2024 is in full swing! And with it, our newest presentation offerings to architects across the country. Our AIA-accredited virtual seminars, which are approved for 1 AIA HSW CEU each, are designed to be interactive deep-dives into the most current advances and trends in structural glass technology and design, complete with project case studies. More information on each session below. If you are interested in booking session for your team, please reach out to Kathryn Hanson @ khanson@sentechas.com– we would love to bring our seminars to your team.
Structural Glass Solutions for High-End Residential & Retail Applications
AIA Program No: 2024001A
AIA Credit: 1 LU | HSW
Summary: The core class focus is to provide an overview of design options and technology advancements applied to high-end retail and residential construction. Integrating the latest technology in glass fabrication with advancements in engineering, manufacturing, and installation techniques, we dive into the possibilities of using jumbo, curved, cast and patterned glass in high-end residential design applications that use structural glass as the primary design element. One of the key course objectives is to provide participants with tools that allow them to design facades and overhead glass structures that create seamless views of the outside and inside environments, that enhance natural lighting, and that drastically elevate the design aesthetic.
Course Objectives:
- Discover the advantages & disadvantages of using structural glass in high-end retail & residential applications
- Familiarize yourself with the latest products & technology
- Learn how to select structural systems for residential applications based on loads, geometry, support conditions & sustainability/performance requirements
- Develop a deeper understanding of the design of structural glass systems in these applications
- Dive into the benefits and sustainability features of structural glass pertaining to natural lighting specific to residential & retail applications
High-Performance Interior & Exterior Facade Solutions Using Structural Glass
AIA Program No: 2024001B
AIA Credit: 1 LU | HSW
Summary: This course provides an overview of the latest in high-performance facade solutions using structural glass for both interior & exterior applications. We present the latest in architectural glass trends that utilize glass with a combination of materials, including wood, steel & aluminum. The solutions we will touch on not only take the concept of sustainability to a new level, but elevate aesthetic considerations and options that have only recently become available to the marketplace. The discussion will weave in recent developments in engineering, manufacturing & installation technology.
Course Objectives:
- Develop a deeper understanding of structural glass system design for both interior & exterior applications
- Get familiarized with the most current architectural design trends in interior & exterior structural glass technology
- Learn how to select structural systems for interior & exterior facade applications based on loads, geometry, support conditions & sustainability/performance requirements
- Discover the advantages & disadvantages of using structural glass in architectural design
Interested in scheduling a 60-minute session for your team? Please reach out to Kathryn Hanson @ khanson@sentechas.com