The Session
This session aims to provide valuable insight into the key aspects of glass selections, performance considerations and best practice for the design and construct project phases, ensuring essential glass knowledge for seamless integration into your projects.

It will cover the broad spectrum of all things glass, relative to both domestic and commercial product selection:

Identification of different glass types, their properties and terminology.
Explanation of glass processes and their impact on building design and application suitability.
Recognising how glass selection affects functionality and aesthetics in design.
Exploration of creative uses of glass to enhance aesthetics and meet functional needs.

Hamish Kofoed
Hamish Kofoed is Viridian’s Commercial Specification Manager, offering technical support to specifiers nationally. With over 20 years of experience in building products, Hamish is an experienced commercial sales and marketing professional. His extensive knowledge across specification and design segments has expanded into the glass industry over the past three years. Before joining Viridian, Hamish built his career as a Specification Manager for Fletcher Building and Methven/GWA.

Viridian Glass
Viridian Glass is Australia’s leading processor of architectural glass, supporting the design and delivery of high-performance glazing across residential and commercial projects. With a long-standing local manufacturing footprint, Viridian partners with architects, design consultants, builders and fabricators to deliver processed glass solutions that meet both design intent and regulatory requirements.

Viridian’s range includes energy-efficient, acoustic, safety and security glass, enabling greater control over daylight, solar heat gain and occupant comfort.

Backed by technical expertise, Viridian supports specification outcomes aligned with NCC compliance and evolving sustainability targets, including improved thermal performance and reduced operational energy use.

Driven by innovation and a strong focus on glass education, Viridian partners closely with the design and construction industry to support better building outcomes. The company is committed to improving thermal performance, occupant comfort and long-term durability, contributing to a more sustainable built environment across Australia.

This 1 hour session offers 1 formal CPD point (performance criteria 28, 39 and 47 from the AACA National Standard of Competency for Architects 2021).

RAA members can use the discount code from the member content area for free admission.

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