Western Exposure
You’re Invited to
Architects’ Forum June 2, 2016, Seattle
by Ellen Rogers
eattle is a great location for glass. From the
modern lines of the city’s public library, to the
crisp transparency of the Chihuly Garden &
Glass Exhibition Hall, and the environmental
innovation of the Bullitt Center, it’s easy to see
there’s love for glass and architecture. Now the
changes shaping glass and glazing materials.
Sponsored by the Architects’ Guide to Glass &
Metal magazine, Architects’ Forum™ 2016 is set
to take place June 2 at the Hyatt Regency
Bellevue in Bellevue, Wash., in suburban Seattle.
The daylong event is free for architects and
includes sessions focused extensively on the
changes and developments in architectural glass.
Attendees can earn multiple continuing educa-
tion credits, all in one convenient location.
In addition, the event features several net-
working opportunities. These include coffee
breaks, lunch, sponsored by ICD High
Performance Coatings, table top displays of
glazing industry products and admission into
the Glass Expo Pacific Northwest™ ’16 trade
show and welcoming cocktail party taking place
concurrently.
s
area’s architectural community has an opportuni-
ty to learn even more about the development and
Architects’ Forum 2016
Earn up to
CEOS
Schedule-at-a-Glance (tentative)
5
Thursday, June 2, 2016
8
9
9
:30 – 9:30 a.m.
:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Registration Open
Welcome
:45 – 10:45 a.m. The Evolution of Glass & High Performance Coatings,
presented by Guardian Industries
0:45 - 11:45 a.m. Fire-Rated Glass & Framing 101, presented by
Technical Glass Products
1:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. Coffee break – Sponsored by Dow Corning and
SageGlass
Air Barrier Systems: Silicone Solutions to Reduce
Building Air Infiltration, presented by Dow Corning
Lunch – sponsored by ICD High Performance Coatings
Introduction to Dynamic Glazing (102), presented by
SageGlass
How Structural Silicone Spacers Contribute to
Sustainable Window Design
Coffee break – sponsored by Dow Corning and
SageGlass
Panel Discussion with Speakers
1
1
1
The Architects’ Forum brings education and
resources to the architectural community. It has
seen tremendous growth since the first event was
held in 2008 in Grand Rapids, Mich. In fact, the
program has doubled in terms of the number of
presentations and learning opportunities.
2 – 1 p.m.
1
2
– 2:30 p.m.
:30 – 3:30 p.m.
3
:30-4:30 p.m.
The Program
4
:30 – 4:45 p.m.
Covering a range of topics, from insulating
glass to fire-rated glazing, the program is packed
with informative sessions, all designed specifical-
ly for architects. Scheduled presentations as of
4
5
:45 – 5:30 p.m.
:30 p.m.
Glass Expo Pacific Northwest™ Trade Show and
Cocktail Party
28
www.glassguides.com
Architects’ Guide to Glass & Metal