Discover how to protect the built environment with wind load design overhead doors to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the occupants.

Join us for our webinar series with a focus on retrofit projects. The design challenges facing architects and builders when renovating older buildings are considerable, from increasing energy efficiency to navigating inherited structural and building code changes. Kalwall is a lightweight, rapidly installed and beautiful solution for bringing old buildings into the modern, daylit, era. Learn more about how Kalwall can help you accomplish a retrofit on budget and on schedule.

Provide an overview of automated openings for all building applications. Review types of automated openings and design considerations during project development. Review selection of equipment based on usage, life safety, energy conservation, material flow, productivity, and security.

This course will demonstrate the process of building custom laser-cut, thermally broken, steel windows and doors in a manufacturing environment from CAD drawing to finished product. The plant tour will guide the participant through every step in the design and fabrication process. It will illustrate the differences between the welded galvanized steel method and the laser cut stainless steel method.

Kalwall’s diffuse, full-spectrum natural daylighting delivers soft, serene natural light to places of worship, creating a spiritual setting that both soothes and inspires. Over the years, many designers have utilized Kalwall to great effect, often simulating stained glass windows with our colored inserts. Learn how you can incorporate Kalwall into your next church or religious space.

Kalwall’s translucent systems provide a perfect environment for both workers and equipment, with diffuse daylighting for visual acuity and unbeatable insulation values to prevent freeze-ups. Structures Unlimited’s pre-engineered, prefabricated and pre-finished enclosures, including removable skylights, can be erected in days to provide fast solutions for immediate use. Plus, systems are mildew, fungus, corrosion and termite resistant for low maintenance and longevity. Learn how we can help you build efficient, effective water treatment spaces.

Learn the fundamentals of fire rated doors and applications. Determine proper applications for various fire/smoke requirements and confirm that codes and accessibility requirements are met.

High performance high speed rolling doors and how they help ensure the safety and welfare of the occupants, types, applications and specifications

We invite you to join us for our webinar series with a focus on healthcare projects. How we design the buildings where people go to receive care has never been more important. Patients, doctors, nurses and all healthcare workers deserve a thoughtfully constructed environment. Proper daylighting with Kalwall is proven to increase mood, boost energy levels, and help maintain circadian rhythms for overall improved body function. This is just the beginning. Learn more about how Kalwall can help you build healthy environments for hospitals, nursing homes, and other types of healthcare facilities.

Incorporating bulletproof glass into any facility is a sizable investment; however, it is a small price to pay for the protection of human lives. This course illustrates how to maximize that investment by selecting and installing the appropriate system for the threat level and the functional needs of the client. Discussed are UL protection level ratings; types of bullet-resistant barrier systems and their components; planning, production, and installation of systems; security window film vs. bullet-resistant glass; and project security checklists.

Understand how different types of commercial operators are used in various applications.

Learn about integrated door systems, sustainability, compliance, and code. Understand the importance of smoke and fire protection in various applications and vertical markets and how with the proper protection from integrated door systems you can save lives.

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Considering door hardware early in the design process enhances the aesthetics and functionality of a space. Invisible hinges balance durability, security, and ease of use without detracting from the design. This course examines standard invisible hinges as well as those for fire-rated and closer doors, and offers guidance on specification and installation. Case studies demonstrate the array of invisible hinge applications, and innovative door hardware solutions for powered entry and ADA compliance are presented.

Selecting energy-efficient fenestration products that promote comfort, daylighting and views, and natural ventilation while supporting environmental impact concerns can further discussions regarding resource efficiency, material manufacturing, waste reduction, and life-cycle impact. This course examines the attributes of thermally broken aluminum windows and doors and explains why they are energy-efficient, sustainable, fenestration products.

Join us for our webinar with a focus on Military projects. Kalwall’s daylighting systems are a perfect fit for the demanding requirements of military applications. Our specialty systems meet UFC 4-010-01 blast requirements, and our products in general are well known for both their ruggedness and ability to provide safety and security for high-value assets and military personnel. Learn how Kalwall can help you build secure military spaces.

