On-Site & Virtual CEUs

This presentation explores how innovative 3D printing technology can drive sustainable practices in workplace design. The presenters will share the principles of circularity, emphasizing the reuse, regeneration, and sustainable sourcing of materials. They will also dive into the five pillars of circular design--future reconfiguration, ease of implementation, low carbon footprint, reclaimed and upcycled materials, and design for disassembly--and highlight the role of 3D printing in achieving these goals. By sharing the practical applications of 3D printing for creating furniture, demountable walls, acoustic panels, and more using sustainable materials such as bioplastics, reclaimed wood, and algae-based filaments, attendees will gain insight into how these innovations are shaping the future of sustainable design and fostering environmentally responsible practices. A live demo will show how 3D printing with circular economy principles accelerates their scalable adoption.

Speakers: Darwen Hinton, Senior Designer, IA Interior Architects | Audrey Robinson, Intermediate Designer, IA Interior Architects

When the Materials Pledge was created in 2018, it challenged design and construction professionals to think holistically about building materials. The Pledge's aspirational statements redefined sustainable building materials as those that support five fundamental impact areas: Human Health, Climate Health, Ecosystem Health, and Social Health + Equity in a Circular Economy. But how do you move from these aspirational statements to meaningful action? In this session, you'll leave with practical steps that you can take to live up to your company's pledges and sustainable materials goals. Hear directly from leaders of the AIA Materials Pledge Working Group and sustainable building materials experts about how you can leverage industry momentum and tools and metrics to guide and track progress to implement your materials goals in practice.

Speakers: Tanya Eagle, AICP, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, Director, Sustainable Buildings Team Lead, JLL | Lona Rerick, AIA, LEED Fellow, WELL AP, LFA, Principal, ZGF Architects | Jay Hindmarsh, AIA, LFA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, CSI CDT CCS, Sustainable Services Lead, The Miller/Hull Partnership, LLP

Beyond aesthetics, well designed environments impacts everyone and enables us to enjoy: Improved wellbeing, business and medical outcomes; reduced isolation loneliness and crime; safe neighborhoods and strong communities. Conversely, bad design can interfere with all of these. Data collected in & on spaces reveals correlations between spatial design and human behavior. Can designers tune design for desired human behavior? Should we? Who decides? This session will present projects and research that illustrate the outcome of spatial design on its occupants and the potential for design-orchestrated behavior. The session will invite audience members into discussion on the implications for the possible future of design.

Speakers: David Euscher, ASID, IIDA, NCIDQ, WELL, Vice President, Studio Design Director, Corgan | Elizabeth Von Lehe, NCIDQ, ASID, Interior Design Director, HDR | Dawn Haynie, Ph D., ASID Educator, Research Fellow, ASID

An overview of an internal benchmarking process built to comply with AIA Material Pledge Standards and the Common Material Framework, this course will highlight ways that Stantec has been extracting data from Revit projects to understand how healthy material standards are being used throughout the portfolio of projects across various markets. This presentation will provide a high-level overview of the internal process developed to show how firms can document compliant materials being used and how we can help supplement other tools in the industry to capture interior finish specifications with our process.

Speakers: Jillian Dexter, IIDA, RID, Associate | Interior Designer, Stantec | Terry D'Amore, NCIDQ, LEED AP, Senior Associate, Project Manager - Digital Practice, Stantec | Vickie Rush, CID, LEED AP ID+C, WELL AP, IIDA, Associate, Senior Interior Designer, Stantec

The release of LEED V5 this year represents the boldest major update for materials and products in over a decade. The material selection landscape is changing each day, and those designing as well as specifying finishes, furniture, flooring, etc. are placing a critical lens on the process taken to affect change in the built environment. This session will cover what's new for V5 and how to maximize points in the new rating system. You will hear from USGBC staff and members of the LEED Technical Advisory Group who helped launch the new rating system. USGBC will discuss the Building Product Selection & Procurement credit, which is rooted in the impact areas of LEED Version 5. Members of the Materials & Resources Technical Advisory Group will address the ways in which the criteria areas, which have been intentionally aligned with the Mindful Materials Common Materials Framework, will impact the industry from the perspective of those designing, specifying and manufacturing.

Speakers: Lyndsay Watkins, WELL AP, LEED Green Associate, Senior Associate, Decarbonization, USGBC | Eric Doyle, LEED and WELL AP, Senior Sustainability Consultant, Steelcase | Matt Van Duinen, Sustainability Director, WAP Sustainability

Color understanding in society, culture, emotionality and vision Color theory, how we see color Psychological/physiological aspects: physical and emotional specific effects of color Color in Marketing & Culture Color in safety, retail, healthcare, childcare, senior care, disabilities care.

Speaker: Bohdan Gernaga, MBA, Principal/Director of interiors, tymedesign

Discover how the University of Texas MD Anderson's Cancer Center, one of the world's largest and most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention, planned for future growth and expansion. This panel discusses the complex nature required to move 1,400 employees to pave the way for urgent expansion projects. Discussion will focus on mastering change management, stakeholder engagement, and effective communication strategies in a dynamic, complex project environment. Learn to recognize when processes are ineffective, when to pivot, and how to leverage tools for rapid collaboration and clear communication. This panel will share insights into balancing multiple project constraints--such as fast-track scheduling, multiple end-user group integration, high level decision-making, and furniture reuse--transforming these challenges into a catalyst for innovation, revealing sustainability strategies hidden within the project's core objectives.

Speakers: Brandy Goffinet, RID, LEED AP, Facilities Planner/Designer, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Caryn Ogier, AIA, LEED AP, RID, PMP, Director of Furniture Planning, Kimiko Designs | Stephanie Fallon, M.S., IIDA, CHID, LEED Green Associate, Director of Interiors and Associate Partner, PhiloWilke Partnership

When architecture, interior design, technology, signage, and service design are coordinated separately, the result is a fragmented experience for users. And as organizations expand, this siloed approach to design results in a broader sense of inconsistency, affecting trust, loyalty, and satisfaction. The solution to this fragmentation and inconsistency is experience design: an integrated, human-centered, place-oriented approach that brings all design disciplines together. While many organizations are going through the process of experience design, they are missing a crucial piece of the puzzle: how to maintain that value over time. The key? Experience design guidelines that turn experiential thinking into a set of actionable and adaptable outcomes. This session explores how both organizations and designers can create, implement, and continuously update experience design guidelines to maximize long-term ROI.

