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For architects

Your creative ingenuity makes stunning design look easy, but we know how much hard work goes into your projects. To make life easier, we've combined all our resources onto this page. We can't wait to see what you create.

Popular tools

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Sizing documents

 View size charts, alignment grids, measurement guides and rough opening guides. 
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Design options

 Realize your design with available product materials and details.
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CAD/BIM/Specification files

 Find what you need for Revit, CAD, BIM, CSI and more.
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Environmental documents

Learn more about the energy efficiency and performance data of our products.

Winde app

The results provide design wind pressure estimates for Zones 4 & 5 (positive and negative). The app allows the user to print or email the results, including all the assumptions and inputs used for the calculation. All design pressures are estimates and should be verified with a local building code official.

Additional resources

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Education

 Earn continuing education credits through our virtual courses. Hosted monthly by our in-house experts.
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Technical documents

Find information on our warranties and get product details, product specifications and more.
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Product guides

Get an overview of our product lines in one place (includes size charts, section details, sustainability data and more).

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Andersen Bright Ideas Awards 2023

Homes that make great use of daylight are not only healthier and happier places to live—they also tend to be more energy efficient. Check out the submissions from our annual architecture competition recognizing dwellings that showcase transformational ideas in fenestration and solar-oriented design.
Andersen Bright Ideas Awards

Architect/Builder: Kerman Morris Architects/Atkinson Builders

Andersen Bright Ideas Awards

Architect/Builder: SHED Architecture & Design/Todd Perbix (structural engineer) Joe Gates Construction

Andersen Bright Ideas Awards

Learn more about the awards

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If you're an architect or home designer, click below to have an architectural specialist get in-touch with you to get started on your project or call us at 1-800-299-9029. (M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CST).