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The American Institute of Architects is the voice of the architecture profession. |
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CSI
provides technical information and products
along with common organizational systems
for construction information, continuing
education, and product shows. |
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Glass
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GANA
is comprised of many divisions which cover
all aspects of the glass industry. The divisions
include: Building Envelope Contractors,
Flat Glass Manufacturing, Insulating, Laminating,
Mirror and Tempering. The association strives
to provide educational programs, publications,
networking opportunities for it's members. |
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NGA
is the largest trade association representing
the flat (architectural and automotive)
glass industry. |
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PGC
represents manufacturers of protective glazing
products and systems, suppliers to these
manufacturers, consultants and testing organizations. |
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Codes
& Standards |
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ANSI
is a private, non-profit organization that
administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary
standardization and conformity assessment
system. |
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Develops
high-quality, market-relevant international
standards. |
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A
collaborative glass and glazing industry
organization working to promote and protect
the use of glass and fenestration at the
model building codes. |
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IGMA
is a North American association of insulating
glass manufacturers, suppliers of component
materials and other industry-related professionals
dedicated to upgrading product performance
by promoting awareness of technological
developments in the industry. |
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NFRC
is a non-profit organization that administers
the only uniform, independent rating and
labeling system for the energy performance
of windows, doors, skylights, and attachment
products. |
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SGCC
is a non-profit corporation whose main concern
is public safety. They work to provide independent,
third-party certification of safety glazing.
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Other |
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AAMA
is the source of performance standards,
product certification and educational programs
for the fenestration industry. The association
brings together the professionals of window,
door, and skylight manufacturing companies
from all across the U.S. and internationally. |
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American
Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning
Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE)
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ASHRAE works to advance the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration and related human factors to serve the evolving needs of the public and ASHRAE. |
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The Department of Energy's overachieving mission is to advance the national, economic and energy security of the United States. |
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A leader in science and engineering research, LBNL develops software and test procedures to analyze and quantify window heat transfer and optics. |
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The
U.S. Green Building Council promotes buildings
that are environmentally responsible, profitable
and healthy places to live and work. |
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