Pittsburgh Corning Corporation, a leading U.S. supplier of building materials to worldwide markets. The company's glass block products and FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulation products are used extensively in industrial, commercial, and residential...

Learn about Pittsburgh Corning Corp.   |   http://www.pittsburghcorning.com/index.asp   |   Request More Info!   |   724-327-6100

AEC486 - High Performance Glass Block: LEED® and Beyond...THIS COURSE IS NO LONGER OFFERED

This course is no longer active. AEC Daily will not report completion information for this course.

Provides an overview of the utilization of glass block in commercial architectural applications with a focus on safety and security solutions. This course reviews the performance characteristics and green benefits of designing with glass block systems, including how glass block supports LEED® building certification, daylighting strategies and sustainable design.

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

  • List and describe the types of glass block products that are available, including energy efficient systems that optimize energy performance.
  • Explain how glass block systems contribute to LEED points.
  • Discuss how innovative glass block systems contribute to the health, safety and welfare of building occupants.
  • State the green features of glass block that combine to provide a building material that plays a significant role in sustainable design and daylighting strategies.

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

Presented by Bill Vaughan on behalf of Pittsburgh Corning Corp.. View the Privacy Policy .