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When Designing Your Dispute Resolution Strategy, Consider the Courthouse
07/31/2026
Although many people in the construction industry advocate for the use of arbitration to resolve construction disputes, the prudent design professional should carefully consider whether litigation may better protect their interests.
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New Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map Take Effect Aug. 1 in City of Rockville
07/27/2026
Rockville’s Mayor and Council voted unanimously to adopt the city’s zoning ordinance rewrite and comprehensive map amendment, Monday, June 29, and takes effect August 1, 2026.
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Fiberglass Fenestration in Commercial Buildings [Webinar]
Fiberglass Fenestration in Commercial Buildings
AIAPV has partnered with Pella Mid-Atlantic, an AIAPV Annual Partner, to offer this live-webinar. AIA credits will be reported by Pella Mid-Atlantic. This webinar is free for all to attend.
Course Description:
Whether designing sustainable commercial or institutional building types, architects carefully consider the qualities and long-term advantages of fenestration materials. Windows and doors provide essential protection and architectural character to a building, and must also respond to owner-driven requirements like aesthetics, cost, performance, maintenance, and life cycle.
Fiberglass composite is suitable for windows and doors in any climate or building type. More durable than aluminum or vinyl, with the thermal efficiency of wood, fiberglass composite windows are an economically competitive alternative to aluminum and vinyl windows. The multiple advantages and benefits of fiberglass composite make it a versatile fenestration choice because of its strength, durability, low maintenance, energy efficiency, and sustainable qualities, as well as its resistance to corrosion, dents, and scratches.
1 LU/HSW
Learning Objectives:
- List the evaluation design criteria used by architects and owners when researching, designing, and specifying windows and doors for sustainable buildings.
- Describe how the strength, durability, energy efficient, and sustainable qualities of fiberglass composite make it a suitable material choice for windows and doors.
- Compare the environmental attributes of fiberglass composite with aluminum and vinyl windows.
- Design appropriate window installation details for new construction projects that meet human safety and welfare requirements while contributing to an energy efficient building envelope.
Presenter: Fallon Williams, Commercial Architectural Representative – Pella Mid-Atlantic; (202)567-1176
Provider: Pella Mid-Atlantic
