Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations
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.
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.
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