Course SummARY
Course Title: Silicone Coatings: A Sustainable Solution for Spandrel and Interior Glazing
Course Number: ICD301
Program Sponsor: ICD High Performance Coatings + Chemistries
Length: One Hour
Credits: One Learning Unit
1 AIA/HSW LU
1 GBCI LEED v4 BD+C Credit
1 AIBC LU
1 AAA LU
1 Self-Reported Credit
Course Description:
This course will provide architects, specifiers, and façade consultants education about silicone-based 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 categories, sustainable coating chemistry, how to advocate and specify related to product transparency.
Learning Objectives: After completion of this course, participants will be able to understand the following:
LO1: Identify glass design trends in modern green building
LO2: Understand the significance of sustainable coating chemistry in LEED V4 BD+C: Low-Emitting Materials
LO3: Advocate for product transparency by specifying coatings that publicly disclose ingredients and substances in LEED V4 BD+C: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Material Ingredients
LO4: Describe silicone coating formulations and longevity potential in LEED V4 BD+C: Healthcare PBT Source Reduction
Method of Delivery: The approved facilitator will present this course in a one-hour format. The presentations will be interactive and presented through the zoom webinar platform.
A/V Needs: All attending participants may need electrical power, a computer with audio listening capabilities and a download of the zoom platform.
Target Audience: Architects, specifiers, designers, owners and other related design professionals. This webinar can host up to 500 attendees.
Facilitator Qualifications: All approved facilitators have been trained on CES guidelines and presentation skills. Additionally, they have in-depth knowledge of architectural aluminum, framing and specialty glazing products.
Cost: ICD High Performance Coatings + Chemistries sponsors this program - there is no cost for participants
AIA Course Directory: Building Science & Performance
AIA Topic Areas: Building Envelope, Sustainable Materials, LEED Credits
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