Recent News
Stay up to date with the latest news and information about our products, projects and technologies that push the industry further.
November 15, 2022
Aluminum’s Infinite Lifecycle
Kawneer Product Manager, Windows, Balcony Entrances and Sustainability, Christopher Giovannielli, has a new LinkedIn article about the lifespan of aluminum.
Aluminum can be recycled infinitely without losing any of its structural properties. The use of recyclable materials in the manufacturing process leads Kawneer’s efforts to lower our carbon footprint. In addition to reducing environmental impact, aluminum provides design flexibility for architects.
Read more in Chris’s LinkedIn article here.
September 23, 2022
Designing in the Unitized Space and Embracing Technology to Enhance the Experience
Kawneer’s Director, Kawneer Collaborative, Rob Huffman, has a new LinkedIn article about how technology helps architects design in the unitized space.
Kawneer is leading the way to incorporate technology into its processes to support the shift to designing unitized spaces. With Kawneer Collaborative’s cloud-based platform, there is continuous sharing of ideas and solutions among a project’s architects, manufacturers and general contractors. Incorporating technology that captures the construction process saves time and money for all stakeholders.
Read more in Rob’s LinkedIn article here.
August 22, 2022
Back to School: Kawneer’s Education Solutions Meet the Moment
Kawneer Product Manager – Windows, Balcony Entrances and Sustainability, Christopher Giovannielli, has a new LinkedIn article about sustainable design and architecture for the education sector.
Energy consumption is the second-highest operating expense schools face, and Kawneer’s high-performing façades help conserve energy and reduce operating costs. We also have solutions to address safety and security, to maximize daylight and to contribute to the overall sustainability of a school’s built environment, all of which are of paramount importance to school administrators.
Find our more in Chris’s LinkedIn article here.
July 27, 2022
Leveraging Technology to Advance Modular Construction
Rob Huffman, Director of Kawneer Collaborative, has a new LinkedIn article explaining how his team leverages technology to advance modular construction.
To effectively support a remote construction model, internal and external alignment is paramount. From communication to virtually constructing a project model to delivering the final products, Rob discusses how Kawneer Collaborative manages the complex process.
The result provides unprecedented insight into the project by various stakeholders.
Find out more in Rob’s LinkedIn article here
July 19, 2022
Building Legacies through Branding and Stakeholder Engagement
Kimberly Ferro, Vice President of Global Marketing, Product and Technology has a new article explaining how our redefined brand positioning reaffirms our place as a market leader in the global aluminum façade industry and the steps we are taking to remain relevant in an ever-changing environment.
Brand positioning is foundational to our path forward representing our business today and our vision for the future. Led by our “Building Legacies” messaging and supported by a robust program of thought leadership activity, continuing education support and more; we serve to educate architects and customers, expanding their understanding of the market and connecting them to Kawneer’s products and services.
Find out more in Kim’s LinkedIn article here
Watch our Building Legacies video here
June 30, 2022
What is Kawneer Collaborative?
Kawneer’s Director, Kawneer Collaborative, Rob Huffman, has a new LinkedIn article about the solution to the problem of complex building projects.
Kawneer has developed a premium experience aimed at a select audience, with a focus on customer priorities. Learn how we bring together the best people, technology and workflow processes to fully capture our customer’s vision with this unique partnership called Kawneer Collaborative.
Find out more in Rob's LinkedIn article here
To see what Kawneer Collaborative is about, watch our Building Better Together video here
June 21, 2022
Building Sustainably: Why Architects are Choosing Sustainable Building Materials
Kawneer Product Manager – Windows, Balcony Entrances and Sustainability, Christopher Giovannielli, has a new LinkedIn article about why architects are choosing sustainable building materials.
As a premier sponsor for the AIA Conference on Architecture in Chicago, we’re excited to share the steps we’re taking to reduce energy, water usage and waste. Our continuing education programs available at AIA will focus on sustainability.
