ELIGIBLE FOR 1 AIA LU/HSW

This course examines the use of opaque glass as a façade material in a drained and back ventilated rainscreen system. Highlighted within will be the design consideration and benefits thereof when designing with and specifying opaque glass rainscreen. The importance of the building science principle of exterior wall assembly control layers, and the role they play in providing occupant health and safety will be emphasized for use with opaque glass, open-joint, drained and back ventilated complete rainscreen systems. The presentation will also address sustainability, safety and durability benefits that are associated with properly designed and manufactured opaque glass panels. while providing an understanding of required test criteria and typical test results when opaque glass panel are used within an open-joint, drained and back ventilated complete rainscreen system.

Learning Objectives:

1. Examine the materiality of glass for use in rainscreen design with regards to performance, sustainability and health and safety.
2. Identify the choices of opaque glass for use in rainscreen applications.
3. Explain the importance of integrating building science control layer functionality into rainscreen design for building performance and occupant health and comfort.
4. Highlight design considerations associated with opaque glass in openjoint, drained and back-ventilated rainscreen.

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