A Sustainable Solution
for Spandrel and Interior Glazing (ICD301)
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Course Description:
This course will provide Architects, Specifiers, and Consultants education about silicone waterbased spandrel glass coating technologies. Attendees will learn how to identify glass designs in modern green building. This includes a deep dive into the LEED v4 BD+C Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) and Materials & Resources (MR) categories and how they relate to sustainable coating chemistry. Attendees will understand how to specify and advocate for products that support initiatives for human health, the environment, and material transparency.
Learning Objectives:
After completion of this course, participants will be able to understand the following:
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Identify glass design trends in modern green building.
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Understand the significance of sustainable coating chemistry in LEED v4 BD+C: Low-Emitting Materials (EQ).
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Advocate for product transparency by specifying coatings that publicly disclose ingredients and substances in LEED v4 BD+C: Material Ingredients (MR).
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Describe silicone coating formulations and longevity potential in LEED v4 BD+C: PBT Source Reduction – Lead, Cadmium, and Copper (MR).
AIA Course Directory:
Science & Performance
AIA Topic Area:
Building Envelope
AIA Credits:
One Learning Unit
HSW:
Yes
AIA Course Directory:
Science & Performance
GBCI Credit Type:
General
Length:
One Hour
Credits:
One Learning Unit
This course is approved by GBCI for continuing education. Approval for this course indicates it will be monitored by GBCI to ensure that it upholds the quality, relevance and rigor necessary to contribute to ongoing learning in knowledge areas relevant to the green building industry.
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