Linetec finishes curtainwall, sun shades, skylight, entrances on Kean University-Green Lane Academic Building

Opened in January 2014, the new Michael Graves School of Architecture and Robert Busch School of Design are housed within the Green Lane Academic Building, as well as the university’s expanding business program.

Client News: Tubelite hires Eric Ulrich as client development manager

Ulrich draws from 30 years of sales and industry experience.

Association News: AAMA updates voluntary specification for the lamination of wood and cellulosic composite materials

Other important changes include a new protocol for certification to formaldehyde emissions, additional details to the accelerated exposure options and updates regarding chemical resistance.

Association News: AAMA releases updated voluntary specification for multi-bar hinges in window applications

The document describes methods of test, procedures, materials and performance criteria for determining the durability of this type of hinge used for opening and closing casement, projected and parallel opening windows.

Client News: Linetec and Valspar provide consistent, durable finish for Aspen Art Museum’s white exterior composed of multiple architectural metal products

Linetec finished the aluminum-framed curtainwall, windows, sliding door and skylight systems in its Pure White color. Using Valspar’s Fluropon®, Linetec matched and blended the 70 percent polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) coating in-house to provide a consistent appearance across multiple products and manufacturers.

Client News: Wausau connects new University of Minnesota Recreation and Wellness Center to greater campus

Wausau is exhibiting at AIA Minnesota expo booth #106

Association News: Product certification life extended to 10 years

New procedural guide for certification of window door and skylight assemblies effective Dec. 1

Association News: AAMA releases new specification for blast hazard mitigation for vertical fenestration systems

“Unlike most AAMA documents, this one is primarily designed to be a roadmap for architects to use as a reference guide and format for specifying hazard mitigation products.”

Client News: ROCKFON helps Metro Toronto Convention Centre meet aesthetic, sustainable durability goals

As part of creating comfortable, healthy spaces that respect the environment, minimizing repair and maximizing longevity are key considerations in any sustainably designed project.

Client News: Architect creates his own high-performance dream home with windows and doors from Kolbe

The residence also received a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index Score of 32, indicating it is 50 percent more energy efficient than a standard new home.