Learn, Collaborate and Create with YKK AP
As we respond to the evolving conditions surrounding the global pandemic, YKK AP is committed to providing our community of architects and glazing contractors with continued support during these unprecedented times. We offer the tools to support your critical projects – from wherever you are working.
Below is a list of tools and resources to help support you:
YKK AP Branch Support
Our branches are open and ready to serve our architect and glazing contractor communities during this time.
Locate a branch and call them directly for project support in your local region.
For Architects:
Virtual Box Lunches for Architects
We are now offering virtual box lunch opportunities to provide continued education for you and your team.
Contact your local sales representative to schedule today.
YKK AP’s Digital Architecture Toolbox
We offer several digital tools to move the design process forward effectively and efficiently. Leverage MyThermalAssistant to find the right product to meet thermal requirements for your project, easily integrate BIM models into your designs, and review our product manual and design guides – from anywhere, at any time.
Explore YKK AP’s tools for architects.
AIA Free Continuing Education for Architects
AIA is now offering free online courses for members in its continuing education center, AIAU. YKK AP is a Registered Provider with AIA Continuing Education Systems and offers several courses for credit.
Learn more about YKK AP’s Continuing Education courses.
Explore AIA Continuing Education courses and earn CEU credits.
For Glazing Contractors:
YKK AP’s Digital Glazing Contractor Toolbox
We offer several digital tools to move your mission-critical projects forward. Leverage Y-VIEW to gain valuable access to all of our standard and custom extrusion, parts, and fastener drawings. Use Y-DESIGN to validate the system’s ability to meet deflection, allowable stress and end load reaction requirements, and determine whether steel reinforcement is required. When you are ready, EZ Submittal allows you to create submittal packages in minutes – from wherever you work.
News and Events
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A Focus on Window Safety
At YKK AP, we are vigilant about safety and aim to use the highest quality materials to ensure homeowners and building owners can rest easy. As we celebrate Window Safety Week, we are focusing on just a few of the ways that we are doing our part to keep occupants safe and protected at home. […]
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Recognizing National Window Safety Week
As spring arrives, the Window Safety Task Force in partnership with the National Safety Council encourages parents and caregivers to recognize the importance of practicing window safety year-round. Window Safety Week is observed during the first full week of April each year. However, open windows can be dangerous any time of year for young children […]
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YKK AP America introduces the BetterBillet™ – a smarter start to a lower-carbon building envelope
YKK AP’s exclusive aluminum billet delivers on carbon reduction and quality control, setting a new benchmark for responsible aluminum sourcing in the built environment April 7, 2025 – YKK AP America today introduces the BetterBillet™, a unique billet comprised of recycled aluminum scrap and aluminum sourced from low carbon suppliers. Fully produced in the U.S., […]