his role as Technical Manager at CRL, he collaborates with a team of product specialists in assisting architects and glazing contractors with the design, specification, and installation of code-compliant glass entrance systems.

Originally published in Architectural Record

Originally published in July 2025

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  1. Review glass door types and applications including all-glass doors, framed doors, balanced doors, and floating header entrance systems.
  2. Recognize NGA/GANA guidelines that help ensure glass doors are structurally sound and comply with industry standards.
  3. Evaluate key IBC, ADA, and UL code considerations related to accessibility, opening force, clear width, and panic devices.
  4. Examine market trends that are influencing the future of glass entrance design including larger glass sizes and energy codes.