With metropolitan centers like Boston; New York City; Philadelphia; Baltimore; and Washington, D.C., the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States represent a large market for commercial glass and glazing systems. To better support design professionals in meeting fire code requirements without compromising aesthetics, Technical Glass Products, a brand of Allegion, has added a new role to its Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions’ sales team — architectural services manager. Filled by TGP veteran Tim Donaldson, the customer-focused position is designed to help architectural teams go beyond merely incorporating glass into a project to better understand how rated and non-rated glazing can support safer, more efficient and more occupant-centered buildings.

At the most immediate level, TGP’s architectural services manager can help design teams identify fire-rated glazing products to meet the fire and life safety code requirements of a specific project. The manager will also educate design professionals on the different categories of fire-rated glazing materials and their roles in defending against fire. TGP’s architectural services manager is a resource for project teams interested in creating safer and more design-forward buildings.

“Rejoining the TGP team as an architectural services manager is an incredible opportunity,” Donaldson said. “In showing architects the vast potential of fire-rated and architectural glazing, I can help these professionals more readily achieve their design visions. While this will support practices in creating cutting-edge designs, it will ultimately benefit occupants by providing dynamic and light-filled interiors.”

The responsibilities of TGP’s architectural services manager extend beyond helping individual architects plan buildings that comply with fire and life safety code requirements. As a proactive position, TGP’s architectural services manager will also give webinars, presentations and AIA course instruction to further educate building professionals. In this way, Donaldson can guide project teams in understanding how to maximize glazing use in all areas where rated and non-rated glass can support contemporary building design. Access to this level of expertise will help architects more readily meet and exceed industry benchmarks for safety, efficiency, sustainability, well-being and more — key markers for future-proof design.

“Tim has an excellent knowledge of both the rated and non-rated side of the glazing industry,” elaborated Devin Bowman, general manager at TGP. “His understanding of these systems will help project teams solve design challenges and construct better buildings. Considering this region contains Washington, D.C.; New York City; Boston and several other major cities, having Tim’s expertise will benefit these professionals in not just incorporating glass, but having their designs stand out in a competitive market.”

A brand of Allegion, TGP is your source for fire-rated glass and framing systems, along with other specialty and architectural glass products. For more information on TGP’s full family of fire-rated, architectural, hurricane-rated and security-rated glass and framing products, visit www.fireglass.com or www.tgpamerica.com, or call (800) 426-0279.