Agenda

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT


Agenda:

Double-Skin Façade Case Studies
Presented by Ramtin Haghnazar, Ph.D.

  • Materials
  • Design process
  • Fabrication

Glass and Glazing Systems – A Significant Problem in the State of the Art
Presented by Stewart Jeske, MS, P.E.

  • Delegated design model
  • Most missed item in the state of the art
  • What is holding the industry back?
  • Emerging solutions

 

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Credits

Engineers
2.0 PDHs

Architects
2.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
2.0 HSW LUs

ICC - International Code Council
0.2 CEUs (Building)

 

Continuing Education Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 2.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 2.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, and New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 2.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .2 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

*On-Demand Credits*

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:

2.0 HSW LUs (AIA)

Speakers

Ramtin Haghnazar, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Architecture at Virginia Tech and co-founder of Dahi Studio, in Blacksburg, VA

Dr. Haghnazar is an Assistant Professor of Architecture at Virginia Tech and co-founder of Dahi Studio, specializing in designing freeform structures through computational design and advanced digital fabrication techniques like 3D printing and robotics. His impactful work spans notable global projects in cities such as Frankfurt, Toronto, and Tehran, earning him prestigious awards, including two Gold medals from the Architizer A+ Awards and various honors at the Memar Awards. He holds degrees from the University of Tehran, where his Ph.D. research focused on developing computational tools for architects. Dr. Haghnazar has also taught design and fabrication courses at multiple institutions and co-directed the Digital Craft House (DCH) from 2019 to 2022, enhancing digital fabrication capabilities and providing hands-on experience for students in complex architectural projects.

Stewart Jeske, MS, P.E.

Founder and President, JEI Structural Engineering; Author, Speaker, and Inventor, in Kansas City, MO

Mr. Jeske has built one of the industry’s most respected “P.E. Dream Teams”—a group of engineers and drafters delivering hundreds of projects each year with a 74% client retention rate, providing façade engineering services across the United States and in select international markets. With Professional Engineering (P.E.) licenses in 48 states, He leads projects ranging from high-rise façades to specialty glass structures. His portfolio includes structural glass engineering for the Liberty Bell Pavilion, large-span glass walls, and complex designs for zoo and aquarium animal enclosures where safety, visibility, and durability are critical. JEI’s everyday expertise spans curtain walls, storefront systems, skylights, glass balconies, glass floors, and glass canopies—any project requiring unique knowledge of glass structure, connections, and performance. Because U.S. universities teach engineering students to design in steel, wood, and concrete—but not glass or glazing—expertise in this field is rare. Mr. Jeske and the JEI Dream Team have built their knowledge through decades of hands-on project experience, becoming a go-to resource for architects, contractors, and manufacturers seeking to push the limits of what glass can do. He is the owner of four U.S. patents and a patent pending, including three related to façade systems and is a sought-after continuing education presenter on glazing system design. For the past three years, he has also authored “Engineered Connections” in USGlass Magazine, sharing technical insights, best practices, and forward-looking perspectives with thousands of industry professionals. Before founding JEI, Mr. Jeske served as a Senior Structural Engineer at Burns & McDonnell and as a Base Civil Engineer in the U.S. Air Force. He earned his B.S. in Architectural Engineering from Kansas State University and his M.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering from the University of Missouri–Kansas City. From landmark cultural sites to complex specialty structures, Mr. Jeske’s career reflects a commitment to innovation, constructibility, and delivering building envelopes that are as durable and safe as they are visually striking.

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement: 

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3). 

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. 

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request. 

Course Title:  Introduction to Advanced Façade Systems

Delivery Method: Live Online 

Course Description: This two-hour course introduces advanced façade systems with a focus on contemporary double-skin façades and the evolving state of glass and glazing design. Through case studies and industry examples, the program examines how materials, fabrication methods, and delegated design processes influence façade performance, constructability, and long-term building outcomes.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to explain the fundamental components and performance goals of advanced façade systems, including double-skin façades.

Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to analyze how material selection, fabrication methods, and construction sequencing affect façade performance and durability.

Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to evaluate the delegated design model for glass and glazing systems and identify common gaps between design intent and execution.

Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to identify emerging solutions and best practices that address current limitations in façade and glazing system design.

LUs: 2.0

LU Type: LU|HSWs 

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None 

Program Level: Intermediate 

Course Expiration Date:  02/11/2029

Complaint Resolution Policy: 

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.