The spread of smoke in mid- and high-rise building fires is recognized as a major threat to the safety of the building occupants and responding fire personnel and the effectiveness of firefighting operations. This course explains how smoke migrates in a multi-story building fire and discusses how building codes have evolved to address this danger and why they mandate smoke containment in specific areas of a structure. Product applications and assemblies designed to meet building code requirements and limit vertical smoke migration via elevator hoistways and lobbies are examined.

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Laminated glass is a favored material for indoor and outdoor projects. Increasingly, photography and other digital images are popular choices for incorporating design elements into the glass. While it can be difficult for designers to source appropriate imagery, new online design tools that use vector graphics solve this problem and provide designers with virtually unlimited choices for including visual imagery in architectural glass. This course looks at how vector graphics are used in architectural design by exploring where, why, and how they are incorporated into a variety of materials, manufacturing processes, and applications. Next, it explains what vector graphics are and how they differ from raster images. The course then examines how vector graphics are used in architectural laminated glass. It ends with project examples.

Objectives of this course will be to have the participants leave with the ability to understand the health, safety, productivity, protection and aesthetic benefits of Natural daylighting in occupied spaces. The benefits to the occupants of a space with diffused sunlight (no glare) instead of direct sunlight (glare). Understanding Natural Daylight improves occupant’s attendance productivity and health. Also the benefits of designing with low solar heat gain to lower the energy costs of cooling and high insulation properties benefiting the efficiency of heating of the building. There will also be explanation about providing safety of occupants egressing a building during a fire. Attendees will also learn about safety of providing a daylighting material, which can meet OSHA fall through, windborne debris, blast resistance and explosion venting protection. *This course is presented on behalf of Kalwall’s strategic partner Structures Unlimited, Inc.

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Commercial aluminum wall, window, and roof systems have undergone improvements in recent decades, making them technologically sufficient to meet contemporary standards of durability. In addition to being familiar with the systems' thermal and other ecological benefits, specifiers need to understand paint chemistry and the difference between powder and liquid coating application methods. It is also important to understand third-party specifications published by AAMA, which cover architectural coatings.

This 15-minute Product SpotLight is part of the larger AEC Building Insight SpotLight Event being held January 23, 2024. Register for one session, stay for them all!

Let us show you how Rytec Spiral® high-performance doors help increase efficiency, reduce energy costs and ensure enhanced aesthetics for auto dealerships, with an introduction to SmartSurround® Advanced Detection & Alert System.

As the number and volatility of threats to facility security and safety continue to escalate, protection is becoming paramount in the scope of today’s facility design. Whether it’s high-level protection from ballistics, blast, storm impact or forced entry, this course reviews the various protection levels, testing standards, best practices and the fundamental fenestration solutions which will fortify your building to protect people and property.

Window films can be used in a variety of applications including solar control, energy efficiency, safety and security, and decorative. Films even provide anti graffiti protection.

This course reviews the science behind solar energy and heat transfer and will help you understand how window film works in different applications. It also looks at how window films can contribute to everything from improving the environment to protecting the safety of building occupants.

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.

Gain an overall understanding of how wind and wind codes affect overhead doors and how these codes help to ensure the health, safety, & welfare of building occupants.

The course, ‘Design with Aluminum Full View (AFV) Sectional Doors’ will answer these questions and more: 1) What are the potential applications and building types for AFV doors? 2) What are the options for installation type, panel/frame design, finishes, and glass? 3) Do AFV sectional doors qualify for LEED Points? 4) Are there custom variations when designing with AFV doors?

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Exploring the utilization of translucent/diffused daylighting in order to earn LEED credits and aid in the implementation of Sustainable Design. Topics discussed include translucent daylighting techniques, energy conservation and the aesthetics aspects of building envelope design. Also discussed will be computerized Daylighting modeling EPD heat island effect.

The purpose of this course is to educate the architect/designer as to the benefits of using a high speed, high cycle door within a food & beverage, life science, processing, distribution or cold storage facility. These benefits include but are not limited to; increased safety within and around door openings, energy savings, improved traffic flow and lower maintenance cost.

