Achieving Design Flexibility Through Code-Compliant Door Specification  

Identify how sliding doors support design flexibility

Sponsored by AD Systems | Presented by Tysen Gannon, LEED AP

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In a recent survey, architects indicated that in nearly a quarter of healthcare projects design flexibility was a client goal. Design flexibility supports occupants in both the present and future by allowing buildings to adapt to large and small shifts in need. Doors represent an effective means of enhancing a building’s flexibility. However, code requirements and performance capabilities can complicate door specification. At the end of this course, participants will be able to identify how sliding doors support design flexibility, describe code requirements, illustrate how sliding doors can be used to solve multiple design challenges and better understand performance data.

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Speaker

Tysen Gannon, LEED AP, AD Systems has more than 15 years of experience in the architectural products industry, including roles in sales, product management, research and marketing, with a focus on glass and glazing, fenestration and façade systems. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tysengannon

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Describe relevant code requirements & testing standards for door specification. Illustrate how commercial sliding doors can be used to support design flexibility. Recognize how different types of door hardware and other product features can inform door selection. Use case studies to articulate how sliding doors can meet code requirements and design goals.
ALL CREDITS

As an IACET Accredited Provider, BNP Media offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.

This course is approved as a Structured Course

This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines

Approved for structured learning

This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia

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This course can be self-reported to the NLAA

Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA

Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours

This course is approved as a core course

Originally published in Architectural Record

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Originally published in June 2024