Interior Architecture: What's the New Normal [AF2]

Monday, June 11
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, Steamboat Room

Credits: None at this time
Fee: Free

The AIA Interior Architecture Knowledge Community represents one of the largest areas of practice in the design profession, as well as one of the most accessible – horizontal, applicable to a broad range of building types and projects. Interior designers find themselves applying their expertise to a range of different projects, while base – building architect colleagues may specialize in a particular type of building, be it housing, or healthcare, or justice and so forth.

As current economic conditions lead more architecture firms to seek to expand into Interiors, as well larger practices to expand into smaller scale work they may not previously have considered, competition is now keener than ever. Access to more in-depth, pragmatic, experience-based information related to best practices will become critical, as will establishing benchmarks in the education and development of a new generation of Interior Designers, trained for the demands of an evolving practice area.

We’d like to hear what you think about Interior Arcitecture: What are your needs and what are your challenges? What lessons can you bring that help define a descipline that is driven by the marketplace, the client and the practitioner.

Speakers: Mary A. Burke, Principal, Burke Design & Architecture PLLC • Brian Malarkey, Executive Vice President, EcoServices

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New Mandatory ADA Regulations – What’s involved and what you need to know to be compliant [AF3]

Tuesday, June 12
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, Merchants Room
Credits: 2 CEU’s
Fee: $35

To say the ADA is confusing and complex would be an understatement. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design became effective on March 15, 2012. This replaces the 1991 Standard (ADAAG) for newly constructed and altered buildings and facilities. This can’t miss forum will answer all your questions and feature the latest information on the revisions and how they will affect you. Attendees will also hear a comparison between the 2010 (updated ADA Accessibility Guidelines) and the original ADA Standards.

Speakers: Kimberly Marks, ASID, Marks Design • David Yanchulis, Coordinator of Public Affairs/Accessibility Specialist, Office of Technical and Information Services, – US Access Board

Please visit the Department of Justice's website for information on the 2010 ADA Standards of Accessible Design: http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/2010ADAstandards.htm

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Innovating Yourself in Turbulent Times [AF4]

Tuesday, June 12

1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, Merchants Room
Credits: 1 CEU
Fee: $35

The Design industry has had a rough decade and it’s been even more challenging since 2008’s economic downturn. Many designers find themselves in a shrinking employment market. So - what should a designer do? Dr. Jeff DeGraff, a professor at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, offers a simple idea: ‘Reinvent Yourself’. Through years of experience helping Fortune 100 companies innovate to reinvent, Jeff applies his tried and true methods to individuals in need of innovation and reinvention. In this session, Dr. DeGraff will help you find ways to think outside the box, identify your natural innovation profile, put your reinvention plan in motion and understand that innovation can be a natural part of your own personal journey to a successful future.

Speaker: Dr. Jeff DeGraff, Clinical Professor of Business Administration, University of Michigan

Attendees are encouraged to take the individual innovation survey and bring the results to the session. This telling survey will help you understand yourself and your relationship with the world around you.

http://innovationyou.com/assessments/group

Under Taking an Assessment? input Group Name and Password below:

Group name: NeoCon

Password: 2012

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Sustainability Without Borders [AF5]

Tuesday, June 12

10:30 a.m. – Noon
Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, Steamboat Room

Credits: None at this time
Fee: $15

Merging territorial lines between construction demolition and recycling practices with decommissioning and surplus stewardship, for the greater good.

Today, most leading companies recycle; with this passport, is it enough to claim sustainability?

Join the discussion with a distinguished panel of leaders implementing an enterprise-wide approach that measures profitability with social responsibility.

Speakers: Lila Grant, Executive Director, ANEW • John Peterson, Founder + President, Public Architecture • Tracy Backus, Dir. Sustainable Programs, Teknion

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Specifying Textiles for Success [AF6]

Tuesday, June 12
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, Steamboat Room

Credits: None at this time
Fee: $35

This program presented by ACT will explain facts about fabric use, selection, and appropriate application to help designers create interiors that not only look beautiful but also perform to the designer’s and end-user’s satisfaction.

Speakers: Janan Rabiah, Executive Director, Association for Contract Textiles

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An Introduction to EDAC (Evidence-Based Design Accreditation & Certification) [AF7]

Monday, June 11
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, Steamboat Room

Credits: None at this time
Fee: Free

Learn about the evidence-based accreditation and certification (EDAC) program, which educates and assesses individuals on their understanding of the evidence-based (EBD) process for healthcare facility projects.

