University of Oregon-Portland
White Stag Building
70 NW Couch, Room 142/144
The use of glass and fenestration as part of the building enclosure material/system has become a significant consideration and component in today’s building design. Glass in a building enclosure is used as the medium that breaks down the visual/psychological barrier between the interior and exterior of a building. Glass introduces natural daylight into a space and provides views of the outside while it simultaneously keeps the forces of nature to the exterior.
However, glass and fenestration technology has also rapidly evolved in recent years - predominantly to address energy conservation concerns. These advancements and product offerings range in aesthetics, performance and application. This meeting will explore and discuss current glass and glazing system technology and how the wide range of product availability can be more optimally incorporated into our projects with desired aesthetic and performance results.
Stanley Yee is a partner and building enclosure consultant for The Facade Group, a building enclosure consultancy based in Portland, OR. The Facade Group provides building enclosure design/construction expertise and support to building owners/developers and the architectural/engineering/contracting community.