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SUMMARY:CE: Reflected Solar Energy of Glazing Systems in Buildings
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a strategic virtual Continuing Education session presented in partnership with the National Glass Association. When a curved glass tower in Las Vegas gained notoriety as the “Death Ray” for generating temperatures capable of melting pool umbrellas\, it provided our local industry with a quantifiable\, high-profile case study on the severe consequences of unmitigated solar reflection. Concave façades can focus reflected sunlight mathematically similarly to a magnifying glass\, and even flat\, uncoated glazing reflects a baseline percentage of solar radiation. This session systematically breaks down the physics behind reflected solar energy\, analyzing how sun angles\, building orientation\, material variables\, and glazing performance metrics intersect to determine the trajectory and intensity of reflected heat and light. \nBy understanding these environmental and architectural variables\, AIA\, Assoc. AIA\, and Allied members will gain the analytical tools necessary to transform our built environment safely. Attendees will leave with practical\, data-driven design considerations for site planning\, material selection\, and glazing specification. This proactive approach empowers our design community to mitigate solar reflectivity risks long before construction begins\, ensuring that our projects elevate rather than negatively impact their surrounding public spaces. \nSpeakers:\nRaymond Roy\nRegional Technical Advisor – Guardian Glass \nSara Neiswanger\nDirector of Membership – National Glass Association
URL:https://aialasvegas.org/event/ce-reflected-solar-energy-of-glazing-systems-in-buildings/
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