Building

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101

EDUCATIONAL SERIES FOR EMERGING ARCHITECTS

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Building Knowledge 101 presents everything you need to know about Kawneer products and architectural aluminum building envelope systems in short, bite-sized educational videos.

It’s the perfect learning resource to gain industry insights from leading experts as we cover the basics and help guide you on a journey of professional development.

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Understanding Building Movement
Designing Curtain Wall Systems to Withstand Building Movement
What is Seismic Activity?
Understanding the Effects of Earthquakes on Buildings
Curtain Wall Systems in Seismic Prone Regions
High-Performing Curtain Wall System Requirements
Understanding Curtain Wall System Options
Understanding Building Drift
Exploring Seismic Building Movement Standards
Understanding AAMA 501.4: Elastic Drift Limit and Serviceability
Understanding ASCE 7 Chapter 13 Seismic Drift Limits for Glass Components
How Glazing Methods Impact Fallout Drift
Understanding Seismic Specifications for Curtain Wall Systems
Testing Architectural Aluminum Systems with AAMA 501.6
Understanding AAMA 501.6: Dynamic Racking Crescendo Test for Determining Glass Fallout
Gardner Elementary School Kawneer Building Legacies Architecture Construction Project School Education
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Designing Sustainable Facades for Education Facilities arrow icon
Basics of Storefront, Window Wall and Curtain Wall Systems arrow icon
Architectural Aluminum Framing for Extreme Conditions arrow icon
Architectural Aluminum Framing Systems for Performance and Protection in High-Velocity Wind Zones arrow icon
Designing for Sustainability in Division 8: Architectural Aluminum Framing arrow icon
Designing Facades to Maximize the Benefits of Natural Lighting arrow icon

Photography: © Bob Perzel

Basics of Aluminum Storefront Framing Systems arrow icon

Photography: © Bob Perzel

Basics of Commercial Entrances and Hardware arrow icon

Photography: © CJ Berg

Preventable Curtain Wall Failures arrow icon

Photography: © Bob Perzel

Designing Innovative Facades for Healthcare arrow icon

Photography: © Bob Perzel

Thermal Barriers in Aluminum Fenestration Systems arrow icon

Photography: © Don Pearse Photographers, Inc.

Benefits of Architectural Aluminum Frames in Retail Construction arrow icon
Innovative Modular Construction for Reducing Waste, Cost and Delivery Time arrow icon
Selection and Utilization of Architectural Grade Aluminum Windows arrow icon

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