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Exterior shading devices offer a number of advantages that contribute to a more sustainable building, including minimizing cooling costs, reducing peak electricity demand, and controlling glare. These benefits result in greater occupant comfort and improved productivity. This course provides a review of exterior aluminum shading device systems, including the components, finishes, and design and engineering considerations, as well as a discussion of how shading strategies contribute to LEED® accreditation.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- List the advantages of designing with exterior shading devices that contribute to a more sustainable building.
- Explain the types, common components, and finishes of exterior shading devices.
- State the design and engineering considerations related to shading device systems in order to specify and detail the most efficient shading strategy.
- Discuss how shading strategies contribute to LEED points.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Jim Lamm on behalf of Ruskin . View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Jim Lamm
Title: Business Development Manager, Ruskin Company
Background: Jim has over 20 years of successful sales experience, most recently in the HVAC Industry. His main focus is business development and managing Ruskin’s Reliable Brand of Louvers. When recently asked how he describes himself,
“ I would describe myself as 100% customer centric, after all, they pay the bills”. “If at the end of the day, they haven’t had a positive experience, it reflects poorly on us as a company and me as a Business Development Manager”.
