Free e-book looks at emerging trends and design strategies for windows

by | March 7, 2017 4:16 pm

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Construction Canada proudly continues its series of e-books with a new collection offering in-depth technical exploration and practical lessons learned related to the world of windows.

Available for free download, this five-part PDF collection is a curated sampling of some of the magazine’s best features on glass and glazed assemblies, especially windows. This edition offers strategies and challenge-solving solutions related to sustainability, energy efficiency, and improving the indoor spaces of our built environment. Articles include:

• enhancing the accessibility and operability of windows and hardware;
• maximizing daylight potentials to meet building rating programs like the newest version of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED);
• understanding the advantages of high- and low-emissivity coated glass in multi-family projects;
• getting the facts on rating and specifying the North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS); and
• boosting facility comfort with natural and mechanical ventilation.

“Reflecting on Glazing Strategies” can be downloaded here[2].

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