This course introduces the key elements of insulating glass design, including glass types, spacers, sealants, gas fills, and Low-E coatings. It also examines durability, industry standards, and how climate, solar heat gain, daylight, comfort, and passive design considerations can influence glazing performance and selection.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Identify where low-iron glass, tempered glass, and laminated glass are appropriate specification choices for a given opening.
Compare insulating glass spacer and sealant systems by strength, durability, and edge-of-glass thermal performance.
Explain emissivity and interpret fade-protection metrics such as Tdw-ISO when selecting Low-E coatings.
Apply IG durability and energy standards including ASTM E2190, NFRC, ENERGY STAR, and NAFS to product evaluation.
Select climate-appropriate glazing strategies and identify the five required elements of direct-gain passive solar design.
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Complete the course and pass the test to earn a verifiable Cardinal Training certificate for your AIA CE records.
Insulating Glass Design: Performance, Sustainability, and Innovation
1 LU
