Client News: Kolbe Ultra Series folding windows displayed at AIA, ideal for restaurants, retailers, residences

For architects envisioning Kolbe’s expansive Ultra Series folding windows in their own projects, these windows may be specified with up to eight panels on each side, stretching more than 50 feet.

Client News: Tru Vue Optium Acrylic Glazing frames the Art Institute of Chicago’s entire exhibit of “Abelardo Morell: The Universe Next Door”

“This museum-quality, non-reflective glazing is ideally suited to Morell’s work. Made with a large-format camera that allows a great range of detail, Morell’s images are carefully printed, with rich blacks and subtle tones. Optium allows us to present this work free of any distracting reflection or glare, greatly enhancing the viewing experience for the thousands of viewers we are expecting this summer.”

Client News: Wausau and J.R. Butler collaborate on U of Colorado Hospital’s new inpatient tower’s serpentine curtainwall with sun shades — Completed on budget, ahead of schedule

Situated on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, the hospital is committed to achieving the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Gold certification for this 734,000-square-foot building. Wausau’s unitized curtainwall minimizes installation time, maximizes daylight and views and optimizes condensation resistance and thermal performance to achieve energy efficiency.

Association News: AAMA releases document on Recommended Static Water Penetration Resistance Test Pressures

“The 12 psf (580 Pa) water penetration resistance test pressure cap cited in NAFS has served all industry stakeholders well for more than 20 years and is recommended for general use outside of high velocity wind zones for low- and mid-rise construction in the U.S. When specified as part of the NAFS test regimen, it represents a solid trade-off between cost, performance, aesthetics and functionality for most construction projects.”

Client News: Kolbe Ultra tilt-turn windows bring European functionality to the U.S.

Kolbe’s tilt-turn model at AIA also features energy-efficient, triple pane, insulating glass with LoE3-366 coating, which is an option on many Kolbe products. On the interior, an engineered, laminated veneer bamboo product (sourced from suppliers such as Lamboo®) extends the environmental statement.

Association News: AAMA releases courses on fenestration product installation and field testing

“Group 5 now takes us to the point of the products’ actual use, covering flashing and sealants for installation, residential and commercial installation, anchorage, field testing and forensic evaluation. While challenging, many candidates will find this to be the most practical, useful and interesting portion of the entire course of study.”

Client News: Appleton Coated calls for entries to U360 Design Competition

Submissions must be printed all, or in part, on Utopia and/or Curious Collection papers, accompanied by a completed entry form, produced in 2013, and postmarked no later than Dec. 6, 2013.

Client News: Chicago Metallic ceiling system delivers “wow factor” at Florida’s MTI

“The installation team consisted of true artisans. Chicago Metallic’s products were able to encompass all of the project’s requirements; providing a custom fit at a good value.”

Association News: Speaker to discuss LCAs, EPDs and using the PCR guidance document

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.

Client News: Wasco opens skylight manufacturing facility in Reno, Nevada

With its headquarters in Wells, Maine, Wasco has cultivated a strong reputation as an innovative, American manufacturer with nearly 80 years of industry leadership. Since the 2007-08 recession, the company has enjoyed more than 60% growth, and 20% growth in 2012.