University of Oregon-Portland
White Stag Building
70 NW Couch, Room 142/144
In the recent construction economy, high performance new building construction has been complimented with prominent energy efficient retrofit projects. In both categories of construction, improved building envelope design and materials are needed to achieve energy savings goals. One important envelope element is a new class of glazing that has entered the market. So-called “super insulating glass” is capable of attaining high thermal resistance by combining a variety of high performance components. Today’s designers can now choose from an expanding range of high-performance glazing systems and technologies including: improved low-e coatings, high performance films, novel spacers and more. This next generation of windows has full frame R-values of 5 to 10 with a similar cost basis to traditional glass packages. These may be installed as replacement glass or in addition to the existing system. As a result, traditional metrics of economic viability and payback periods must be revised. This presentation is a review of key technologies in the field of advanced windows.
Brandon Tinianov – Chief Technology Officer
Dr. Tinianov is a recognized expert in building science and in the creation and patenting of novel construction materials to support global sustainability initiatives. A registered Professional Engineer, LEED Accredited Professional, and consistent Bay Area bike commuter, Dr. Tinianov is devoted to implementing globally sustainable practices in both his professional and personal life. Prior to joining Serious Materials in 2004, Dr. Tinianov provided eight years of leadership to the Building Sciences and Engineering Applications Center of Excellence at Johns Manville Corporation in Denver, CO, where his areas of focus included most aspects of building materials including heat transfer, fire resistance, and noise control. He is also an Executive Officer of American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) Committee E60 on Sustainability, and a Board of Directors member of USGBC’s Northern California Chapter. As an inventor, Dr. Tinianov has 12 issued patents and holds more than twenty pending applications.