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KLEIN’s AIA Continuing Education Program

SLIDING DOOR SYSTEMS

K101.1

High End Interior Sliding Glass Doors

Corp. Headquarters in Barcelona

US Headquarters in Elizabeth, NJ

Independent Dealers throughout the US

OUR COMPANY

Single Sliding Glass Doors

Fix & Sliding Glass Door

Synchronized Glass Doors

Wooden/Metal Sliding Door

OUR PRODUCTS

Residential

Hospitality

Commercial

PROJECT TYPES

is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects

Continuing Education Systems. Credits earned on completion of this program

will be reported to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for

non-AIA members available on request.

This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional

education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or

construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of

construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing

in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and

services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.

AIA PROVIDER

“Interior Sliding Frameless Glass Doors”

Presented by:

AIA Provider #xxx

Course Reference: K101

Will cover the latest in interior sliding

glass door technology in terms of

applications, design options, product

features and contribution to green design.

THIS COURSE…

1. Understand the latest technologies and offerings in interior sliding glass doors and partitions

2. Understand the various glass options and their benefits in sliding glass doors and partitions

3. Identify the relationship with interior glass doors and green design and how its contribution to LEED points

4. Explain how interior glass can increase human productivity and well-being while reducing energy consumption

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

INTRODUCTION

All doors are not created equal

New generation of frameless doors

Gaining traction in the U.S.

Maximize opening

Creates open environment

INTERIOR GLASS DOORS

Most designers today design with sustainability in mind

Glass is a major design element in green design

Controlling daylighting is a major contributor to reducing energy cost

SUSTAINABILITY

Maximize daylighting into interior spaces

More glass less metal

Create distinctive modern look

DESIGN TRENDS

INTERIOR SLIDING FRAMELESS DOORS

There is an increase demand for sliding glass doors with an expanding selection of products

Single Sliding Door

Specialized Systems

Self-closing

Telescopic

Corning simultaneous opening doors

DEMAND FOR SLIDING GLASS DOORS

SLIDING GLASS DOORS

video

Barn Doors

Surface-mounted

Recessed tracks

Pocket Doors

Concealed tracks

Exposed tracks

Self closing

SINGLE GLASS DOORS

Sidelights

Partitions

Walls

GLASS WALLS

Simultaneous opening with panels

Operates with two, three or four frameless glass panels without floor tracks

Creates clear opening up to 16’

TELESCOPIC GLASS DOORS

Elegant, open concept environment

Floor to ceiling

Open at 90 degrees

Ideal for conference rooms, offices or corner bathroom entrances

CORNER GLASS DOORS

Tempered

Laminated

GLASS OPTIONS

Safety glass

When broken can fracture into hundreds of small pieces

Less expensive than laminated glass

TEMPERED GLASS

Safety glass

Multiple glass panels with PVB in-between layers

Increased acoustics

Resist UV rays

LAMINATED GLASS

No holes required

Pressure clamps can hold up to 400lbs of glass

Tempered and laminated glass can be used

3/8” glass recommended (<8’ doors)

1/2” glass recommended (8-10’ doors)

CHOOSING THE RIGHT GLASS

Can minimize frame to maximize opening

Framing can be as low as 4% of the overall material

Maximize daylighting

Large range of finishes

Light weight

Ease of recyclability

FRAME COMPONENTS

GREEN BUILDING GOALS & LEED

Most of the industry is now concerned about sustainability

Most overestimate true cost to create a sustainable building

Studies show that and upfront investment of 2% result in 20% life cycle savings

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Green buildings:

Consumes 26% less energy

Have 13% lower maintenance cost

Have 27% high occupant satisfaction

Have 33% less greenhouse gas emissions

GREEN TRENDS

Developed to assess a buildings sustainability

LEED is the dominate system in the U.S.

LEED is increasing in popularity outside the U.S.

LEED is a point-based system

LEED & GREEN DESIGN

Certified: 40-49 points

Silver: 50-59 points

Gold: 60-79 points

Platinum: 80+ points

LEED CERTIFICATION

LEED-CI: Recognized system for certifying High-performance, Cost-effective green tenant spaces

Gives tenants and designers the power to make sustainable choices for the interior environment

LEED FOR COMMERCIAL INTERIORS

GLASS DOORS CONTRIBUTION TO LEED

Energy + Atmosphere

Materials + Resources

Interior Environmental Quality

Innovation + Design Process

DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

Contemporary look and feel

Creates desired space

Maximizes space

Extends daylighting

GLASS WALLS + SLIDING DOORS

Increased productivity and well being

Interior glass walls extend natural daylight

Reduces the use of electricity

Increases occupant well-being & productivity

DAYLIGHTING

Glass walls expand space visually

Frameless Glass Doors:

Feels taller

More spacious

Alter scale

MAXIMIZING SPACE

Contemporary design

Better communications in the office environment

More natural light and expansive outdoor views

Invites teamwork

Customizable & flexibility

SPACE PLANNING TRENDS:

OPEN OFFICE DESIGNS

Using modular glass dividing walls

Less intrusive

More economical

Elegant, modern look & feel

Minimal disruption

COST-EFFECTIVE REBRANDING

VERSUS COMPLETE RENOVATION

Usable by all people

ADA Compliant Doors

Wide enough for wheelchairs

At least 32” wide

Thresholds can’t be higher than ½” for all doors except exterior doors

ADA / UNIVERSAL DESIGN

CASE STUDY: IDOM GROUP HEADQUARTERS

CASE STUDY: 2ND PROJECT

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

THANK YOU

This concludes Klein’s AIA CE Program

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