Discuss the potential for high-resolution digital artwork in large-scale architectural applications. Explore production options and requirements of various architectural materials. Define how the concept of gigapixel photography addresses resolution and scale challenges. Describe the impact of transparency, reflectivity, and surrounding conditions on architectural glass showcasing gigapixel photography. List several architectural applications using gigapixel photography.

The International Building Code (IBC) is a complex and nuanced document that guides building standards across our country, now including the great City of Chicago. Fire protection is a vital component of the code and other standards, and fire rated glazing systems expand design possibilities while enhancing living spaces for occupants. This course will explore IBC requirements for fire-rated glazing, and how architects and glaziers can ensure compliance as Chicago adopts the IBC.

Windows provide natural light and ventilation and add character to the interior and exterior of the home. In addition to function and aesthetics, performance must be considered in the specification process. Fortunately, rigorous testing standards and labeling programs enable designers to make informed choices. Examined here are window standards, certifications, testing, and labeling; window types and components; and window specification and installation considerations.

The purpose of this course is to educate the architect/designer as to the benefits of using a high speed, high cycle door for parking applications. These benefits include but are not limited to; increased security and safety in the parking area, lower maintenance costs, energy savings and improved traffic flow.

Our beautiful, soft daylighting not only helps to boost sales, but it also creates much more comfortable, energy-efficient spaces that customers, employees and building owners alike can all appreciate. Similarly, in corporate and professional office environments, balanced diffuse daylighting is preferred for its ability to enhance worker satisfaction, reduce absenteeism and boost staff productivity.

The importance of keeping an intruder out of a building cannot be underestimated. Examined here are fenestration security risks, considerations, and solutions for educational, religious, commercial, and retail applications, as well as applicable performance testing and standards. The course provides an in-depth discussion on new, retrofit access-denial glazing systems that provide maximum protection against forced entry and ballistic threats.

When daylighting a space, there are endless ways to go about it. With the power of daylight simulation, you can make informed decisions about material selections, placement and opening sizes, as well as building geometries. Modeling allows you to compare multiple designs to see how they will perform, while verifying light levels, potential glare and code compliance. Learn how we can help.

Discover what safety and security features need to be understood when designing with sectional overhead doors, which product options are important when specifying for safety and security, what design solutions address wind-load and fire safety, and applicable industry certifications for installers.

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Selecting materials and finishes is an integral part of specifying site furniture products. This course reviews typical conditions inherent to outdoor environments, along with the potential impact on materials, products and installed projects. A range of materials commonly used outdoors, including wood, metal, concrete and glass, is examined against a selection framework that compares conventional materials with high-performance options, and considers material durability, performance, aesthetics, and environmental impact. Several site furniture projects are also examined.

This course provides answers to these key questions and more:

1) Can a commercial sectional door be green?

2) What are the attributes that make commercial sectional doors a sustainable solution?

3) Do commercial sectional doors contribute to LEED Points? What categories?

4) Are there examples of award winning sustainable designs using sectional doors?

The use of sliding doors in commercial applications is increasing at an exponential rate as facilities embrace the ability to reclaim previously unused space and create wider paths of travel. This course is designed to provide architects, designers, and specifiers with a comprehensive understanding of sliding door locking solutions in commercial spaces and the role of door hardware in ensuring safety, security, and accessibility. By analyzing case studies and exploring the features and benefits of sliding door locking solutions, participants will be able to make informed decisions when specifying sliding door systems for commercial spaces.

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This presentation will provide you with an understanding of how wind and wind codes affect overhead doors and how the codes ensure the safety and welfare of the occupants. Learn what factors affect the amount of force on the door by calculating PSF and obtain a better understanding of the construction of sectional and coiling wind load doors. Learn about the types of wind load testing and their procedures as well as how to specify wind load-rated doors as specifying the correct design pressures will aide in the safety and welfare of the occupants.

An overview of the components, green features, and testing standards of fiberglass entry doors, as well as a comparison between the properties of fiberglass, wood, and steel doors.

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Topics discussed include daylighting strategies available through the integration of structural sandwich panels, energy conservation, enhancements, options, form, and aesthetics. The many benefits to health, productivity, safety, and sustainable design will be discussed, as well as the specialty applications including explosion venting, blast resistance, OSHA fall through protection, and hurricane resistance.