Speakers: Sarah Wicker, Principal, XD Advisory Service, Perkins&Will | Mariana Giraldo, Associate Principal, Design Strategy Practice Leader, Perkins&Will

Get a front row seat to the lessons learned from designing workspaces for nationally renowned advertising and creative agencies. Creating spaces that support the needs of visual designers that produce work for clients like Google, Audi, Mountain Dew, Adidas, Oreo, and Formula One requires a deep understanding of the creative process and personalities behind it. The branding and interior design pros at Campfire & Co. will walk you through what makes designing for creatives different, how to adapt your process to fit their expectations, detailed takeaways for workplace design, and how to leverage collaborative storytelling to promote a finished project.

Speakers: Rachel Howlett, AIA, Senior Interior Designer, Campfire & Co. | Christina Kern, Cofounder & Partner, Campfire & Co.

Taking inspiration from design for children, designers can create spaces that spark childlike wonder for everyone. Interior design has the power to transcend functionality, becoming a medium for joy, discovery, and connection. This talk will explore how embedding playful touchpoints within interiors elevates the experience for people of all ages, engaging the senses and fostering meaningful interactions. By integrating environmental graphics, sculptural elements, interactive exhibits, and creative spatial dynamics, designers can craft environments that surprise and delight.

Speakers: Elizabeth Von Lehe, NCIDQ, ASID, Interior Design Director, HDR | Hannah Straus, Senior Interior Designer, HDR

How might AI transform the way we design sustainable materials? This session explores using generative AI to design nature-inspired, emotionally resonant materials & accelerates eco-friendly adoption by helping designers visualize their applications. By generating textures & color maps & applying them to CAD designs using tools like Keyshot and AI platforms, we can create realistic product renders that connect today's lab innovations to tomorrow's market-ready designs. Examples like cactus leather & the wabi-sabi aesthetic highlight AI's challenges and opportunities in capturing the detailed, imperfect beauty of sustainable natural materials--qualities that deeply resonate with humans. Attendees will learn to integrate AI into workflows for sustainable innovation & use nature-inspired palettes to create and visualize materials that evoke humanizing, nurturing triggers. This session blends technology, craft, and sustainability to inspire innovative approaches to eco-conscious design.

Speakers: Tiange Wang, Software Design Lead, IDEO | Jason Robinson, Senior Industrial Design Director, IDEO

This presentation demonstrates an evidence-based integrated design approach in transforming a 1988 adult psychiatric unit into an eating disorder treatment center that reinforces the methods of Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital in Tulsa, OK. This facility requiring reimagining traditional behavioral health spaces to address the unique challenges of eating disorders treatment. The renovation showcases specialized environments balancing clinical necessity with hospitality-inspired design, creating spaces that promote healing while maintaining essential safety protocols. Unlike typical behavioral health units, this facility emphasizes a spa-like atmosphere while accommodating extended stays. The project exemplifies how thoughtful design can support complex treatment protocols while creating dignified, healing spaces that aid in successful recovery and reintegration.

Speakers: Leah Hofferkamp, AIA, NCARB, NCIDQ, RID, LEED AP BD+C, LSSYB, Sr. Associate, Sr Project Designer, HOK | Rhian Collins, LEEDGA, Sr. Interior Design Pro, HOK

Contemporary pedagogy has shifted towards decentralized models with an increased emphasis on group collaboration and project-based learning. For campuses, adapting to this shift means supporting collaborative work between students, students and faculty, and between faculty. Learn how to design spaces specifically for these new modes of interaction at different scales and within diverse contexts, like reinventing an Ivy League biomedical library as a hub of hands-on iterative research; converting a natatorium into an all-ages STEM Center; or creating a new center for business education for one of the nation's top programs. At both K-12 and higher education levels, creative solutions, quality design, and responsive aesthetics make for sought-after spaces that are in constant use. Explore solutions for common challenges like integrating effective technology, designing for flexibility, optimizing acoustics - and, above all, how to make these spaces not just functional but also beautiful.

Speakers: Sennah Loftus, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP BD+C, Partner & Director of Interiors, Voith & Mactavish Architects | Nina Voith, Associate & Associate, Director of Interiors, Voith & Mactavish Architects

In today's diverse society, designing spaces that cater to a wide range of cognitive profiles is more essential than ever. This panel will explore actionable strategies and best practices for creating neuro-inclusive spaces that foster well-being, belonging, functionality, and comfort for all users. Led by experts in interior design, architecture, education, psychology, workplace design and brain health, this session will cover practical approaches to designing for varied cognitive needs. Attendees will learn how to balance aesthetics with functionality while addressing the challenges of neurodivergent vs. neurotypical needs in both public and private spaces. Whether you are a designer, educator, workplace manager, building owner or advocate, this panel will provide you with the insights to make neuro-inclusivity a foundation of your design process, and how thoughtful design practices can create built environments where everyone can thrive.

Speakers: Ronnie Belizaire, FIIDA, RID, NCIDQ, Studio Practice Leader | Principal, HKS, Inc. | Yong In, IIDA, IDEC, ASID, NCIDQ, RID, LEED AP, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador, Clinical Assistant Professor, Purdue University | Angelita Scott, Ph.D, Allied ASID, IIDA, IDEC, Founder and Design Research Principal
Angie Scott Design | Eric Kutche, MHA, AIA, LSSGB, ACHE, Senior Medical Planner, HKS, Inc. | Liz Fallon, AIA, Studio Practice Leader, HKS | Kristin Reddick, NCIDQ, Research Specialist II, Haworth

Today's workplaces bear little resemblance to those of our parents. From the hierarchical and segmented workplaces of the post-WWII era - to today's open and collaborative "innovation hubs", there has been a shift in how and where people work. Competition for highly skilled workers continues to intensify. School planners and designers must evolve the landscape to prepare students for success, and workplace designers must keep up with generational shifts and changing workstyles. We will explore the interwoven relationship between learning and work environments. We will discuss the continuum from kid's basic needs during early education through the expectations of today's employers - and identify specific ways that designers can create spaces throughout the educational journey to equip students with the social, intellectual and technical skills needed to succeed in todays workplace.

