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The New ADA Guidelines—What You Need to Know [AF1]

Wednesday, October 29 • 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Highlights: The focus for this session is the ADA Guidelines and ANSI A117.1 03 for building interiors. This session covers the changes that were made with the Revision of the Americans with Disabilities Act in July 2004 and compares it to the ANSI documents that are part of the 2006 International Building Code. If you do government design work or use the International Building Code 2003 or 2006, this course is a must.
Speaker: Donna Kirby, MS, FASID, owner, Education in Design, adjunct instructor, Seminole Community College
Fee: $39 members, $59 non-members Credits: 0.2 CEU
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Quartz Surfacing: Attributes and Benefits [AF2]

Thursday, October 30 • 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Highlights: This course, presented by ASID Maryland Chapter, covers the fundamentals of quartz surfacing including its performance attributes vs. alternative products and typical application in commercial environments. The course provides an overview of typical production, testing and quality-assurance processes in the quartz-surfacing industry. Additional topics include the process and professionals involved in the supply chain, from raw material to the end consumer or project, as well as best practices in fabrication and installation of quartz surfacing
Speaker: Mark Elliott, CSI, Eastern regional manager, Cambria Natural Quartz Surfaces
Fee: None Credits: 0.1 CEU
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Feng Shui: People Interacting with Spaces & Furniture Design—What is Not Seen Regarding Chronic Pain and Illness and the Physical Environment [AF3]

Thursday, October 30 • 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Highlights: This workshop pulls from on-going research conducted by Dr. Susan Shockey of Ohio State University Extension and Connie Spruill, MA, FSII, professional consultant and educator in home and workplace efficiency. Human interaction with space and furniture design causing chronic pain and illness is addressed... chronic issues that get diagnosed by doctors as stress-related. This program will cover: why right angled seating is bad for one's health; which furniture/room design can trigger chronic pain/illness; and where to locate the "Golden Mean" of the body matching it with appropriate furniture designtype promoting overall well-being.
Speaker: Connie Spruill, FSII, director of education, Feng Shui Institute of America
Fee: $40 Credits: 0.2 CEU
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Selecting Sustainable Fabrics for Contract Furniture [AF4]

Wednesday, October 29 • 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Highlights: IIDA and Teknion invite you to learn the latest information on specifying fabrics in this important session, Sustainable Fabrics for Contract Furniture. Topics covered in this new presentation include the design, manufacture and product impact of fabric alternatives. In addition, attendees have the opportunity to touch and handle a range of sustainable textiles. After attending this talk, you will be able to make appropriate choices when specifying sustainable fabrics for your clients who request interiors with a reduced environmental impact.
Speaker: Diane Wright, senior project manager, Fabrics, Finishes & Materials, Teknion
Fee: $25 members, $50 non-members Credits: 0.1 CEU
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IIDA Government Forum—United by Design, Co-Sponsored by Tandus [AF5]

Wednesday, October 29 • 10 a.m.–Noon

IIDA invites all designers working in the government sector to the 2008 Government Forum. Join us for this important session that will present insider information on best practices affecting those working with the government. Click here to register. If you have any questions please contact Ely Padilla at epadilla@iida.org or call IIDA Headquarters at 888.799.IIDA.
Fee: $50 members, $75 non-members Credits: 0.2 CEU

Design for Senior Living [AF6]

Wednesday, October 29 • 9–10 a.m.

Highlights: Senior living is a complex industry that runs the gamut of housing, lifestyle services, amenity services and healthcare services. Clients need assistance from savvy designers who understand the language of this industry and can offer innovative solutions to their needs. This seminar will touch on the knowledge of varied care models and their impacts on physical space programming and the diverse needs of residents, facility managers, care providers and families.
Speaker: Jane Rohde, principal, JSR Associates, Inc.
Fee: $25 Credits: 0.1 CEU
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What's LEED Got To Do With It? [AF7]

Wednesday, October 29 • 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Highlights: So, you think that LEED only applies to the exterior of a structure and its building materials? As an interior designer, you can play a vital role in implementing LEED practices and introducing sustainable materials for commercial interiors. Learn the many ways you can participate from purchasing policies, space planning and air quality management to consumables and innovation in operations.
Speakers: Karen Sugar, LEED AP, founder of Sugar Associates, LLC, David Pratt, principal, Lorax Partners
Fee: $20 Credits: 0.1 CEU
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LEEDing with Sustainable Furniture Specifications [AF8]

Thursday, October 30 • 9–10 a.m.

Highlights: Designers working under the umbrella of a LEED project need to develop and implement a sustainability mission for product specifications. Learn how to identify, promote and specify sustainable products when working on LEED projects. Attend this program presented by the USGBC Baltimore Chapter and learn the detailed analysis of LCAS, reading a MSDS and knowing what it means, discover standard repeating 3rd party certification and testing.
Speakers: Ann Blackwell, LEED AP, Founder of Grasshopper, Inc., Gregory A. Pitts, director of sustainability, David Edward Ltd.
Fee: $20 Credits: 0.1 CEU
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