Client News 4/16/09

Kolbe’s AIA/CES program, “Architectural Influences: Exploring Elements of Sustainable Design,” in Wisconsin includes:
* Tour of Taliesin(R) in Spring Green, Wis. – visit the famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s home, private studio, and the campus of The Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture;
* Tour of Aldo Leopold Legacy Center in Baraboo, Wis. – explore one of the two highest ranking LEED® buildings in North America;
* Tour of Cardinal Float Glass Plant in Portage, Wis. – watch the process of sand, limestone and other materials as they become glass for windows and doors;
* Tour of Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork in Wausau, Wis. – follow the process of custom window and door manufacturing;
* Presentation of “Finishing Touches: Enhancements, Options & Trends for Windows and Doors;”
* Review of Kolbe’s product series and how they can meet the needs of nearly any project.

Architects attending this one-and-a-half day event can earn 8.5 LUs, 2 HSW credits, and 1 sustainable design (SD) credit. The tours and presentations offered as part of “Architectural Influences” also are offered as individual courses. Kolbe also offers many other, face-to-face AIA/CES programs and tours. For more information on in-person presentations, please contact Kolbe at 800-955-8177 or visit kolbe-kolbe.com.

Client News 4/16/09

AAMA responds to latest ENERGY STAR criteria

The Department of Energy (DOE) revisions to the ENERGY STAR(R) program for windows, doors and skylight performance criteria was finalized April 7, 2009, and will take effect Jan. 1, 2010. Prior to this announcement, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and its members provided comments to the DOE regarding the proposed revisions and offered recommendations regarding performance criteria, categorization and timing that aligned with current economic conditions. See full press release at ammanet.org.