Vitro Architectural Glass has introduced FramingFactor, a digital tool that allows users to evaluate Total Assembly Performance (TAP) of insulating glass units (IGUs) in architects’ future builds.
What Vitro leadership says
“FramingFactor is an essential tool that serves as a guide for users to evaluate performance data for both glazing and framing options when planning upcoming projects,” says Fernando Diez, Vice President of Marketing at Vitro Architectural Glass. “By calculating TAP based on key project details – such as project name, framing system type and framing performance –FramingFactor empowers architects to make informed early decisions that align with energy efficiency objectives and regional building code requirements.”
Product details
FramingFactor also includes a custom sizing feature designed to accommodate unique project dimensions and performance metrics such as Visible Light Transmittance (VLT), Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) and winter U-value.
Powered by Vitro’s proprietary product data and performance metrics from the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), FramingFactor delivers project-specific calculations, which eliminates the need for manual entry of center-of-glass values, streamlining the process and reducing complexity. By referencing the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) map embedded in the tool, users can ensure regional compliance while meeting the project's energy efficiency targets.
Developed with insights from internal technical service teams and external consultants, FramingFactor continues to evolve.
Vitro officials say that FramingFactor is a helpful guide for early-stage planning and should not be relied upon for precise energy calculations or official submissions.