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In-person Lunch & Learn presentations and project resources for architects and design professionals across our New York territory.

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BMF101 · 1 hour · HSW

Selecting the Best Defense

Blast Mitigation Fenestration

Course description

An introduction to blast-mitigation fenestration for government facilities, including design considerations, test methods and the standards used to evaluate protective assemblies.

Learning objectives

  • Understand blast effects on glazing assemblies.
  • Compare government criteria and test methods.
  • Translate protective requirements into system selection.
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WAU024 · 1 hour · HSW/L

Historically Accurate Windows

Historic Window Renovation

Course description

Explore window choices for historic renovation, balancing architectural character, sightlines and divided-lite details with energy considerations and preservation review.

Learning objectives

  • Understand preservation review and project context.
  • Evaluate historic profiles and divided-lite details.
  • Consider replacement-window energy impacts.
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WAU035 · 1 hour · HSW/L

Protective Window Design

Protective Fenestration

Course description

Review window applications for behavioral health, blast and hurricane protection, including design criteria, testing, certification and specification requirements.

Learning objectives

  • Distinguish protective-window applications.
  • Identify relevant testing and certification.
  • Define project criteria for specifications.
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WAU033 · 1 hour · HSW/L

Window Selection for Sustainability and Long-Term Performance

Window Selection & Performance

Course description

Review window selection, construction and installation, comparing weather resistance, structural needs, thermal behavior, condensation and sound alongside sustainability and specification considerations.

Learning objectives

  • Establish window-selection criteria.
  • Use industry ratings for product comparisons.
  • Consider sustainability and building-performance impacts.
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Architectural resources

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Published perspective

Security and
fenestration.

The Construction Specifier · March 30, 2022

Mitigating active shooter attacks

Security considerations for glazing, framing and complete fenestration assemblies.

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By Marc Donahue

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