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Selecting Safe and Energy-Efficient Glass for Residential Buildings

Choosing the appropriate glass for residential buildings is essential to achieving safety, energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and long-term performance. This course explores the different types of residential glazing products offered by Cardinal Glass Industries, including insulated, tempered, laminated, and Low-E glass. Participants will learn how glass selection affects thermal performance, daylight, safety, and sustainability while meeting modern residential design requirements.

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Selecting Safe and Energy-Efficient Glass for Residential Buildings
1 LU · HSW Credit
On-Demand Video Format
7 min Duration
31 Jul 2026 Released

What you'll learn

In this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how selecting the right residential glass products can improve building safety, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort. You will explore the characteristics and applications of Low-E coated glass, insulating glass units (IGUs), tempered glass, and laminated glass, while learning how each contributes to residential performance and sustainability. The course also explains the importance of quality manufacturing, proper glazing selection, and modern glass technologies in creating durable, comfortable, and energy-efficient homes that support the health, safety, and welfare of occupants.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify various residential glass products and their applications.

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  2. Explain how glazing systems improve occupant safety.

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  3. Evaluate the energy-saving benefits of Low-E and insulated glass.

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  4. Select appropriate glass products based on residential building requirements.

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Course Curriculum

8 MODULES · 7 min
Module 01 Introduction 0:34
Module 02 Chapter 2 1:34
Module 03 Chapter 3 0:36
Module 04 Chapter 4 0:31
Module 05 Chapter 5 0:33
Module 06 Chapter 6 1:23
Module 07 Chapter 7 0:31
Module 08 Conclusion 0:57

Course Instructor

John Glynn

John Glynn

Director of Technology Marketing

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Complete the course and pass the test to earn a verifiable Cardinal Training certificate for your AIA CE records.

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Selecting Safe and Energy-Efficient Glass for Residential Buildings

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