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Security entrance control is essential to manage the flow of visitor and authorized user traffic through secured or restricted areas. A wide range of products with multiple types of technologies are available, and a host of buzz words describing their operation abound in this industry. Join us as we journey through the range of products, their operation, the level of security they provide, and both building code and ADA compliance. Security entrance control enhances the safety and peace-of-mind for of employees, residents, passengers, customers, visitors, etc. by providing automatic security screening of those who try to enter and exit the secured space. This secured space may be a campus, an entire building, or designated area within the building. Security entrance control occurs at office and residential buildings, healthcare facilities, entertainment complexes, transportation facilities, campuses, shopping locations, and anywhere that people enter and exit. The security entrance combined with credentialing equipment and software that limits use to only authorized personnel, make for a seamless passage into a secure area. Not only do security entrances control access and/or egress, they provide a visual presence that serves as a deterrent. SECURITY IS A MUST IN TODAY’S WORLD.

Doors and hardware make up 1%-2% of the entire cost of a construction project yet create more than 20% of the problems. In this presentation you will learn how Integrated Door Opening Assemblies can prevent or mitigate these problems. And use integrated opening assemblies to make smoke and fire control more effective. Course has been updated with current code and application information.

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Kalwall, the world leader in translucent daylighting and inventor of the translucent sandwich panel, has a vision for the future of daylighting. Recently, several new products and programs have been introduced, including: Computerized Daylight Modeling, Sunlight panel, Grid options, Face sheet color options, “E” Series window, Fire Safety systems, ATFP panels, Hurricane-resistant systems and Turn-key canopy solutions. Join us for a fast-paced, 30-minute session discussing these and many other innovations.

Discusses automatic sliding door systems and their function and advantage in commercial development applications. IN addition, we will analyze the difference between high and low energy swing door operators, and the requirements for meeting ADA compliance. The participant, at the end of this course will be able to understand the latest technology advancements in the automatic entrance industry; as well as recent code requirements dictated by ANSI 156.10 and 156.19.

Join us for our webinar series with a focus on Transportation projects. From airports to bus and train stations, Kalwall’s translucent systems are a perfect fit for keeping your project moving in the right direction. Travelers will benefit from visual privacy, enhanced security and easier way-finding due to brilliant natural daylight or soft backlighting. Facility managers can enjoy superior energy efficiency, easy cleaning and high visual acuity for inspection or repair workers.

This course will outline coiling fire door system components, fire door types and applications, and review codes and standards for HSW requirements.

Understand the different types of commercial sectional doors and the applications where they fit best.

Explore different high performance, high speed, rolling door types and applications.

From performing arts centers and music schools to museums and Native American centers, Kalwall is proud to be a part of cultural facilities around the world. Culture is at the heart of our communities, and it’s our job to shine a light on the things that matter most. With natural, diffuse daylight improving visual acuity and boosting mood, there’s no better way to help people embrace culture.

Invite costumers and guests into brightly lit spaces that encourage them to stay. Whether introducing a skylight to a hotel atrium or providing a whole new dining experience with a Kalwall façade, skyroof®, or canopy, we can help you discover a daylighting solution that keeps customers coming back.

Doors and openings play an integral role in defining how a space functions. This makes door selection an important process. This course discusses the many benefits that pocket and sliding doors offer, including aesthetics, improved occupant flow, accessibility, and ease of operation. Typical sliding and pocket door hardware types, methods of operation and installation are also reviewed.

Identify key improvements in LEED version 4 applicable to fire-rated glass. Identify how fire-rated glass can help achieve LEED version 4 credit points. This course helps architects understand the importance of the sustainability aspects of fire-rated glass. We review HPD’s, EPD’s, LCA’s and LEED points and provide information on what the transparency documents mean and why they are needed to gather LEED points.

This Course has 4 lessons rolled into one hour session. Learn how to cover sectional garage door types, the types of garage door systems and sustainable design, how to specify the right residential sectional garage door, and how to calculate PSF.

