Join us for this year’s CEU Blitz! Needing some credits? We have you covered. During the week of December 1st, we will host daily CEUs covering a variety of topic and interests. This year, we are switching it up, offering three in-person learning opportunities.

All sessions will include the option to attend virtually through Zoom and will occur between 12:00 - 1:00 PM.

• Monday, December 1: Colormix Forecast 2026

  Presented by: Sherwin Williams
  Location: Virtual Only

  This course will take the participant on a directional color journey showcasing stimulating imagery, evidenced based findings and a focus on Health, Safety and Wellness requirements that are found throughout the main color drivers as well as color, material and finish directions for 2026. We will explore the macro trends influencing future color directions that include global, technological, historic, psychological and sustainability factors that have insight over the four-color evolution stories for 2026; Frosted Tints, Sunbaked Hues, Restorative Darks, and Foundational Neutrals.

  Learning Objectives:

  1. To gain knowledge and insight into the color influences for residential and commercial color trends for 2026.

  2. To gain knowledge and insight into the historical, cultural, environmental and designer influences that lead color and design trends in 2026/2027.

  3. To gain knowledge and insight into the historical, cultural, environmental and designer influences that lead color and design trends in 2026/2027.

  4. To gain knowledge of how color plays a role in a variety of interior environments ranging from home to commercial environments (education, hospitality, workplace, healthcare and senior living).

• Tuesday, December 2: Exploring the WELL Building Standard and the Plumbing Industry’s Role in Health and Wellness

  Presented by: Sloan
  Location: Virtual & In Person (Kimball International Showroom, 281 Summer St., Boston)

  Consumers and the design industry are taking notice of newly embraced lifestyle and workplace shifts, coupled with an increasing focus on climate change, health, and wellness. There is a more conscious effort, even a responsibility, to plan, design, and develop for well -being. Since the COVID -19 pandemic, we have heightened awareness of hygiene and the challenges that high -touch surfaces present, such as those found in commercial restrooms. This course will explore v2 of the WELL Building Standard and how commercial restroom products can help designers achieve WELL v2 Certification. We will identify the plumbing industry’s role in health and wellness and how reducing water consumption in commercial restrooms impacts the health and well -being of building occupants.

  Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand the need for healthy buildings and the importance of WELL v2 and the International WELL Building Institute.

  2. Introduce the 10-Concept WELL Certification framework.

  3. Explore how commercial restroom products can help designers achieve WELL v2 Certification.

  4. Identify how reducing water consumption in commercial restrooms impacts the health and well-being of building occupants and technologies that have been developed to overcome perceived challenges.

  Note: Kimball will be hosting a Grab-a-Roll activity following the CEU presentation. Be sure to select “in-person” if you plan on attending this additional event!

• Wednesday, December 3: Rethinking Light, Design and the Human Experience

  Presented by: Boston Light Source
  Location: Virtual & In Person (Allermuir Showroom, 22 Batterymarch St., 3rd Floor, Boston)

  Light plays a critical role in the spaces we construct and for the people who inhabit them. As the built environment transforms from the assembly of inanimate materials crafted by a series of independent trade artisans to a world of intelligent, interconnected solid state electronic devices, new methodology is the imperative.

  Learning Objectives:

  1. Explore the basics of advanced architectural anidolic daylighting strategies and determine how they can be deployed with LEDs in solid state lighting technologies.

  2. Analyze human visual interpretation of light and color and how that affects perception in the built environment; distinguish different types of light spectrum control, and discuss the color tuning abilities of tunable white fixtures to improve the comfort and well-being of people in the noted environment.

  3. Identify application best practices for minimal energy usage in commercial and institutional settings using specific examples that focus on energy efficiency and sustainable design values.

  4. Recognize the role of a lighting system as the backbone infrastructure in the next generation of buildings that synthesizes all elements of lighting design – industrial, optical, electrical, thermal and mechanical.

• Thursday, December 4: Understanding Inclusive Design

  Presented by: Steelcase
  Location: Virtual & In Person (Office Concepts 2250 Pawtucket Ave, East Providence)

  Inclusive Design is the process of using participatory methods to inform design, enabling designers and architects to create new ways for traditionally excluded communities to engage in activities of their choice. The practice of Inclusive Design is critical to the success of any design practice as it enables designers and architects to create spaces and products that are compelling and accessible.

  Learning Objectives:

  1. Participants will delve into the principles and practices of inclusive design, including understanding the needs of diverse stakeholder groups, incorporating equitable design best practices, and leveraging different lived experiences and perspectives as a source of inspiration, innovation and creativity.

  2. Learners will explore real-world case studies to better understand the impact of inclusive design on building and product design.

  3. Participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to apply inclusive design principles to their own work and make design accessible and inclusive for everyone

• Friday, December 5: Key Principles of Infection Control in Healthcare Flooring

  Presented by: Gerflor
  Location: Virtual Only

  Hospitals, clinics and other patient-care facilities are designed to aid in the care and healing of sick and injured people; however, these facilities can also present a source of possible contamination and infection that can affect both staff and patients. In this course, participants will learn how properly designed flooring and wall systems can improve hygiene and health, and understand how testing and innovations make it possible for designers to create inherently safer spaces in healthcare.

  Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand how flooring and wall systems can reduce exposure to infections.

  2. Learn the science regarding surface contamination.

  3. Understand the ISO testing systems that measure bio-hazards and their impact on healthcare systems.

  4. Look at integrated systems that can simplify maintenance and reduce bacterial and viral contamination.

  5. Be introduced to emerging light-based disinfection technologies.

REGISTRATION

Registration to these events is FREE but is required. Click the button below to secure your spot!

Virtual access details will be emailed to all registered attendees, the morning of each session.

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