What Architects Should Know When Designing Glass Façades

What do contractors and manufacturers want architects to know when designing glass facades? Join AIA Chicago’s Technical Issues Knowledge Community for a discussion with industry experts to discuss the design, fabrication, and installation of glass facades. Experts in the field include a design architect, a façade consultant, and a contractor. Participants will learn about their respective successes and challenges with glass facades to provide a greater appreciation of the multitude of perspectives.

Learning Objectives

• Discover considerations when designing with glass.
• Identify constraints with replacing and maintaining glazing on existing facades.
• Share challenges with design drawings and specifications from a contractor’s point of view.
• Discuss challenges with the procurement, fabrication, and installation of glass.

Speakers

Brandon Hall, AIA
Principal, BHA

Aleksandr Barmas, AIA
PE Senior Associate, Socotec

Andy Hill
CEO, Glass Solutions, Inc.