Explore the cutting-edge realm of architectural films in this comprehensive educational course. Gain an in-depth understanding of the myriad benefits offered by this innovative technology, delve into an extensive array of pattern selections replicating wood, fabric, stone, and metals, and discover its versatile applications across diverse surfaces worldwide. Uncover the technical specifications, LEED considerations, and installation techniques that make this architectural film a transformative force in interior design.

Alaska yellow cedar (AYC) is one of the most visibly unique woods available to builders, architects, and homeowners. It is sustainable, rot resistant, and has a natural beauty that requires very little staining or finishing. AYC is popular for exterior and interior residential applications including decking, landscaping features, shakes and shingles, paneling, mass timbers and beams. This course examines the performance characteristics of AYC including fire resistance and durability and various applications are also discussed.

Join us for our webinar series with a focus on Sports + Recreation projects. There are many reasons that Kalwall is such a natural fit for coaches, athletes, trainers and fans alike. Providing glare-free, full-spectrum light is ideal for videography, mental focus and visual acuity. Learn more about how Kalwall can help you build a facility fit for champions.

The design community has become increasingly focused on ensuring that the products and places they create suit the diverse needs and differing abilities of everyone. This course explores how universal design principles and products can inform design to create places that are safer, more comfortable, visually appealing, and usable and that provide a richer experience for all users. This exploration utilizes the examples of door hardware and the needs of a diverse group of users including senior citizens and others to explain some of these principles and provides a detailed examination of a universally designed door latch.

This session will discuss construction details that can cause design professionals and contractors to be brought into construction litigation. The presenter will highlight building code requirements, industry standards and manufacturer instructions related to roofing, exterior walls, windows and other issues common to construction litigation. The session will include a series of case studies with a discussion of the consequences associated with a bad detail, and examples of better practice details to improve durability.

In this one-hour course, we will review the various types of door interlocks, man traps, sally ports and their applications. We will define and discuss the appropriate use of each type and their configuration to meet the intended design criteria.

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Health, safety, and welfare remain a fundamental aspect of building design practices. Incorporating fire-rated glass products provides creative design options while adhering to current model building codes. The new generation of fire-rated products is available in larger sizes that can withstand a fire for longer periods of time, and many fire-rated products can provide high impact safety rating, solar control, sound reduction, bullet resistance and hurricane impact safety, to name only a few multi-functional features. This course will define categories of fire-rated glass products, as well as the related test standards and current building code requirements for specifying architectural fire-rated glazing.

This course reviews different types of applications for upward coiling doors and how they help ensure the safety and welfare of building occupants.

Learn from industry experts to understand the different types of commercial sectional doors and the applications where they fit best.

Louvers are an essential part of every HVAC system, facilitating appropriate airflow and inhibiting unwanted penetration by water, snow, or debris through wall openings and into HVAC ductwork. However, they can have other purposes. Their simple design makes them a versatile addition and a unique style option to any project. This course presents the types, components, and applications of louvers, along with the primary specification considerations when selecting a louver solution.

This course explores the critical aspects of fire-rated head-of-wall joint assemblies, providing design professionals with essential knowledge to enhance the safety and integrity of construction projects. Through an in-depth exploration of key concepts, participants will gain an understanding of fire-rated joint assembly components, the application of Steel Intumescent Fire Stops in diverse construction assemblies, and the standards essential for establishing UL-certified assemblies. Design considerations for specifying and detailing the protection of fire-rated perimeter joints will also be discussed.

Smart access control and management systems are quickly gaining popularity in multi-family and multi-tenant properties, and the smart lock market is poised for rapid growth both domestically and internationally. Understanding how smart locks work can be advantageous for architects, specifiers, and construction professionals to help their clients design and develop properties with enhanced security, efficiency, and simplicity in access management. Smart locks are quickly moving beyond mechanical functions to create streamlined, efficient lifestyles. This course discusses the technology, features and benefits of smart locks while outlining current trends and options.

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Secret doors and spaces have been used throughout history to protect valuables, hide people, conceal activities, and provide amusement. This course examines some historic examples before discussing contemporary uses for hidden doors and rooms. Suggested design strategies and hardware specifications are discussed, and safety guidelines, common design mistakes that might expose the existence of a secret door, and some inspirational case studies are reviewed.

