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People spend more than 90% of their time indoors; incorporating sunrooms, conservatories, greenhouses and/or other glass structures into homes or workplaces can be an effective way to reap the benefits of daylight. The positive impacts of incorporating more natural light into your lifestyle can be seen through energy savings, increase of productivity, and improvement of overall well-being. This presentation will also review strategies and design options to create unique overhead structures, standing structures, and vertical glazing systems that are energy efficient, comfortable, and functional.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Discuss the beneficial impacts of daylight on energy savings; occupant health, well-being, and productivity; and return on investment.
- Describe design options in overhead structures, standing structures, and vertical glazing in both residential and commercial applications.
- Explain the design considerations to maximize benefits in terms of energy efficiency, solar control and shading, ventilation, safety, and functionality
- List an array of installation types and uses.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Eric Wanner on behalf of Manifest Collective by Fortune Brands. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Eric Wanner
Title: Marketing Coordinator, Solar Innovations® Architectural Glazing Systems
Background: My passion started while attending Conrad Weiser High School where I learned the advantages of developing business plans. I continued my college education in the marketing field including a marketing internship at Joe Jurgielwicz & Sons. After completing the internship and graduating from Penn State University, I started my marketing career at Solar Innovations® Architectural Glazing Systems in January 2011. I started as a Marketing Assistant. My passion for the field pushed me on a daily basis, enabling me to advance into the role of Marketing Coordinator, as well as being our Marketing Technical Sales Lead and Tradeshow Coordinator.
