“We are thrilled NGA’s partnership with Architectural Record is continuing into its sixth year with our latest Academy,” says Sara Neiswanger, director, Industry Engagement, NGA. “The 2025-2026 curriculum features the most prevalent topics in glazing today, provided in a variety of formats, from articles to on-demand media, for users to earn credits.”
The Glass and Glazing Design Academy offers up to 8.0 LU|HSW accredited courses on a range of topics including school security, circularity through recycling and reuse, performance and sustainability, fenestration systems and the benefits of daylighting. Participants completing all eight courses will earn the Glass and Glazing Design badge.
“The Glass and Glazing Design Academy offers architects, designers, and glazing contractors a powerful educational tool that’s both practical and impactful,” says Brittnie Wilson, associate director, Learning Platforms and Continuing Education, BNP Media. “With 98% of participants saying they’d recommend it to a colleague, it’s clear this Academy is bridging the gap between design intent and material execution. Backed by the NGA’s deep industry expertise, this program supports credentialing while helping professionals stay at the forefront of glass innovation and performance.”
Founded in 1948, the National Glass Association (NGA), www.glass.org, combined with the Glass Association of North America (GANA) in 2018 to form the largest trade association serving the architectural glass and metals industry supply chain, including glazing contractors, full-service glass companies, glass fabricators, primary glass manufacturers and suppliers to the industry. It is a technical powerhouse that brings some of the best minds to the table to create technical resources and promote and advocate for glass in buildings. NGA’s education and training resources—including MyGlassClass.com, MyGlassFAB, and Glazier Apprentice Curriculum—and its official publications Glass Magazine and Window + Door, keep the industry knowledgeable and well informed. NGA also produces the industry’s largest annual trade show in the Americas, GlassBuild America, and hosts these conferences: NGA Glass Conferences, Building Envelope Contractors (BEC) Conference, Glazing Executives Forum, and GFAB (NGA Glass Fabricator Conference). Contributions to The NGA Foundation support training the industry and educating consumers about the many ways glass and glazing contribute to a safe, healthy, sustainable, and inspiring built environment. Follow NGA on Facebook, X and LinkedIn.
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