Client News: University City Science Center expands “Eds and Meds hub,” features Wausau’s INvision curtainwall and ClearStory sun shades

Philadelphia’s new mixed-use tower on schedule for June 2014, on track for LEED Silver

Association News: AAMA’s Western Region to host Q&A on Green Globes Rating System

On Tues., Dec. 3, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Pacific), the webinar will feature a Q&A on the Green Building Initiative (GBI) Green Globes® Rating System, moderated by Erin Shaffer, GBI consultant.

Client News: Wausau unveils INvent.PLUS windows with composite framing

The innovative, composite framing delivers R5 performance for operable units and R6 for fixed windows to support buildings’ goals for energy efficiency and occupant comfort.

Association News: AAMA publishes exterior door installation guide for extreme wind and water exposure

“The standard addresses a common building application where an exterior door is installed into a masonry/concrete opening. This standard practice will be welcomed by architects, manufacturers, installation contractors and building code officials alike.”

Client News: Wausau announces INvision Series product family of unitized curtainwall and RX window wall systems; Infill options include terra cotta rain screen panels

Maximizing performance, minimizing field labor and allowing designers to choose the ideal system depth, face width and thermal barrier, these unitized curtainwall and window wall systems are fabricated for quick, easy installation and are backed with a standard limited warranty of up to 10 years. Terra cotta rain screen panels offer complementary sustainable design advantages and can be factory-installed into INvision unitized curtainwall.

Association News: ENERGY STAR criteria developments discussed at AAMA Fall Conference

Implementation date extended to January 2015; Window and skylight criteria adjusted

Association News: AAMA’s conference speaker discusses roadmap for reducing building energy use

Highly insulating fenestration technologies could reduce energy by 18 percent

Association News: AAMA’s Aluminum Material Council publishes sustainability white paper

“These advantages include energy efficiency, recyclability/sustainability, cost advantages, freedom of design, strength to weight ratio and the plethora of colors and finishes available in the marketplace. Throughout this white paper, it’s easily understandable as to why aluminum extrusions have been used by design professionals for decades.”

Client News: Linetec announces new thermal improvement offerings

90-degree thermal strip in a single step, wider material for greater thermal efficiency, and pour-and-debridge with lancing for improved adhesion

Association News: Specification for Sunrooms Adopted into the 2015 IRC

The adoption of the reference standard means the IRC will now have five distinct categories of sunrooms for the purpose of uniformly applying the code’s requirements to patio covers, sun porches, sunrooms, solariums and conservatories that have been a very popular choice for homeowners who want to add recreational space to their homes by enclosing a porch, deck or patio area.