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Designing Mid/High-Rise Structures With UPVC Windows & Doors - Part Two  

A foundational learning experience on the fundamental aspects of uPVC window & door systems

Sponsored by VPI Quality Windows

This course is designed to provide architects and specifiers a foundational learning experience on the fundamental aspects of uPVC window & door systems and expand on that knowledge to be self-sufficient in selecting the right products for their projects, and executing their design work efficiently as it pertains to punched opening windows and doors.

Project: The Gabe

Photo courtesy of Shelsi Lindquist Photography

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  1. Define the characteristics of uPVC windows and doors.
  2. Describe how uPVC windows and doors are made and the unique elements that set the product apart in the market . 
  3. Confidently specify the right product for the project .
  4. Design a project within the realistic limitations of a selected product, achieve the desired aesthetic, and ensure compliance with relevant codes.