Web-Series for South-Central Region - Session Five

Event Dates

Wednesday, December 10

Available Credits

2 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

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Event Agenda

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 11:00 am Central

Beyond the Frame: Choosing Windows for Design and Performance Goals

Sponsored By All Seasons Architectural Windows

Presented By Isaac Ratliff

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

This course provides a comprehensive overview of selecting the appropriate window products based on project-specific design and performance requirements. It covers various window types and their performance characteristics, examining factors such as location, building type, air and water infiltration, and design pressures.

Learning Objectives:

Analyze how window function, including operation and usability, influences product selection to enhance occupant comfort and accessibility in various project applications.
Examine key performance factors—air infiltration, water resistance, and structural integrity—to ensure durability, indoor air quality, and protection against environmental conditions.
Identify critical code requirements such as egress, tempered glass, smoke evacuation, and energy efficiency to support safe building design and emergency preparedness.
Assess aesthetic considerations, including finish options, color choices, and sightlines, to achieve both functional and design objectives.

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 12:00 pm Central

Differentiated Performance and Long-Life Architectural Coatings

Sponsored By Arkema, Inc.

Presented By Ron Partridge

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

Building owners have come to rely on weatherable coatings to provide long-term protection to their buildings. With an increased focus on sustainability, performance, and durability, PVDF resin-based coatings can help architects and painting contractors exceed their clients’ design goals.

Learning Objectives:

Describe the ways PVDF resin-based coatings, both water based and solvent based, provide a consistent, pristine appearance while achieving durability goals over a variety of substrates as demonstrated in applicable case studies
Discuss why some coatings fail and the important considerations when selecting a coating system for an application, including weathering performance, longevity, and application method
Discuss the standards of performance for architectural coatings and recognize why PVDF coating technology outperforms other coating technologies
Explain how water-based PVDF coatings, by their chemistry and performance, can help design professionals and building owners achieve their sustainability goals.