[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"cms-page:\u002Fintus-insights\u002Faia-accredited-lunch-and-learn-window-components-and-performance":3},{"id":4,"title":5,"seo":6,"blocks":17},105,"Blog",{"title":7,"og_title":8,"description":9,"og_description":10,"og_image":11},"AIA L&L: Window Components","AIA-accredited Lunch & Learn: Window Components & Performance","INTUS AIA-accredited Lunch & Learn on window components — earn 1 AIA LU\u002FHSW credit covering glazing, frames, airtightness, and thermal ratings.","Discover INTUS Windows' AIA-accredited Lunch & Learn presentation covering window components, performance, thermal efficiency, glazing, frame systems, and specification best practices.",{"src":12,"width":13,"height":14,"alt":15,"caption":16,"video":16},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.intuswindows.com\u002Fimg\u002F0deb2aa1-2dca-4b74-9672-7526e150d531\u002Fwindow-performance-and-components-3.jpg?fm=webp&q=80&fit=max&crop=1170%2C658%2C0%2C0",1170,658,"Window Performance And Components 3","",[18],{"id":19,"type":20,"content":21,"data":22,"blocks":61},"261f58dd-3e25-4431-aae6-dca2164619be","AppBlogPost",null,{"title":8,"categories":23,"image":24,"created_at":26,"posts":27},[],{"src":25,"width":13,"height":14,"alt":15,"caption":16,"video":16},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.intuswindows.com\u002Fimg\u002F0deb2aa1-2dca-4b74-9672-7526e150d531\u002Fwindow-performance-and-components-3.jpg?fm=webp&q=90&fit=max&crop=1170%2C658%2C0%2C0&w=1248","2026-07-24T13:00:11+00:00",[28,39,50],{"id":29,"title":30,"summary":31,"image":32,"link":37,"created_at":38},96,"Designing for Acoustic Comfort in Urban Buildings","Learn how high-performance windows, acoustic glazing, and building envelope design help improve acoustic comfort, occupant wellness, and noise control in urban buildings.",{"src":33,"width":34,"height":35,"alt":36,"caption":16,"video":16},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.intuswindows.com\u002Fimg\u002Ffe1b168a-411d-4a6a-9aeb-fe6dbcb85796\u002Fostap-senyuk-4fnr1dt1xpe-unsplash.jpg?fm=webp&q=80&fit=contain&crop=5369%2C3216%2C0%2C224&w=736&h=442",5369,3216,"Ostap Senyuk 4fnr1dt1xpe Unsplash","designing-for-acoustic-comfort-in-urban-buildings","2026-06-12T06:50:33+00:00",{"id":40,"title":41,"summary":42,"image":43,"link":48,"created_at":49},95,"Passive House Commercial Fenestration Solutions: Key Takeaways from Our Lunch & Learn","Discover key Passive House commercial fenestration strategies, including thermal performance, airtightness, and thermal bridge reduction, from INTUS's Lunch & Learn presentation.",{"src":44,"width":45,"height":46,"alt":47,"caption":16,"video":16},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.intuswindows.com\u002Fimg\u002F3334ee69-3a42-48fa-81aa-7ceb710a2b33\u002Fll-adaptation-passive-house.jpg?fm=webp&q=80&fit=contain&crop=1936%2C1163%2C0%2C43&w=736&h=442",1936,1163,"Ll Adaptation Passive House","passive-house-commercial-fenestration-solutions-key-takeaways-from-our-lunch-and-learn","2026-06-10T09:59:08+00:00",{"id":51,"title":52,"summary":53,"image":54,"link":59,"created_at":60},93,"Why Are Windows Key to Decarbonization","Discover why high-performance windows play a critical role in building decarbonization by reducing energy demand, improving thermal performance, and supporting net-zero construction goals.",{"src":55,"width":56,"height":57,"alt":58,"caption":16,"video":16},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.intuswindows.com\u002Fimg\u002F02c3b12d-a9ae-4a3f-9773-2abaf358cb6e\u002F1693ab67-61ef-42da-857f-88bf3f906118.jpeg?fm=webp&q=80&fit=contain&crop=4032%2C2422%2C0%2C567&w=736&h=442",4032,2422,"1693ab67 61ef 42da 857f 88bf3f906118","why-are-windows-key-to-decarbonization","2026-05-25T09:39:27+00:00",[62,70,77,84,91,98,105,112,119],{"id":63,"type":64,"content":65,"blocks":68,"data":69},4730,"AppBlogtext",{"html":66,"image_position":67},"\u003Cp>As building performance standards continue to evolve, architects and design professionals are expected to make increasingly informed decisions about every component of the building envelope. While windows are often viewed as a single product, their performance depends on the interaction of many individual components—from glazing and frame systems to spacers, seals, and hardware. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">To help architects better understand these critical elements, INTUS Windows offers a free AIA-accredited Lunch & Learn presentation on \u003Cstrong>Window Components & Performance\u003C\u002Fstrong>. This session explores how each part of a high-performance window contributes to energy efficiency, thermal comfort, durability, and overall building performance. \u003C\u002Fp>","left",[],{"image":21},{"id":71,"type":64,"content":72,"blocks":75,"data":76},4731,{"html":73,"title":74,"image_position":67},"\u003Cp>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW168399180 BCX0\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.intuswindows.com\u002Flunch-and-learn\">\u003Cu>The INTUS Windows Lunch & Learn program\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fa> is designed to make continuing education practical, engaging, and directly relevant to today's building professionals. Created for architects, designers, specifiers, and project teams, these sessions provide an opportunity to explore the technical topics shaping modern building envelope design—without leaving the workplace. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Rather than focusing on product promotion, each presentation is built around real-world architectural challenges and practical application. Attendees gain a deeper understanding of how window systems perform, how individual components influence overall building performance, and how informed specification decisions can improve energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and long-term durability. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">\u003Cem>\"Whether you are new to fenestration or have years of industry experience, I can guarantee you will learn valuable information in our time together. We built our Lunch & Learns around what architects actually need; clear, practical information that supports better design decisions. Every session is focused on delivering new ideas, proven strategies, and actionable details that add value to real projects.