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# Architectural Doors: From Tiny Spaces to Massive Industrial Openings

> Let's explore the smallest and largest doors available, from tiny custom-made doors to massive industrial-scale doors used in specialized applications.

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        <strong>Andre Baros</strong>
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        As Senior Director of Material Research at Acelab, Andre Baros brings 25
        years of architectural expertise to the intersection of materials and
        design excellence. His passion lies in understanding how the right
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          Shaped modern architectural projects across all scales at leading
          firms including HOK, Wheeler Kearns Architects, and SAR+
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          Specializes in crafting thoughtful spaces that serve people, from
          intimate residential to large-scale commercial developments
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          Leads Acelab's materials research initiative, advancing material
          intelligence for the future of architecture
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Introduction

Join us as we explore the smallest and largest doors available, from tiny custom-made doors designed for children’s spaces to massive industrial-scale doors used in specialized applications. Let's take a look at different door types, their materials, and the innovative engineering behind them. From standard commercial and residential doors to unique counterweighted and fabric-based designs, this course highlights how physics and creativity shape the way doors function in various environments.

### What You'll Learn:

* The range of door sizes, from tiny children’s doors to massive industrial doors.
* Common commercial and residential doors and why they dominate the market.
* Specialized door solutions, including Dutch doors and custom pantry doors.
* The engineering behind oversized doors and how counterweights make them functional.
* A look at The Gizmo, a massive, thermally broken steel door by Bramble.
* How Assa Abloy’s mega doors use fabric to solve large-scale opening challenges.
* The importance of material selection in door performance and energy efficiency.
* A real-world lesson on installing small doors in schools (and why placement matters).
* The role of major manufacturers like Sun Mountain and ASA Abloy in the door industry.
* How to explore more door materials and options using the Acelab's Material Hub.

### About Your Host:

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## Video: Architectural Doors: From Tiny Spaces to Massive Industrial Openings

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## Add products to your library

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Click a manufacturer's name below to learn more:

* [Adaptive Design Concepts](https://app.acelabusa.com/manufacturer/adaptive-design-concepts-00b5030054fc4f33a1031b42b)
* [Sun Mountain Door](https://app.acelabusa.com/manufacturer/sun-mountain-door-e3fc8a034941411895eed1e34411b5d9)
* [ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions](https://app.acelabusa.com/manufacturer/assa-abloy-opening-solutions-df7af868b66e4ce5be1ed)
* [COORitalia](https://app.acelabusa.com/manufacturer/cooritalia-09acea54d8e94213ad5014eafc3209ec)
* [Brombal](https://app.acelabusa.com/manufacturer/brombal-d430b86e3b5d4f9686c62415321c2763)

Click to see other courses in the [Materials Exploration](/resources/material-science) series.