Vino with VitroPresented by: Chris Fronsoe with Vitro Architectural GlassIn-Person – February 8, 2024
Delve into the parallels between evaluating glass options and wine, which all have their unique chemistries, nuances, stories and metrics for understanding and selection.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain knowledge on the composition of glass and the different types of glass available
- Understand the energy & environmental performance of tinted glass and low-e coatings
- By the end of this presentation, architects will understand the solar energy spectrum and common glass performance measures
- Architects will understand how passive and solar control low-e coatings differ and can impact glass performance measures
SPEAKER – Chris Fronsoe with Vitro Architectural Glass
Chris Fronsoe is the National Architectural Team Manager for the Western USA and Western Canada at Vitro Architectural Glass for commercial projects in the Northwest Region. Chris has years of experience working with general contractors, glaziers, architects and glass fabricators. For the commercial glass market, he brings design knowledge for both vertical and sloped glazing projects.
Chris also worked with top executive and scientific research teams for the solar, automotive and appliance glass market segments. In previous roles, he has been active working with glass fabricators worldwide and setting up global distribution networks.
Formerly, Chris was a manager and sommelier for a restaurant selected four times as a Top 100 Wine Restaurant by Wine Enthusiast Magazine and conducts the popular Vino with Vitro, AIA credited educational series.
Chris is a graduate of George Fox College with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Organizational Leadership. He served on technical committees with the Glass Association of North America and the National Glass Association and has been a featured speaker at Glass Performance Days, GlassCon Global, ZAK Facades and Façade Tectonics.
LOCATION: Sandman Hotel – 180 West Georgia Street
AGENDA: 5:30 p.m. Doors Open6:00 p.m. Wine Tasting & Presentation7:00 p.m. Social
COST: In Person & Zoom $50.00 plus GST for pre-registered CSC members / Association Executive Directors$65.00 plus GST for non-members
PARKING: There is pay parking available on site REGISTRATION:Register through Karelo: ONLINE REGISTRATIONCOVID PROTOCOLSIf you feel sick or have any flu like symptoms please do not attend and stay home.
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