Join us for this year’s CEU Blitz! Needing some credits? We have you covered. During the week of October 19th, we will host daily CEUs covering a variety of topic and interests.

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

• Monday, October 19: Using Large Format Porcelain Slabs

  Presented by: Porcelanosa USA
  Credited Hours: 1 AIA (applies to IDCEC, self reported)

  This course reviews the benefits of using large porcelain panels in a variety of applications and reviews the sustainable characteristics of the material in comparison to others.

  Learning Objectives:

  1. Comparison to other large format materials

  2. Understand the main advantages of porcelain

  3. Understand the fabrication/installation process

  4. Understand all of the possible applications for porcelain

• Tuesday, October 20: Sounds Choices: Designing for Auditory Comfort + Speech Privacy

  Presented by: Matt Williams, Senior Architecture Enablement Consultant | Steelcase
  Credited Hours: 1 AIA (applies to IDCEC, self reported)

  Acoustic design is often undervalued—until it’s too late. This course equips attendees to design practical, cost-effective solutions that improve speech privacy and auditory comfort. You’ll learn how to interpret acoustic ratings, apply treatments with purpose, and avoid common design missteps. Whether you're planning a space or refining it post-occupancy, you'll leave with a clear, practical framework to create environments where people can focus, communicate, and perform at their best.

  Learning Objectives:

  1. Our Evolving Soundscape: Understand shifts in our environment and how this impact workers and wellbeing.

  2. Science and Perception: Examine how science, our senses, and personal expectations shape our perception of auditory comfort and speech privacy.

  3. Deconstructing Sound for Design Insight: Deepen your knowledge of sound by breaking down its components to better understand and define auditory comfort and speech privacy.

  4. Strategies + Standards for Acoustic Control: Explore effective strategies for controlling sound in the built environment and how to apply them effectively.

  5. Designing from Concept to Completion: Develop a comprehensive acoustical design strategy that aligns with project goals and guides decision-making from schematic design through post-occupancy evaluation.

• Wednesday, October 21: Designing for Impact: Empowering Sustainable Product Specification

  Presented by: Humanscale
  Credited Hours: 1 AIA (applies to IDCEC, self reported)

  This course will address the importance of sustainable product specifications in architecture and design. Attendees will learn how design choices can impact both people and the planet. By understanding methodologies to screen products for environmental, social, and health impacts, participants will become equipped to make informed decisions that have significant positive outcomes.

  Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand the impact of architecture and design product specifications on people and the planet.

  2. Learn a methodology to screen products for their environmental, social, and health impacts.

  3. Address the common mental blocks to sustainable specification.

  4. Discover success stories of architects and designers transforming the industry on sustainability through their influence.

• Thursday, October 22: Architectural Entrances: Rede¬fining Performance and the User Experience

  Presented by: Matter
  Credited Hours: 1 AIA (applies to IDCEC, self reported)

  This course examines the many factors that shape high-performing building entrances through a series of interconnected themes, exploring topics of user experience, safety, inclusivity, sustainability, and emerging smart technologies. This nuanced approach enables professionals to specify entrance solutions that support diverse users, enhance building performance, and align with evolving workplace expectations.

  Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe how entrances shape ­first impressions, express brand identity, and elevate the arrival experience.

  2. Design entrances that are accessible, intuitive, and functional for people of all abilities.

  3. Explain how entry systems enhance health and safety by reducing slips, improving air quality and supporting post-COVID wellness.

  4. Evaluate how durable entry systems extend ‑flooring life, reduce maintenance, and support sustainability goals.

• Friday, October 23: 2027 Colormix Trend Forecast: REWILD

  Presented by: Sherwin Williams
  Credited Hours: 1 AIA (applies to IDCEC, self reported)

  This course explores the future of color through a global trend lens, examining the cultural, technological and environmental forces shaping design in the years ahead. The course introduces a curated palette of 48 colors alongside key macro drivers influencing color, material, and finish (CMF) decisions across interiors, architecture, and product design. 

  Learning Objectives:

  1. To gain knowledge and insight into the color influences for residential color and design trends for 2027. 

  2. To gain knowledge and insight into the technological, historical, cultural, and environmental influences that lead color and design trends for 2027.

  3. To gain inspiration for current and future design projects.

  4. To gain knowledge of how continuity colors play a role within a variety of environments, finishes and industries.

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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