Find out more in Chris’ LinkedIn article here
June 7, 2022
Clearly Committed to Product Transparency
Kawneer Product Manager – Windows, Balcony Entrances and Sustainability, Christopher Giovannielli, has a new LinkedIn article about Kawneer’s commitment to Product Transparency.
Kawneer is committed to manufacturing sustainable products that positively impact architectural design, and also helps architects, engineers and designers consider the environmental aspects in the product specification process.
Find out more in Chris’ LinkedIn article here
June 2, 2022
Positively Impacting Sustainability Keeps Kawneer at the Leading Edge of Climate Change Innovation
Kawneer Product Manager – Windows, Balcony Entrances and Sustainability, Christopher Giovannielli, has a new article about the positive steps Kawneer is taking to impact sustainability and well-being.
As more companies follow the sustainability lead of industry giants, leading architecture firms are asking their suppliers what initiatives they are implementing to help them achieve these bold goals.
Read more in Chris’ LinkedIn article here
May 17, 2022
Take Performance to the Next Level with 2500 UT Unitwall® System and Triple-Pane Glass
At Kawneer, we build innovation into every single product. Now available with a triple-pane insulating glass option, our enhanced 2500 UT Unitwall® System is proven to deliver ultra-thermal performance on projects requiring high-insulating façades.
View product information here
For more information contact our architectural services team here
April 21, 2022
Calculating the U-factor has Never Been Easier
You can now obtain thermal performance of Kawneer systems quickly and accurately by entering the details of your project into our Thermal Calculator. Measure thermal performance, solar heat gain and visible light transmittance. Calculating the U-factor is easier when you let us do the math.
Access the Thermal Calculator here
New to our calculator? Watch the video on how to use it here
April 13, 2022
Federal Grants to Target Energy Upgrades in Public Schools
Kawneer’s Product Manager – Windows, Balcony Entrances and Sustainability, Chris Giovannielli, offers some insights into Federal Grants aimed at school upgrades.
Recently the U.S. Department of Energy released a Request for Information (RFI) for a $500 million grant program from the new Infrastructure Law Funding Program for K-12 public school energy upgrades. This is great news for sustainability in education.
Read more in Chris’ LinkedIn article here
March 22, 2022
A Dynamic Defense for Earthquake-Prone Zones
Withstanding the seismic forces on buildings is one of the major drivers in the construction industry and has recently become part of regular structural engineering practice, even in regions that are not prone to earthquakes.
As a pioneering manufacturer of curtain wall systems, we invest in the most up-to-date seismic testing to industry standards. The AAMA 501.6 test determines the horizontal racking displacement amplitude of the exterior wall system, that would cause glass fallout within a controlled environment.
View our flyer on seismic tested products here
For more information contact our architectural services team here
October 8, 2021
Enhanced KawneerDirect Customer Ecommerce Site Touts Easier, More Responsive, Improved Control
The newly enhanced KawneerDirect, our customer ecommerce site, makes ordering faster than ever. We’ve significantly improved every aspect of the site so that it’s simpler and more user-friendly.
Our new upgrades include a host of helpful features and functions, such as improved search, better management of invoices and quotes, and more customizable ordering. Intuitive and streamlined, KawneerDirect enhances your shopping process from the first click to checkout.
Existing customer log in here
September 14, 2021
Aluminum Modular Systems Reduce Waste, Cost, and Delivery Time
Building contractors, owners and architects increasingly choose modular systems due to the multiple cost and energy-saving benefits, logistical simplification and reduction in on-site labor requirements. Our market segment manager Chris Keller, talks with Green Building & Design around why modular solutions are driving efficient off-site assembly of building parts.
Read the full article here
September 7, 2021
Winner of the National Glass Association (NGA) Glass Magazine 2021 Award; Best Framing System or Component
Kawneer is the proud winner of the National Glass Association (NGA) Glass Magazine 2021 Award for our Trifab® VersaGlaze® 601/601T/601UT Framing System for Best Framing System or Component Product. Designed to add increased thermal performance and value, the framing system offers more flexibility, more thermal options and more design choices.
See full details here