Speakers: Lisa Sawin, AIA, NCARB, Principal, Harriman | Peter Pinkerton, IIDA, NCIDQ, Associate, Harriman | Mark Lee, AIA, LEED AP, Principal/CEO, Harriman

With an aging population and rising chronic diseases, homes are becoming primary care hubs. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognized the challenge of ensuring safe and reliable care in homes. Current home health technologies offer fragmented solutions. By integrating medical, digital and physical infrastructure, homes can better support health. FDAs Home as a Health Care Hub initiative, facilitated by HKS, reimagines the home as a nexus of health and wellness. The team leverages evidence and stakeholder engagement to understand needs of people with diabetes. At the core of this initiative is the Idea Lab, that includes discovery documents synthesizing clinical, technology and housing insights, along with empathy-building tools, and Lilypad(TM) Virtual Reality platform to illuminate the lived experiences of those with diabetes. This work emphasizes collaboration among designers, technology innovators and health providers to create homes for seamless, integrated experiences.

Speakers: UPALI NANDA, PhD, Assoc. AIA, EDAC, ACHE, Global Sector Director, Innovation, HKS | Deborah Wingler, PhD, EDAC, LSSYB, Global Practice, Director, Applied Research, HKS | Rutali Joshi, PhD, EDAC, LSSYB, Research Lead, Health, HKS | Nethra Ram Mohan, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, Director of Immersive Experiences, HKS

How can communities meaningfully shape the design of interior spaces? Participatory design provides a path to achieving greater equity and belonging. This session will showcase a generative approach to community engagement, featuring case studies from public library and educational projects. Attendees will explore varied engagement strategies, including vision collaging, precedent studies, color explorations, and furniture selection workshops. These methods, grounded in lived experiences, encourage tangible engagement in the design process. Unlike traditional surveys or more passive methods, these hands-on activities empower the community to actively co-create with designers to ensure spaces that reflect their aspirations. Participants will gain practical tools to adopt co-creative approaches in their own work, fostering environments that are inclusive, joyful, and culturally responsive. Together, we will reimagine how to design spaces not just for communities, but alongside them.

Speakers: Jeanie Lai, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP, Principal, Bora Architecture & Interiors | Kate Stuart, NCIDQ, IIDA, Associate, Interior Designer, Bora Architecture & Interiors | Alisha Borden, IIDA, Interior Designer, Bora Architecture & Interiors

The "Evidence Based Design in Healthcare" CEU is about several areas of information coming together to make the best-informed decision for your facility. It takes into account evidence based medicine, research informed manufacturing and data driven decision making into a complete healthcare strategy for your upcoming project. One must make decisions using current best evidence and past projects to inform and influence the upcoming space. There are 4 levels of Evidence Based Practice discussed (1- Best Practice Model, 2-Hypothesis and Measurements, 3- Presentations and Magazine articles, 4-Peer Reviewed Scholarly Publication) and an easy to follow checklist on understanding these levels of using EBD for your facility. Not all levels are required for every project. Very few are at a Level 4 but most fit into Level 2. Knowing if you are actually creating a Healing environment is done by measuring & interpreting the results. This is what is Evidence Based Design in Healthcare is all about.

Speaker: Julia Rosen, NBD Healthcare Director, Canada, Groupe Lacasse

Sensory rooms have evolved from therapeutic tools in clinical settings to essential features in high-stress environments like airports, sports stadiums, and public spaces. These spaces provide a refuge for individuals, especially those prone to sensory overload, by integrating inclusive design principles and the core expertise of occupational therapists in sensory processing and integration. This presentation explores how sensory rooms address sensory challenges while focusing on practical adaptations for public space design. Key elements such as safety, accessibility, biophilic design, and sensory zoning will be highlighted, emphasizing their role in creating thoughtful, inclusive spaces. Attendees will gain insights into designing sensory rooms that balance effectiveness, feasibility, and user needs, along with strategies for integrating these spaces into high-traffic environments. Sensory rooms are now vital tools for enhancing comfort and wellbeing in fast-paced settings.

Speakers: Francisco Lasta, OTR/L, Assoc. AIA, Inclusive Design Lead, GFT | Jessica Kronberg, MS, OTR/L, ECHM, Occupational Therapist, M Street Pediatric Therapy | Lisa Adams, NCIDQ, LEED AP, WELL AP, Director of CitizenHKS & Sustainable Design Leader, Interiors, HKS | Meg Gruber, MS OTR/L, CLC, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, M Street Pediatric Therapy

Using case study examples from Mercedes-Benz Stadium's Field Level VIP Clubs, this panel will take a deep dive into navigating the changing landscape of furniture in public assembly spaces. The dynamic group of experts will discuss client expectations and best practices for specifying the right product for the application - extending beyond aesthetics and considering factors such as durability, mobility, accessibility and functionality. As conversions teams are constantly reconfiguring spaces, the session will address approaches to finishes and features to facilitate versatile, multi-use public environments, and to deliver high quality visitor experiences. This panel will discuss how to champion sustainability and community connections. Panelists will underscore proactive communication across the project's lifecycle, best practices for engaging complex stakeholder networks and a pipeline for continued client communication after installation and solving for arising issues.

Speakers: Rachel Mathis, Associate Principal, TVS | Alison Rutledge, Director, Regional Sales - East, Bernhardt Design | Kayla Samuel, Operations Project Manager, Mercedes-Benz Stadium

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is reshaping our industry. Knowing how to effectively utilize AI tools has become an essential skill for design professionals. This session explores actionable, real-world strategies for integrating AI tools into day-to-day practices, showcasing how each tool can streamline processes, elevate creativity, and enhance collaboration. Through case studies and demonstrations, experts from Spectorgroup present an engaging discussion on how AI tools such as ChatGPT, Midjourney, Materiscan, Hypar etc. can enhance all phases of the design process. Attendees will learn how to utilize AI to strengthen research and concept development, accelerate iterative design processes, and automate documentation and reporting. This session moves beyond theory to teach industry professionals how to leverage AI in intuitive and accessible ways, improving efficiency without compromising the human creativity that remains an essential component of design.

Speakers: Faizan Zaidi, Director, Design Technology, Spectorgroup | Steven South, LEED AP, NCIDQ, IIDA, Fitwel Ambassador, Design Director, Senior Associate, Spectorgroup

Can strategic planning and innovative design transform constrained spaces into high-performing, world-class healthcare environments? In this session, you'll learn how UW Health and Flad Architects turned a compact, underutilized hospital space into a high-impact home for the renowned Pleasant T. Rowland Transplant Clinic. By repurposing 16,000 sf of space, consolidating services, enhancing patient experiences, and fostering operational efficiency, this project demonstrates the power of thoughtful design and planning. The presentation highlights a data-driven, collaborative process that integrates phased planning and aligns stakeholder priorities with strategic goals to create flexible spaces that adapt to growth, integrate technology, and optimize resources. Attendees will gain practical, inspiring insights into how robust data gathering and analytical tools, combined with nimble planning, can align spaces with evolving needs while unlocking opportunities for future innovation.

