Operable Walls for Sustainable Design

Operable Walls for Sustainable Design

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At Solar Innovations, we turn dreams into realities with products that exceed expectations, time after time. Our team has delivered over 30,000 high-quality residential and commercial projects through decades of expertise and innovation. We stand apart from our competitors as a single-source glazing solutions provider in homes and businesses throughout the world.

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Operable wall systems integrate the indoors and outdoors and define interior spaces, providing flexibility and additional usable area without increasing a building's footprint. Occupants benefit from expansive daylighting and views as well as quick access to fresh air. This course describes the types of operable wall systems, how they contribute to sustainable design, and the various options and considerations for selecting the correct system.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Define operable wall systems and their different types and characteristics.
  2. Discuss the general sustainability benefits of operable glass walls and their potential LEED credit contributions.
  3. List the customization options to enable a wall system to meet specific project needs including configuration, thermal performance, solar control, sound mitigation, and ADA compliance.
  4. Describe the design, performance, and sustainability benefits or operable glass walls in terms of a variety of specific project types and case studies.
Provided By: 
Solar Innovations, Inc.
Design Category: 
(08) Doors, Windows and Openings
Applicable Credits
1
AIA
HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
ID - SILL04
1
GBCI
General Hour
ID - 0920027590