Fenestration Considerations in Contemporary Custom Homes
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss ways in which employing design thinking can be used to benefit the custom home sector.
- Explain how design can affect how we feel and behave, as well as the overall impact on occupant well-being and satisfaction.
- Identify emerging trends in fenestration for custom home design.
- Describe common materials used for door and window design in custom homes, and define key characteristics, benefits, and performance standards.
Credits:
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
Approved for Core Learning
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
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
This course is part of the Custom Home Academy
Windows and doors play an important role in new home construction and in addressing current residential and custom home design trends. How we design, in fact, affects how we feel and behave within our surroundings. For instance, recent research shows the importance of daylight for human health. Additionally, other factors come into play when selecting windows and doors for a custom home, including current trends, materials, and operating systems. Ultimately, design is a tool that can be used to enhance our humanity. This course will examine the “human factor” influence in fenestration design, as well as trends, materials, and guiding principles for optimizing occupant satisfaction.
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