Speakers: Bill Coble, Director, Nurture Design Alliances • Sara Marberry, Executive Vice President and COO, The Center for Health Design

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World Palette Report [AF8]

Tuesday, June 12
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, Steamboat Room

Credits: None at this time
Fee: $75

CMG’s World Palette is the culmination of regional and international color forecasting events held throughout 2011. The palette compares colors forecast in North America, Canada, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. This session will look at trends and influence, and gives insight into where color is moving around the world.

Speakers: Mark Woodman, President, Color Marketing Group

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Design with Decorative Glass for Smashing Results [AF9]

Tuesday, June 12
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, Merchants Room
Credits: 1.5 CEU’s
Fee: $25 Members, $35 Non-Members

Follow our experts into the technology of decorating glass and see how it will impact your design. Real-world case studies will be given.

Speaker: Greg Saroka, President, Goldray Industries, Ltd. • Julie Schimelpenningh, Technical Applications Manager, Solutia Inc. • Danik Dancause, Marketing Manager, Walker Glass

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Quality of Light for Quality of Life: Integrating Lighting Quality and Energy Efficiency into the Built-Environment [AF10]

Monday, June 11
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, Merchants Room

Credits: None at this time
Fee: $25

The presentation will enable attendees to have a better understanding of the possibilities and limitations of new lighting technologies and how both electric and natural lighting in the built environment, if designed properly, is lighting what needs light.

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Power Think: The Who What and Where of Work [AF11]

Monday, June 11
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
IIDA Headquarters, Suite 567, The Learning Center
Credits: 0.1 CEU
Fee: $25 Members, $55 Non-Members

Engage with International Leaders about the changes in the practice of Design, new client expectations and the need for a new approach. Join some of the foremost Design leaders in North America, from the Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) and International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Boards as they consider the new realities to manage a firm, increase success and determine the future of Design. This C-suite session targets Firm Leaders and emerging managers who recognize the practice of design is changing and are challenging the way it has also changed clients’ approach to design.

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2012 and Beyond: New Directions for Government Interiors [AF12]

Wednesday, June 13
9:30-11:00 a.m.
Location: IIDA Headquarters, Suite 567, The Learning Center
Credits: 0.1 CEU
Fee: Free Members, $35 Non-Members

What’s next, what’s new and just what does the future hold for our US Government Interiors? What about green specifications? Bring a fresh perspective and prepare to take note of what the future of design will bring to the Government. Leaders from various areas of Government Design will share their insight, following the presentation.

Sponsored by: Tandus   

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Bootcamp for LEED CI [AF13]

Monday, June 11
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, Merchants Room
Credits: 1.0 GBCI CE
Fee: $45

Spend 60 minutes getting answers to essential questions regarding LEED 2009 requirements for professional accreditation and project certification. Questions continue to swirl around LEED accreditation and the evolving requirements for LEED certification. Take away cliff notes to navigate major LEED for Commercial Interior strategies.

This one-hour session will answer these basic questions:

• When and why should I consider being a LEED Green Associate or LEED AP ID&C?
• What are the requirements for obtaining and maintain these credentials?
• What are the prerequisites and major elements of LEED 2009 for Commercial Interiors?
• What makes a product green and what certifications support these green product attributes?
• How do green leases and green tenant guidelines marry with LEED Cl Certification?
• What and where are the links between carbon and LEED certification?

Speakers: Lois Vitt Sale, LEED AP, Chief Sustainability Office, Wright & Company

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Green Speak: Communicating a Product’s Environmental Story [AF14]

Tuesday, June 12
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, Steamboat Room
Credits: 2.0 GBCI CE
Fee: $75

• Do you want to bolster your understanding of LEED credits related to products and materials?
• Do you want to better understand what is required for a LEED submittal and what really matters?
• Do you ever wonder if a ‘Green’ sales pitch of a given product is legitimate?
• Are you looking to pursue a LEED professional credential?

Join the USGEC - Illinois Chapter for a half-day program on the LEED credits and environmental considerations related specifically to building materials.

At the end of this program, attendees will be able to:

• Accurately represent the environmental characteristics of product
• Promote the environmental benefits of a product
• Determine a product’s contribution to LEED credits
• Provide acceptable documentation for LEED submissions
• Write specifications for materials contributing to LEED credits
• Evaluate the marketing claims of a product

Speakers: Tony Holub, LEED AP BD+C, Demonica Kemper Architect • Meghann Maves, LEED AP BD+C, Recycling Services Inc.

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The Power of Sustainable Wallcovering [AF15]

Monday, June 11
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, Merchants Room
Credits: 1 CEU
Fee: $45

A session to describe the applications for the Sustainability Standard for Wallcoverings (NSF-342) and the impact that it will have on sustainable design.

Speakers: Giselle Walsh, Director of Environment Affairs, MDC Wallcoverings • Amber Dzikowicz, Program Manager – Sustainability, NSF International

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