The attractive qualities of sunny, warm, arid desert landscapes present extremely challenging building conditions that require the highest performance finishes. Such high-performance finishes on aluminum fenestration are specified to meet AAMA 611 “Voluntary Specification for Anodized Architectural Aluminum” and AAMA 2605 “Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Superior Performing Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels.”
I'm excited for several personnel shifts in our industry, including Shelly Farmer's great new position a senior vice president at rising company Pellucere Technologies. Plus, upcoming events to put on your calendar.
Anyone who has dealt with the world of life cycle assessment documentation, including environmental product declarations and health product declarations, can easily testify to the complicated nature of the field. But, some companies are now at the forefront of the LCA movement within the fenestration industry.
Adaptive reuse involves repurposing existing structures for new functions while preserving their potential historic or architectural significance. This type of project, along with renovation, offers significant opportunities for glazing products and systems.
Interest rates, cost increases and election year 2024 are some of the issues that Chris Beard of John Burns Research and Consulting discussed during his comprehensive report on the current and future state of the residential market. Data from the presentation was compiled from the Window & Door Industry Survey, administered in partnership with Window + Door.
Glazier safety is a critical aspect of the construction industry that requires urgent attention. In this Letter to the Editor, Rick Taylor, safety director, Horizon Glass, responds to Glass Magazine's recent article on glass handling and provides additional context and insights.
Floor-to-ceiling glass with wider, taller panels not only breaks barriers between interiors and gardens but also allows for the appreciation of landscaped greenery from inside. Lower sightline systems emphasize uninterrupted views, reducing frame thickness and enhancing the inside-outside effect. This design not only offers a seamless connection to the outdoors but also contributes to energy efficiency, meeting the growing demand driven by climate-consciousness and the need to reduce living costs.
I had noted last week that I was afforded a great opportunity while at BEC in Nashville. Troy Johnson, President of Apogee Architectural Services (Harmon) asked if I wanted to visit a jobsite that they had rolling in town. For me, timing was a nightmare with my responsibilities to BEC, but Troy and the Harmon folks were accommodating and at 6:45 AM on Day 2 of BEC, we shoved off to Nashville Yards Parcel 3a, AKA, NYP3a.
The 80th anniversary of the International Builders' Show welcomed over 1,800 exhibitors this year and more than 76,000 professionals. Jumbo pivot doors, daylighting and accessible technology were a few of the key trends.