Kawneer Heads to AIA 2026 in San Diego to Connect with Architects and Share New Facade Innovations

Kawneer

Jun 16, 2026 3 - 5 min. read

Kawneer

Kawneer will exhibit at AIA 2026 in San Diego at Booth 1619, bringing its team of technical experts and a full schedule of Learning Lounge sessions to engage the design and construction community.

The event marks a significant milestone: 120 years of Kawneer shaping the built environment through architectural aluminum systems. The company will use the platform to present advancements in facade systems and connect directly with architects, designers, and specifiers working across commercial and institutional projects.

On-Site Experts Ready to Discuss Your Projects

Kawneer's team will be available throughout the event at Booth 1619 to answer technical questions, review project-specific requirements, and walk through current product solutions. Whether you are working on a commercial retrofit, a new education facility, or a large-scale curtain wall installation, Kawneer specialists will be on-site to support your needs.

Learning Lounge Sessions: A Practical Look at Facade Performance and Design

Kawneer will host a series of expert-led sessions at Learning Lounge 1531LL across both days of the event. Each session covers a focused topic relevant to current market demands in commercial construction, sustainability, and fenestration performance.

Day 1 Sessions

11:00 AM — Next Generation Facade Solutions for Education
Speaker: Chris Schultz
An overview of facade system options designed for the specific performance and durability demands of K–12 and higher education projects.

1:00 PM — Designing for Sustainability in Division 8: Architectural Aluminum Framing
Speaker: Chris Giovannielli
A practical session covering how aluminum framing systems can support sustainability goals, including considerations tied to energy performance standards and building code requirements.

2:30 PM — Benefits of Architectural Framing in Retail Construction
Speaker: Tom Sheeran
A look at how architectural framing solutions address the design flexibility and speed-to-market demands common in retail construction projects.

4:00 PM — Distinguishing Between Storefront, Curtain Wall, and Window Wall Applications
Speaker: James Butler
A technical breakdown of three core glazing system types — what sets them apart, when to specify each, and how they affect building performance.

Day 2 Sessions

10:30 AM — Reduce Waste, Cost and Delivery Time with Modular Construction
Speaker: Tom Sheeran
This session examines how modular construction approaches can improve efficiency across the project timeline, from manufacturing to site installation — a relevant topic as the industry responds to ongoing supply chain and cost pressures.

12:00 PM — Thermal Barriers in Aluminum Fenestration Systems
Speaker: Chris Schultz
A technical session on how thermal barrier technology works within aluminum systems and how it supports compliance with energy codes and NFRC performance ratings.

1:30 PM — Next Generation Facade Solutions for Education
Speaker: Chris Schultz
A repeat of the Day 1 session for attendees who could not attend the first presentation.

3:00 PM — Utilizing Window Wall Glazing Solutions for Performance and Versatility
Speaker: James Butler
A session focused on window wall systems and how they deliver thermal performance and design flexibility across mid- and high-rise commercial applications.

AIA 2026 brings together the architects and specifiers who influence product selection on projects across every market segment. For a company like Kawneer — with a long history in commercial fenestration and a broad product line covering storefronts, curtain walls, window walls, and entrances — direct engagement with the design community at events like this translates into real business value.

Plan Your Visit
Kawneer will be at Booth 1619 throughout AIA 2026 in San Diego. Learning Lounge sessions take place at Learning Lounge 1531LL. The full schedule above covers both days of the event.

Kawneer is a North American manufacturer of architectural aluminum systems, serving commercial, institutional, and industrial construction markets for 120 years.