CS Exterior Sunshades

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Construction Specialties and Mays, Maune, McWard, Inc. presents Exterior Sunshades – Mastering the Physical Movement of Sun and Light This course will discuss the benefits beyond aesthetics for using Sun Controls and the benefits to building design as well as occupants. We will cover options for conforming to LEED. Through the use of unique sun control applications, we will discuss components, installation details and criteria to consider when designing sun control devices: Learning Objectives: 1. Understand how to optimize the sun as a natural resource to decrease light and HVAC system demands and in turn improve building efficiency. 2. Discuss external sunshade systems and their benefits including energy efficiencies and the positive impacts on the health, safety and welfare of building occupants. 3. Understand how proper sun management contributes to LEED and IECC 2021 Zero Code™ standards to provide healthier and more productive spaces. 4. Incorporate sunshades as both a functional system and aesthetically-innovative design element 5. Recognize construction methods and proper engineering for their design and selection of exterior product solutions. Length: 1 Hour Credit 1 LU/1 HSW

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