MOSINEE, Wis.—Vetter Windows & Doors held its first AIA-approved architectural continuing education course in fenestration, which included plant tours, classroom and roundtable discussions and a visit to the Taliesin Estate of Frank Lloyd Wright. The course, offered periodically throughout the year, aims to teach attendees a deeper understanding of window and door technology, structural integrity and product features in relation to architecture and design, and the home building regulatory environment.
"We've structured the course to make it both educational and enjoyable for the participants," says Tom Bychinski, corporate training manager for Vetter Windows & Doors. "Participants will have a better understanding of fenestration construction and technology, building codes and the certification process for windows and doors. The goal is to help them choose the most appropriate window and door products for their projects depending on climate, application and style."
"It was demonstrated to me that some in the window and door industry, particularly Vetter, have positioned themselves to meet the increasing demands of customers in a more timely fashion and at favorable price points," says Winchester, Va.-based architect David Ganes, who participated in the class. "This gives the architect more design freedom and allows us to specify glass products best suited for a particular application."