Speakers: Michael McKay, AIA, ACHE, EDAC, LEED AP, NCARB, Director of Planning Design Construction and Real Estate, UW Health | Erin Frush, WRID, IIDA, WELL AP, Associate Principal, Interior Designer, Flad Architects | Kara Freihoefer, PhD, NCIDQ, EDAC, LEED ID+C, Associate Principal, Director of Healthcare Research, Flad Architects

Future-Ready Retail: Reimagining Malls and Main Street for 2030 and Beyond explores how retailers and designers alike can adapt to the rapidly evolving landscape by focusing on technology, design and community-driven strategies. As shopping preferences shift and the demand for experiential retail grows, my presentation provides actionable insights for creating thriving, future-ready spaces. From the seamless integration of technology to fostering authentic connections with customers and designing engaging sustainable environments, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to transform malls and Main Street into dynamic, engaging destinations. Objectives: Understand the role of technology in enhancing the in-store experience and driving customer engagement. Explore design strategies that prioritize discovery and interaction in retail spaces. Learn how authenticity and brand values build loyalty and drive foot traffic. Use sustainability as a growth strategy.

Speaker: Lauren Chipman, AIA, NCARB, WELL AP, CEO, Chipman Design Architecture

What matters to Gen Z? How does this generation think about life, work, play, sustainability and collaboration? Insights from the real world of Furniture Design at NU. Hemant Jha created and teaches a new course at NU: Design Objects/Furniture Design. 10 student makers from across disciplines at NU create 10 unique pieces of furniture, providing unique personal, real-world insights into what matters to this generation of future consumers and buyers. What's the future of furniture? Stay ahead of the curve. Join Hemant in conversation at this creative seminar.

Speaker: HEMANT JHA, M.Arch YSoA, Faculty&Advisor, Segal Design Institute, Northwestern University

What does "safety" mean to your team related to product selection? Besides its importance in planning, design and construction, safety is a crucial element in every product's service life: once specified and in place in your project, how long do you (and the C-suite) expect it hold up? 7 years? 10 years? What happens if it only lasts 6 months because it was improperly cleaned or maintained. Who pays for the replacement? What happens if products are trashed sooner because they became an infection control hazard? Join this expert panel as they focus on the safety aspects of healthcare materials and cleaning/disinfecting protocols that should be understood during the selection process to help increase the service-life of each. View the often-overlooked connection between safety and performance as they relate to durability, sustainability, infection prevention, testing, comfort, aesthetics and the product's overall service-life. Learn how help prevent premature failures.

Speakers: Barbara Dellinger, MA, CHID, FIIDA, EDAC, MDCID, NCIDQ, Principal, Dellinger Consulting, LLC | Jane Rohde, AIA, FIIDA, ASID, CHID, ACHA
Founder & Principal, JSR Associates | Shari Solomon, Esq., CIEC, President, CleanHealth Environmental

The renovation and restack of 13 floors at the United Airlines headquarters in Chicago created a hybrid workplace infused with a dynamic energy that reinforces employee pride. This space brings together staff through shared experiences connected to United's brand story: an airline where Good Leads the Way. Re-use and revitalization of the existing space was a priority to align with United's sustainability goals. Circular design strategies were implemented, creating a next-life in lieu of an end-life for many of the tenant improvement materials and furniture. After optimizing reuse, new FF&E specifications included criteria for recycled content, material and occupant health, yielding a significant embodied carbon reduction of over 3,000 metric tons of CO2e emissions. This large-scale project case study demonstrates how circular design/economy strategies can be incorporated to deliver successful next-generation workplace environments while having a positive impact on people and planet.

Speakers: Brett Gardner, RID, LEED AP BD+C, CSR-P, Senior Director of Sustainability, IA Interior Architects | Erin Dayrit, NCIDQ, IIDA
Senior Designer, IA Interior Architects | Amy Gaddis, AIA, Aviation Strategy, Design, & Construction, ID8 Design + Consulting | Bob King, Associate Principal, Continua Interiors

As we stand at the intersection of art and science, of imitation and innovation, of consumption and creation, creativity's future holds unique potential. In an era where information floods our senses and technology reshapes thinking patterns, the ability to focus has become a precious resource. Our physical surroundings play a key role in enhancing or hindering individual and group creative capabilities. This session explores how scientific research into environmental psychology is leveraged to create spaces that support focus and creativity. From ambient sounds to colors, natural materials, light, & spatial configuration, our environments shape creative potential. Understanding these principles isn't just about designing better workplaces--it's about creating environments that help navigate information while maintaining the clarity for innovative thinking. The future of creativity depends on our ideas, and ability to create spaces that help us think clearly enough to have them.

Speakers: Valerie Jardon, RID, IIDA, NCIDQ, Fitwel Ambassador, Strategy Director, IA Interior Architects | Sally Augustin, Phd, Director of Research, IA Interior Architects

Discover how human-centric lighting (HCL) enhances health, mood, and productivity. Led by a professional lighting designer and university educator, this session covers the design strategies, science, and technology behind HCL, offering practical lighting design insights for Interior Designers to create people-focused environments in various architectural spaces.

Speaker: Shawn Good, PE, LC, LEED, Vice President / Lighting Studio Director, Windward Lighting Studio

Sharing collective and interdisciplinary experience, the panel will discuss how collaboration supports intergenerational communities to identify, verify, and provide components for successful aging. From various points of view including design, gerontological, and communications perspectives, case study examples will illustrate the opportunities within local communities for influencing positive change. At the core, a universal design, inclusive, and equitable approach to coordinating wellness supports multi-family housing communities, neighborhoods, and those aging in community. What if an intergenerational model could extend beyond walls, while addressing food insecurities, workforce development, affordability, vetted services, housing, and access to wellness coordination? Join us for a conversation, as you are a change agent that can support equitable and sustainable solutions for grassroots change supporting quality of life for residents of all ages to thrive.

