[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"cms-page:\u002Fintus-insights\u002Fnew-lunch-and-learn-unitized-facade-systems":3},{"id":4,"title":5,"seo":6,"blocks":10},86,"Blog",{"title":7,"description":8,"og_image":9},"Unitized Facade Systems L&L","INTUS AIA-accredited Lunch & Learn on unitized facade systems — iWALL technology, installation workflow, and curtain wall specification guidance.",null,[11],{"id":12,"type":13,"content":9,"data":14,"blocks":58},"6ab029fe-942f-40b7-9565-e650893db64c","AppBlogPost",{"title":15,"categories":16,"image":17,"created_at":23,"posts":24},"New Lunch and Learn Presentation: Understanding Unitized Façade Systems",[],{"src":18,"width":19,"height":20,"alt":21,"caption":22,"video":22},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.intuswindows.com\u002Fimg\u002Fdc61b9c6-5eeb-475a-bcac-f89f44bd2929\u002Funtitled-1-1.jpg?fm=webp&q=90&fit=max&crop=1536%2C864%2C0%2C0&w=1248",1536,864,"Untitled 1 1","","2026-04-15T10:06:02+00:00",[25,36,47],{"id":26,"title":27,"summary":28,"image":29,"link":34,"created_at":35},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":30,"width":31,"height":32,"alt":33,"caption":22,"video":22},"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":37,"title":38,"summary":39,"image":40,"link":45,"created_at":46},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":41,"width":42,"height":43,"alt":44,"caption":22,"video":22},"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":48,"title":49,"summary":50,"image":51,"link":56,"created_at":57},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":52,"width":53,"height":54,"alt":55,"caption":22,"video":22},"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",[59,67,74,81,88,95,102,109,116],{"id":60,"type":61,"content":62,"blocks":65,"data":66},4379,"AppBlogtext",{"html":63,"title":9,"image_position":64},"\u003Cp>Staying up to date with evolving building systems and construction methods is essential for today’s architects and design professionals. As façade technologies continue to advance, understanding how different systems impact performance, efficiency, and installation has become increasingly important. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">To support this need, INTUS Windows continues to expand its \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW264799249 BCX0\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.intuswindows.com\u002Flunch-and-learn?utm_source=blog+post&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=lunch-and-learn\">\u003Cu>Lunch and Learn program\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fa>, offering accredited, expert-led presentations designed to provide practical, real-world knowledge. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">The latest addition, Understanding Unitized Façade Systems, focuses on one of the most widely used solutions in modern building envelopes. This new session introduces the fundamentals of unitized curtain wall systems, helping professionals better understand their role, advantages, and application in today’s construction industry. \u003C\u002Fp>","left",[],{"image":9},{"id":68,"type":61,"content":69,"blocks":72,"data":73},4380,{"html":70,"title":71,"image_position":64},"\u003Cp>The INTUS Windows Lunch and Learn program is designed to make continuing education both accessible and relevant for today’s building professionals. Tailored for architects, designers, and project teams, these sessions provide a focused opportunity to explore key topics shaping modern construction—without stepping away from the workplace. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Each presentation combines technical knowledge with real-world applications. Rather than staying purely theoretical, the content is structured to help professionals better understand how systems perform in practice, how they are installed, and how they influence overall building outcomes. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">\"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.\", Sam Kintzele, Business Development Ambassador at INTUS Windows, leading Lunch & Learn sessions. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">In addition to their practical value, all Lunch and Learn sessions are AIA-accredited, offering 1 LU | HSW credit. These credits are an essential part of maintaining professional licensure, making the program not only informative but also directly beneficial for career development.\u003C\u002Fp>","What are Lunch and Learn Programs",[],{"image":9},{"id":75,"type":61,"content":76,"blocks":79,"data":80},4381,{"html":77,"title":78,"image_position":64},"\u003Cp>As the building industry continues to evolve, so do the technical demands placed on architects and design professionals. New performance standards, materials, and construction methods require a deeper level of understanding—especially when it comes to building envelopes and fenestration systems. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">To address this, the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.intuswindows.com\u002Fintus-insights\u002F5-reasons-to-book-lunch-and-learn?utm_source=blog+post&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=lunch-and-learn\">INTUS Lunch and Learn program\u003C\u002Fa> has developed a broad and continuously expanding portfolio of educational topics, designed to reflect real challenges faced in today’s projects. