Volume 27, Issue 1 - January/February 2013
Education and Resources YKK Takes Energy Savings on Tour “Our goal with the energy saving tour is to educate architects and advocate the use of high thermal performance facades to reduce energy consumption, with the ultimate goal in achieving net-zero commercial building construction,” says Mike Turner of YKK AP America. “We’re going from city to city telling the story about saving energy and the benefits of high performance building facades and advanced framing. This is an exciting time in the industry, and we think this nationwide tour is a fantastic way to spread the word.” Architects can request a one-on-one visit on the tour route
by signing up at Sungate 600 Info at Your Fingertips The one-page flyer shows Sungate 600 glass in three 1-inch
insulating glass unit (IGU) configurations designed for specific climate
zones. For moderate climates where heat gain is preferred, the glass functions
as a traditional, high-performing passive low-E glass, providing a U-value
of 0.33, a solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) of 0.65 and visible light
transmittance (VLT) of 71 percent; for colder climates where greater insulating
value is important, Sungate 600 can be placed on the number four surface
of an IGU, and can improve U-values by 20 percent when combined with Solarban
60 glass on the number two surface and separated by a ½-inch air space,
which may eliminate the need for triple-glazing; and when used on the
number three surface of an IGU with tinted or reflective glasses by PPG
on the number two surface, Sungate 600 glass can boost U-values by up
to 30 percent while improving the SHGC and offering a variety of aesthetic
options. New Pella® Website for the Pros The new website, professional.pella.com, features detailed
information about Pella wood, fiberglass and vinyl doors and windows.
The site offers information on installation systems for commercial and
residential projects, a project gallery for design inspiration, as well
as detailed information about product features and options, including
shapes and sizes, performance values, interior and exterior finishes,
hardware and screen options, and material types. Crystal Updates Architectural Specs The specifications are available in electronic format via
email for a specific product or on a CD product catalog. What’s Your Fave? Architects' Guide to Glass & Metal |