Speakers: Jane Rohde, AIA, FIIDA, ASID, CHID, ACHA, Founder & Principal, JSR Associates | Phoebe Stein, President, OLIVE Presents/Ageless Living Collaborative | Sharon Rose, M.S., Social Gerontologist, Wisdom Associates - Smart Solutions for Aging Well

In this presentation, our speakers will provide a summary of how the various forms of intellectual property (utility and design patents, copyrights, and trademarks) can be employed to protect your company's inventions, product designs, artistic works, and brands in the commercial interior design industry. IP portfolio development and maintenance, as well as rights enforcement and online takedown efforts, will be covered.

Speaker: James Aquilina, J.D., Partner, Washington D.C Office Co-Managing Partner, Quarles & Brady LLP

Ceramic and porcelain tile are widely acknowledged as among the most beautiful, sustainable, and healthy finishes available for commercial and residential projects, but exactly what is it about tile that makes it such a high-performing material? This program takes a detailed look at the objective criteria set forth in ANSI and ASTM standards that establish the visual, physical, and performance requirements for various types of tile. It considers tile's aesthetic classifications, its dimensional stability, and other factors that impact the appearance of the finish assembly. It also examines the physical criteria of strength, water absorption, resistance to scratching, impact, and other loads as set forth in the standards. Finally, the program looks at how the environmental impact of tile, setting materials, and grout are measured against objective criteria in the Green Squared(R) sustainability standard and the Material Ingredient Guide published by Tile Council of North America (TCNA).

Speaker: Scott Conwell, FAIA, FCSI, CDT, LEED AP, Director of Industry Development, International Masonry Institute

Computational design and 3d modeling enables design teams to iteratively design and visualize complex forms and generate construction documents. Still, an information gap remains between design and construction, further complicated by imperfect site conditions. The resulting uncertainty can increase costs, timelines and material waste which may discourage project teams from pursuing bespoke design features. Case studies will showcase the range of collaborative digital tools available to design teams including 3D capture technology to BIM-integrated digital fabrication. "Digital craftsmanship" examples demonstrate the value brought to integrated project teams that ensure success through means accessible to design teams regardless of skills or resources. Designers will be inspired to engage with fabricators early in design to enhance creativity, proactively manage cost, optimize material usage and efficiency, enhance project delivery and confidently realize custom fabrications.

Speakers: David Euscher, ASID, IIDA, NCIDQ, WELL, Vice President, Studio Design Director, Corgan | Liz Cordill Aguilar, AIA, RID, Co-Founder, mak Studio

This session highlights Montreal's globally recognized creative sector, which draws influence from Quebec's storied history in live entertainment, arts & culture, technical video gaming and a playful but practical approach to public art and placemaking. Thought leaders from Montreal's digital creative and placemaking ecosystem will share strategic insights around producing & using both digital content production as well as physical installations to drive meaningful engagement in the public realm.

Speakers: Amahl Hazelton, Strategy & Development Lead, Moment Factory | Cheryl Catterall, SEGD, Curated Technologies Strategy Lead (Moderator), HKS, Inc. | Alexandre Simionescu, Founder & CEO, Float4

Think sustainable furniture planning has to be overwhelming, costly, or impractical? Think again! This session empowers facility owners, designers, and specifiers with tools and strategies to simplify sustainability and make a measurable impact--and (gasp!) maybe even enjoy the process.

Discover how informed selections, certified materials, and sustainable practices lead to smarter choices that boost durability, extend furniture life, and keep items out of landfills--while saving money and improving budget efficiency. We'll guide you through RFPs, procurement, and change management, transforming these steps into powerful tools for creating healthier spaces and minimizing environmental harm.

Whether you're tackling large-scale projects or refining your specification process, this session offers practical strategies to achieve financial savings. Leave with fresh ideas, useful tools, and the confidence to make impactful decisions that save resources and create lasting value.

Speakers: Caryn Ogier, AIA, LEED AP, RID, PMP, Director of Furniture Planning, Kimiko Designs | Amanda Epplin, NCIDQ, WELL AP, Furniture Guru, Kimiko Designs

The presentation "Navigating Sustainability Certifications in the Design World," explores the critical role of sustainability standards within the design and furniture industries. Foresight Management is positioned as a strategic partner helping clients integrate energy management and sustainability to enhance profitability. Nucraft is an premium office furniture manufacturer that believes in beautiful connections, between manufacturer, dealer and designer, with a focus on supporting the many ways people live, work and come together. We will explore the role of single to multi-attribute certifications such as BIFMA LEVEL(R), Cradle to Cradle(TM), Life Cycle Assessments, Declare and Mindful Materials, are explored as tools to navigate sustainability attributes. We'll address the challenge of aligning product certifications with client values, key sustainability trends around Design, reducing product Carbon, sustainable materials, and circularity, to help designers bridge these gaps.

Speakers: Andrew DeYoung, VP of Marketing and product Development, Nucraft | Wendy Schlett, Managing Director, Foresight Management

Designing spaces that accommodate neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with autism, poses a significant challenge due to varying sensory needs and the often-rigid nature of interior spaces. Design may overlook the unique requirements of neurodiverse populations, resulting in spaces that are overwhelming or inaccessible. Interior spaces accommodating various events require adaptable solutions to support these individuals and their families. Collaborative efforts between health and design professionals with the community are critical. Presented through a health, design and lived experience lens, this session will identify a range of Interior Design frameworks that advocate for a sense of health and well-being for autistic and neurodivergent individuals. An overview of design strategies to meet these needs in sensory friendly and flexible ways will promote a sense of belonging in different types of spaces.

Speakers: Matthew Heckendorn, Registered Architect, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, President at Heckendorn Shiles Architects, Adjunct Professor Drexel University, Heckendorn Shiles Architects | Wendy Ross, MD, Fellow of American Academy of Pediatrics, Director, Jefferson Center for Autism and Neurodiversity, Jefferson Center for Autism and Neurodiversity | Rachel Updegrove, WELL AP, AIA Associate Member, Architectural Designer and Laboratory Planner, HERA laboratory planners & Thomas Jefferson University – East Falls | Severino Alfonso, Registered Architect (European Union), Assistant Professor, Interior Design & Architecture, Thomas Jefferson University

Calls for the demolition and replacement of Elijah E. Myers' Gothic Revival masterpiece began in the early twentieth century when the style fell out of fashion. The building was repeatedly threatened until purchased by the state government. Over time, Old City Hall developed a reputation as being an outdated and undesirable workspace. Through a comprehensive renovation, new life was given to this Richmond civic icon, repositioning it as a contemporary workplace. With our deep understanding of existing buildings and innovative preservation approaches, we transformed this National Historic Landmark into a modern high-performance office building which seamlessly incorporates new energy-efficient systems into the historic fabric while repairing and rehabilitating the building envelope to improve performance, and restoring the atrium to its original grandeur. Today Old City Hall is a coveted office space, with multiple state agencies vying to be located there.

