Interiors

Credit type: 1 LU/HSW
Provider: Cascade Coil

Architecture is light.” As Le Corbusier stated, indeed architects spend a lot of design time working with the dynamic interplay of natural and artificial lighting on to, and in to, their building’s surfaces, materials, and three-dimensional spaces to create a complete experience for building occupants. With variable light transmission and reflection qualities, coiled wire fabric has quickly become one of the most popular materials for incorporating light into buildings by offering unparalleled design flexibility and customization through an incredibly cost-effective and durable material option suitable for a wide range of interior and exterior applications. This course delves into the specifics of this versatile architectural metal mesh material and looks at the variety of ways that it can be used to enhance architecture through the use of light. Starting with an overview of the material, we then look at the ways it can be a means of control and enhancement of both natural daylight and electrical lighting. Further, we explore its use as a surface where still or moving imagery can be projected. Ultimately, it is the combination of design prowess, materials, and lighting that create beautiful, functional architecture as seen in examples cited.

Learning Objectives

• Identify and recognize the specific nature of coiled wire fabric with its abilities to impact lighting, ventilation, and well-designed healthy spaces.
• Assess the use of coiled wire fabric to control or enhance the use of sunlight to create improved indoor environments for the welfare of their occupants.
• Explain the options available for using electrical lighting, including low voltage or energy efficient LED lighting, for interior and exterior installations.
• Determine ways to use coiled wire fabric to receive projected imagery, both fixed and moving, for artistic or performance purposes.

Presenters

Amy Allen

Sales Manager

Amy Allen

Partnering with architects, designers, and contractors from concept to completion to achieve innovative and ambitious designs across various sectors, Amy’s years of experience and intimate knowledge of Cascade’s engineered systems give her a unique ability to creatively craft stunning, budget-conscious architectural mesh solutions for a diverse range of high-profile projects domestically and internationally. Learn from Amy’s experience through this insightful continuing education course on Lighting Effects with Coiled Wire Fabric.

Alternate, original provided: Amy manages in-depth coordination with designers and contractors from project conceptualization to completion on high-profile projects in various sectors. Her years of experience have equipped her with an intimate knowledge of Cascade’s engineered systems and how to creatively apply them for stunning aesthetics while keeping budgets in line. Amy handles projects nationally and internationally.

Credit type: 1 LU/HSW
Provider: Urban Surfaces

Over 600 million people live in multi-family housing globally, accounting for 43.9 million U.S. households. The American Apartment Owners Association (AAOA) reports noise as the fourth most common complaint in multi-family housing. Our course, Stop the Stomp: Techniques for Building the Quiet Apartment Building, examines the causes of noise problems, offers acoustical performance requirements, and recommends practical building techniques to reduce noise in multi-family settings.

Learning Objectives

• Identify the characteristics of sound and the negative impacts noise has on occupants.
• Explore the viability of sound mitigation techniques and which ASTM standards govern acoustical design.
• Understand the difference between room acoustics and building acoustics and which acoustical performance recommendations are appropriate for different types of spaces based on ASTM standards.
• Identify the appropriate mitigation solutions to implement the best acoustical design for multifamily projects.

Presenters

John LoVerde

Director of Architectural Acoustics

John LoVerde

John LoVerde is recognized in the USA as an expert consultant and leader in acoustics testing, research, and reporting methodology. As Veneklasen Associates’ Director of Architectural Acoustics, he’s designed all manners of building types. John has published over 80 technical papers. He teaches and lectures internationally, presenting at the last nine meetings of the Acoustical Society of America. He’s developed specialized acoustical risk management programs for many owners and developers, which they employ portfolio-wide.

Brandon Cutler

National Sales Manager

Brandon Cutler

Brandon Cutler, National Sales Manager at Urban Surfaces, is a seasoned professional in the field of surface design and installation. With over 25 years of hands-on experience in managing complex surface installation projects, Brandon brings a unique blend of technical expertise and artistic vision to every endeavor. His ability to seamlessly integrate diverse materials, textures, and finishes ensures that each project reflects the client’s desired aesthetic and functional requirements.

Credit type: 1 LU/HSW
Provider: Garden on the Wall

Biophilic design is the latest frontier in creating indoor environments that help people feel, work, learn, and heal better. The design philosophy seeks to create indoors the patterns of nature that humans are naturally attuned to. This includes natural light and nature views, natural materials like wood and stone, and plants. While vertical walls of living plants seem to satisfy this human need for exposure to nature, the upkeep and maintenance of these assemblies has proven onerous.

That accounts for the growing interest in striking installations of all-natural, preserved plants that require virtually no maintenance but that deliver a power immersive experience of nature. And why not? The plants are all-natural, albeit with their sap replaced with a non-toxic solution, and without the pruning, watering, leaking of systems, and burden of care that their live counterparts require. This course introduces the learner to the biophilic benefits of preserved plant gardens for indoor use and provides high-profile examples where these installations are already benefiting building occupants, building managers, and building owners.

HSW Statement:

This course is about biophilia and the benefit it brings to the well-being of building occupants. Exposure to nature and natural patterns has been proven to reduce stress, improve cognition, and even to extend human life spans. The use of all-natural, preserved plants is discussed as a way to bring these benefits to building occupants. The use of these natural assemblies adds to achievement of LEED certification as well as toward other green building rating systems.

Learning Objectives

• Describe biophilic design and its effect on occupants of workspaces, healthcare, and hospitality.
• Explain how plants are preserved and used in indoor gardens.
• Define the design, fabrication, installation and maintenance of indoor gardens and planters created with all-natural, preserved plants.
• Discuss the importance of third-party testing and qualified installers for safety and sustainability.

Presenters

Can Ozturk

Director, Architectural Sales / Chief Sustainability Officer

Can Ozturk

Can “John” Ozturk grew up in a natural stone processing family in Turkey. He ran architectural sales office for the stone company in NJ for two decades. In 2014, he co-founded Garden on the Wall with a passion for nature installations with no maintenance requirements. He is the visionary and optimistic managing partner and Chief Sustainability Officer providing guidance in sustainability in the company operations. Can is also an accredited AIA/IDCEC CEU Speaker.