E d u c a t i o n a n d R e s o u r c e s
Sustainability Calculator
content that demonstrate the advantages of high-
Architects and designers can now evaluate envi- performance glass in building facades.
ronmental performance attributes of Guardian
glass products with the Guardian Sustainability
Calculator. This digital program helps users
see how Guardian glazing make-ups can help a
project earn certification from green building
rating systems such as LEED, the Living Building
Challenge and the WELL Building Standard.
→ www.guardianglass.com
Architect’s GPS Tool
Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG Glass)
has launched The Architect’s GPS, an online
navigation tool that uses the American Institute of
Architects’ (AIA) Five Stages of Design as a plat-
form to guide architects, designers and specifiers to
the Vitro Glass product information, specification
tools and other online resources that are most per-
tinent to them at each phase of the design process.
The calculator generates a report on a range
of rating systems, helps architects and designers
see what’s possible and aids in the specification
process. The newest component of Guardian
Glass Analytics for North America, the program
joins the Performance Calculator, Building Energy
The five design stages and related Vitro Glass
resources include: schematic design, design develop-
ment, construction documents, bidding and con-
struction. It assists architects from the initial explo-
Calculator, BIM Generator and the Glass Visualizer. ration of potential glass options for a project all the
Together, these tools provide comprehensive engi-
neering and analytical modeling and custom glass
way through the contract and construction phases.
→ www.vitroglazings.com
Continuing Education
Course Title: Designing with Fire Rated Glass
Provider: Safti First
Learning Units: 1 AIA LU/1 HSW Credit
Fire-rated glass and framing systems manufacturer Safti First offers an AIA-registered
continuing education program “Designing with Fire Rated Glass” (1 AIA LU/HSW). It is now
available in an on-demand video program that architects can take anytime, anywhere, through
its website. The program helps architects choose the correct and code-approved fire-rated
glazing product for every application based on current code and testing requirements. It also
provides a lesson on how today’s advanced fire-rated glazing products enhance a building’s
overall design and performance. The program includes various safety and fire testing videos,
animated charts and other high-impact visuals designed to sustain the viewer’s interest and
help them retain valuable information.
→
www.safti.com
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