Access control systems are used to limit entry into designated secure areas to certain personnel during predetermined time periods. In this one-hour course, we will review electrified door locking hardware and related components which interface with electronic access controllers to provide a complete security solution.

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Air control dampers are an essential component of a building’s HVAC system, regulating heating, cooling, and ventilation performance. Presented here is an introduction to control, balancing, backdraft, industrial, and multizone dampers; each type playing an important role in the HVAC system. Discussed are damper types, components, and performance metrics. Guidance is provided for damper specification, installation, and maintenance and inspection.

Join us for our webinar series with a focus on Education projects. Students and teachers deserve bright, healthily lit spaces. The benefits of properly daylighting an educational space can be seen in improved productivity, reduced sick days and lowered utility bills. Learn how Kalwall can help you build beautifully daylit spaces.

The most important assets in any organization are the people within. When a client decides to invest in physical security, like bullet-resistant barriers, it is the responsibility of AEC community professionals to understand what protection level is appropriate for the building depending upon the surroundings, the industry, and the client’s specific needs and provide a blueprint that includes the desired features while maximizing the building owner’s investment and protecting future occupants.

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Discover how different types of commercial sectional doors and openers used in various applications contribute to the health, safety, and welfare of building occupants. Learn how to specify sectional doors for various applications. Provide solutions as you consider various options for the operation of commercial sectional doors. Understand how different performance parameters affect the overall thermal efficiency of the door system.

Fire-rated glazing, combined with fire-rated framing, provides the maximum fire protection of people and property. Modern fire-rated framing has several design elements that allow the product to blend harmoniously with other design details. Flush interrupted surfaces can be achieved with a system having fewer vertical or horizontal framing members. Discrete joint intersections can be utilized as well, allowing the product to work with popular corner details. This allows for expansive curtain wall systems in applications that require high-span, self-supporting construction. This course will explore how to push the design envelope with fire-rated glazing and framing systems.

Discover how the different application and types of rolling fire doors apply to the safety and welfare of the occupants.

Western red cedar’s (WRC) aesthetic, economic, and environmental benefits are just some of the reasons why builders and designers are increasingly gravitating to this species of wood. Presented here are modern, historical, and cultural uses of western red cedar, as well as its performance characteristics, grade specification, and finishes. Also discussed are sustainable forest management practices and certification agencies, and how sustainably sourced wood can contribute to LEED® credits.

Join us for our webinar series with a focus on Industrial and Manufacturing projects. Kalwall’s museum-quality daylighting™ provides balanced, full-spectrum light for assembly or inspection areas that require high visual acuity while providing visual privacy from the outside to protect proprietary technologies. Looking to boost worker performance, reduce absenteeism, lower maintenance requirements or capture energy savings? Learn how Kalwall can help you accomplish all that and more.

This course provides an overview of life safety dampers: fire, smoke, and combination fire and smoke dampers with a focus on different styles and types. It focuses on their uses and benefits and has a discussion on proper installation practices and guidelines.

This course discusses rolling door products, common applications, components of rolling doors and options and applications that impact the security, productivity and efficiency of an opening. It also covers options and applications that directly impact facility occupants health, safety and wellness including fire protection, insulation, air flow, air infiltration, visibility, light infiltration, wind load, aesthetics and many more

Specifying the right sectional door system for your commercial project can have a great effect on the health, safety, and welfare of building occupants.

In this live presentation, attendees will better understand how to select and specify commercial operators for various applications to ensure the health, safety, & welfare needs of building occupants.

Considering gate hardware early in the design process enhances the aesthetics and functionality of perimeter security. Gate hardware balances durability, security, and ease-of-use without detracting from the design. This course examines latches, plain pivot and self-closing hinges, closers and accessories for swing gates, and wheels for sliding gates; it also offers guidance on specification and installation.

The pursuit of a clean, modern look to meet the owner's vision without sacrificing functionality, ADA compliance, and acoustical performance is a balancing act between the visible and hidden details. This program examines an adjustable concealed hydraulic hinge-closer and looks at a range of sleek, flush door opening applications.