Speakers: Katie Irwin, AIA, IIDA, Principal, Quinn Evans | Julie Gerber, CID, LEED AP ID+C, Senior Interior Designer, Quinn Evans

The rapidly evolving landscape of teaching and learning requires educational facilities to be adaptive, purposeful, and resilient. This session explores the power of the visioning process in shaping impactful education design projects. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of how visioning fosters a project's success by aligning spatial goals with community aspirations, yielding innovative design solutions. Attendees will explore best practices for effective visioning sessions with diverse stakeholders, and strategies for translating conceptual ideas into spaces that promote exceptional design and pedagogy. Case studies will illustrate how visioning generates environments for learning that promote wellbeing, collaboration, and innovation, while wholeheartedly reflecting a community's identities and values. Attendees will be equipped with tools to ensure their projects not only meet immediate needs but also anticipate future demands, fostering long-term institutional success.

Speakers: Enrico Giori, Assoc. AIA, Architectural Designer, Architecture for Education, Inc. | Elena Prado, Assoc. AIA, Architectural Designer, Architecture for Education, Inc.

As affluent consumers increasingly prioritize wellbeing, a new paradigm for construction of luxury venues is emerging, thanks to recent technological advances. Development of luxury homes and hotels is a rapidly evolving sector, and developers are looking for guaranteed high- quality, turnkey results with bespoke looks and peerless IAQ — a tall order for those remote locations (desert, mountain, tropics) that these demographics favor.

In this session, an architect focused on luxury sector joins a recognized leader in supplying architectural glass and other solutions to present new paradigms in project delivery. The “hybrid prefab” approach they outline leverages precision-engineered prefab systems to defy the gravity of traditional building and modular proportions, delivering stunning bespoke aesthetics and ensuring high-quality results with reduced on-site construction time, and requiring fewer specialized subtrades.

Speakers: Alexander Zilberman, AIA, Principal, Alexander Zilberman Architecture | Edward Geyman, CEO, CARVART

An icon in Camden, NJ for over 150 years, Campbell's continues to invest in and reinvent its headquarters campus. The re-imagination of the headquarter campus started with the Jacobs designed Campbell Employee Center (amenities building) and new workplace strategy for office space in 2010 which transformed the front door of the campus and employee experience. In 2022, Campbell's embarked on another re-imagination of its campus to align with key business drivers for site consolidation, improved team connection for innovation and support new ways of flexible working for people. Key considerations included financial, operational, cultural, and employee success, with the overarching goal to build on the momentum of Campbell's business model of creating people-to-people energy and transform how people come together in a new hybrid work model.

Speakers: Amy Manley, IIDA, NCIDQ, Global Principal, Work + Change Strategies, Jacobs | Caroline Bross, NCIDQ, Design Lead, Jacobs | Diane Johnson May, EVP, Chief People and Culture Officer, Campbell's

Join Perkins&Will and their client Mr. Cooper Group to discover how the team reimagined workplace concepts to support a remote-first, home-centric culture. The challenge was to create a headquarters that's not a traditional office--it's a place for people to come together. Learn about innovative strategies for crafting spaces and activities that foster collaboration, learning, and celebration, while supporting the flexibility of remote work. They will share insights into how purposeful planning and design elements such as adaptable environments and community-focused amenities were tailored to meet the needs of a remote-first workforce. This CEU will inspire interior designers and end users to think beyond conventional workplace design and create environments that connect people, even when they work apart.

Speakers: Amber Wernick, IIDA, WELL AP, Director of Practice Development, Perkins&Will | Razan AlShadfan, LEED AP, WELL AP, Senior Interior Designer
Perkins&Will | Kelly Ann Doherty, EVP & Chief Experience Officer, Mr. Cooper Group | Lauren Burrus, Chief of Staff, Mr. Cooper Group

Emerging research reveals that social belonging is fundamental to meeting even our most basic needs like food, shelter, and safety. This insight reshapes the role of the design professional: first and foremost, our designs must foster belonging. This session explores how integrating biophilic, regenerative, and universal design principles can create inclusive, resilient spaces that nurture mental and physical well-being while advancing equity and sustainability. Attendees will gain practical insights and techniques to design environments that promote belonging across diverse settings--workplaces, housing, public spaces, and more. We will illustrate how centering belonging in design has the potential to create sustainable, trauma-informed spaces that support community resilience and individual self-actualization. Participants will learn actionable techniques to create spaces that are both sustainable and authentically human-centered.

Speakers: Margo Garcia, IIDA, Senior Interior Designer, Progressive Companies | Melissa Powell Sheppard, IIDA, Senior Interior Designer, Progressive Companies

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept--it's a transformative tool reshaping workflows across industries, including design. In this session, Brent O'Guin and Michelle Carpenter will demonstrate how AI supports creativity, connection, and innovation in design practices. Attendees will explore accessible AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to enhance stakeholder engagement, visioning, and strategic planning. With practical insights and real-world examples, participants will gain confidence in integrating AI through small, simple steps they can implement immediately. This session equips designers with strategies to thoughtfully leverage AI, driving progress while fostering creativity and human connection.

Speakers: Brent O'Guin, AI Strategist & Advisor, Georgia Tech | Michelle Carpenter, Consultant, Modern Context

This presentation explores the transformative intersections of design, technology, and sustainability within architecture and interiors. Attendees will discover how the integration of cutting-edge tools like virtual reality (VR) alongside software, database, and production technologies can drive sustainable practices and deliver impactful designs that meet client needs. We'll share case studies, including the relocation of 3D printers with sustainable filaments to high-visibility spaces, making them a central part of our design process to foster a culture that views technology as integral to innovation. We will highlight the use of VR to minimize waste and experience high-performance solutions that align with sustainability goals, and how material advancements contribute to scalable solutions that support circular design in commercial projects. Join us for actionable insights on leveraging technology as a cornerstone of your broader toolkit to create sustainable and inspiring spaces.

