Kawneer Gears Up for the AIA Show

Kawneer Co. Inc., a manufacturer of architectural aluminum building products and systems for commercial construction, is returning to the AIA National Convention and Design Expo in Boston May 15-17 with products and initiatives designed to enable architects to design for the future. Highlights of this year’s expo appearance include the continuation of the company’s AIA-registered Expo Education programs, as well as the introduction of an exciting new offering.

“We work closely with architects to better understand their needs and how we can help meet those needs as they evolve,” says Henry Taylor, manager of Kawneer’s architectural services team. “Last year we received overwhelmingly positive responses regarding our Expo Education programs, so we are excited to be able to provide these learning sessions to attendees again.”

The Expo Education program includes three AIA-registered Continuing Education System (CES) programs that will be held within the exhibit’s dedicated learning center (booth #19121). The 15-minute programs are designed to provide a convenient format for architect education as well as the opportunity for hands-on product interaction and in-person conversations with product experts. Participation is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and can qualify as credit toward AIA learning units.

The program titles and schedule are as follows:

• Achieving your LEED strategy Through Division 8: Glass & Glazing: Glass and glazing directly impact three major LEED categories. Learn how to meet your specific LEED strategies and design goals by specifying glass and glazing products and systems.
  (Thursday, May 15: 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m.; Friday, May 16: 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m.; Saturday, May 17: 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m.)
• Strategies for Labor Optimization in Division 8: Glass & Glazing: Managing a budget is critical with almost any project. Determine which architectural aluminum systems, methods of fabrication and glazing techniques can help reduce labor requirements and provide savings in labor costs.
  (Thursday, May 15: 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m.; Friday, May 16: 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 17: 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m.)
• Strategies for Energy Optimization in Division 8: Glass & Glazing: A key dimension of sustainable design involves maintaining a project’s energy efficiency for years into the future. This program introduces thermal breaks and shows how thermally broken systems can help improve energy efficiency.
  (Thursday, May 15: 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m.; Friday, May 16: 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 17: 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m.)

The Kawneer booth also will include the company’s featured products, and booth personnel will be available to answer questions and provide technical information. The exhibit will feature four major focus areas: green design, protective glazing, unitized solutions and thermal products.

In addition, Kawneer will be launching and demonstrating a new offering throughout the expo.

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