Education
The courses found below are sponsored by Solar Innovations. All courses are managed and maintained by AEC Daily - one of the world's largest sources of FREE continuing education for Architects, Engineers and Construction Professionals. You will need an AEC Daily user account to complete these courses. You can create one, or log in here.
Online Courses
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Benefiting from Mixed-Mode Ventilation with Operable Skylights, Windows, and Doors
Designers, building users, and managers are increasingly focused on building and occupant health as well as energy conservation. This course explores how mixed-mode (hybrid) ventilation systems address all these issues by improving the ratio of fresh air introduced into buildings while reducing energy needs and costs. It describes the benefits, elements, and workings of these systems and provides design guidance and illustrative case studies.
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Intelligent Daylight Design for Glazing Systems
People spend more than 90% of their time indoors; incorporating sunrooms, conservatories, greenhouses, and/or other glass structures into homes or workplaces can be an effective way to reap the benefits of daylight. The positive impacts of incorporating more natural light into your lifestyle can be seen through energy savings, increase of productivity, and improvement of overall well-being. This presentation reviews strategies and design options to create unique overhead structures, standing structures, and vertical glazing systems that are energy efficient, comfortable, and functional.
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Operable Walls for Sustainable Design
Operable wall systems integrate the indoors and outdoors and define interior spaces, providing flexibility and additional usable area without increasing a building’s footprint. Occupants benefit from expansive daylighting and views as well as quick access to fresh air. This course describes the types of operable wall systems, how they contribute to sustainable design, and the various options and considerations for selecting the correct system.
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Planning & Designing a Greenhouse Structure
Greenhouses are used in an array of applications from residential to commercial, institutional, or educational. This course describes the glazing options, accessories, environmental controls, and planning considerations that contribute to a successful greenhouse. Also presented are the configuration options and decorative details that make each greenhouse unique and ideally suited for its purpose.
Superior Design
Superior design results in superior performance. Each project is built by educated engineers who design and develop the best approach for your project while keeping your budget in mind. Our drafters build comprehensive details that allow the architects and builders to specify our products into your toughest projects.
Patented Technology
Solar Innovations has a record 27 different patents either in process or approved. These patented technologies help us reach new heights other manufacturers cannot compete with in NFRC, Design pressure and windload capabilities. Innovations is in our name because it is in our DNA to create new products that will outlast and outperform the competition.
Tested & Approved
We also have an in-house testing lab with third party certifications that allows Solar Innovations® Architectural Glazing Systems to complete the required testing for custom architectural glazing solutions, providing reduced lead times and streamlined processes to lower costs for the end user.