Kuraray, in coordination with FENEX, is set to host an AIA-approved technical webinar examining the science, engineering and specification of flood-resistant laminated glass systems. The online event, titled “The Science Behind Flood-Resistant Glass,” will take place on March 19 at 11:30 AM EST, offering architects and building professionals an opportunity to deepen their understanding of resilient glazing strategies in response to growing climate-related risks.

As extreme weather events and flooding continue to impact urban environments worldwide, the role of façade design and high-performance glazing has become increasingly critical. This 90-minute technical session, providing 2.0 HSW AIA credits, will focus on how laminated glass systems can be engineered and specified to function as effective flood-control solutions within modern building design.

The webinar will feature two expert-led sessions addressing both technical performance and practical architectural integration.

The first session, “Flood Control Using Laminated Safety Glass,” presented by Allan Gibson, will explore how laminated glass acts as a flood-mitigation component. Topics will include interlayer selection, resistance to hydrostatic pressure, debris impact performance, anchorage design, deflection behaviour, and post-breakage retention, all essential considerations for reliable flood protection.

The second session, “Flood-Resilient Design in Architecture,” led by Hector Luis Noguera Montilla, will examine dry floodproofing strategies and demonstrate how flood-resistant glazing systems are tested, integrated, and correctly specified within architectural projects.

Participants will gain practical insights through real-world case studies, including projects such as NYU Langone Health and the Museum of Jewish Heritage, alongside international examples highlighting permanent flood defense strategies and system testing requirements.