Factory-Glazed Envelope Systems

Benefits & Applications
Sponsored by Oldcastle Building Envelope

Learning Objectives:

  1. Analyze why prefabricated and pre-glazed building components may add value in the construction industry.
  2. Explore the fundamentals of factory-glazed (pre-glazed) curtain wall and window wall systems.
  3. Examine the benefits of manufacturer-fabricated curtain wall and window wall systems.
  4. Review several case studies where factory-glazed curtain wall and window wall systems were specified.

Credits:

AIA
1 AIA LU/Elective
ICC
0.1 ICC CEU
IACET
0.1 IACET CEU*
AIBD
1 AIBD P-CE
AAA
AAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
AANB
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
AAPEI
AAPEI 1 Structured Learning Hour
MAA
MAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
NLAA
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA.
NSAA
This course can be self-reported to the NSAA
NWTAA
NWTAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
OAA
OAA 1 Learning Hour
SAA
SAA 1 Hour of Core Learning
 
This course can be self-reported to the AIBC, as per their CE Guidelines.
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
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

Prefabrication has progressed from a condition born of necessity to a customizable manufacturing process that expedites timelines and provides a response to the current labor shortage. Prefabrication processes have addressed issues with environmental, supply chain, sustainability, and waste concerns.

Today, curtain wall and window wall systems are building components that can be prefabricated as a unitized system or put together on site as a stick system. Recognizing when to specify each can help to mitigate risk and delay, as well as contribute to a building’s overall aesthetic.

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Photo courtesy of Cory Klein Photography

 

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope Our team of experts help architects, glaziers, contractors and owners solve design challenges and bring projects to life. We design, engineer, test and manufacture solutions in engineered curtain wall, storefronts and entrances, architectural glass, shower enclosures, glazing hardware, windows, railings and more. We offer the most comprehensive collection of glazing-focused interior and exterior products and services in the industry.

 

Originally published in July 2024

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