As more and more building owners request better acoustics in new and existing buildings, architects and contractors are seeking guidance on acoustical glass design and a better understanding of acoustical testing and ratings for...
Tag: Fenestration
Some manufacturers are using fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) technology to create curtain wall components, reinforcements, and pressure plates that can be incorporated into the hollow chambers of aluminum frames to significantly bolster the system’s overall...
Construction Canada has announced the newest volume in its series of free, downloadable digital supplements—a deep dive into multifaceted standard considerations for design professionals.
When it comes to specifying fenestration products, the most important consideration is to ensure consistency between requirements for products from Other Fenestration Assemblies, those in the scope of NAFS, and those in related divisions...
The recipe for a NZER or NZE house includes a building enclosure that incorporates optimized levels of insulation to limit thermal bridging, achieves exceptional levels of airtightness, engages fenestrations with a low U-value, and...
The Fenestration Association of British Columbia (FenBC) has become a Canadian region of the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) as of Sept 1, 2022, which will help both organizations gain better access to...
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has approved funding for long-overdue updates of three Canadian glass standards to better meet the Canadian government’s environmental sustainability goals, facilitated by the Canadian General Standards Board...
Sheridan College’s Hazel McCallion Campus Phase 2A (HMC2A) in Mississauga, Ontario, is an expansion project designed to appeal directly to the needs of its students.
U-Factor: Beyond compliance to standards
(11/25/2021)
Commercial building designs incorporate large spans of glass to create a modern appearance and a sense of connection to the larger world.
IGMA and AAMA to unify as one organization
(08/07/2019)
The Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) and the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) are joining as one organization.
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