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Large Opening Glass Walls

1 SD/HSW Learning Unit

OBJECTIVES• Familiarize you with the terminology, capabilities

and usage of large operable glass walls• Provide answers of how large operable glass walls

play a vital role in sustainable / GREEN design.• Demonstrate how the function of operable glass

wall systems improve the Health, Safety, and welfare of building occupants

• Illustrate new ideas to take into the design process of schools, hospitals, and other commercial applications, and to help you through that process

COTE Top Ten Measures• I – Sustainable Design Intent and Innovation

• Windows and openings II – Regional/Community Design and Connectivity

• Open, Active Day-lit Spaces• Windows and opening

III – Land Use and Site Ecology

• Day Lighting• Natural Ventilation• Windows and Openings

What is a large opening?

Starting at around 9’….

Granger Elementary School – Flex space

To 300’ wide or more!

University of Oregon, Autzen Stadium

60 Panels slide left – 60 panels slide right

Closed – sheltered from the elements

Open – Clear unobstructed view

Folding or Sliding?That is the Question!!

Folding systems – Up to 36’ wide

Wild Horse Pass Resort - Arizona

NYIT SOLAR DECATHLON – OPEN HOUSE

Partially closed

NYIT SOLAR DECATHLON – OPEN HOUSE

NYIT SOLAR DECATHLON – OPEN HOUSE

Folding systems can be corner-less

Arizona

Sill Options for Folding Systems

• Raised Threshold tested for up to 18 PSF

• Low profile saddle sill for ADA compliance

• Flush sill for limited applications

Folding doors can be:

• Aluminum Clad over Wood• Wood• Thermally Broken Aluminum• Non-Thermally Broken Aluminum

Aluminum Folding Doors: Commercial Grade Aluminum folding doors – Up to 12’ high

Insulbar for true thermal break – Two tone paint colorsPark City, Utah

Thermally Broken Aluminum

Wood Folding Systems

University of Washington – Merrell Hall

• Wood is Nature’s best Insulator!

• Pine, Douglas Fir, or Red Meranti are standard – FSC woods available

• U-values as low as .30

•Tested at 12 PSF

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON – LEED SILVER

Aluminum Clad over Wood

Low maintenance – Tested to 12 PSF – U-values to .35 – Up to 9’2” high

Residential Window Application

Naperville Library – Naperville, IL – PSA – Dewberry, Inc

Folding Systems-

use concealed hinges and concealed 2-point locking for a clean appearance.

Our Sister of Charity - NJ

Door Lite Infill can be…

Folding Doors: • 80% of single track large glass openings sold in the USA are folding doors

• Easier to operate then sliding• Better air & water performers then sliding

• Can be segmented curves or open corners for complete design freedom

• Can be top supported or floor mounted

Configuration of a 4-panel Folding Door:

Configuration of a 4-panel Folding Door:

Configuration of a 4-panel Folding Door:

Paired Panels

The number of panels and width of the opening is virtually unlimited

Paired Panels Paired Panels

Can fold and slide to the left or right

When Are Sliding Systems

Your Best Choice?

Individual Sliding Panels

Virtually Unlimited in Width – Sailfish Point GC - FL

Individual Sliding Panels

are used when the Stacking Bay is beyond the plane of the opening.

All the weight is carried by the top track.

The bottom track is eliminated in the parking bay.

Individual Sliding Panels can be:

New Haven Music School

New Haven, CT

Chaminade High School

Long Island, NY Thermally Broken Aluminum or

Wood

Sill Options for Individual Sliding

Panels • ADA Compliant Low Profile

Saddle Sill• Flush Sill

A Virtually Unlimited Number of Panels is Possible!

Autzen Stadium - University of Oregon

Screens

Segmented Curves

Spa Resort in Bavaria

Ewing Cole Cherry Brott Architects

< Enclosed Luxury Boxes

Philadelphia Eagles Stadium

Balustrol Country Club

Ewing Cole Cherry BrottArchitects

Philadelphia Philly’s Stadium

Luxury Box Space Management Options….

All open, all closed, or only the front section open!

Individual Sliding Panels:

• Offer more flexible configurations then folding

• May have an Incorporated Swing Door

• Floor track not necessary for interior applications

• Restricted only by the structure for unlimited widths.

Individual Sliding Panels

Have been tested to: • U-Values as low as .38• Structurally tested up to 60 PSF• Forced entry resistance per AAMA 1202.5 and CAWM 300-96

Why design large openings for your

Project?

To enhance the learning process

St. Francis High School – Watsonville, CA

To expand the available space:

Sante Fe Grill, GR

Santa Fe Grill

To create large inviting entrances:

Gilroy High School, CA - NSID Natatorium, TX

To Maximize Natural Lighting:

Resort at Kaltern, Italy

Palo Alto Children’s Library, CA - Hawaii Baptist, HI

Multi- Function usage

East Kentwood High School

For Interior Space Management:

Borgloh Bank – Germany - St. Katheryn’s

Provide physical barrier

Unobstructed view - Midland Lutheran

For Security and Dust Control:

La Vie de France Bakery, Ft. Lauderdale FL

Where are Large Openings used

Schools - Flex Space

Kay Granger Elementary - SHW

Cafeterias

North Andover High School

Libraries

Palo Alto Children’s Library

Stadiums

San Mateo High School Stadium – CMX Sports Engineers

Virginia Tech – Lane Stadium

HOK Sports

Horticultural Facilities

University of Washington Center for Urban Horticulture – Silver LEED facility

Residential

Loblolly House - MD

Residential

Restaurants

Lift Bar and Grill – Vancouver, BC

Restaurants

Restaurants

Lift Bar and Grill – Vancouver, BC

Restaurants

Melt – Allentown, PA

Restaurants

Melt – Allentown, PA

Gymnasiums and Leisure Facilities

Cultural centers

Complete building envelope

Skirball Cultural Center – Los Angeles, CA

When to Enclose a Balcony

How to Install a Large Opening Glass Wall

Deflection: L/720 or 1/4” whichever is

less

Weight:5.5 lbs / sq. ft.

Installation

Certified Installers:

Factory trainedSpecialize in large openingsService and Warranty Pre-Install site review

Thermally Broken Aluminum Folding System

Floor Mounted – Outswing

Aluminum Individual Panel Sliding System

Top Hung - Thermally Broken

All Wood Folding System

Top Hung – Out-swing

All Wood Individual Panel Sliding SystemTop Hung - No

Sill!

Aluminum, Thermally Broken

Folding SystemTop Hung - Inswing

The Raised SillFor very high weather

tightness requirements

Aluminum Clad over Wood - Inswing

All Wood - Outswing