Vitro Architectural Glass has introduced FramingFactor™, an innovative digital tool that helps architects and glazing professionals evaluate the Total Assembly Performance (TAP) of insulating glass units (IGUs) with speed and accuracy. Designed to align early-stage planning with energy efficiency goals and regional codes, FramingFactor™ enables users to assess both glazing and framing options in a single interface.
The tool calculates TAP using critical project-specific details, such as framing type, dimensions, and performance metrics, while offering insights into Visible Light Transmittance (VLT), Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC), and U-values. A built-in sizing feature allows customization for unique architectural requirements.
Backed by data from the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) and Vitro’s own technical resources, FramingFactor™ eliminates manual calculations and ensures streamlined, standards-based performance assessments. With an embedded IECC map, the tool helps verify compliance with regional energy codes.
“FramingFactor™ empowers architects to make smarter decisions earlier in the design process,” said Fernando Diez, Vice President of Marketing at Vitro. As the industry continues to push for high-performance, energy-conscious buildings, this tool redefines how performance modeling is done. 
Source: Vitro Architectural Glass with additional information added by Glass Balkan
