Blending Aesthetics and Functionality
Learning Objectives:
- Examine the qualities of, and manufacturing process for, glass as a building enclosure.
- Analyze the relationship between opaque glass cladding and the rainscreen system.
- Provide an overview of the control and system layers that make up a complete rainscreen system.
- Identify some critical design considerations specific to an opaque glass rainscreen system.
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 topic combines creativity and performance in the form of an opaque glass, drained and back ventilated, complete rainscreen system. The main objective is to illustrate that the use of opaque glass is a robust rainscreen solution for architects, façade consultants, and design professionals.
Photo courtesy of Sto Corp.
Brock Osborn began his Sto career in 1990 working for a dedicated Sto Distributor in the DC area. Since coming to Sto Corp in 1996 he has held various positions for the company. In Brock’s current role of Rainscreen Specialist – Mid Atlantic., he has been assigned to a specialized team within Sto Corp. whose job is to service the top Architectural Firms in the US. Brock’s product focus is on StoVentec and Ventro Sub-construction assemblies for the rainscreen market. |