Current Events

17 May, 2012 - 19 May, 2012
WALTER E. WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER, WASHINGTON, D.C.
2012 AIA National Convention and Design Exposition
 
 
Kawneer invites you to booth 1429, at the AIA National Convention and Design Exposition.  This event for architects and building industry professionals showcases the latest innovative design and construction industry products and services.
 
AIA Expo2012 Hours
  -  Thursday, May 17 – 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  -  Friday, May 18 – 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  -  Saturday, May 19 – 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
 
Kawneer and Traco will be in attendance to explore the expo's theme of "DESIGN CONNECTS" and will feature a wide range of products and solutions from both companies in their combined exhibit space (booth 1429), including their newest ultra thermal, sun control and window offerings.
 
This year we will be among the limited number of exhibitors taking part in classroom education on the AIA Expo2012 show floor. The recently added CES Theatre program allows us to provide accredited education to show attendees looking to gain AIA Continuing Education System credits. We invite you to join us on Thursday, May 17 from 10:30 to 11:30 in Classroom B to earn a full learning unit credit and to take an exclusive look at Thermal Barriers in Aluminum Fenestration Systems. The session will be presented by Henry Taylor, Kawneer’s Architectural Service Team manager and chairman of the Building Envelope Contractor Committee.
 
 
Official website: www.aiaconvention.com 


Past Events

4 October, 2011 - 6 October, 2011
Metro Toronto Convention Center, Toronto, Canada
Greenbuild International Conference & Expo
 
Join Kawneer at booth 625 during the Greenbuild 2011 International Conference and Expo, October 4 – 6, as we celebrate what's NEXT for green building!  Greenbuild is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building and this year will be hosted outside of the United States for the first time.  Thousands of building professionals from all over the world come together at Greenbuild for three days to connect with green building peers, industry experts  and networking events.
 
As a returning exhibitor, our shared Kawneer and Traco booth showcases a wide range of sustainable products and solutions including our new Versoleil™ SunShade System, the next generation of our sunshade platform.  We will also be featuring a façade display designed to encourage the integration of sustainable components such as high-performance glazing with our thermal and sun-control products.
 
Official Website: www.greenbuildexpo.org
 
Learn more about Kawneer’s focus on sustainability at kawneergreen.com.


12 May, 2011 - 14 May, 2011
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
 2011 AIA National Convention and Design Exposition
 
Kawneer invites you to booth 2641, at the AIA National Convention and Design Exposition.  This event for architects and building industry professionals showcases the latest innovative design and construction industry products and services.
 
Kawneer will be in attendance to explore the expo's theme of " Regional Design REVOLUTION: ecology matters ". The shared Kawneer and Traco booth space will include a diverse range of exciting new products to help build for the future including:  sun shading,  impact resistant and high thermal performing  products and systems.  Also returning to the event are Kawneer's popular AIA-registered expo education programs, which will be conducted inside the exhibit’s dedicated learning center.
 
AIA-registered expo education program  descriptions
Opportunities for Shading in Division 8: Glass & Glazing - How to harvest daylight and minimize solar heat gain is a critical part of designing today’s energy efficient buildings. Attendees will discover how shading with Division 8 products can play a major role.
 
Steel Framing Systems for Design and Safety: This program will examine steel curtain framing system design options and capabilities including increased structural capacity, fire protection and defense against radiant heat. The session will also discuss specific structural conditions, especially life safety issues, when steel solutions are preferred for their ability to exceed the capability of aluminum.
 
Commercial Window Options and Performance: Attendees will be given an introduction to navigating through the wide range of commercial window products offered today. This session will explore and discuss the differences between the many configurations and performance levels of commercial windows.  
 
click to see Kawneer's  Expo Education program schedule
 
Official Website: www.aiaconvention.com 

27 March, 2011 - 29 March, 2011
Las Vegas, NV, USA
BEC Conference
 
Kawneer attended the 2011 BEC Conference, where Henry Taylor, Kawneer’s Architectural Services Team Manager and Chairman of GANA’s BEC division acted as host.  The conference, held March 27–297 in Las Vegas, served as an opportunity for subcontractors, suppliers and contractors to gather and discuss market trends and influences. Kawneer continued its Gold sponsorship at this year’s conference and has been a major sponsor of the conference for several years.
 
In addition to Kawneer sponsoring the Glass Week/BEC Conference Joint Reception, Diana Perreiah, General Manager, Kawneer North America and VP, Alcoa Building & Construction presented the topic “State of the Aluminum Industry” during the general session on opening day of the conference.
 
The BEC Conference along with Kawneer ‘s Diana Perriah and Henry Taylor were recently featured in a USGlass Magazine article.  click to view  (see PDF pages 26-28)
 
Official Website: www.glassweek.com/bec.htm


16 November, 2010 - 18 November, 2010
McCormick Place West Convention Center, Chicago, IL, USA
Greenbuild International Conference & Expo

Join Kawneer at booth 1015 during the Greenbuild 2010 International Conference and Expo, November 16 – 18, as we celebrate this year’s theme, “Generation Green: Redefining Our Future.”  Greenbuild is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building and continues to grow.  Thousands of building professionals from all over the world come together at Greenbuild for three days to connect with green building peers, industry experts  and networking events.
 