\"\u003C\u002Fem> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">\u003Cstrong>— Sam Kintzele, Business Development Ambassador at INTUS Windows\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">In addition to their educational value, all INTUS Lunch & Learn presentations are \u003Cstrong>AIA-accredited\u003C\u002Fstrong>, providing \u003Cstrong>1 LU | HSW\u003C\u002Fstrong> credit. This allows architects to fulfill continuing education requirements while gaining practical knowledge they can immediately apply to current and future projects. \u003C\u002Fp>","What Are INTUS Lunch & Learn Programs?",[],{"image":21},{"id":78,"type":79,"content":80,"blocks":81,"data":82},4732,"AppBlogimage",[],[],{"image":83},{"src":25,"width":13,"height":14,"alt":15,"caption":16,"video":16},{"id":85,"type":64,"content":86,"blocks":89,"data":90},4733,{"html":87,"title":88,"image_position":67},"\u003Cp>As the construction industry evolves, so do the technical challenges architects and design professionals face. From increasingly stringent energy codes to advancing façade technologies, staying informed requires ongoing education that reflects current industry practices and project demands. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">To support this need, INTUS continues to expand its Lunch & Learn portfolio with presentations covering topics such as \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW135059624 BCX0\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.intuswindows.com\u002Fpassive-house\">\u003Cu>\u003Cstrong>Passive House\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cstrong> design\u003C\u002Fstrong>, \u003Cstrong>façade systems\u003C\u002Fstrong>, \u003Cstrong>commercial fenestration\u003C\u002Fstrong>, \u003Cstrong>acoustic performance\u003C\u002Fstrong>, and \u003Cstrong>energy-efficient building envelopes\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Each session is developed to provide practical insights that help architects make more informed design and specification decisions. \u003C\u002Fp>","A Growing Portfolio of Technical Education",[],{"image":21},{"id":92,"type":64,"content":93,"blocks":96,"data":97},4734,{"html":94,"title":95,"image_position":67},"\u003Cp>Understanding how a window performs requires looking beyond the finished product. Every component—from the glazing and frame to the spacers, seals, and hardware—plays a role in determining how effectively the window contributes to the overall performance of the building envelope. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">The \u003Cstrong>Window Components & Performance\u003C\u002Fstrong> Lunch & Learn explores how these individual elements work together and why they matter during specification. This session examines the engineering principles behind high-performance window systems and how design decisions influence real-world building outcomes. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Throughout the presentation, attendees gain a better understanding of how window components contribute to: \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">\u003Cstrong>Energy efficiency\u003C\u002Fstrong>, by reducing heat transfer and improving overall thermal performance. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">\u003Cstrong>Thermal comfort\u003C\u002Fstrong>, through better insulation, airtightness, and temperature consistency. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">\u003Cstrong>Durability\u003C\u002Fstrong>, by examining how component selection influences long-term reliability and weather resistance. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">\u003Cstrong>Acoustic performance\u003C\u002Fstrong>, including the role of glazing, seals, and frame design in reducing sound transmission. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">\u003Cstrong>Whole-window performance\u003C\u002Fstrong>, highlighting why evaluating the complete system is more valuable than focusing on individual components alone. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">By connecting these technical concepts to real-world applications, the session helps architects and project teams make more informed specification decisions that support high-performance, long-lasting buildings. \u003C\u002Fp>","Window Components & Performance Presentation",[],{"image":21},{"id":99,"type":64,"content":100,"blocks":103,"data":104},4735,{"html":101,"title":102,"image_position":67},"\u003Cp>The Window Components & Performance Lunch & Learn is designed to give architects and design professionals a deeper understanding of how individual window components contribute to the performance of the entire system. By exploring both the anatomy of a high-performance window and the engineering principles behind it, attendees gain practical knowledge that can be applied directly to project specification. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Understanding the Anatomy of a High-Performance Window \u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Every window is made up of multiple components, each with a specific function. While these elements may appear simple in isolation, their interaction determines how well the complete system performs once installed. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">The presentation introduces the purpose and performance contribution of key window components, including: \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">\u003Cstrong>Frames\u003C\u002Fstrong>, which provide structural support while influencing thermal efficiency and durability. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">\u003Cstrong>Sashes\u003C\u002Fstrong>, which house the glazing and play an important role in weather resistance and operability. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">\u003Cstrong>Insulated Glass Units (IGUs)\u003C\u002Fstrong>, the largest component of the window, responsible for thermal insulation, solar control, and acoustic performance. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">\u003Cstrong>Spacer systems\u003C\u002Fstrong>, which separate the glass panes and help minimize thermal bridging. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">\u003Cstrong>Hardware\u003C\u002Fstrong>, ensuring smooth operation, security, and long-term reliability. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">\u003Cstrong>Gaskets and seals\u003C\u002Fstrong>, which are essential for maintaining airtightness and preventing water infiltration. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">By understanding how these components work together, architects can better evaluate window systems and make more informed specification decisions. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>How Window Components Affect Building Performance \u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">The presentation goes beyond identifying individual parts by examining how they collectively influence overall building performance. