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 Saturday, September 14th
 

  

8:50 AM – 9:00 AM     

Welcome & Announcements

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM     

Concurrent CEU Sessions

Using Architectural Lighting Systems for Interior Lightscaping
Shelley Aldridge, Earp & Associates

Poinsette Ballroom

IDCEC, HSW Credit

Course Description
Style meets function in today’s architectural lighting systems. When used to lightscape interiors, these scalable lighting systems elevate the style, add drama and make a statement while improving occupant comfort and safety. This course examines the use of various types of architectural lighting systems and their role in creatively shaping light within interiors through a marriage of great design and technology.

Learning Objectives

  1. An introduction to interior lightscaping and how to apply emerging lighting solutions that enhance architectural elements and create an emotional experience for the building’s occupants.
  2. Learn the types of architectural lighting systems, including linear and suspension and how to integrate them into the room’s structure to meet the three key aspects of lighting design:  functional needs, aesthetic appeal and energy efficiency.
  3. How the marriage of great design and technology can be applied to precisely control light, adding function, beauty and energy efficiency to architectural lightscapes
  4. Guidelines on, and how to specify architectural lighting systems for interior lightscaping that represent an intersection of function, style and energy efficiency. 



Focused Excellence: The Art and Science of Monotasking for Architects and Designers
Susan Crew, Momentum

Card Room

IDCEC Credit

Course Description
In this course, we’re going to challenge the popular belief that multitasking is the key to productivity.  Our objective is to offer insights and strategies for streamlining your daily tasks, and ultimately, enhancing the quality of your work and elevating your productivity levels.  We will explore the 12 concepts of Monotasking while focusing on six activities designed to enhance creativity and efficiency. Through engaging exercises and focused work sessions lasting just 20 minutes a day, discover how you can reduce stress levels and attain heightened focus in both your personal and professional pursuits.

10:00 AM – 10:20 AM     

Networking Break

10:20 AM – 11:20 AM     

CEU

Speech Privacy and Sound Masking in Modern Architecture
Why be concerned about acoustic privacy?

Theo Scripps, Steelcase
Poinsette Ballroom

IDCEC, HSW Credit

Course Description
Recent research has found that current work environments are fulfilling the needs for collaboration and communication, but are doing a poor job of providing an acoustical environment free from distractions and conducive for productivity and speech privacy.
This presentation will cover:

  • Research on current satisfaction levels in workplace environments
  • Current design trends and associated acoustic issues
  • Fundamental acoustic principles
  • Sound masking technology and what it can and cannot do
  • Participants will leave with an understanding of how to identify interior design factors that will signal the need for sound masking and approaches to address the issues.


Learning objectives:

  1. Understand the importance of acoustic privacy in the workplace.
  2. Understand what speech privacy is and how it is measured.
  3. Describe the principles involved in the ABCs of good acoustical design.
  4. Understand what sound masking is and what role it plays in speech privacy.
  5. Identify some of the major design issues related to speech privacy in open offices, private offices, and healthcare.


11:20 AM – 11:45 AM     

Networking Break

11:45 AM – 1:15 PM     

Lunch; State of the Chapter; Keynote
Poinsette Ballroom

12:05 PM – State of the Chapter

12:35 PM  –  Keynote
John Cialone with Q&A

1:15 PM – 1:30 PM     

Break Poinsette Ballroom

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM     

Advocacy Panel
Poinsette Ballroom

Join us for a dynamic and insightful session designed specifically for Interior Designers of the Carolinas. In this panel discussion, leading advocates and industry experts will delve into pivotal role of design advocacy in shaping the future of interior design.

Speakers:
Susan Carson, ASID
Emily Conn, ASID Allied
Kelsey Kees, ASID
Chelsea Lawrence, NCIDQ
Emmy Williams, FASID

2:30 PM – 2:50 PM     

Networking Break

2:50 PM – 3:50 PM     

A Practical Guide to the Materials, Benefits, and Maintenance of Outdoor Furniture and Fabrics
Tim Daly, Janus et Cie Showroom Manager

IDCEC credit

Course Description

Designing for the outdoors poses unique environmental challenges. This course will introduce the wide variety of outdoor materials in the marketplace, what makes them unique and how they can be used to create enduring outdoor and indoor spaces. Learn how metals are extruded, fibers woven, teak harvested and how durable fabrics are given their lustrous color. This unit has been designed to educate architects, designers, and specifiers on high-end, luxury quality outdoor materials and how best to specify, order and maintain them in residential, hospitality or contract environments. Designers will be better equipped to specify and educate their clients on outdoor materials and end users will learn how to best care for their outdoor furniture to allow for years of use.

2:50 PM – 3:50 PM     

Tour Grand Bohemian (20 – 25)

4:15 PM – 5:15 PM     

Tour Grand Bohemian (20 – 25)

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM     

Emerald City Reception
Veranda & Poinsette Ballroom