Speakers: Craig Barbieri, Assoc. AIA, Director of Digital Technology, EwingCole | Rachel Denny, NCIDQ, LEED Green Associate, Interior Designer, EwingCole | Dr. William Chizhovsky, Founder and CEO, The Good Plastic Company | Eric Mutrie, Moderator, Senior Editor, Azure Magazine

In the wake of the pandemic, the tools that knowledge professionals need are no longer tied to a physical space or office, challenging the traditional workplace model. This presentation will explore a new approach to motivate employees to return to the office and participate in a new form of workplace culture. We'll introduce four key levers to design a dynamic workplace culture that offers a competitive edge. Through sensorial design, we'll examine how multisensory environments create immersive experiences that deepen emotional connections and boost individual and collective performance. The importance of trust will be emphasized, showing how shared sensory experiences foster collaboration, creativity, transparency, and inclusivity. Through sensorial design, organizations can create new engaging and immersive workplace cultures that unlock the full potential of their teams.

Speakers: Colleen Arria, NCIDQ, LEED AP BD+C, Principal, Stantec | Rodrigo Martinez, CEO, Azul

This session focuses on how branded environments and graphic strategies can shape a positive and cohesive workplace culture, driving employee engagement, retention, and productivity. Attendees will explore ways to integrate brand identity into workplace design through graphics, wayfinding, and experiential design, creating spaces that reflect a company's mission while fostering collaboration, creativity, and a sense of belonging. Led by experts in brand experience and workplace architecture, this presentation provides actionable strategies to align design initiatives with business goals. Participants will leave with insights on creating environments that inspire employees, strengthen cultural identity, and enhance the overall user experience, equipping them to design branded spaces that connect people to purpose and drive organizational success.

Speakers: Jim Thompson, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, National Design Partner, Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. | Kelley Deal, Design Principal, Brand Experience Studio, Little Diversified Architectural Consulting

Soundscapes will be the focus of this CEU: what they are, how we can describe them, and how designers can use them to create sonic environments and intentional experiences. The sensory and physiological benefits of natural soundscapes, which encompass geophony, biophony, and anthrophony, will be demonstrated. The presentation will elucidate the distinct differences between anthropogenic sound and noise, emphasizing the unfortunate reality that both external and internal noise can detrimentally impact human health. Furthermore, we propose that designers should integrate sound walks and zone mapping into the earliest phases of design, including programmatic and schematic design, to enhance comfort and productivity in interior spaces. Finally, the presentation will illustrate dynamic sound solutions by specifying materials with texture and high NRC. Going beyond the sound plan, we will also integrate environmental sounds through both natural and artificial means.

Speakers: Carolyn Ames Noble, ASID, WELL AP, WELL Faculty, Founder and Director of Design, Ames Design Collective + Collaborator of Turf Design | Faraz Shah, Brand Director, Turf Design

Each year, an estimated 10 million tons of office furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) are discarded into landfills across the US and Canada. Sustainable decommissioning offers a transformative solution to this waste crisis by unlocking measurable ESG value during workplace transitions. This course explores how sustainable decommissioning reduces carbon footprints, strengthens communities, and advances circularity in corporate builds, moves, renovations, and refreshes. Additionally, it highlights how these practices align with LEED(R) v4.1 standards for Building Design and Construction (BD+C) and Operations and Maintenance (O+M), providing actionable insights for achieving sustainability goals and elevating corporate responsibility.

Speaker: Heidi Frasure, Head of Sustainability, Green Standards

Light is more than illumination--it shapes experience, defines space, and enhances design intent. This session explores textured light and how lighting professionals can use patterning, color, material interaction, spatial dynamics, and decorative fixtures to create engaging environments. Attendees will gain insights into luminous hierarchy, perceptual layering, and techniques for highlighting architectural and design elements. Case studies from workplace, hospitality, and retail projects will illustrate how textured light reinforces branding, enhances user experience, and creates a sense of place. This session is ideal for designers seeking to integrate innovative lighting techniques into their work.

Speaker: Jill Cody, IALD, CLD, LC, LEED AP, Principal, Dark Light Design

We spend countless hours celebrating architectural masterpieces and preserving historic gems, yet the future of design excellence might just lie in that vacant big box store in an unremarkable retail strip mall you passed on your way here. This session explores how our profession's greatest opportunity isn't in creating new icons, but in transforming the vast landscape of ordinary buildings that fill our cities. Through case studies and honest conversations about successes and challenges, discover how thoughtful adaptation of everyday structures not only makes environmental sense but often leads to the most compelling design solutions. Learn why these overlooked buildings - the ones that would never make the cover of a magazine - might just be the key to meeting our profession's environmental commitments while creating spaces that genuinely serve modern needs. Perfect for designers who understand that sometimes the best stories start with "you'll never believe what this used to be."

Speakers: Kirsten Sheely, NCIDQ, IIDA, Principal, WSA | Phil Riazzi, AIA, Project Manager, WSA | Lauren Miller, AIA, Senior Architect, WSA

Join ASID as we envision a future where design fosters sustainability, inclusivity, and health. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, ASID focuses on the next 50 years, exploring how design will respond to climate challenges, technological advances, and societal shifts. Experts will discuss key findings from the 2025 Trends Outlook report, emphasizing holistic approaches to creating healthier environments. The session will explore wellness-focused spaces, from hospitals to residential care, and the impact of design on patient outcomes and community health. Correspondingly, this session will dive into the Circular Economy, highlighting design's role in reducing waste, promoting material reuse, and enhancing accessibility.

Speakers: Dawn Haynie, Ph D., ASID Educator, Research Fellow, ASID | A.J. Paron, Design Futurist, SANDOW Design Group | Ruju Jasani, IIDA, ASID, NCIDQ, Founder, Jasani Studio | Michael Cook, Regional Manager, Andreu World | Kristie Nicoloff, ASID, IIDA, RID, NCIDQ, Associate Principal and Senior Interior Designer, LS3P

This course explores the transformative effects of nature's geometries, such as fractals, spirals, and organic patterns, in reshaping how we interact with the spaces around us. By examining how these patterns influence brain activity and well-being, participants will learn why fractal geometry enhances human health and welfare by creating neurobiologically supportive environments.

