Posted on May 29th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Dr. Tom Gloria, managing director of Industrial Ecology Consultants, will present information on conducting product life cycle assessments (LCAs) and developing Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) using the Product Category Rules (PCR) guidance document, which is scheduled to be completed by fall 2013.
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Posted on May 21st, 2013 by heatherwestpr
On June 20 in Denver, Kolbe’s representatives also will be attending the AIA HRC Luncheon featuring Rocky Piro, Ph.D., FAICP, who serves as the director of the Department of Community Planning and Development for the city and county of Denver and will speak on “The Role of Historic Buildings in Resilient Cities.”
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Posted on May 17th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
AAMA assembles 50 backpacks for Chicago children to commemorate certification anniversary To view video from AAMA’s day of service, visit the association’s YouTube page. The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recently participated in a day of service at World Vision in Chicago to commemorate the 50th anniversary of AAMA’s Gold Label Certification Program. “We were […]
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Posted on April 5th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
“As a mother of two kids under the age of four, I understand how hectic home life can be. That’s why I am proud of the work that AAMA and the Window Safety Task Force members are doing to provide education that will keep families safer and aid in the prevention of accidental falls from windows and related injuries,” says Angela Dickson, former chair and current member of the Window Safety Task Force.
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Posted on April 4th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
The outlook for residential window demand continues to be optimistic, with expectations for a 15 percent increase in 2013.
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Posted on March 13th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
AAMA 2410-13 covers the installation of retrofit windows in detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above-grade in height.
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Posted on January 22nd, 2013 by heatherwestpr
At more than 9 feet tall, the lift and slide door panels on the right side of the corner unit span 12 feet. The panels on the left side stretch more than 21 feet and pocket into the wall, practically disappearing to provide wide, open access to the outdoors.
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Posted on January 18th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Stretching up to 24 feet wide and 10 feet high, the new product accommodates as many as six 48-by-120-inch panels that can stack or pocket. Upon request, the door also can be manufactured as a custom corner unit.
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Posted on January 10th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Kolbe’s door products offer both traditional and contemporary styled door designs to create entrances that are as unique as the homeowners themselves.
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Posted on January 7th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
The doors complement the standard profiles of its folding windows, as well as the high quality craftsmanship, performance and expansive sizes expected with all of Kolbe’s products.
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