uPVC vs. aluminum

REHAU supports architects and specifiers with extensive window and door resources, including AIA continuing education courses, BIM files, CAD drawings and product specifications. These resources are part of the company’s effort to streamline the design and construction process, facilitate collaboration across companies and foster continual learning.

BIM files, CAD drawings and Specifications Available for Windows and Doors

REHAU facilitates collaboration with architects by providing a collection of BIM models and CAD drawings for its window and door solutions through the company’s website.

“REHAU is not just a window and door profile supplier, we are a partner to our customers,” said Katherine MacNevin, marketing manager with REHAU’s window solutions division in North America. “We strive to streamline the design and construction workflow and enhance productivity in the early planning stages by sharing our resources from the get-go. Through our collection of BIM files and CAD drawings, we empower architects to achieve precise designs and gain a clear visualization of how our windows and doors will integrate into their designs, resulting in well-executed projects.”

Users can download detailed design and planning documents including BIM, CAD and 3-part specifications for free, all from REHAU’s website.

AIA Continuing Education Courses on Window Technology

REHAU offers four AIA continuing education courses (CES) relevant to windows and doors that explore the benefits of compression-seal technology, achieving sound abatement, the use of uPVC windows in multifamily housing and the benefits of uPVC vs. aluminum. These seminars have no pre-requisites and are targeted toward architects, builders, developers, design firms and project owners. Course delivery methods include live webinar, in-person and on-demand through virtual education platforms. All courses offer participating architects 1 AIA HSW/LU CE and those available through virtual education platforms additionally offer 1 AAA Structured Learning, 1 AIBD CE, 1 BOMI CPD, 1 GBCI CE General, 1 OAA Structured Learning and 1 SAA Core Learning.

Compression-seal technology for windows and doors: Available for delivery as a live webinar, in-person or on-demand through virtual education platform ronblank.com, this 1-hour course covers the benefits of compression-seal technology for high-performance window and door systems. Course participants will receive an overview of compression-seal technology that covers what it is, how it works, product configurations, performance benefits and best applications.

Achieving sound abatement through high-performance window and door solutions: Available in-person or on-demand through virtual education platform greence.com, this 1-hour course provides a fundamental understanding of acoustics in residential and commercial construction. Course participants will receive an overview of sound abatement that includes: where sound transmissions are in today’s environment, regulatory requirements for noise, relevant test standards and how to interpret test reports, how to determine a required sound abatement level for fenestration products, matching windows and doors with wall performance for sound abatement, describing fenestration solutions for sound abatement and experiencing different sound reduction measures in a room when different sound sources are on the outside of the building.

The unique benefits of uPVC windows in multifamily housing construction: Available for delivery as a live webinar or in-person, this 1-hour course explores the use of uPVC windows and doors in multifamily housing. Course participants will learn about the market forces driving multifamily housing construction, the evolution and implementation of uPVC in residential and light-commercial construction, the benefits of using uPVC instead of aluminum for windows and doors and selecting uPVC window and door profiles to best meet a project’s performance, aesthetic and budgetary criteria.

uPVC vs. aluminum windows and doors: a comparison of modern fenestration solutions for commercial applications: Available for delivery as a live webinar or in-person, this 1-hour course compares the drawbacks and benefits of aluminum fenestration to modern uPVC products. Course participants will examine the general construction differences between aluminum and uPVC windows and doors, the drawbacks of aluminum fenestration products, the common misconceptions associated with uPVC fenestration products, the performance benefits of compression-seal technology for windows and doors, the various operating styles of uPVC windows and the potential LEED qualifications of uPVC fenestration products in building design.

“REHAU offers continuing education seminars as part of our commitment to be a partner to our customers,” said MacNevin. “We want to give our customers opportunities to build on their knowledge and see us as a resource. These offerings are an ideal way to connect with architects, builders, developers, owners and designers to build strategic relationships by providing education about emerging trends, products and technologies that are available for them to specify.”

Explore REHAU windows and doors BIM files, CAD drawings, 3-part specifications and AIA CES seminars at www.na.rehau.com/commercialwd. Follow REHAU on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram for future updates.