As a returning exhibitor, our booth showcases a wide range of sustainable products and solutions including our new Versoleil™ SunShade Single Blade System, the next generation of our sunshade platform.  We will also be featuring a storefront façade display designed to encourage the integration of sustainable components such as high-performance glazing with our thermal and sun-control products.
 
Official Website: www.greenbuildexpo.org
 
Learn more about Kawneer’s focus on sustainability at kawneergreen.com.

10 June, 2010 - 12 June, 2010
Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami, FL, USA
2010 AIA National Convention and Design Exposition
 
Kawneer Company invites you to booth 2271, at the AIA National Convention and Design Exposition.  This event for architects and building industry professionals showcases the latest innovative design and construction industry products and services. 

Kawneer will be in attendance to explore the expo's theme of "DESIGN FOR THE NEW DECADE" with a diverse range of exciting new products and services to help build for the future.  Also returning to the event are Kawneer's popular AIA-registered expo education programs, which will be conducted inside the exhibit’s dedicated learning center.


Official Website: www.aiaconvention.com 

10 November, 2009 - 12 November, 2009
Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ, USA
 
Greenbuild International Conference & Expo
Greenbuild is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building and continues to grow each year.  Thousands of building professionals from all over the world come together at Greenbuild for three days to connect with green building peers, industry experts  and networking events.
 
Kawneer returns to the show with an expanded exhibit that showcases a wide range of sustainable products and solutions.  We welcome you to booth 1354 to celebrate Greenbuild 2009's theme of  "Main Street Green: Connect to the Conversation"
 
Official Website: www.greenbuildexpo.org
 
Learn more about Kawneer’s focus on sustainability at kawneergreen.com.


9 June, 2009 - 21 December, 2009
2009 Kawneer/AIAS National Student Design Competition
 
Architecture Stars of the Future Design a Library for the 21st Century with LEED Certification in Mind
 
The fourth annual national student design competition, sponsored by Kawneer and administered by AIAS, challenges students to learn about building materials, specifically architectural aluminum building products and systems, in the design of a municipal courthouse The competition is open to all students of architecture and design in North America, with winning students/teams and their AIAS chapter receiving cash prizes totaling $7,225, including $2,500 for the winning design.
 
Three winning designs and three honorable mentions will be selected by the competition’s jury, and winners will be announced December 21, 2009 via the AIAS website (www.aias.org/kawneer ). The winning projects will be exhibited at the AIAS Forum 2009 in Minneapolis, December 29, 2009 – January 1, 2010, and at the AIA 2010 Convention and Design Exposition in Miami, June 10 – June12, 2010. In addition, the winning entries will be published in the Spring 2010 issue of Crit, the Journal of the AIAS and the AIAS chapter at each school will also receive a cash grant.
 
The registration deadline for the competition is Wednesday, October 14, 2009 and all entries must be submitted by Friday, December 4, 2009.

30 April, 2009 - 2 May, 2009
The Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA, USA
 
2009 AIA National Convention and Design Exposition
Kawneer Company invites you to booth 1845, at the AIA National Convention and Design Exposition.  This event for architects and building industry professionals features special events and leading-edge companies exhibiting their products and services. 

Kawneer will be in attendance to explore the expo's theme of "The Power of Diversity: Practice in a Complex World" with a diverse range exciting products and services designed to help build for the future.  Also returning to the event are Kawneer's popular AIA-registered Continuing Education System (CES) programs, which will be conducted inside the exhibit’s dedicated learning center.
 
Official Website: www.aiaconvention.com

 

19 November, 2008 - 21 November, 2008
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA, USA
 
Greenbuild International Conference & Expo
A trade show that has grown progressively more over the last few years, Greenbuild is the largest expo and conference dedicated to green building. For three days, industry professionals come together to learn about the latest advancements in green building design, construction, project financing and building management.
 
Kawneer returns to the show with a new, expanded exhibit that is twice the size of previous year's and showcases a wide range of sustainable products and solutions.  We welcome you to booth 1225 to celebrate Greenbuild 2008's theme of "Revolutionary Green: Innovations for Global Sustainability."
 
Official Website: www.greenbuildexpo.org
 
Learn more about Kawneer’s focus on sustainability at Kawneergreen.com.

3 June, 2008 - 17 December, 2008
2008 Kawneer/AIAS National Student Design Competition
 
Architecture Stars of the Future Design a Library for the 21st Century with LEED Certification in Mind
 
The third annual national student design competition, sponsored by Kawneer and administered by AIAS, challenges students to learn about building materials, specifically architectural aluminum building products and systems, in the design of a library. The competition is open to all students of architecture and design in North America, with winning students/teams and their AIAS chapter receiving cash prizes totaling $7,225, including $2,500 for the winning design.
 
Three winning designs and three honorable mentions will be selected by the competition’s jury, and winners will be announced December 17, 2008 via the AIAS website (www.aias.org/kawneer ). The winning projects will be exhibited at the AIAS Forum 2008 in Denver, December 29, 2008 – January 1, 2009, and at the 2009 AIA Convention and Design Exposition in San Francisco, April 30 – May 2, 2009. In addition, the winning entries will be published in the Spring 2009 issue of Crit, the Journal of the AIAS and the AIAS chapter at each school will also receive a cash grant.
 
The registration deadline for the competition is Monday, November 3, 2008.