Speaker: Andrea Keller, Founder, AKA Architecture + Design

We all want to be great stewards of our society, our businesses, our personal lives, and our world. The question is: where is the "easy button"? Sustainability efforts can often feel overwhelming due to high costs, regrettable substitutions, or questionable returns on investment (ROI). In a world with many shades of green, this session will provide clarity by helping participants understand complexities without becoming overwhelmed. Attendees will gain insight into frameworks, best practices, tools, and resources to integrate common-sense sustainability solutions into the spaces we design--places where people live, work, and thrive. This session will blend engaging storytelling, actionable insights, and interactive exercises to empower participants. Attendees will leave with tangible strategies for driving sustainable transformation in their respective domains.

Speakers: Holley Henderson, LEED Fellow, WELL AP + Fitwel Ambassador, Founder, H2 Ecodesign | Melanie Share, LEED AP BD+C, Director of Learning Development, Cantilever Instruction + Design

Staying on top of advancements in the rapidly evolving field of sustainability can be difficult, especially for small firms with limited resources. Sustainable materials is one quickly changing area that often requires dedicated consideration, time, and expertise from design through construction to realize benefits and achieve goals. From embodied carbon, to health impacts, to material transparency, to ethical sourcing, the ask often seems daunting. How can small teams efficiently implement meaningful and scalable impacts in a changing landscape with so many demands? We will discuss the direction the industry is moving and provide insights on how small firms can stay on top of these advancements, use readily available tools to research materials, set realistic and meaningful sustainability goals, know when to hire a consultant, and write specifications that will save time & money during CA and ensure contractors and their subs are equipped to implement project goals.

Speakers: Angi Rivera, AIA, LEED Fellow, CDT, Director of Sustainability, Sellen Construction | Erin Holdenried, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, SEED, Director of Sustainability & Senior Architect, BELL Architects

Healthcare Design is complex, technical and challenging. Yet, it is fascinating, human-centered, research-based, and ever changing. Hospitals are buildings with multiple needs and uses where the opportunities to enhance the user's experience through holistic design are endless. As an industry that actively uses research to improve guidelines, designers are continuously challenged to excel and innovate not only on their final product, but also through their process. So, what does the concept of "Holistic Healthcare Design" really mean? The list below highlights Ten keys to enhance the process and elevate design: 1. Visioning - Finding Purpose 2. Decision- Making 3. Collaborative Design Integration 4. The power of Community Engagement 5. Safety - the undercurrent of every decision 6. Surviving cost analysis 7. Building consensus using Design Tools 8. Empowering of Wayfinding 9. The Magic of FF&E 10. Flexibility & Adaptability - the only thing constant is change.

Speakers: Diana Araoz-Fraser, LSSYB, Assoc AIA, IIDA, Vice President, Senior Healthcare Designer, HKS | Emily Dickinson, AIA, LSSYB, LEED AP, Sr. Medical Planner, HKS

Demolition projects have a significant impact on climate change due to the energy and resources required, as well as the emissions created during the process. Material recovery through deconstruction is an unparalleled opportunity for reducing embodied carbon, while also diverting construction waste, reducing exposure to toxic pollutants, protecting natural resources, and creating green jobs.

Speakers: Marcus Hopper, AIA, NCARB, LEED ID+C, Project Director/ Senior Associate, Gensler | Argelia Bárcena, LEED AP, Associate, Regional Design Technology Lead, Gensler

There are many myths and misconceptions related to furniture ergonomics. This course pulls back the curtain to clarify the science and application of ergonomics parameters as outlined in ANSI/BIFMA X10.1 - Ergonomics Requirements for Furniture Designed for Computer Use. We'll trace BIFMA's decades-long engagement with ergonomics that has resulted in this standard. The scope and requirements are explained, allowing designers and anyone involved in furniture selection to make informed choices with health and well-being in the forefront for the full range of the population. The standard's contribution to industry certifications LEVEL and WELL is also covered to ensure efforts on behalf of clients and the user can be recognized.

Speaker: Anthony Serge, Director Safety & Performance, BIFMA

In this presentation, you will learn about early modernist philosophies for understanding materials that will support your cutting-edge designs. We will use examples of this approach to evaluate some ultra-modern materials. By implementing adaptable methodologies, you will become familiar with our frameworks to vet any new product, even emerging materials or less exotic alternates to our standard products. You will be able confidently rely on their beauty, performance, and installation parameters following this method. The method systematically focuses our attention on different aspects and perspectives to give us greater understanding. It uses an iterative process, to identify knowledge gaps and potential risks. We will look at the material's defined use and how to evaluate performance, sustainability, health and safety implications, and even look for unintended consequences. In the end, you should be able to evaluate if the material is right for your project and fits your vision.

Speakers: Jennifer Parr, CDT, West Region Specifications Specialist, HDR | Gwynn Beasley, Sr. Design Coordinator, HDR

In today's real estate market, wellness is emerging as a critical catalyst for growth. This on-site CEU will explore how design that intentionally supports the holistic health of users elevates individual and community well-being and unlocks significant market opportunities. Drawing from Gensler's research, the session will define and survey a $580 billion U.S. Wellness Real Estate Market and its expansion across the workplace, multifamily residential, hospitality, and retail sectors. Attendees will learn how purposeful, wellness-centered design elements like walkability, access to nature, leisure, physical activity, and social connectivity cultivate thriving communities and deliver superior financial performance. Real-world examples will illustrate how residential developments rooted in nature, immersive wellness hospitality environments, and office spaces that foster inclusivity are supercharging investment across industries and expanding the market with outsized value.

Speakers: Michael Schur, AIA, LEED AP, Global Wellness Practice Leader, Gensler | Wes LeBlanc, Principal, Analytics Director, Gensler

Picture managing the full renovation of the Willis Tower, one of Chicago's most iconic skyscrapers, while preserving its architectural integrity and bringing modernity. For architects, navigating such a complex project requires accurate, reliable documentation to ensure smooth workflows and minimize costly risks. In this interactive session, we'll explore how cutting-edge technologies like 3D laser scanning, point clouds, CAD, and BIM can streamline how you approach architectural renovations. We'll dive into real-world examples, such as the Willis Tower renovation by Gensler, where nearly 2,000 scans were performed with minimal disruption to daily operations. The session will focus on how to integrate safety and efficiency in your own projects using modern digital tools. We'll address common questions and misconceptions related to the use of 3D laser scanning and BIM, while also providing a deep dive into the value of these resources. By the end of this session, you will have actionable insights into leveraging digital documentation to improve workflow, reduce risk, and streamline collaboration in your architectural projects.

Speaker: Conor Samuels, Senior Manager of Modeling and CAD Operations, Existing Conditions a GPRS Company