Zach Kukkonen is a Design Engineer at Advanced Architectural Products. He received his BA in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin in 2007 and his BS in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological University in 2012. He has spent 11 years in the composite sub-framing and window industries, specializing in structural analysis, product application, and thermal analysis. Kukkonen has been involved with all facets of composites – from testing and structural analysis to pultrusion and installation.
This article addresses the challenges associated with window openings in building envelopes, focusing on the thermal performance issues that arise from improper or insufficient integration of continuous insulation systems.
