CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES
This structured, AIA-approved three-part course series is designed to guide you through the fundamentals and innovations behind premium vinyl windows and patio doors. Each course builds on the last, so they must be taken in sequence to ensure a complete understanding. We’d love the opportunity to connect with you and your team to share this essential knowledge and help elevate your expertise.
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Designing Mid/High-Rise Structures with uPVC Windows & Doors
1.25 Credits
PART I
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.
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uPVC Product Differentiation and Design Integration
1 Credit
This course focuses on differentiating uPVC window and door products based on constructability, performance, and aesthetics. It explores design limitations, frame comparisons, mulled vs. common frame systems, and integration strategies for efficient design.
PART II
Window and Door Performance Standards, Energy Codes, and Acoustic Design for Commercial Products
1 Credit
This course dives into the technical performance standards and regulatory frameworks that govern fenestration design. Topics include ASCE7 structural load calculations, AAMA/FGIA certification, NFRC thermal ratings, and energy code compliance paths (IECC, ASHRAE, ENERGY STAR, PHIUS).