NFRC Discusses Energy Codes and Fenestration
at AIA Show
Session Takes Closer
Look at Fenestration's Role in Energy-Efficient Buildings
Greenbelt, Md., May
19, 2008 – The
National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) participated in the
American Institute of Architect's (AIA) 2008 National Convention
and Design Exposition, May 15 to 17, in Boston. NFRC Executive
Director Jim Benney delivered a presentation on energy codes and
fenestration during a session on Saturday, May 17.
During
the session, "Energy Codes and Fenestration," Benney discussed
fenestration's role in energy efficiency and building design.
More than 44 states and reference or require NFRC ratings in their
energy codes.
"I'm
incredibly pleased that I was able to be a part of this event,"
said Benney. "Architects are one of the many important stakeholders
of NFRC and we value the relationship we have built with AIA."
NFRC
is well known for its independent rating and labeling program
for the residential sector. Its familiar energy performance labels
can be found on new windows all over the country. NFRC also administers
a Site-Built Program for the commercial sector, and next year,
it will introduce a new Component Modeling Approach (CMA) that
will produce whole product energy performance ratings for nonresidential
fenestration. The ratings will be generated using an online database
of glazing, framing, and spacer components. It will provide many
benefits to the design community, such as showing how changes
to a component can affect the energy performance of a fenestration
product.
The
NFRC session qualified for AIA continuing education units in the
Health, Safety, and Welfare category. NFRC is a certified provider
for the AIA's Continuing Education System and the Construction
Specifications Institute's Construction Education Network (CEN).
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