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Built Around Real-World Architectural Challenges \u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Rather than offering generic overviews, each Lunch and Learn session is built around practical application. The goal is to help architects and project teams better understand how different systems perform in real conditions, and how those decisions impact energy use, comfort, and long-term building performance. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Current presentation topics cover a wide spectrum of relevant areas, including: \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">\u003Cstrong>Energy efficiency in commercial applications\u003C\u002Fstrong>, with a focus on reducing operational energy demand;\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.intuswindows.com\u002Fintus-insights\u002Fpassive-house-in-windows-industry?utm_source=blog+post&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=lunch-and-learn\">\u003Cstrong>Passive House\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cstrong> design principles\u003C\u002Fstrong>, supporting high-performance and low-energy buildings;  \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">\u003Cstrong>Acoustic performance\u003C\u002Fstrong>, addressing growing concerns around noise in urban environments;  \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">\u003Cstrong>Window systems, materials, and façade components\u003C\u002Fstrong>, providing insight into how different solutions influence building envelopes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Together, these topics create a well-rounded educational framework that supports both early-stage design decisions and detailed technical specification. \u003C\u002Fp>","A Growing Portfolio of Lunch and Learn Topics",[],{"image":9},{"id":82,"type":61,"content":83,"blocks":86,"data":87},4382,{"html":84,"title":85,"image_position":64},"\u003Cp>As part of its expanding educational portfolio, INTUS introduces its latest Lunch and Learn presentation: Understanding Unitized Façade Systems—a topic that reflects the growing complexity and importance of modern building envelopes. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Understanding Curtain Wall Systems and Market Trends \u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">The presentation begins with a broader view of curtain wall systems—placing them within the context of today’s construction landscape. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Attendees are introduced to the scale and continued growth of the curtain wall market, along with the factors driving this expansion. From increasing demand for high-performance façades to the rise of large-scale commercial and mixed-use developments, curtain wall systems have become a defining feature of contemporary architecture. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">This section helps establish not only \u003Cem>what\u003C\u002Fem> these systems are, but \u003Cem>why\u003C\u002Fem> they are so widely used, and how they continue to evolve. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Key Differences Between Stick-Built and Unitized Systems \u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">A core focus of the presentation is understanding the fundamental differences between \u003Cstrong>stick-built\u003C\u002Fstrong> and \u003Cstrong>unitized façade systems\u003C\u002Fstrong>. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">This includes a detailed look at: \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">How each system is fabricated—on-site versus in controlled factory environments  \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">How installation processes differ in terms of sequencing, labor, and coordination  \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">How these differences impact overall performance, quality control, and project timelines  \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">By comparing both approaches, attendees gain a clearer understanding of when and why each system is used—and how to make more informed decisions during the design phase. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Components, Terminology, and Installation Basics \u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">To support this introduction, the presentation also covers the basic components and terminology associated with unitized façade systems. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Attendees will become familiar with: \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Core elements such as frames, glazing units, anchors, and seals  \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">The sequence of installation, from delivery to final placement  \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Key technical terms used in façade design and construction  \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">This foundational knowledge helps bridge the gap between design intent and construction execution, making it easier to communicate with consultants, contractors, and manufacturers throughout the project lifecycle. \u003C\u002Fp>","Introducing the New Presentation: Understanding Unitized Façade Systems",[],{"image":9},{"id":89,"type":90,"content":91,"blocks":92,"data":93},4386,"AppBlogimage",[],[],{"image":94},{"src":18,"width":19,"height":20,"alt":21,"caption":22,"video":22},{"id":96,"type":61,"content":97,"blocks":100,"data":101},4383,{"html":98,"title":99,"image_position":64},"\u003Cp>The way buildings are designed and constructed is changing rapidly—and façade systems are at the center of that shift. