Maria Raggousis joined Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.’s technical staff in the Washington, DC office in 2018 after graduation from Drexel University with a B.S. in Architectural Engineering and an M.S. in Civil Engineering. She is a member of the Building Technology group and she consults on building enclosure design, rehabilitation, and investigation projects for owners, architects, and general contractors. Maria also specializes in thermal and hygrothermal analysis for both new design and existing buildings to develop performance-based solutions in predicting, mitigating, or reducing moisture-related damage to building enclosures.

Demystifying the Fly-By Curtain Wall Parapet

Maria Raggousis, P.E.

Sam S. Zalok, P.E.

April 27, 2022

The pursuit of elegant building enclosure design is ever-growing, particularly for aluminum-framed curtain wall systems. Where these curtain wall systems transition to horizontal roof systems, designers have long sought to minimize the visual impact of these conditions by subtly concealing them.

The Evolving Landscape of Commercial Energy Efficiency

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 PDH, LA CES/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

This course equips owners, architects, engineers, and construction professionals with the knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape of commercial energy efficiency codes and their critical role in sustainable and energy-efficient building design. We will delve into the most recent and upcoming energy codes and standards, with a focus on ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC, and explore their implications for building enclosure design and performance

Next Level Cladding with Resin Cast Shapes

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

This course examines wood and brick resin cast shapes' and demonstrates their sustainability and performance qualities. They are durable, lightweight, and easy to install. Case studies of noteworthy projects illustrate the superior form and function of this next-level cladding alternative.

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