North America’s leading provider of retractable screens, Phantom Screens® offers insect protection, solar shading and enhanced privacy for doorways, windows, and large openings such as patios, verandas, and lanais.

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Retractable Screens: Invisible Thresholds to Sustainable Design

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More than ever before, homeowners are interested in creating the type of outdoor living space that will enhance their enjoyment—and the energy efficiency—of their homes. This course discusses how retractable screens offer sustainable design solutions for homeowners, architects, and builders. Subjects including screen components, insect and UV protection, and how retractable screens contribute to a home’s increased energy efficiency are discussed, and various case studies focusing on sustainability are examined.

Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:

  • Describe how screens offer health benefits to homeowners by providing insect protection.
  • Explain how retractable screens reduce solar heat gain, creating comfortable indoor and outdoor living environments.
  • Recall how retractable screens contribute to passive cooling techniques by allowing natural ventilation and improved airflow, increasing energy efficiency and conservation by reducing the dependence on mechanical cooling systems.
  • Recall case studies that showcase how retractable screens help deliver sustainable design objectives such as reduced energy consumption and improved ventilation, and how they can maintain character of space within a building’s design.

Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.

Presented by Paul Ackah-Sanzah, Jason Sajkowicz, Joe Mareci, and Bill Schlueter on behalf of Phantom Screens. View the Privacy Policy .