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Attendees will learn how window components contribute to: \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Thermal insulation and reduced heat transfer \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Airtightness and energy efficiency \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Water resistance and weather protection \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Structural performance under wind and environmental loads \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Acoustic performance and occupant comfort \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">A key takeaway is the importance of \u003Cstrong>whole-window performance\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Rather than evaluating glazing or frames independently, the session demonstrates why the performance of the complete window assembly provides the most accurate indication of how the system will perform in real-world applications. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Window Materials and System Design \u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Material selection and system engineering have a significant impact on window performance. This portion of the presentation explores the differences between common frame materials, the technologies that improve efficiency, and how complete systems are designed to meet increasingly demanding building standards. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Topics include: \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Polymer versus aluminum frame systems \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">The role of thermal breaks in reducing heat transfer \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Glazing options for different climates and project requirements \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Low-E coatings and solar control technologies \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Triple glazing and its contribution to energy efficiency \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">The importance of whole-system engineering in delivering long-term performance \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">By connecting material selection with overall window performance, attendees gain a clearer understanding of how specification decisions affect energy efficiency, occupant comfort, durability, and the long-term success of the building envelope. \u003C\u002Fp>","What You'll Learn",[],{"image":21},{"id":106,"type":64,"content":107,"blocks":110,"data":111},4736,{"html":108,"title":109,"image_position":67},"\u003Cp>With so many continuing education opportunities available, architects are looking for sessions that deliver practical value—not just technical theory. INTUS Lunch & Learn presentations are designed to provide knowledge that can be applied directly to real projects, helping design teams make more informed decisions about high-performance building envelopes and fenestration systems. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Practical, Real-World Education \u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Every presentation is built around real design and construction challenges rather than product promotion. Sessions focus on how systems perform in practice, how they are specified, and how design decisions influence energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and long-term building performance. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Led by Industry Experts \u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">INTUS Lunch & Learn presentations are delivered by professionals with extensive experience in high-performance windows, façade systems, and building envelope design. This ensures attendees receive practical insights that reflect current industry standards and real project experience. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Relevant to Today's Projects \u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Presentation topics are carefully selected to address the challenges architects face every day—from Passive House and commercial fenestration to acoustics, façade systems, and window performance. The content is designed to support better specifications and more successful project outcomes across residential, commercial, institutional, and retrofit applications. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>AIA Accredited \u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">All INTUS Lunch & Learn sessions are \u003Cstrong>AIA-accredited\u003C\u002Fstrong>, providing \u003Cstrong>1 LU | HSW\u003C\u002Fstrong> credit. Architects can earn valuable continuing education credits while gaining technical knowledge that supports their day-to-day work and professional development. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\"> \u003C\u002Fp>","Why Architects Choose INTUS Lunch & Learn Sessions",[],{"image":21},{"id":113,"type":64,"content":114,"blocks":117,"data":118},4737,{"html":115,"title":116,"image_position":67},"\u003Cp>Bringing expert-led education to your team is simple. INTUS Lunch & Learn sessions are available \u003Cstrong>in person or virtually\u003C\u002Fstrong>, making it easy to fit continuing education into your team's schedule. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Each presentation can be tailored to your firm's interests, allowing you to focus on the topics most relevant to your projects. Sessions also include dedicated time for questions and discussion, giving architects and design teams the opportunity to explore project-specific challenges with experienced industry professionals. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Whether your team is interested in \u003Cstrong>Window Components & Performance\u003C\u002Fstrong> or another topic within the INTUS educational portfolio, scheduling a session is straightforward. \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW182614728 BCX0\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.intuswindows.com\u002Fcontact-us\">\u003Cu>\u003Cstrong>Contact INTUS Windows\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fa> to arrange a Lunch & Learn and give your team practical insights that support better design decisions, stronger specifications, and higher-performing buildings. \u003C\u002Fp>","Schedule a Lunch & Learn for Your Team",[],{"image":21},{"id":120,"type":121,"content":21,"data":21},"a9a70460-7027-41d9-8f6e-85994215cd24","AppNewsletter"]