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Credit Type: 1 LU/Elective
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Manhattan, KS – 8220141
Denver, CO – 8220131
DesMoines, IA – 8202151
The class will include a tour of Manko’s glass and fabrication plant. The tour will demonstrate how glass is cut, tempered, and fabricated into an insulated unit. During this process, we will also showcase the different types of low-E glass, along with the various spacer options available for insulated units. Additionally, the tour will cover the steps involved in the fabrication of aluminum storefront doors, storefront systems, curtain walls, and architectural-grade windows.
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Credit Type: 1 LU/HSW
Course Number: 8120113
This course explores how recent, significant changes to energy codes and structural standards are transforming the appropriate use of storefront, curtain wall, and pre-glazed window systems in selected applications. It focuses on making informed choices between these three product types by examining their structural and thermal performance, and by highlighting the strengths and limitations of each.
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Credit Type: 1 LU/HSW
Course Number: 812023
This course explores how recent, significant changes to energy codes and standards are transforming the manufacturing and specification of commercial window systems. Key performance requirements—including federal mandates and rating system upgrades—will be discussed, along with the specific criteria that new fenestration systems must meet. The course will emphasize the importance of optimizing “whole window” performance, including glazing, spacers, and framing. Recent advances in window system design and construction will also be reviewed. Additionally, the course will examine how these systems interact with adjacent substrates and how this interaction impacts both water and structural performance.
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Credit Type: 1 LU/HSW
Course Number: 8120221
Laminated glass is used in a wide range of applications, each requiring different performance attributes. Glass compositions can be tailored to meet structural, decorative, acoustic, security, ballistic, and safety requirements. The properties of interlayers that contribute to these desired performances, along with tools to help select the appropriate interlayer, will be described. Once an interlayer is selected, it must be properly specified. Architectural specifications for various interlayer types will be discussed and provided.
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Credit Type: 1 LU
Course Number: 8120211
The purpose of this course is to outline the range of available options for using digital printing to decorate glass. Whether you are designing a new project, undertaking urban renewal, preserving a historic building, or planning a renovation, this course will equip you with the tools to create a customized design. By the end of the course, you will understand the key advantages of printed glass in creating buildings that are sustainable, energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and visually distinctive.
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Credit Type: 1 LU
Course Number: 8120171
This course will provide a comprehensive understanding of the different types of smart glass and the optimal applications for each in architectural design. It will explain how smart glass can support energy efficiency by reducing HVAC and lighting costs through effective shading and light control. The course will also explore how smart glass enables contemporary design while enhancing thermal comfort, privacy, and occupant well-being.
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