Silicone Coatings: A Sustainable Solution for Spandrel and Interior Glazing (ICD301)

Course Description:

This course will provide architects, specifiers, and façade consultants education about silicone-based spandrel glass coating technologies. Attendees will learn how to identify glass designs in modern green building. This includes a deep dive into the LEED v4 BD+C categories, sustainable coating chemistry, how to advocate and specify related to product transparency.

Learning Objectives:

After completion of this course, participants will be able to understand the following:

• Identify glass design trends in modern green building
• Understand the significance of sustainable coating chemistry in LEED V4 BD+C: Low-Emitting Materials
• Advocate for product transparency by specifying coatings that publicly disclose ingredients and substances in LEED V4 BD+C: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Material Ingredients
• Describe silicone coating formulations and longevity potential in LEED V4 BD+C: PBT Source Reduction (Healthcare) and Construction and Demolition Waste Management

Course Title:

Silicone Coatings: A Sustainable Solution for Spandrel and Interior Glazing

Approved Credit Eligibility (1 Hour):

• AIA HSW
• GBCI LEED-Specific (Course ID #0920023221)
• AIBC
• AAA