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Across the industry, there is a growing demand for prefabrication and off-site construction methods. As projects become larger and more complex, developers and contractors are looking for solutions that improve efficiency, reduce on-site labor, and minimize construction risks. Unitized façade systems directly support this approach by moving much of the fabrication process into controlled environments, where quality and precision can be better managed. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">At the same time, expectations for building performance continue to rise. Energy efficiency, airtightness, and long-term durability are no longer optional—they are fundamental requirements. High-performance building envelopes play a critical role in meeting these standards, and façade systems must be designed accordingly. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">This is particularly relevant for commercial, institutional, and large-scale residential projects, where façade design has a significant impact on both performance and project timelines. In these cases, the choice between stick-built and unitized systems can influence everything from construction speed to long-term maintenance. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">For architects, understanding these systems early in the design process is key. It allows for better coordination with consultants, more accurate specifications, and ultimately, more efficient and successful project outcomes. \u003C\u002Fp>","Why This Topic Matters for Today’s Projects",[],{"image":9},{"id":103,"type":61,"content":104,"blocks":107,"data":108},4384,{"html":105,"title":106,"image_position":64},"\u003Cp>With so many continuing education options available, architects are increasingly selective about where they invest their time. INTUS Lunch and Learn sessions stand out by focusing on what matters most: practical knowledge that can be applied directly to real projects. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Focused on Real-World Application \u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">Each presentation is designed to go beyond theory. Instead of abstract concepts, sessions address real challenges faced in design and construction—helping architects better understand how systems perform, how they are installed, and how decisions made early in a project impact long-term outcomes. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Led by Industry Experts \u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">INTUS Lunch and Learn sessions are developed and delivered by professionals with hands-on experience in high-performance building systems and façade solutions. This ensures that the information presented is not only accurate, but grounded in current industry practices and project realities. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Aligned with Project Needs \u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">From energy efficiency to façade systems, each topic is carefully selected to reflect the evolving demands of modern construction. This makes the sessions highly relevant for architects working on commercial, multi-family, and high-performance buildings where technical understanding directly influences project success. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Accredited and Professionally Valuable \u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">In addition to their practical value, all sessions are AIA-accredited, offering 1 LU | HSW credit. This allows architects to meet continuing education requirements while gaining knowledge that directly supports their day-to-day work. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">By combining technical depth, real-world relevance, and professional accreditation, INTUS Lunch and Learn sessions provide a well-rounded learning experience that goes beyond traditional continuing education. \u003C\u002Fp>","Why Architects Choose INTUS Lunch and Learn Sessions",[],{"image":9},{"id":110,"type":61,"content":111,"blocks":114,"data":115},4385,{"html":112,"title":113,"image_position":64},"\u003Cp>Bringing expert-led education to your team is simple. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">INTUS Lunch and Learn sessions are designed to be easy to schedule and flexible to your needs. Whether you’re looking to explore a specific topic—like unitized façade systems—or want a broader overview of high-performance window and façade solutions, sessions can be tailored to fit your team and project focus. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">With a range of available presentations and a straightforward request process, it’s easy to organize a session that delivers real value without disrupting your workflow. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left\">\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW167741176 BCX0\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fforms.zohopublic.com\u002Fintuswindowsllc\u002Fform\u002FVirtualLunchLearnPresentationIntroductiontoUnitize\u002Fformperma\u002FcXeIKOTD5QzjbbFBubNjhHU9t1SXJDgjVaRGt8r9mQA?utm_source=blog+post&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=lunch-and-learn\">\u003Cu>Schedule a Lunch and Learn\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fa> and give your team the opportunity to gain practical insights, ask questions, and stay current with industry developments. and give your team the opportunity to gain practical insights, ask questions, and stay current with industry developments. \u003C\u002Fp>","Schedule a Lunch and Learn for Your Team",[],{"image":9},{"id":117,"type":118,"content":9,"data":9},"0c4d6789-5056-421d-9651-9681ef60e428","AppNewsletter"]