February 6th 2025 Technical Dinner meeting
February Dinner Meeting and Presentation
Topic: Tackling Window Pain: Understanding the benefits of high performance fenestration
AIA IIBEC Registered Presentation- 1 learning credit
The IIBEC – PSC is pleased to announce our February dinner meeting that will include a presentation by Michael Bousfield, the Technical Director at Cascadia Windows & Doors
Learning Objectives:
1. Understanding the impacts of windows on the overall energy performance of the building envelope.
2. Review key design factors and performance metrics of high-performance fenestration.
3. Understand the design flexibility offered through an integrated envelope and fenestration design approach.
4. Learn options to cost-optimize the incorporation of high-performance fenestration products into new construction and rehabilitation projects with that goal of meeting code-mandated performance requirements while remaining cost-neutral.
5. Understand the implications of different window materials and configurations on real-world project.
Michael Bousfield – Technical Director
Michael Bousfield, technical director at Cascadia Windows & Doors, is one of North America’s most well-versed technologists in fiberglass window and door technology. Involved in developing the world’s first Passive House certified fiberglass window as well as the world’s first fiberglass window wall, Michael works closely with Cascadia’s commercial and residential clients creating custom solutions for high-performance fenestration systems.
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