11:55am to 1:05pm (Please arrive 10 mins early!)
“Dual Action Window Systems”
1 AIA LU|HSW Available
Free for AIA Members, $10 for non-members
Lunch will be provided.
Speaker: Patrick McMahon, Architectural Product Representative, Oregon and Washington
Course Description
Dual action window systems are increasingly being installed in performance-driven projects. Yet most building professionals don't intentionally design for dual action window systems. This 1-hour course will delve into the unique features of dual action window systems to help building professionals maximize their benefits to improve the overall energy-efficiency, durability and comfort of their projects.
Learning Objectives:
Identify the basic functions of a window to avoid common design errors that negatively impact fenestration performance.
Recognize the primary components of a high-quality dual action window system to understand how best to design for this unique window system.
Distinguish between low, mid and high-quality dual action window systems to ensure the right fenestration system is specified for each project.
Discuss unique dual action window system design guidelines for single family, multi-family and commercial project to achieve optimal product performance.