Design Considerations for Security Glazing and Systems in Education, Retail, Institutions, and Beyond

Certain types of buildings are targets for forced-entry, active shooter events, and terrorist attacks, while others are at risk for opportunistic threats. Architects should consider specifying security glazing and framing on projects, ranging from schools and healthcare facilities to retail stores, stadiums, and religious buildings.

This course will examine security threats and how they impact people and property, explore different types of security glazing, industry-recognized testing standards, and design considerations for specifying glazing in various applications.

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Glass Performance – Understanding Commercial Applications and Design

This course provides an overview of insulating glass units and laminated glass, including terminology helpful to specifiers when determining energy efficiency and aesthetics.

The course will enable learners to gain a better understanding of glass substrates, coating technologies, and the ways in which they enhance both performance and aesthetics. Finally, the examination of new technologies and case studies will help learners to discover the innovative ways in which commercial glass products can be used.

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