Laser-Cut Steel Windows & Doors: Thermal Performance, Strength, & Style

The design of laser-cut steel, thermally broken windows and doors was fueled by the need to produce a steel window and door that would meet the ever increasingly stringent energy efficiency building codes of today and tomorrow, while not losing any of the “classic-timeless” aesthetics that steel windows and doors have become known for. This course examines the fabrication, thermal performance, and design and finish options of steel windows and doors.

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

• Review the history and design challenges of the steel window industry and discuss recent innovations in technology that enable steel window and door products to meet the energy performance, durability, and architectural design needs of a residential or commercial building project.
• Examine the manufacturing and finishing processes of laser-cut steel, thermally broken windows and doors and explain why the thermal mechanical fusion of a steel plate to a structural composite thermal break material effectively minimizes heat loss or gain.
• Determine the benefits of choosing thermally broken steel windows and doors in terms of their ease of use, low maintenance, impact on occupant comfort, and ability to provide quality views and enhance interior lighting.
• Review the sustainable attributes of steel windows and doors, and recall how the energy performance of a window is assessed to determine how thermally broken steel windows and doors can contribute to earning credits under the LEED® certification program.

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

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