Synergy of Glass & Building Envelope

This course covers glass types, production, performance attributes, and its relationship to building envelope design. It emphasizes how glass specifications impact occupant well-being and building performance.

Thu, Aug 14, 2025 2:00 PM EDT

Course Description:

This course covers a wide variety of topics that all revolve around glass and how its properties and performance can affect human health, safety and well-being.  It will detail the various types of glass, their production, performance attributes and the complex relationship between glass and building envelope design. 

1 LU/HSW credit


Speaker: Marty Lindley, with experience in store management and sales, joined Kolbe Windows & Doors in 2018. Marty was promoted to National Architectural Representative in 2021. Marty currently holds certification as LEED Green Associate and was previously a certified NACE Coating Inspector – Level 1.

Learning Objectives:

  • Develop a working knowledge of the performance attributes of glass and insulated glass units.
  • Realize how these items can enhance the total design process by providing tools & options to specify each opening and elevation for maximum performance and design intent.
  • Understand the areas of occupant well-being that are directly affected by the glass specifications within a project.
  • Learn how choosing glass options, along with well-designed, high-performing windows & doors can elevate the overall performance of the building envelope and entire project.